Learning to rear wheel lift will help you get over logs. Learning to do it without clipless pedals makes you even better when you add clipless pedals back in. I like to think of this like using tools in swimming (ie. flutter board) , if we take out some of the assistance can we reduce the weakest link ?
Pacing For Endurance Mountain Bike Racing
Pacing for endurance events, such as Leadville 100, is a common stumbling block for many athletes....