Podcasts by Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
We delve into the MTB world, talking to athletes, trainers, mechanics, brands and more, to bring you all the best insight that will inform and inspire you, and help you ride your bike faster, have more fun, and find out about more about the characters behind the sport that we love.
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Bex Baraona – Working for Your First Big Win from 2022-02-22T03:33
Today we’re catching up with Bex Baraona. Bex finished up her 2021 season with an incredible win on her home trails in the Tweed Valley. We sat down to chat about her last couple of year...
Yoann Barelli – It’s All About Progression from 2022-02-15T03:33
Today we’re catching up with Yoann Barelli. Yoann has been making some big changes in his approach to riding and racing over the last few years. He’s worked hard to make his mountain bik...
Thibaut Dapréla – The Future is Bright from 2022-02-08T03:33
This week I’m joined by one of the most exciting mountain bike riders on the planet, Thibaut Dapréla. Thibaut made the jump up from juniors to elites look pretty easy and right from the ...
Training Wisdom and 2022 World Cup Chat With Chris Kilmurray from 2022-02-01T03:33
This week I’m joined by Chris Kilmurray who is coach to mountain bike racers such as Tahnée Seagrave and Recce Wilson. You’ll hear at the start of this episode that I’ve got some racing ...
Brake Technology – Behind the Scenes At Magura from 2022-01-25T03:33
In today's episode we are going behind the scenes at Magura and finding out a bit more about the company and what they are up to. Hear about how they began their relationship with Loic B...
World Cup Racing On a Budget – Joe Nation from 2022-01-18T03:33
Joe Nation is a mountain bike racer who’s done things differently. Joe set off from New Zealand on an overseas adventure to race the World Cups, which involved spending the season living...
Katy Winton – The Hard Work Pays Off from 2022-01-11T03:33
After being left without a pro-team ride for 2021, Katy Winton went all in on creating her own programme. We sat down to find out how that panned out over the 2021 season. As we’ve come ...
Ben Cathro – The Return to Racing from 2022-01-04T03:33
Today I’m catching up with Ben Cathro. In 2021 Ben made his return to World Cup mountain bike racing and did an awesome job by qualifying and taking some great results at the final round...
Neko Mulally Talks About Building His Own Bike and Race Team from 2022-01-02T15:22:47
When Neko Mulally got in touch to tell me that he was designing his own bike and putting his own programme together for 2022, I couldn’t have been more excited for him. Neko has already ...
Danny Hart and Adam Brayton – 2021 Season Catch-Up from 2021-12-28T03:33
This week I’m joined by Adam Brayton and Danny Hart. If you’ve seen any of Adam’s Vlogs this year, you’ll know that Adam and Danny have been spending a lot of time riding, training and h...
Manon Carpenter & Tommy Wilkinson – Trails On Trial from 2021-12-21T03:33
This week we’re sitting down with Manon Carpenter and Tommy Wilkinson to chat all about their new film project, 'Trails on Trial'. Find out how the project came about in the first place,...
In-Depth, Independent Bike Reviews – Paul Aston from 2021-12-14T03:33
Join me for a catch up with Paul Aston. Last time we spoke to Paul, he’d mentioned that he was looking to buy a farm and set out on an ambitious project to turn it into a bike farm to us...
Wyn Masters – Whatever It Takes from 2021-12-07T03:33
This week I’m joined by the one and only Wyn Masters. We chat about Wyn’s path to world cup racing, which is an amazing journey which involved working in mines, building trails for billi...
20 Years of World Cup Racing With Mathieu Dupelle from 2021-11-30T03:33
This week I’m joined by Mathieu Dupelle. Next year will mark Mathieu’s 20th year on the mountain bike World Cup scene, working with some of the best riders on the planet. We sat down to ...
This is Peaty, Gamble and Much More With Joe Bowman from 2021-11-23T03:33
Joe Bowman is the man behind This is Peaty, Gamble, the Syndicate team videos and tonnes more creative work throughout the industry. We sat down to chat about how Joe found his was into ...
Greg Minnaar’s Mechanic – Lyle Hyslop from 2021-11-16T03:33
Lyle Hyslop is mechanic to the most successful downhill mountain biker of all time, Greg Minnaar. Lyle took over as Greg’s mechanic in 2020, where they took a race victory in their first...
Emilie Siegenthaler – A Career Retrospective from 2021-11-09T03:33
This week I’m joined by Emilie Siegenthaler. Emilie has recently announced her retirement from World Cup downhill racing, after being a big part of the scene for a long time. We chat abo...
Mountain Bike Fitness for the Everyday Rider from 2021-11-02T03:33
Let’s face it, we all love riding, but life can easily get in the way, so finding time to ride and especially finding time to train can be tricky. Also the stresses of life can leave us ...
Which Wheel Size Is Best for You? from 2021-10-26T02:33
Mullet vs 29 vs 27.5 is a big choice for many riders. In this episode we use Canyon's Spectral, their 150mm do-it-all trail bike, to dig in to the decision and put some real rider feel a...
Noga Korem – Enjoy the Ride from 2021-10-19T02:33
Noga Korem is one of the top riders on the EWS circuit, and we sat down a couple of weeks back in Innerleithen to find out more about her. We chat about growing up and riding in Israel, ...
Eddie Masters – Crashes, Fear, Recovery, Racing and More from 2021-10-12T02:33
Catching up with Eddie Masters at the end of the season seems to be becoming an annual thing and I'm not complaining. We chat about the injuries he’s sustained this year (including his s...
Ultimate Bike Check With Jesse Melamed from 2021-10-06T16:00
You've been asking for bike checks and here is the first one, with the the one and only Jesse Melamed. Jesse was my obvious first choice, as he’s so into bike setup and is always experim...
One Million Feet in 200 Days – Ben Hildred from 2021-10-05T02:33
Ben Hildred is an inspiration. In 2021, while working a full-time job, he managed to climb and descent 1,000,000 feet in just 200 days. Never one to make life easy, this came after Evere...
The Joy of Choosing Bikes – Leigh Donovan from 2021-09-28T02:33
Leigh Donovan is a former downhill world champion and mountain bike legend. Leigh has had an incredible career, from BMX, through the early days of mountain biking, and being at the top ...
Inside Santa Cruz Research and Development With Kiran MacKinnon from 2021-09-21T02:33
Step inside the Santa Cruz Bicycles Research & Development department with Kiran MacKinnon. We find out a bit about Kiran's background in racing at the very top level, then we get st...
Snowshoe 2021 Final Post-Race Show from 2021-09-19T19:02:59
What is it about Snowshoe? This place delivered a crazy finale to the 2021 downhill season and I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to talk all about it. What were the track chan...
