Are You Being Served by Mountain Biking? | Lee McCormack's Thoughts on Paul the Punter Exodus

Lee McCormack shares some thoughts on why ‪@PaulThePunter‬ may have chosen to stop creating mountain bike content. Paul offers several reasons for his decision, many of which Lee (and others) have grappled with over the years. Some are endemic to mountain biking while others are a part of life. The question is, are you a mountain biker for the right reasons? Are you the one who decides what those reasons are, and when they no longer serve you? RideLogic Clinics, Bike Fit, Coaching and Online Mountain Biking School: https://www.ridelogic.bike/ Check out the new Namastoke merchandise site: https://namastoke.com/ Follow Lee McCormack on Instagram: (at)leelikesbikes Visit leelikesbikes.com for information on skills clinics! Few can equal Lee’s track record of applying technology, curiosity, energy and commitment into learning and practical tools that result in enhanced confidence, performance and joy for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. The effects of Lee’s work have rippled throughout the world, among all ability levels, every age, and into each corner of the worldwide mountain bike community. In his many magazine articles, podcasts and videos, Lee has spread the word of sensible riding techniques and supportive culture. His collaboration on the Joy of Bike channel on YouTube has over 4 million views, helping launch the new culture of JoyRide: an inclusive, uplifting and self-affirming culture of bikes and life. Says Alex Bogusky who runs Joy of Bike: “There is only one word to sum up Lee’s insight and teachings into the biomechanics and interaction between the body and the bike: genius.” Because of Lee's efforts, people of all ages are (re)discovering the carefree pioneering spirit of mountain biking, enhanced by effective, thoughtful and welcoming coaching programs and tools. His design and build expertise continues to fuel the growth of pump tracks in cities and towns across the planet. In the years to come, mountain bike skills instructors across the globe using the RideLogic system will have simple, powerful and effective tools to serve their students. Bike selection and setup will no longer be a matter of mystery or opinion. Youth riders and their adult helpers will enjoy an easy on-ramp into the sport. Lifelong mountain bikers will continually find more joy on their rides.