Podcasts by GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast
Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.
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62: Is The Bike Industry In Big Trouble? | The GMBN Podcast from 2023-02-10T17:24:05
We're a little worried about some of the things we're hearing about the bike industry right now. A combination of Covid, external factors and global economies seem to have supply and demand re...
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61: Riding To Combat Adversity with Nils From Rider Resilience | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-10-28T16:41:25
In this episode, Martyn Ashton chats with Nils from Rider Resilience about his story and how mountain biking can help combat adversity. Rider Resilience hopes that having a vast pool of inspir...
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60: Talking Shop With Sandy From The Trailhead Bicycle Co! | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-05-20T17:50:36
This week we are joined by Sandy Plenty from The Trailhead bicycle company. Sandy has worked in bike shops almost all of his life and has built one of the best bike shops in the UK with a grea...
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59: From Bullets To Bikes With Ben Deakin | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-04-29T16:52:45
The Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin story is one that is very different from the traditional way in which people become pro mountain bikers. From former Royal Marine Commando to MTB Professional Influ...
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58: How Extreme is the World Trials Champion? | The Jack Carthy Interview from 2022-04-01T16:21:17
This week Martyn is joined by Jack Carthy, Jack is the 9X UCI Elite world champion and multiple UCI World Cup champion of competition bike trials. Jack is one of the most decorated MTBers, but...
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57: Managing A Factory Racing Team With Nigel Page | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-03-25T18:37:28
This week Martyn is joined by Nigel Page, masters downhill extraordinaire and team manager of the Nukeproof Sram Factory Racing Team (formerly CRC Mavic and team Chain Reaction Cycles). What i...
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56: How to Have the Most Fun on Your Mountain Bike, With Tracy Moseley | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-03-18T17:08:45
Martyn is joined by EWS Champion, Downhill Champion, Downhill World Champion, and Mum Tracy Moseley on the Podcast this week. Listen now as they recount her career, her work for Trek and Bosch...
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55: Catching Up With Youtube Sensation Sam Pilgrim | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-03-11T14:37:50
Martyn sits down for a chat with FMB Champion and Youtube Sensation and life-long friend Sam Pilgrim to chat about his beginnings in mountain biking and how it's not always a good idea to list...
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54: Trials&Tribulations With Chris Akrigg | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-03-04T18:05:13
This week, we've had a visit from Chris Akrigg so that Martyn can talk to someone about Trials (who actually wants to listen!). We've also got a great announcement that Chris will be one of th...
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53: Growing Into Mountain Biking With Chopper Fielder | The GMBN Podcast from 2022-02-25T16:00
Whilst over filming for the latest Dirt Shed Show, Martyn thought he'd revive the GMBN Podcast, and what better guest to kick things off (again) than Grant Fielder. Chopper, the godfather of t...
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52: Recovering From Spinal Injury, With Brook Macdonald | The GMBN Podcast from 2021-01-04T17:36:34
The GMBN Podcast is back with a very special guest, none other than Brook Macdonald! Listen now as he and Martyn discuss his crash and injury at Mont St Anne 2019, his surgery and the recovery...
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51: EWS 2020 Round 3, Finale Ligure | The GMBN Podcast from 2020-09-28T14:14:11
Just like that, the weekends racing in Finale Ligure marks the end of the Enduro World Series 2020 season. Ric, Ruaridh, and Duncan recap all the action, speculate on signings over the off sea...
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50: EWS&EWS-E 2020 Round 2: Pietra Ligure | The GMBN Podcast from 2020-09-21T17:21:16
Neil is joined by Ric McLauglin and Duncan Philpott as they recap all the action from the weekends racing of the penultimate round of the 2020 Enduro World Series. Sudden thunderstorms meant a...
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49: EWS&EWS-E 2020 Round 1: Zermatt | The GMBN Podcast from 2020-09-01T16:41:35
The GMBN Podcast returns along with the first round of the 2020 Enduro World Series and EWS-E from home of the Toblerone - Zermatt, Switzerland. Neil and Ric bring you a recap of the weekend's...
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48: Wheelies With Jake100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 48 from 2020-06-01T13:28:24
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Martyn speaks with Nike Athlete and Instagram sensation Jake100, talking about how wheelies and riding bikes can bring communities together, the #bikelife s...
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47: The Sam Pilgrim Interview | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 47 from 2020-05-25T09:00
Sam Pilgrim is the special guest in this episode of the GMBN Podcast! Listen now as he and Martyn chat about his early career, becoming FMB Champion, and reaching a million subscribers on YouT...