Snowshoe 2021 Race 1 Post-Race Show from 2021-09-16T15:07:56
Snowshoe round one is complete and it delivered. The overall is very much all to play for, the racing was nail-biting and the track is providing a real puzzle for the riders. I'm joined,...
Hans Rey – A Legend Across the Generations from 2021-09-14T02:33
Hans Rey is a mountain bike legend. Hans has been there from the start of mountain biking. He was the first rider to make use of video as a way to spread the love of bikes and as a resul...
Snowshoe 2021 Pre-Race Show from 2021-09-13T07:47:18
The final round of the 2021 downhill mountain bike world cup is here. Join me and coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray, to talk all things Snowshoe. What is the track like and what is the...
Can Laurie Greenland’s Coach Make Me Faster? from 2021-09-07T02:33
Can coaching make you faster? I don’t think I’m alone in wanting to be faster on my bike. So in this episode, I took a coaching session with Laurie Greenland’s coach, Olly Morris. We sat...
Lenzerheide 2021 Post-Race Show from 2021-09-06T16:55:12
Lenzerheide delivered incredible mountain bike racing that had me on the edge of my seat. Eliot is off on a much deserved holiday, so it’s just me and Neko this time around. We’ll get in...
Lenzerheide 2021 Pre-Race Show from 2021-09-01T09:44:40
It's a busy week, as riders head straight from World Champs to the next round in Lenzerheide. I'm joined by coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray, to get some insight into what we have in ...
World Champs 2021 – Val Di Sole – Post-Race Show from 2021-08-31T19:25:16
The 2021 mountain bike World Champs from Val Di Sole in Italy was one hell of a race. I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to delve into the detail of what went on. Just what was...
Chris Akrigg – Making It Look Easy from 2021-08-31T02:33
Chris Akrigg can ride a mountain bike, or in fact any bike, like no one else on the planet. Chris started his career as a mountain bike trials rider and was quickly taken under the wing ...
World Champs 2021 – Pre-Race Show from 2021-08-25T13:08:52
Not only is it Mountain Bike World Champs week, but it’s World Champs in Val di Sole, which is no doubt going to provide some incredible racing. I’m sitting down with Chris Kilmurray to ...
In At the Deep End Part 2 – KJ Sharp from 2021-08-24T02:33
This week I’m joined by the current UK national champion, KJ Sharp. Last time we talked to KJ on the podcast, she’d well and truly chucked herself into the deep end at the Enduro World S...
Maribor 2021 Post-Race Show from 2021-08-17T09:13:20
Maribor provided one amazing mountain bike race. Dry, dusty conditions, high speed and big commitment were the order of the day. Tune in to hear more about what the track was like to rid...
A Strategic Approach to Success – Zakarias Johansen from 2021-08-17T02:33
Join me for a chat with Zakarias Johansen, fresh off his first Enduro World Series podium in La Thuile. We chat about Zak’s background with mountain bikes, including his time racing down...
Josh ‘Loosedog’ Lewis – Following His Passion from 2021-08-10T02:33
Josh 'Loosedog' Lewis is one of the founding members of 50to01 and has been a big part of creating a focal point for a style of riding that has become synonymous with 50to01. We sat down...
Maribor World Cup 2021 Pre-Race Show from 2021-08-09T14:14:08
After a short break, the mountain bike world cup is back this weekend in Maribor, Slovenia. We’re sitting down with coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray, for some pre-race chat. We get Ch...
The New Generation Are Here – Hattie Harnden from 2021-08-03T02:33
Hattie Harnden represents a new generation of riders. Not wedded to a particular discipline, but enjoying riding all kinds of bikes as fast as she can. Hattie recently took a lot of peop...
Jackson Goldstone – From Balance Bike to World Cup Winner from 2021-07-27T02:33
Jackson Goldstone is only 17 years old, but who most of us have probably been aware of him for well over 10 years already. We first saw Jackson in a video of him riding his balance bike ...
What It Takes to Be the Best – Alan Milway from 2021-07-20T02:33
This week I'm joined by coach to the mountain bike stars, Alan Milway. We sat down to chat about the work that he does to help some of the World's best downhill racers be at the top of t...
Finding Your Way in Mountain Bike Media – Sam Needham from 2021-07-13T02:33
Sam Needham is a mountain bike photographer, videographer and illustrator. Sam started out using a basic film camera to document the riding antics of him and his mates. Since then, he ha...
Les Gets 2021 Post-Race Show from 2021-07-06T21:00:52
The second round of the Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets delivered an incredible show. I'm joined, as ever, by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to get the inside line on what went down ...
Overcoming the Darker Side of Injury – Innes Graham from 2021-07-06T02:33
Innes Graham was one of the fastest young mountain bike racers on the downhill circuit, who left the scene after suffering a horrible crash at the Lenzerheide world cup in 2016. Leaving ...
Les Gets World Cup 2021 Pre-Race Show from 2021-06-30T02:33
I don’t know about you, but I get pretty excited on a mountain bike world cup week, so I thought I’d try and share that excitement with you in a pre-race show. We'll be getting you prime...
Becoming World Champion – Camille Balanche from 2021-06-29T02:33
Camille Balanche is the current downhill mountain bike world champion and is also leading the 2021 world cup series. Camille is a fairly recent convert to mountain biking but has an incr...
Ella Conolly – Climbing to the Top from 2021-06-22T02:33
Ella Conolly has been one of the breakthrough Enduro World Series racers in recent years. Coming from a cross country mountain bike background, Ella took the Under 21 World Enduro title ...
The Most Important Mountain Bike Component? Talking Tyres with Maxxis’ Aaron Chamberlain from 2021-06-15T02:33
A mountain bike's tyres are the only part of the bike in contact with the ground and they are the first part of your suspension system, so they are super important. Modern tyres are pret...
Leogang 2021 Post-Race Show from 2021-06-13T18:42:57
The mountain bike world cup season has started in Leogang, Austria and what a race it was. I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to go behind the scenes in Leogang and get stuck i...
Pre-Season Catch-Up With Greg Williamson from 2021-06-08T02:33
Greg Williamson is one of the riders who is looking to step onto the podium this weekend in Leogang. I stopped in to see Greg while I was on my Scotland road trip last month and we had a...
Mikayla Parton – Where Hard Work Meets Talent from 2021-06-01T02:33
Mikayla Parton was one of 2020’s breakthrough riders. Mikayla made waves with a 5th place at World Champs which she backed up with two top 10s in Maribor, before sustaining a nasty concu...
Following Your Passion – Pete Scullion from 2021-05-25T02:33
Pete Scullion is a photographer, writer and adventurer who lives in Aberfoyle, Scotland. Pete spent the last 20 years involved with bikes in some shape or form, but he’s been on a windin...
