No-bla-bla Podcast about Mountain Biking, MTB Coaching, Mental Training and Mindset Improvement, hosted by Rafaella "Roxy" Wieschollek, Mountain Bike Skills Coach, Graduate Sports Mental Trainer, Neuromentaltrainer and Psychological Counsellor. Short, but inspiration-dense episodes, raw and real (thus RAWCAST), focusing on debunking mountain bike myths, sharing inspirational ideas, explaining neurological and psychological concepts in simple terms - all with the goal of making mountain bikin ...
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Life lessons I learnt from MTB Racing - The art and importance of FOCUS! #30
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Sharing a few surprising lessons I learnt racing in a local mountain bike (and e-mtb) hobby race on the weekend. If you want to see the type of trails we rode and a fun little moment when Berni's mom called, then watch this short video on YT: https://youtube.com/shorts/0MOuFHehn6A?feature=share I also talk about: an inspirational story one of the r…
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You will NOT believe these comments 😳 - Misogyny in the MTB-World, a deeper reflection #29
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How can we leverage mountain biking to make the world more inclusive? What do mountain biking ladies think about sexism in the mtb world (and beyond)? Is hate on social media a reflection of society? Is there systematic misogyny? Is it a coincidence that most Nobel Prize winners are male? How can mountain biking help build skills for life? In this …
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How I beat anorexia - Real Talk - Recording of an interview by journalist Bay Hagebeek #028
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In this episode I share a recording of an interview conducted by journalist Bay Hagebeek - a deep talk during which we dived into topics like mental health, sexism, soul vs. ego, authenticity, why I became a coach, spirituality, eating disorders, how being egoistic can actually serve the world and how I've started to take hate on the internet less …
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The dangers & limits of free tutorials on the web - coming from a full-time skills coach #027
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In this episode I talk about the dangers of free YouTube Tutorials (and internet tutorials in general), about the limits of tutorials and "how to" videos - and also my personal experience learning with tutorials, as well as my experience coaching a lot of riders who used to work primarily with free skills tutorials. Fun fact: when I said Tim the DI…
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How to avoid getting injured on jumps - Learning MTB-Skills as an adult #026
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How is it possible to learn to jump as an adult without getting hurt? That's what I (as a full-time coach with many years of experience coaching both riders of all levels, but also other coaches) talk about in this episode. Want to learn front wheel lifts, how to bunny hop (which is the perfect preparation for jumping) and get PERSONAL feedback fro…
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4 Simple Steps: How adults learn Mountain Bike Skills safely #025
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In this episode I share a simple, yet highly effective 4-step recipe for learning MTB Skills (and motor skills in general). I developed this protocol based on neuroscience, sports science and have been applying it my daily experience as a MTB Skills Coach, International Instructor Trainer and Graduate Mental Trainer for years. I also share why some…
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Shred, Send it & Insane Stunts! Is Mountain Biking marketed realistically? #024
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Does popular Mountain Bike Marketing distort expectations, decrease self-esteem & ruin trails? I certainly believe it does to some extent - especially for adult riders new to the sport. In this episode I share my doubts and my thoughts about what really matters for most mountain bikers, what truly makes an expert rider and I appeal to the marketing…
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Is the MTB Mantra "Speed is your friend" true? Why it may NOT help women! #023
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In my daily job as a MTB skills coach and instructor trainer I hear SPEED IS YOUR FRIEND a lot - and while it does have its truth, it also has its limits and dangers. In this episode I talk about why it may help, why and when it won't, why it can cause mountain bikers to plateau and crash, and how you can improve your skills without having to crash…
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How to find a good Mountain Bike Skills Coach? #022
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Are men or women better at coaching? What to look for in an exceptional MTB Coach? Are racers good/better coaches? Are women or men better at coaching mountain bike skills? Are instructor certifications important and which is the best certification? Are race qualifications an indication for good coaching? Do you need a coach with mind-blowing ridin…
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A simple, yet highly effective method to deal with difficult emotions (on or off the bike) #021
