roxybike_coaching • • • • • • ❗️No Roxy was harmed in the making of this video 🤓 ✊ BUT: The struggle is real! ▪️ In one of my uphill skills tutorials I got about 50 comments saying “just buy an ebike = problem solved!” 👎 The truth is: Having an #emtb does not replace skills - nor does it entirely replace strength! 🗯️ ALSO: Women (and petite riders) have disadvantages when it comes to maneuvering a machine that weighs almost half of their body weight. ⚠️ NO - this is not sexism and the goal is not making fun of women! 🔊 The goal of this video is creating AWARENESS for two things: 1️⃣ Women and petite riders generally struggle more with skills that require strength and leverage 2️⃣ E-Bikes do help (and are fun) on gnarly uphills - BUT they do not entirely replace skills and “oomph”. ➡️ Actually, the heavy ebike can be very dangerous for riders who try to compensate a lack of strength and skills with a motor. ☑️ Solution: 💚 Show empathy for lighter and shorter riders...