World Cup Warm-Up – Eliot and Neko Are Back! from 2021-05-18T02:33
With the first downhill World Cup in Leogang rapidly approaching, I thought it would be a good time to catch up with Eliot and Neko. We sat down to find out what they’ve been up to since...
Do Bike Designers and Bike Testers Actually Get On? from 2021-05-11T02:33
This week we’re continuing the mountain bike testing theme. I recently got invited to a ride with MBUK and BikeRadar Tech Editor, Rob Weaver, and owner and designer of Cotic Bikes, Cy Tu...
The Art and Science of Testing Bikes – Guy Kesteven from 2021-05-04T02:33
Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced mountain bike testers in the industry. Having tested literally thousands of bikes over nearly 25 years, there aren’t many people who know more...
From a Sprocket to a Global Brand – OneUp Components from 2021-04-27T02:33
OneUp Components has grown from a good idea into a global mountain bike brand. Today, I’m joined by two of their founders, Chris Heynen and Jon Staples to find out more. OneUp is probabl...
Katy Winton Has Got a New Ride from 2021-04-21T02:33
This week I've got a bonus episode for you, as I’m joined again by one of our most popular guests, Katy Winton. I think it’s fair to say that Katy has had a testing offseason. After find...
Inside Saracen and The Madison Saracen Factory Race Team from 2021-04-20T02:33
This week I’m joined by Saracen Brand Manager Andy Ayers, and the Madison Saracen Factory Race Team Manager Will Longden to chat all things Saracen. We find out a bit about the history o...
Hannah Bergemann – The Future of Freeride from 2021-04-13T02:33
Hannah Bergemann is an incredible athlete, and an exciting part of the future of freeriding. With a background in freestyle skiing, Hannah has quickly made a name for herself, which has ...
Downhill Racing, Past, Present and Future With Craig ‘Stikman’ Glaspell from 2021-04-06T02:33
If you cut Craig ‘Stikman’ Glaspell then he’d bleed downhill racing. He’s been there from the very start. With an early race career inspired by none other than John Tomac, through his ti...
The Challenge of Trail Access – With IMBA Europe President, Thomas Larsen Schmidt from 2021-03-30T02:33
Today I'm joined by IMBA Europe's President, Thomas Larsen Schmidt. Our trails are seeing more use than ever right now, and there are definitely some issues coming to the surface. So, it...
Inside Öhlins, With MTB Racing Team Leader, TJ Hansen from 2021-03-23T03:33
Today we’re going behind the scenes at Öhlins with their MTB racing team leader, TJ Hansen. We get a bit of history on Öhlins and their background in motorsport. Then chat about their en...
Tracy Moseley Talks Racing, Being a Parent and More… from 2021-03-16T03:33
Tracy Moseley was one of my first guests nearly 4 years ago now, and a lot has changed since then. We chat about Tracy’s current role supporting the athletes on the Trek Factory Racing p...
Aaron Gwin – Taking the Rough with the Smooth from 2021-03-09T03:33
I think it’s fair to say that Aaron Gwin has had a rough couple of seasons. A steady stream of injuries and misfortune have kept him away from where he’d like to be, at the very top of t...
International Women’s Day Special – Industry Insiders from 2021-03-08T03:33
As today is International Women's Day, I thought it would be good to chat to some of the awesome women who work in the industry. So today I'm joined by Emily Horridge, who runs a guiding...
Jesse Melamed Talks Tech, Setup, His 2020 Season and More from 2021-03-02T03:33
Jesse Melamed is always a popular guest on the show, and he certainly didn’t disappoint with this detailed chat. We get stuck into his 2020 season, taking the EWS overall, and dealing wi...
6th in the World With a Day Job – Charlie Murray from 2021-02-23T03:33
Charlie Murray is a super talented up-and-comer from New Zealand. He definitely made his mark on the Enduro World Series and World Cup downhill circuit last season. Charlie even dabbled ...
The Reality Of Chasing the World Cup Dream – Stefan Garlicki from 2021-02-16T03:33
Stefan Garlicki is a South African World Cup racer with a crazy story that we can learn a lot from. We chat about Stefan’s horrendous injuries which pushed him to the point that he suffe...
REWIND – Josh Bryceland – Ratboy to Man, the Story So Far from 2021-02-14T09:00
Downtime is 4 years old today, and I wanted to mark that in some way. My most popular episode ever, with the one and only Josh Bryceland, was about to drop off the end of the podcast’s R...
Phil Atwill – Back on the Podium, Back on Propain from 2021-02-09T03:33
Phil Atwill has had a rough couple of years with some pretty nasty injuries that have made repeating that Lenzerheide 2017 podium a big challenge. However, at the final round in Lousa la...
Rémy Métailler Talks New Bikes, YouTube, Drones and More from 2021-02-02T03:33
Rémy Métailler is an incredible rider, who’s moved his insane skills from Whistler Bike Park to finding gaps on the steeps around Squamish, and he’s documenting it on his huge Listen
Fabien Barel’s 2020 Review, Ultimate Trail Bikes, 2021 and More from 2021-01-26T03:33
Fabien Barel clearly has a huge passion, energy and deep understanding of our sport. Today we’re catching up with Fabien on the 2020 season and finding out how he feels his enduro and do...
Getting Sponsored in 2021 – Rich Houseman from 2021-01-19T03:33
Rich Houseman knows a thing or two about what it takes to get sponsored. As the youngest ever factory-sponsored BMX rider, aged 6, he went on to become BMX World Champion and have a succ...
Gary Fisher – Bringing Mountain Bikes to the Masses from 2021-01-12T03:33
Gary Fisher is one of mountain biking's founding fathers and was very much responsible for bringing mountain biking to the masses. Gary grew up with cycling in his veins, and this passio...
Yoann Barelli – 2021 Team Announcement from 2021-01-08T15:07:03
Yoann Barelli is back to let us know all about his team set up for 2021. Yoann has been focussed on the environment for a good while now and that can really be seen in how he’s chosen hi...
Yoann Barelli – Changing Direction from 2021-01-05T03:33
Let's start the year off right with a dose of energy and positivity from the one and only Yoann Barelli. Yoann has made some big changes to his setup over the last year and we chat all a...
Privateer to Pinkbike – Paul Aston – Part Two from 2020-12-30T03:33
Paul Aston is someone who's dedicated his life to bikes. From the early days of dirt jumping in the Midlands of the UK, all the way to racing Downhill World Cups as a privateer. Paul is ...
Privateer to Pinkbike – Paul Aston – Part One from 2020-12-29T03:33
Paul Aston is someone who's dedicated his life to bikes. From the early days of dirt jumping in the Midlands of the UK, all the way to racing Downhill World Cups as a privateer. Paul is ...
