About

James Wilson is the world’s leading authority on strength and conditioning for the unique demands of mountain biking. He has helped hundreds of riders around the world improve their fitness and skill levels through his proprietary combination of strength, cardio, mobility and skills training. He has worked with riders in all disciplines, including XC, Super D, Marathon Racing, Stage Races, Mega-Avalanche Racing, DH and everyday weekend warriors.

He has trained 3 National Champions, several World Cup Racers and was instrumental in the development of Aaron Gwin, the top US downhill racer and currently the top ranked DH rider in the world. He currently works with the Yeti/ Fox Racing Shox racing team and appeared in several top industry magazine and websites including:

  • Decline Magazine
  • Mountain Bike Magazine
  • Pinbike.com
  • DeclineMagazine.com
  • NSMB.com
  • VitalMTB.com
  • Singletracks.com
  • LeeLikesBikes.com
  • BetterRide.net

James has helped changed the way rider’s around the world think about training for mountain biking and has become the “go to guy” for top skills coaches and others in the industry when they need to know how to improve their fitness and strength levels. Based out of Grand Junction, CO he can be found working with riders in his training facility and out on the trail testing his training programs on the rugged trails the Western Slope is famous for.

James is married to Kiele Wilson, a fitness coach who specializes in women’s fitness, and has a daughter, Shilo, who reminds him everyday that riding is supposed to be fun and not to take himself too seriously.

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“The innovative programs that James Wilson provided for me during the 3 years we worked together played a big role in my rapid success at the highest levels of downhill racing.

Any rider who wants to get the most out of their abilities should invest in a program from James - it will definitely help you ride faster and with more confidence.”

Aaron Gwin/ Trek World Racing

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“I've been feeling great on the bike and I notice the difference on technical climbs the most. In the past I would have the skill to navigate a technical section of a climb, but not the strength and power to get up and over it. Recently I cleaned this climb that I have never cleaned before in my 10 years of riding that trail.

I went to Moab and rode three days with my brother who always leaves me in the dust. After the third day in a row of riding and me on his wheel all the way down Porcupine Rim he noticed the difference in my riding and commented on the improvement that he clearly could see. ”

Larry Young

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"I have finally really started my fall training and your program rocks! In my 19 years as a professional athlete and coach I have never had or taught a workout program this effective. When I first talked to you about your program I thought it was very similar to what I have learned and developed for myself and my clients. Wow, was I wrong!

Your strength training program is different and better than anything I have tried in the past. This year I expect to have more snap, better control and most of all more fun because your program is going to make me stronger than ever.

Thank you…"

Gene Hamilton
Owner/ Operator of Better Ride Skills Camps