The need of strength and power in mountain biking is high, especially when cadence varies throughout the race. Repetitive power production must be met, and possessing a reserve of power capacity should be one of the primary goals your strength and conditioning program for mountain bikers. The ability to apply any level of power to the pedals makes the competitive performance easier, and a good level of upper-body and torso strength and power to maneuver the bike cannot be neglected, since steering and controlling the bike is largely part of the race. Strength and power exercises that condition...