DH World Champ to EWS Winner – Morgane Charre from 2020-12-22T03:33
Morgane Charre has excelled in both downhill and enduro, taking the 2012 downhill world champs and winning her first EWS in Finale Ligure this season. We sat down to chat about her journ...
Shaping the Technology That You Ride – Chris Hilton, CTO of YT Industries from 2020-12-15T03:33
Chris Hilton has spent his career shaping the technology that we get to ride, and his journey has now taken him to Chief Technology Officer at
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The Quest for Ultimate Performance With Laurie Greenland and Olly Morris from 2020-12-08T03:33
Laurie Greenland is one of the few people who's shown that they are capable of taking the win at a DH World Cup amongst the current crop of incredible riders. But what does it take to st...
Are E-Bikes Good or Bad? from 2020-12-01T03:33
E-bikes are a huge area of growth, with some trail centres in the UK already seeing around 50% of their traffic coming from e-bikes. Therefore, whether you like them or not, they are her...
Tracey Hannah – An Amazing World Cup Career from 2020-11-24T03:33
Tracey Hannah is a mountain biker who has had a career full of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. We chat about everything, from having a four year break after her first World Cup s...
Jamie Edmondson – A Breakthrough Season from 2020-11-17T03:33
Jamie Edmondson came to most people’s attention when he took a podium at the last round of the World Cup in Lousã. However, his climb to the top steps of the sport started way before tha...
Eddie Masters Quarantine Catch-Up from 2020-11-10T03:33
Alright, it’s time for a quarantine catch up with the one and only, Eddie Masters. We will be finding out how his season went, hearing about his get fit quick plan, chatting World Cup an...
Lousã World Cup Post-Race Show from 2020-11-04T14:38:59
This weekend it was Lousã World Cup which hosted the final two rounds of the 2020 season. I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to chat about the racing. We cover all the importan...
Inside Privateer Bikes – The Development of the 161 from 2020-11-03T03:33
Today we are going inside Privateer Bikes. We are joined by their MTB Brand Manager, Sam Meegan, and Redburn Design's Ali Beckett to chat about the development of their enduro bike, the ...
Your Winter Fitness Blueprint – With Ben Plenge From The Strength Factory from 2020-10-27T03:33
Today I'm joined by Strength Factory's Ben Plenge. Ben was responsible for our most popular episode of the year when he joined me in January to help you stay fit and make sure you can st...
Maribor World Cup Post-Race Show from 2020-10-21T02:33
This weekend the World Cup rolled into Maribor for the first ever double-header race weekend. So, I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to chat all things Maribor. We find out fir...
The Engineer You Haven’t Heard Of Yet – Erick Auger From Faction Bike Studio from 2020-10-20T02:33
You probably haven't heard of Erick Auger, but you definitely should. Erick has been into mountain bikes since the very beginning and now runs Listen
Leogang World Champs Post-Race Show from 2020-10-14T02:33
Finally, after over a year, we’ve got some world level racing to talk about, and it’s started out with the biggest race of the year, World Champs in Leogang. I’m joined by the awesome Ne...
Racism in Mountain Biking – How Are We Doing? from 2020-10-13T02:33
Is racism an issue in mountain biking? Why are people of colour so underrepresented in the sport? In order to find out, I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Phil Young to talk about diversity...
Will Ben Cathro Race a World Cup This Year? from 2020-10-07T02:33
Because it's World Champs week, it felt like a good time to catch up with the one and only Ben Cathro. We chat about his year so far, including signing with Pinkbike, getting back into t...
Behind the Scenes of the New Specialized Stumpjumper EVO from 2020-10-06T02:33
Today I'm going to be finding out all about the brand new Specialized Stumpjumper EVO. In order to do so I'm joined by product manager, Steve Saletnik, and engineering guru, Brian Robins...
Keegan Wright – Always on the Go from 2020-09-29T02:33
Today I’m joined by Keegan Wright. Keegan's career took off when he won the New Zealand National DH Champs and Crankworx Pumptrack at the start of 2017. Since then, he has gone on to pic...
Growing a MTB Brand – Dustin Adams of We Are One Composites from 2020-09-22T02:33
Today I’m joined by Dustin Adams from We Are One Composites for a catch-up. We Are One are growing fast, and even a global pandemic hasn't slowed them down. I chat with Dustin about how ...
Matt Walker – Enjoying Every Little Bit from 2020-09-15T02:33
Today I’m joined by Pivot Factory rider, Matt Walker. Matt had an awesome 2019 season taking 8th overall in the Enduro World Series and scoring an impressive 11th place at downhill World...
Behind the Scenes of the New Trek Slash from 2020-09-08T02:33
Want to go behind the scenes of the development of the new Trek Slash? Then this is the episode for you. I'm joined by Trek's Director of MTB Product Development, John Riley, and Senior ...
How to Optimise Your Riding and Training – Derek Teel From Dialed Health from 2020-09-01T02:33
Do you want to make the most effective use of your time on your bike and in the gym? Do you want to lose excess weight to get lean for riding and racing? Then Derek Teel from Listen
Isac Paddock – From Toilets to World Cups from 2020-08-25T02:33
Isac Paddock is one of the youngest mountain bike photographers on the World Cup circuit. He's also one of few photographers who only shoot for one client, but still manage to make a liv...
Charlie Harrison – Seeing What He’s Capable Of from 2020-08-18T02:33
Charlie Harrison was one of the standout riders of 2019. He stood on the podium at the first and last round of the season but unfortunately suffered a wrist injury that required surgery ...
Behind the Scenes of the New Canyon Sender – With Troy Brosnan, Aaron Pelttari and Moritz Ströer from 2020-08-11T05:30
Today sees the launch of the brand new Canyon Sender, and I'm going to take you behind the scenes of its development! I'll be chatting with top World Cup racer Troy Brosnan and his mecha...
Elliott Heap – Jack Of All Trades from 2020-08-04T02:33
Elliott Heap comes from a motocross background, but when he found mountain bikes, he took to it like a duck to water. Getting into Enduro and DH racing early on, Elliott was introduced t...
Sam Blenkinsop – Fast and Loose from 2020-07-28T02:33
There is no doubt that Sam Blenkinsop is one of the most stylish mountain bike riders on the planet. With a career that started racing in New Zealand at a young age, Sam worked his way u...
Designing the Ultimate Mountain Bike Shoes – With Chris Leatt from 2020-07-21T02:33
Leatt set out on a mission to design the ultimate mountain bike shoes for flat pedal and clipless riders. But how do you go about that, what are the key elements of a great riding shoe, ...
Trash Free Trails Needs YOU from 2020-07-14T02:33
Trash Free Trails needs YOU. Litter on our trails, and especially plastic pollution, is a problem. Not just because it looks a mess, but it’s environmentally damaging too. Up until now, ...
