2 hour training sessions for long MTB race - my experience

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@Bikeguy0

My point is that MTB racing and riding requires a ton of other muscles to be strong. From your neck, to back, to arms, to legs, to even your feet and toes. Riding inside cannot prepare those muscles for what it takes to ride single track climbs or descents for a 4-6 hour race.

MTB racing also rewards efficiency and not wasting power. This includes not scrubbing speed in corners or downhill unnecessarily. Another is proper suspension tuning and line choice. Then there is technical climbing. These gains can only occur on the trail or in skill sessions.