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46: Dyfi Bike Park&Atherton Bikes With Gee Atherton | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 46 from 2020-05-18T15:16:36
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Rich is joined by none other than Gee Atherton. Listen now as they reminisce over school days in Somerset, chat about Gee's involvement with Dyfi Bike Park ...
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45: Tech Talk With Jordi Cortes | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 45 from 2020-05-11T13:52:50
Henry and Jordi Cortes of Fox talk all things suspension, the development of Fox's RAD program, geometry, and interpreting the suspension demands of world's best racers in this episode of the ...
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44: 29ers&Tight Trousers With Loic Bruni | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 44 from 2020-04-20T13:41:02
In this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Steve chats with the fastest man in Downhill mountain biking, Loic Bruni; about the current French domination of the sport, his massive crash in Fort Willia...
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43: A Chat With Greg Minnaar | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 43 from 2020-04-03T14:50:43
On the GMBN podcast this week we're joined by the G.O.A.T, Greg Minnaar. Listen now as we hear his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation and it's effect on the World Cup season, some of his stori...
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42: Coronavirus&The EWS With Iago Garay | The GMBN Podcast Ep.42 from 2020-03-20T10:10:09
On this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Neil is Joined by Spanish Enduro Racer Iago Garay. Listen now as they talk about the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain, the effect on the bike industry, and the up...
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41: The 2020 Race Season With Ric McLaughlin | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 41 from 2020-03-10T17:30
Neil is joined by EWS host Ric McLaughlin on the GMBN podcast as we announce our partnership with them for the coming season! Listen now as they chat everything from Cross Country to Downhill,...
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40: What Does It Take To Become An Olympic Mountain Biker? | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 40 from 2020-02-24T11:59:27
Martyn is joined by Oli Beckingsale in this episode of the GMBN podcast; a Cross Country rider who took part in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympic Mountain Biking. They discuss what it takes to...
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39: Pole Bikes With Designer Leo Kokkonen | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 39 from 2020-02-10T12:30:34
On this episode of the GMBN podcast Henry is joined by Pole Bicycles founder and designer, Leo Kokkonen. Listen now as they discuss progressive geometry, the lack of carbon in Pole's line up,...
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38: Changing Teams With EWS Rider Greg Callaghan | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 38 from 2020-02-03T15:59:56
This week on the podcast Henry is joined by EWS racer Greg Callaghan; listen now as they talk team changes, negotiating contract law as a mountain biker, getting used to new equipment, and mak...
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37: Olly Wilkins Talks the Surrey Hills Scene and Brendan Fairclough's Rampage Gap | The GMBN Podcast EP. 37 from 2020-01-27T15:00:05
This week we sit down with Olly Wilkins to ask about him growing up in the UK’s famous Surrey Hills. Why has it produced so many UK pros? Does he ride illegal trails? Does the UK have a Dirt J...
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36: From EWS Or Bust To GMBN - With Rich Payne | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 36 from 2020-01-20T17:34:58
We welcome our latest presenter on this episode of the GMBN Podcast, Rich Payne, former World Cup 4x and EWS racer. Listen now to find out his background, thoughts on the British MTB scene, t...
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35: Fashion&Trends In The Mountain Bike Industry | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 35 from 2020-01-13T17:02:36
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast we're discussing trends and fashion in the MTB industry. Is the latest kit and componentry really necessary? Are energy drink helmets trendy? Who is the mos...
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34: Can A Youtuber Race World Cup Downhill? With Ben Cathro | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 34 from 2020-01-06T14:31:58
This week on the GMBN Podcast - Henry is joined by Ben Cathro; a veteran of the downhill MTB scene known for his analysis and insight of World Cup Racing; being one of the tallest men in downh...
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33: The Best Mountain Bike Riders Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 33 from 2019-12-30T10:00
As 2019, and the decade, draw to a close; Henry, Martyn, and Neil discuss who they think have been the best MTB riders of this decade. Who has had the greatest comeback? Who was the biggest ga...
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32: The Most Influential MTB Tech Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 32 from 2019-12-23T17:20:26
The last ten years have seen mountain bike technology advance rapidly. From geometry to tubeless tyres, the bikes we ride are a far cry from that available in 2009. In this episode of the GMBN...