Robin Wallner – Racing and Fatherhood from 2020-07-07T02:33
Swedish mountain biker Robin Wallner is one of the fastest enduro riders on the planet. He came from downhill racing, and made the move to enduro in late 2014. He has subsequently shown ...
Data Acquisition for Greg Minnaar and You – Rob Przykucki From Motion Instruments from 2020-06-30T02:33
Mountain bike data acquisition is the future, and enables you to understand what your bike is doing in order to get it set up to perform at it's best. Motion Instruments are responsible ...
Jack Moir – A Rough Ride from 2020-06-23T02:33
Jack Moir is one of Australia's top mountain bikers, who's also shown that he's more than capable of mixing it up with the best in the world. However, it's not all been plain sailing for...
Ethan Nell – The Route to Rampage from 2020-06-16T02:33
Ethan Nell can do things on a mountain bike that most of us can only dream of. Growing up in Utah and with a love of riding two wheels on dirt, it's not surprising that Ethan saw Red Bul...
What Goes Into Designing a Saddle – With Mark & Clayton from WTB from 2020-06-09T02:33
If you ride a mountain bike, then you own a saddle, but have you ever thought about what actually goes into designing and making it? Have you ever wondered how to find a saddle that is c...
Kathy Sessler – It’s a Family Affair from 2020-06-02T02:33
Kathy Sessler is the team manager for one of the most popular mountain bike teams in the world, the Santa Cruz Syndicate. She's been into bikes since way before mountain biking began, an...
Nina Hoffmann – The Road to the Podium from 2020-05-26T02:33
How do you go from your first mountain bike race in 2015 to standing on World Cup podiums in 2019? Well, Nina Hoffmann is the right person to ask. After a late start in Mountain Bike rac...
Finn Iles – Living Up To Expectations from 2020-05-19T02:33
This week I'm joined by one of the most talented young mountain bike riders on the planet, Finn Iles. Finn took the MTB scene by storm when he won the Crankworx Whip-Offs aged 14. He was...
Mountain Bike Design – Behind the Scenes from 2020-05-12T02:33
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting mountain bike design with Aaron Kerson and Adam Hammerman from PNW Components. These guys have got a lot of experience in the industry, working for b...
Talking Tech with Fabien Barel from 2020-05-05T02:33
Fancy a bit of tech talk with one of the most tech-savvy mountain bike racers of all time? Well it's finally here, the part 2 of my conversation with Fabien Barel. Last time we spoke (li...
From Bike Shop to Director of Product at Marin Bikes – Aaron Abrams from 2020-04-28T02:33
Ever wanted to work in the mountain bike industry? Aaron Abrams is the Director of Product for Marin Bikes, and his background in mountain bikes started when he was working in his Dad's ...
Laurie Greenland – The Laid-Back Professional from 2020-04-21T02:33
Laurie Greenland might surprise you. He has always been one of the most exciting riders to watch, and the 2019 season saw him take his first world cup elite win at Val Di Sole, but behin...
Yoann Barelli – Following His Values from 2020-04-14T02:33
Yoann Barelli knows what is important to him, and he's working on the best ways to let his values shape his career and his place in the world. We sat down to chat about what's going on i...
Richard Cunningham – A Lifetime In Mountain Biking from 2020-04-07T02:33
Ever wondered what mountain biking was like at the start? Well this week I'm joined by Richard Cunningham, who has been at the forefront of mountain biking in one way or another since it...
Lockdown, How to Survive and Thrive – Jonny Thompson From Fit4Racing from 2020-04-02T02:33
How can you survive lockdown, or even thrive and make some improvements and gains? Well Jonny Thompson from Fit...
Jesse Melamed – Putting It All Together from 2020-03-31T02:33
Want to find out more about one of the fastest enduro riders on the planet? Then our latest episode with Jesse Melamed is the one for you. Jesse has shown incredible pace on the world st...
Dakotah Norton – What It Takes to Succeed from 2020-03-24T03:33
What does it take to go from a late start in the sport to a World Cup podium? Well Dakotah Norton knows. We sat down to find out more about him and his journey to the top. We cover his b...
World Cups and Coronavirus – with Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally from 2020-03-17T03:33
Coronavirus has already taken out the first World Cup round of the year, and it looks like rounds 2 and 3 are going to follow. I was scheduled to record a pre-season show with Eliot Jack...
Making a Movie – Robbie Meade from 2020-03-10T03:33
Alright, this week I’m joined by Robbie Meade. Robbie spent most of the 2019 season following the downhill, enduro and cross country teams from Trek Factory Racing around the globe, and ...
Misspent Summers – James McKnight from 2020-03-03T03:33
Alright, this week I’m joined by James McKnight. Along with his business partner Ben Winder, and a host of amazingly talented designers, photographers and writers, James runs Misspent Su...
An Operating System For Going Fast – Ian Warby of Firecrest MTB from 2020-02-25T03:33
This week I’m joined by someone who has put a huge amount into the sport, opening one of the first UK bike parks, supporting the creation of many others, and offering a forward thinking ...
Combining Your Passions – Euan Speirits from 2020-02-18T03:33
This week, I’m joined by Euan Speirits. Euan is a 4x racer and a doctor who has managed to combine his love of riding and medicine to help provide racers with the level of care that he f...
Growing the Scene – Sean Leader from Windrock Bike Park from 2020-02-04T03:33
This week, I’m joined by Sean Leader. Sean has been a driving force behind developing the riding scene on the east coast of America, and along with Neko Mulally is the man behind Windroc...
Mayhem Media – Keeping Things Fun from 2020-01-28T03:33
This week, I’m joined by some of the biggest characters of the sport, Mikkel and Steffen, aka Mayhem Media. These guys have been following the downhill circus for a number of years, taki...
Wind Tunnel Testing with Tahnée Seagrave and Fabien Barel from 2020-01-21T03:33
We're heading to the wind tunnel this week for something a little different. If you listened to our aerodynamics for mountain biki...
Katy Winton – End Of Year Chat from 2020-01-14T03:33
Katy Winton is back! It's always fun having Katy on the show, and this time was no different. After a tough season with some serious concussion issues, Katy Winton is back and ready for ...
How to Shred Until You’re 70 (And Beyond) from 2020-01-07T03:33
This week I'm joined by Ben from The Strength Factory to find out what you can be doing now to give yourself the best possible chance of being able to shred when you're 70. Ben talks abo...
Thanks, and What’s Next? from 2019-12-31T03:33
As 2019 comes to an end, I wanted to take the time to say thank you, as I have a lot to be grateful for. I also wanted to bring you all up to speed with what is going on with the podcast...