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In this episode of my podcast I share a mental training tool called the ABC method - it's super easy to remember and highly effective to tackle negative emotions such as fear, anger, overwhelm or jealousy (and many more) - on and off your mountain bike. I use it a lot with my clients in my counselling, but also with the athletes when we work on men…
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My reaction to sexism and haters - Let's bring more respect to the mountain biking world #020
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Sharing the top 3 sexist comments I got last week, some more mean comments other ladies got and examples of mean comments especially women in the mountain biking world face. Also, I share how I react to them, why I've started to enjoy some of them and how to take hate and bullying (and sexism) less personally. This is the instagram post I mention i…
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The snobbification of mountain biking - What makes a REAL mountain biker? #019
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A short, but thoughtful episode about a topic, that has been bothering me for a while now... It started off with something I heard on Pinkbike about "trail bumblers"... As a full-time mountain bike skills coach, mental trainer and psychological counselor I have seen how this aspect of mountain bike "culture" has it negative side effects. This is th…
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Turning frustration into motivation! Tips to leverage mountain biking for emotional balance #018
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Sharing some of the most common reasons why athletes get frustrated, how to turn frustration into motivation, why a FEAR OF FAILURE is stopping many people from progressing, and how we can utilize emotions we feel during mountain biking to create growth and emotional equilibrium in our daily life. As a graduate mental trainer I work with riders of …
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Fearful despite being motivated? When encouragement becomes dangerous in mountain biking #017
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This episode is about something I call "toxic positivity" in mountain biking. In my experience, responsible, professional and effective mountain bike coaching is WAY more than motivating people into technical sections - actually over-motivation can be very dangerous! In this episode I share why "it's easy, you can do it" can actually hurt, where go…
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Overcome fear when mountain biking: The most common reasons + how to handle fear on trails #016
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Are you fearful on trails, even if you've ridden them before? Heard someone say "you've ridden way techier stuff before" but still feel scared?? Well, then let's look at why many riders are fearful on technical trails, the most common reasons for fear that I see in my full-time experience working with riders of all levels as a mental trainer and sk…
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Speed is your friend and Mountain Biking is dangerous!💥...IS THIS TRUE?! #015
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Sharing my frustration with you (in a constructive way) - because I believe sharing it will contribute to making mountain biking safer! As a full-time coach and graduate mental trainer I KNOW how the brain and body work - but to me it seems as though some people rather ignore the facts - perhaps because they believe in a magic pill or so... 🤨 In th…
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YES! Short riders & women struggle more with bunny hops, manuals, etc. - So STOP mansplaining! #014
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When I train skills instructors or when I work with couples on bunny hops, manuals (or skills in general) it drives me CRAZY: When the guy says "It's easy, just..." Because NO, for women and shorter riders it's often NOT easy! In this episode I share my experience as a full-time mtb skills coach (and the frustration I endured when I started riding,…
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Spontaneously forget your skills on trails? The science of learning MTB Skills (effectively)! #013
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Exploring the science of learning mountain bike skills (and all motor skills), touching on neuroscience, answering why you technically know what to do, but then suddenly forget what to do on trails, why there are more effective mountain bike skills coaching methods than the currently popular ones and how you can learn ANY skill you want as an adult…
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The Big Dilemma of MTB Social Media: Which skills make you a "real" mountain biker? #012
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Personal insights on how I consume social media, how to set realistic expectations for learning mountain bike skills and why "popular" skills may be misleading us. I also address which MTB skills every mountain biker should be able to perform, explain how we learn movements and give you food for thought to find out: "What kind of mountain biker are…
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Burn Out, Anxiety + Overwhelm: How to use mountain biking as your "therapy" - and how NOT to! #011
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In this episode I talk about how mountain biking can help when you are feeling burnt out, anxious, or overwhelmed - and how it can actually HARM you, too. Also, I explain the difference between "burn out" and "bore out" - how I work with my clients as a mental trainer on topics such as ride anxiety. Also, I share one of the methods that may help yo…
