FITTER, FASTER, STRONGER with N1NO – EP5. Bike Skills

Tackle the steepest climbs, master technical descents and read the trail ahead like a champion – In the final episode, World Champion Nino Schurter puts all the pieces together sharing the key riding skills for every mountainbiker. EP5 Live Now!

In the new episode of “FITTER.FASTER.STRONGER”, the World Champion teaches the secrets to transform physique and physical strength into world-class lap times on the trails. Letting your fitness reach the next level with the workouts shown in previous episodes, the final release shows how to transform your newly gained horsepower onto the ground!
Positioning on the bike to master steepest ramps and descents at ease, maintaining control over your bike on obstacles, and a quick checklist to the perfect tire setup. With these biking skill essentials, you will gain those extra seconds needed to make a mark on the local trail leaving your riding buddies in your wake.

Don’t miss EP5 to bring your bike skills up to speed with the latest release of FITTER, FASTER, and STRONGER featuring World Champion Nino Schurter!

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South African Trails are the champions playground to fine tune bike skills in the ramp-up to a bike season. Photography: RainedUponMedia

“It’s not all about your fitness to be fast on the bike. On the mountain bike, you need to have a lot of technical skills. With the right position and technique on the bike, you can save a lot of energy and seconds. I recommend every mountain biker to spend the most time on trails to learn how your bike reacts with the surface. Mostly this is better invested time than doing serious endurance rides or hard intervals.”

Nino Schurter
SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing

“FITTER.FASTER.STRONGER” – The Series

In this all-new series, World Champion Nino Schurter talks us through his workouts and training exercises targeting the core aspects of every biker’s fitness. These are routines he has developed together with his training team and internalized himself over the years of his career. Race-proven, there is something here for every rider out there! If you missed a previous episode, discover the whole series below.

Fitter.Faster.Stronger - The Series

N1NO Schurter’s Special Edition SCOTT Spark RC World Cup

Even a world champion needs the right tool to transfer his sheer power onto the ground. For 2020 the SCOTT Spark RC World Cup is his weapon of choice. Have a close look at Nino’s rig in a special stage race setup.
E-Dropper, SRAM’s latest state-of-the-art wireless shifting AXS technology and TwinLoc. Just some of the trick bits you’ll find on N1NO Schurter’s SCOTT Spark.
Check out the World Champion’s rig including full Spec lists here.

Q&A with Nino about the series

Are you still motivated even though the season schedule is unknown and the Olympics are postponed?

Nino: It’s indeed devastating. However, as an athlete, I’m familiar with adapting to unforeseen things. It’s just like in a race getting a flat. You then have the choice of giving up or continue and make the best out of it. With the situation now, I’ll go ahead positively with all I have.

What are some simple changes people can make to their gym workout to see a big improvement?

Nino: The simple change is to get started. And now is the perfect time for that. The good thing about gym workouts is you will feel an improvement in a very short time, which is motivating to continue and stay on it.

Read the full interview