Bernard Kerr – Making it Happen from 2019-12-24T03:33
This week, I’m joined by Bernard Kerr. As you may well know, Bernard has taken on a crazy project this offseason to race Supercross at Anaheim 1, so clearly we had to talk about that. We...
Scotty Laughland – Adventures by Bike from 2019-12-17T03:33
This week I’m joined by Scotty Laughland. We chat about his journey from world cup downhill racer, to racing Enduro World Series. Then a stint as a presenter at GMBN, and on into his cur...
Tahnée Seagrave – Following Her Dream from 2019-12-10T03:33
This week I’m joined by Tahnée Seagrave. Tahnée started off the 2019 season with a win at the opening round of the world cup, only to be taken out in Fort William, leaving her with a ser...
Joe Smith – It Ain’t Easy from 2019-12-03T03:33
This week I’m joined by Joe Smith. In 2019, Joe had what he himself describes as a tough season, and that leaves him in the tricky position of not currently having a spot on a team for 2...
Ben Cathro – Back to Racing from 2019-11-26T03:33
This week I’m joined by Mr Cathrovision himself, Ben Cathro. Ben is an ex-world cup racer who has been taking YouTube by storm with his Cathrovision channel, analysing the downhill world...
Santa Cruz Syndicate Physio – Laura Robson from 2019-11-19T03:33
This week I’m joined by Santa Cruz Syndicate physio, Laura Robson. We'll be finding out more about Laura’s background, and how she ended up spending her time keeping elite downhill rider...
Mountain Bike Aerodynamics with McLaren F1’s Tony Salter from 2019-11-12T03:33:06
Is aerodynamics important when riding a mountain bike? This week I sit down with Deputy Head of Aerodynamics for McLaren F1, Tony Salter, to find out. We chat a bit about Tony's backgrou...
Danny Hart – Look at the Time! from 2019-11-05T03:33:53
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Danny Hart. I still find it really surreal sitting on the couch with riders like Danny who I’ve looked up to for years, but it’s awesome that they...
Joe Breeden – Stepping Up from 2019-10-29T03:33:13
This week, I’m chatting to Joe Breeden. Joe is one of the UK’s top up and coming talents, with a bright future in the sport. Join us for a chat about his move from football to mountain b...
Off Season Gains with Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing from 2019-10-22T02:33:37
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing, to talk about how to make gains in the off-season. We cover loads of topics including how to approach putting toge...
Greg Minnaar – A Lifetime at the Top from 2019-10-15T02:33:31
This week I’m sitting down for a chat with the GOAT himself, Greg Minnaar. We talk about his early career with teams like Animal Orange, Global Racing and Honda. Find out a bit about tha...
Veronika Widmann – A Breakthrough Season from 2019-10-08T02:33:03
This week it’s time to hear from one of 2019's rising stars, Veronika Widmann, who finished 3rd overall in this years world cup standings. I didn’t know that Veronika was going to be at ...
Eddie Masters – Season Catch-Up from 2019-10-01T02:33:15
This week it’s time for a catch up with the double threat himself, Eddie Masters. Eddie has had an amazing season in both downhill and enduro, taking his first EWS win. We sat down for a...
Ric McLaughlin – Telling Tales from 2019-09-24T02:33:43
So this week on the podcast I’m sitting down with Ric McLaughlin. If you’ve watched the coverage of the Downhill world cup, or the EWS then you’ll have seen Ric at work, bringing us trac...
Red Bull Hardline 2019 from 2019-09-17T02:33:49
So this weekend I headed to Red Bull Hardline, to try and bring you some chat with the riders, and hopefully give you a bit more insight into what it’s like to ride at an event like this...
Snowshoe 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-09-11T11:00:49
Snowshoe was the most exciting finale to a World Cup season ever! Join me, Eliot and Neko to find out more about what went on. We chat with Neko about how he designed the track, and what...
Matt Stuttard – Privateer Life from 2019-09-10T02:33:38
This week I’m joined by one of Enduro’s rising stars, Matt Stuttard. After a huge crash in 2017 where he was told he may never ride a bike again, Matt has worked his way back up the fiel...
World Champs 2019 – Post-Race Show from 2019-09-03T10:39:21
This week was World Champs at Mont-Sainte-Anne, and once again the racing was amazing, with super tight margins in both the men's and the women’s category. I’m joined by Neko Mulally and...
Matt Simmonds – This is a Test from 2019-09-03T02:33:40
This week I'm joined by one of the UK's top riders, Matt Simmonds. Matt has had a long career in DH, including a 2nd place in Meribel in 2014. He's taken on a season of Enduro World Seri...
Meg Whyte & Adam Brayton – Mid-Season Catch Up from 2019-08-27T02:33:45
This week I'm joined by Meg Whyte and Adam Brayton. We sat down in their camper at the recent Hopton round of the UK Downhill Series to chat about getting into racing, the state of the U...
Yoann Barelli – Injury, Photography, Addiction and More from 2019-08-20T02:33:52
Our last episode with Yoann Barelli was super popular, so I thought it would be good to get him back on for a catch up. He's had a tough start to the season with an unlucky knee injury p...
Lenzerheide 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-08-14T08:46:14
Lenzerheide put on a show for us this year, with multiple track changes and mixed conditions making it a challenging race. The Lenzerheide of old, renowned for being a 'bike park' track,...
Mixed Wheel Size Bikes – Cy Turner from Cotic from 2019-08-13T02:33:27
In this episode, I’m joined by Cotic main man, Cy Turner, to chat about one of the big topics of 2019, mixed wheel size bikes. I’ve been riding a Cotic FlareMax, which is their 29inch sh...
Val Di Sole 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-08-06T15:08:37
Val Di Sole 2019 was a hell of a weekend with constantly changing track conditions, crazy storms, topsy turvy quail results, and new winners in all the categories. So let’s check in with...
Fabien Barel – A Philosophical Approach from 2019-08-06T02:33:23
This week, I’m joined by Fabien Barel. I grew up watching Fabien race, so when I got the chance to sit down with him at the Les Gets World Cup, I was super excited. We sat down after hou...
Sven Martin – The Changing Face of MTB Photography from 2019-07-30T02:33:30
This week, I’m joined by Sven Martin, arguably the best known photographer of the modern era. We met up after the Les Gets race weekend to find out more about Sven’s career, and what it ...
Vali Höll – Rising to the Top from 2019-07-23T02:33:13
This week, I’m joined by one of the most promising up and coming riders of this generation, Vali Höll. Since Vali hit the world cup scene, she’s taken the junior women’s category by stor...
Testing Bikes – Rob Weaver & Seb Stott from the MBUK Test Team from 2019-07-16T02:33:19
Earlier in the year I met up with Rob Weaver and Seb Stott from the Mountain Biking UK magazine test team. MBUK is a magazine I grew up reading when I first got into riding, so it was gr...