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Avoid this Pitfall: One of the most common Progress Blockers for Mountain Bikers! #010
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What are basic skills every mountain biker should be able to perform? Which order should you learn skills in? Is a bunny hop a basic skill? Why should a beginner book the most experienced coach? Why does unlearning take longer than learning? How you can learn mountain bike skills at any age? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy answers these questions an…
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Feet flying off pedals in gnarly terrain? Is clipping in the solution? #009
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Losing contact to your flat pedals? "Just ride clipless pedals!" But is it really that easy? In this episode MTB Coach Roxy looks at some causes for riders' feet slipping off the pedals and how to correct these errors - and of course WHY you should do so, if you would like to become a well-rounded mountain biker. Also, you will find out why you sho…
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The 4 Stages of Learning - Why many mountain bikers get stuck in "Idiot Valley" 🤓 #008
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Learning MTB Skills - and in fact the acquisition of any skill (or knowledge) - involves 4 stages. The transition from stage 1 to 2 is the most crucial step - but often our ego, our experience or our current skill level stops us from reaching stage 2, which then of course entirely keeps us from ever reaching stage 3 or 4. And then, there is still t…
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Hands on tools to INSTANTLY regulate Stress Levels - Effective not only for Mountain Biking 😉 #007
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Fear on trails CAN be healthy and helpful - BUT it can also simply be a sign for an over-activated nervous system. In this episode mental trainer Roxy explores how pain and stress affect your nervous system: with easy, neuroscientifically proven tools to instantly regulate your stress levels. We briefly explore whether stress is bad and what the sy…
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E-Bike Haters - I feel you! E-Bike Lovers - You must listen to this! #006
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"E-Bikes are for lazy people, they are just motorcycles in disguise, and e-bikers don't deserve respect; you need to earn your climbs!" - is this something you have heard, thought or said? Then this episode is for you! In this episode of my RawCast I explore E-MTB Hate, share my own experiences with E-Bike Hate and share some insights about E-Mount…
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Crashing your MTB (too) often? Pro MTB-Coach shares the top reasons (and how to avoid them)! #005
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As a full-time mountain bike coach I see SO many avoidable crashes - in this episode I am sharing some of the top reasons why I see riders crash and how you can avoid them, by following easy and practical rules, practicing in a specific environment and by choosing your riptides wisely. Would you like to access my proven drills to crash less and rid…
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3 Tips to Learn Skills Faster: How to accelerate your MTB Skills Growth #004
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Fearful of making mistakes? Not learning fast enough? In this episode MTB Skills Coach and Mental Trainer Roxy addresses some common misconceptions about learning mountain bike skills, how to learn skills (and in fact, anything) faster and how our ego often gets in the way of learning. Of course, you'll get 3 precise and practical tips to follow. L…
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Fear on Trails - Men vs. Women: Why they react differently and how to be more confident as a female mountain biker #003
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In this episode long-time skills instructor, mental trainer and psychological counselor Roxy answers the following questions: Why do women tend to feel more fearful on trails? Why does a man often ride faster than a woman? Why is "if in doubt, ride it out!" NOT a good piece of advice to give to your wife? Why women and men react differently when fa…
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Two common MTB Beginner Mistakes - I committed them, but they were life-changing! #002
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In this episode I share two huge errors I committed as a mountain bike beginner. I also talk about my first crash, negative self talk, comparing myself to others and dangerous tip traps. Delve into this episode with me to learn from my mistakes! Video mentioned in this episode, featuring Dr. Liz Koch - Who is a professional physiotherapist and stre…
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MTB Advice: When you're not crashing, you're not learning! Is it really true? #001
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Crashing your mountain bike too often? Heard riders promote a "crash-culture"? In this episode Professional Mountain Bike Coach and Mental Trainer Roxy explores two common reasons why mountain bikers crash (too) often and whether crashing is part of the game of mountain biking. You will also learn about some basic principles of the neuroscience inv…
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