Seat Time : The Online Show For The Offroad Enthusiast

Most racers try to “make it happen” by forcing results, riding angry, or overriding the bike. In this episode of Seat Time, Ryan Sipes breaks down why that usually backfires, and why you should stop getting angry and start getting curious instead.We dig into:The difference between trying to force speed vs. letting your riding happenHow to notice when ego is driving your decisions on race dayUsing curiosity instead of frustration when you’re not where you think you “should” beTurning bad races into intentional practice plans instead of meltdownsThe “mental tear‑off” reset Ryan uses after mistakes so he doesn’t spiral mid‑raceSelf‑talk, earned confidence, and racing on the edge without losing your headFlow state, breath work, and stacking the deck so you can actually access your best ridingWhat Ryan is building with Moto Intelligence and how he coaches riders nowThis is Mindset of the Racer – Episode 1, a 12‑episode 2026 series on the Seat Time podcast feed focused on the mental side of going faster, riding lon