Les Gets 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-07-14T08:09:30
What a weekend it’s been here in Les Gets. For me it was a chance to come back to a town that I lived and rode in 17 years ago. Les Gets didn’t disappoint, the crowds were insane, the ri...
Andorra 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-07-11T09:22:10
Andorra 2019 was another classic race, with the French guys once again showing their current dominance of the sport. I sat down with Neko Mulally and Eliot Jackson to find out more about...
Nigel Page – Life on Two Wheels from 2019-07-09T02:33:09
Nigel Page joins me on the podcast this week. I grew up watching Pagey at the races, so it was great to sit down for a chat and hear his story. We chat about his background, and his time...
Chris Kilmurray – The Performance Puzzle from 2019-07-02T02:33:51
Believe it or not, it's episode 100, and we are re-joined by episode 1 guest, Chris Kilmurray of Point1Athletic. Chris is a performance coach to many of the top downhill and enduro rider...
Will Longden – From Racer to Manager from 2019-06-25T02:33:36
This week on the show, we're joined by Will Longden. I’ve been asked a lot to get some team managers on the show, so this is the first of a couple coming up over the next month or so. Wi...
Bex Baraona & Martha Gill – Gowaan Gals from 2019-06-18T02:33:21
This week the Gowaan Gals are back. Bex Baraona and Martha Gill join me for a catch up, as a lot has changed since they last came on the show. We talk about Bex's move from privateer to ...
Leogang 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-06-12T09:28:45
What a race Leogang 2019 was! A classic Leogang course, but with some alterations that made pinpoint accuracy and commitment absolutely key to taking the win. Once again I'm joined by Ne...
Sam Dale – His Way from 2019-06-11T02:33:04
This week we are sitting down with Sam Dale. Sam is a super interesting guy who worked his way up from privateer to full pro-team support, took a World Cup podium and a load of other top...
Loic Bruni – The Winning Recipe from 2019-06-04T02:33:15
This week we are joined by three times world champion, Loic Bruni. Loic is a rider who's shown many times what he's capable of, and is always a threat for the win. Up to now however, con...
Fort William 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-06-03T16:29:13
Fort William 2019 was a cruel mistress, leaving many top riders battered and bruised even before the racing began. With heavy winds and rain for most of the weekend, it required a positi...
The Leatt Neck Brace – Chris Leatt from 2019-05-28T02:33:38
This week I'm joined by the founder and inventor of the Leatt Brace, Chris Leatt. We chat about his motivations for designing the brace in the first place, what it took to get it to mark...
Matt Walker – What It Takes to Rise to the Top from 2019-05-21T02:33:07
Matt Walker is on the rise. With a 5th place finish at the first world cup of the year, in only his second elite season, it's clear that Matt has got what it takes. Have a listen to find...
Becoming a MTB Entrepreneur – Aaron Kerson of PNW Components from 2019-05-14T02:33:43
This week I'm joined by one half of PNW Components, Aaron Kerson. Aaron has previously worked as a product manager for Specialized and Marin, but his entrepreneurial streak was there fro...
Rémy Métailler – Creating a Niche from 2019-05-07T02:33:18
Rémy Métailler has quite a unique place in the sport, being well known for his Rampage performances, and his urban downhill racing, but he is also a busy product tester for many brands. ...
Maribor 2019 Post-Race Show from 2019-05-01T13:22:57
Maribor is a classic World Cup venue, absent from the circuit for 9 years, but this weekend we returned and boy did it deliver! A popular race with riders and fans, Maribor 2019 was defi...
MTB Clothing – The Morvélo Approach from 2019-04-30T02:33:22
Oli Pepper, one of the founders of Morvélo clothing joins us for this week's episode. I've been a big fan of Morvélo since I discovered the brand around 8 years ago, as they've always do...
Rachel Atherton – What It Takes to Win from 2019-04-23T02:33:39
With 5 elite world championships, and 6 world cup overall wins, Rachel Atherton has been at the very top of the sport for a long time now. We sit down for a chat about how it all began, ...
Kickstarting It – Nigel Wade, Inventor of the Shockwiz from 2019-04-16T02:33:03
Nigel Wade is the inventor of the Shockwiz, and his story shows what can be achieved with a good idea and a lot of hard work. Nigel took the Shockwiz from a personal interest, through a ...
Claire Buchar – Driven to Succeed from 2019-04-09T02:33:10
Claire Buchar is an inspiring lady, with a background in World Cup DH, and a World Champs bronze medal to her name, she now works for Chromag Bikes and coaches at Kovarik Racing. In this...
2019 Downhill World Cup Season Preview from 2019-04-04T02:33:11
This year's downhill World Cup season is nearly upon us, and Eliot and Neko are back! Join us as we get excited about the upcoming races, chat about the new tracks, team changes, Atherto...
Making Helmets Safer – Brad Waldron from Kali Protectives from 2019-04-02T02:33:23
Kali Protectives founder, Brad Waldron, has quite the background, having worked in aerospace engineering and been the engineering director at Specialized before starting Kali. We sit dow...
Eliot Jackson – Breaking with Convention from 2019-03-28T03:33:56
Eliot Jackson has been on the podcast numerous times, offering his expertise for our World Cup analysis shows, but this time he gets his own episode. Eliot is definitely someone who real...
Neko Mulally – Developing Performance from 2019-03-26T03:33:12
Neko Mulally was an early supporter of the podcast, and was our second ever guest. It's become a tradition that we have a catch up just before the season, so here it is! We cover all sor...
Reinventing the Wheel – Dustin Adams from We Are One Composites from 2019-03-19T03:33:12
I've been riding the We Are One Agent 29er rims for a while now and I've been super impressed with how they ride, and how durable they are. When Dustin told me he'd managed to create new...
Tom Caldwell – Follow Your Passion from 2019-03-12T03:33:01
Tom Caldwell of Caldwell Visuals joins me for a chat this week. If you've seen any of the 'Slice of British Pie' series, then you're familiar with Tom's work. We chat about how Tom got i...
Suspension, the Next Frontier – Adam Krefting from CushCore from 2019-03-05T03:33:19
Are tyre inflation systems the next step in improving the overall suspension performance of our bikes? In this episode, we get into the detail of one of the most promising and also misun...
Ruaridh Cunningham – Never Give Up from 2019-02-26T03:33:54
This week, we sit down for a chat with Ruaridh Cunningham. We chat about his background in World Cup DH racing, his recovery from some pretty serious injuries, the transition into Enduro...
Inside Hope Technology – with Alan Weatherill from 2019-02-19T03:33:51
Hope Technology is 30 years old this year, and we sit down with their 5th employee, and head of Sales & Marketing, Alan Weatherill. We chat about how Hope got started, how it grew to...
Ben Arnott – Engineering Success from 2019-02-12T03:33:46
This week, we sit down for a chat with Ben Arnott, the mechanic for the YT Mob and engineer at Chromag Bikes in Whistler. We chat with Ben about how he made it onto the World Cup circuit...
Angel Suarez – Young Talent from 2019-02-05T03:33:42
This week, we talk to YT Mob rider, Angel Suarez. We chat about Angel's background in motocross, how he's dealt with his past injuries, the successes of his 2018 season, plans for 2019, ...
Tony Seagrave – Doing It for the Love from 2019-01-22T03:33:12
This week, we talk to Tony Seagrave, father to Tahnée and Kaos, head of FMD Racing, and half of MarshGuard. We discuss Tony's background growing up riding BMX in London, his decision to ...
Maximise Your Offseason Part 2 – Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing from 2019-01-10T03:33:06
This week, Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing is back. His previous episode on how to maximise your offseason was our second most popular episode in 2018 (listen Listen
Eddie Masters – Going with the Flow from 2019-01-08T03:33:59
This week, we talk to another one of the sports biggest characters, Eddie Masters. We chat about his approach to life, his racing career so far, what it's like being a team manager, what...
Yoann Barelli – Have fun, be happy! from 2018-12-27T03:33:33
This week, we talk to one of the sports biggest characters, Yoann Barelli. We sat down and chatted about Yoann's career so far, his thoughts on happiness, risk taking, doping in EWS, bei...
Starling Cycles – Keeping it Steel from 2018-12-18T03:33:42
This week, I'm joined by Joe McEwan, the main man behind Starling Cycles. Starling made quite an entrance when Steve Jones from Dirt picked up on their 29er Murmur and started raving abo...
Data Acquisition – Past, Present and Future from 2018-12-11T03:33:57
This week, we talk Data Acquisition with two of the top engineers in the industry, Jason Chamberlain from Specialized and Torkel Sintorn from Ohlins. We discuss how data has been used to...
Return to Form – Andréane Lanthier Nadeau from 2018-12-04T03:33:11
This week, Andréane Lanthier Nadeau (also known as ALN) joins us on the show. Andréane made a spectacular return to the EWS podium this season after missing the first few rounds due to injury. We d...
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Gee & Dan Atherton, Tracy Moseley and Katy Winton – Kendal Bike Night Special from 2018-11-20T03:33:28
This week, we've got something a little different, we take you behind the scenes at the Kendal Mountain Festival 'Bike Night'. I got the chance to attend the festival, and sit down for a chat with ...
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Maximise Your Offseason – Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing from 2018-11-06T03:33:53
This week, Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing joins us on the show. Jonny coaches World Cup DH racer Adam Brayton, and in this episode he's going to give some example workouts to help you make the most...
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Reece Wilson – Breaking Through from 2018-10-23T02:33:44
This week, Reece Wilson joins us on the show. Reece was one of the breakthrough riders in 2018, with some amazing results, including his first World Cup podium. We chat to Reece about how he got in...
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The Athertons’ Coach – Nick Grantham from 2018-10-16T02:33:41
This week, I'm joined by Nick Grantham, the coach to Rachel and Gee Atherton. Nick has joined the Athertons through a challenging time, with both Rachel and Gee suffering serious injuries early in ...
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Jason Schiers and Mello Bouwmeester – The Crankbrothers Synthesis Wheelset from 2018-10-09T04:33:37
Jason Schiers and Mello Bouwmeester are heavyweights of the mountain bike industry, and in their first collaborative effort have released the Crankbrothers Synthesis wheelset, the first front and r...
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Katy Winton Returns from 2018-09-25T04:33:25
Katy Winton was our most popular guest of 2017, so when I was in Scotland recently, it made sense to stop by for a cup of tea and a catch-up.
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World Champs 2018 – Post Race Show from 2018-09-12T12:08:55
Eliot and Neko are back for our World Champs post race show. The riders threw the dice in Lenzerheide and we crowned 4 World Champions who are at the very top of their game. It was a thrilling race...
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Not Doing Things by Halves – Dustin Adams from 2018-09-11T04:33:41
Dustin Adams has had quite a ride so far! He was one of the first Canadian downhillers to really break into the American and World downhill scene, even taking a World Cup podium alongside Steve Pea...
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La Bresse 2018 – Post Race Show from 2018-08-29T11:33:02
Eliot and Neko are back for our La Bresse post race show. Have a listen to find out more about what went on over the weekend. How did the top riders react to the decision not to give points for the...
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Keeping Rachel Atherton Rolling – Joe Krejbich from 2018-08-28T04:33:54
Ever wondered what it takes to keep one of the most successful riders on the planet rolling? Well Joe Krejbich, mechanic to Rachel Atherton, joins us for this episode of the podcast. We sit down at...
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Mont-Sainte-Anne 2018 – Post Race Show from 2018-08-15T15:09:19
This is the second of our post-race shows, this time from Mont-Sainte-Anne in Canada, which turned out to be an awesome race. King of World Cup Stats, Eliot Jackson, is back, and we're also joined ...
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It’s All in the Detail – Cesar Rojo from 2018-08-14T04:33:23
Cesar Rojo is a great rider in his own right, but he's also one of the key engineers in the world of modern mountain biking. Having been responsible for some of the most progressive designs of the ...
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The Invisible Piece of the Performance Puzzle – Rob Copeland from 2018-07-31T04:33:17
We’ve all been there, sat at the top of a race run, going over it in our head, getting ourselves wound up, stressed, nervous, worrying about if we will be able to do ourselves justice or not in the...
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Andorra 2018 – Post Race Show from 2018-07-18T04:33:06
I've been thinking about doing a post race show for a while now, but when Eliot Jackson said he'd be keen to get involved, I knew that it was the right time to give it a go. This is a first for us,...
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Beyond the Bike – Alan Milway from 2018-07-17T04:33:45
Alan Milway is a coach with a list of clients past and present that most people can only dream of working with. The Athertons, Danny Hart, Manon Carpenter, Martin Maes and Brendan Fairclough are ju...
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Vero Sandler – Following a Different Route from 2018-07-03T04:33:43
Vero Sandler really is living the dream. After reaching a point where she felt her racing career wasn’t really moving forwards, Vero jumped at the chance to follow a different route with Marin Bike...
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Live and Breathe It – Sandy Plenty from 2018-06-26T04:33:25
Sandy Plenty lives and breathes mountain bikes. Diagnosed with a health condition affecting his heart and lungs at an early age, you may have thought that a career in mountain biking wasn’t i...
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