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31: Is Mountain Biking Worth The Risk? With Martyn Ashton&Neil Donoghue | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 31 from 2019-12-16T15:54:37
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast; Henry, Martyn, and Neil sit down to talk all about risk. What does it mean to them? How do they measure up risk vs reward? Do they take risks in other area...
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30: Is Boutique Best? With Starling Cycles | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 30 from 2019-12-10T11:11:29
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles. With a background in aerospace engineering, steel might seem like a strange choice of material for Joe's bikes; but...
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29: Rob Warner Talks About His Mountain Biking Career | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 29 from 2019-11-25T10:00
This week Martyn Ashton and Neil Donoghue interview mountain biking’s biggest character Rob Warner to discuss commentating on live XC and downhill racing as well as his past, present and futur...
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28: The Mountain Bike Podcast Presented By GMBN #28 | The Importance Of Dirt Jumping With Steve Geall from 2019-11-11T17:54:30
Join Henry, Chris, and special guest Steve Geall as they talk all things dirt jumping in this week's GMBN Podcast; from it's origins in BMX to riders making the transition to Red Bull Rampage<...
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27: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #27 | Talking Trials With Martyn Ashton from 2019-11-04T17:57:55
Henry is joined by our very own Martyn Ashton as they discuss his transition from motorbike trials to mountain bike trials, how trials skills can help on the trial, and how Danny Macaskill bec...
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26: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #26 | Managing A Race Team With Harry Molloy from 2019-10-28T16:07:16
Henry is joined by World Cup racer and manager of Insync Racing, Harry Molloy, in this episode of the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN. They chat about what it takes to run a team, deve...
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25: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #25 | Has Mountain Bike Geometry Reached Its Extreme? With Paul Aston from 2019-10-21T16:02:17
This week on the GMBN podcast Neil is joined by industry veteran Paul Aston to talk carbon rims, e-bikes, mullets, gearboxes, and more!
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24: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #24 | Mountain Bike Design With Nukeproof from 2019-10-14T11:09:21
This week on the GMBN Podcast Henry is joined by Rob and Dale from Nukeproof to discuss whether all mountain bikes are created equal, the development of the modern MTB, and if mullet bikes are...
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23: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #23 |Talking Freeride with Blake Samson&Chris Smith from 2019-10-07T17:04:50
This week on the MTB podcast Henry sits down with Blake and Chris to discuss their freeride careers, thoughts on the sport, and where it has got them.
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22: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #22 | EWS Trophy Of Nations from 2019-09-30T16:49:13
Henry and Neil recap all of the action from the weekends racing in Finale Ligure - The Enduro World Series Trophy Of Nations.
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21: Climbing Everest's Elevation&The Leadville 100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 21 from 2019-09-23T16:13:50
It's Adventure Week here at GMBN, so Neil sat down with Henry and Chris to chat about their recent rides. Both featuring high altitude but in two different ways.
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20: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #20 | What Is It Like To Run A Bike Shop? from 2019-09-16T15:12:58
Something a bit different on the podcast this week as Neil sits down with Sandy of The Trailhead to chat bikes, bike shops, direct sales models, and the importance of a local mountain bike sce...
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19: The GMBN Podcast Episode 19 | UCI World Cup Finals from 2019-09-09T16:41:12
What an incredible weekend of racing! Henry is joined by Ex Cross Country racer Oli Beckingsale as they recap the action from a brand new venue. It's fair to say that Snowshoe did not disappoi...
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18: The GMBN Podcast Episode 18 | 2019 World Champions Are Crowned from 2019-09-02T17:03:19
Steve is joined once again by special guest Oli Beckingsale to chat about everything to do with this weekend's World Champs Race in Mont St Anne. From jersey designs of the past, to track evol...
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17: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #17 | Is Crankworx The Biggest Mountain Bike Event? from 2019-08-19T16:18:29
Neil is joined by Steve Jones in the shed as they discuss everything from Crankworx, the random tandem, and E-Bike Racing in the Alps.
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16: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #16 | What Are We Doing In Whistler? World Cup&EWS Recap from 2019-08-12T12:42:28
Join Martyn and Neil in Whistler Olympic Village as they recap the action from a busy weekend's racing at the Lenzerheide World Cup Downhill and Cross Country and EWS Whistler. Plus, Find out...
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15: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #15 | Val Di Sole World Cup Downhill&Cross Country from 2019-08-05T17:25:09
The UCI World Cup returns to the classic Italian venue of Val Di Sole. Neil Donoghue and Steve Jones recap all the action in this episode of the GMBN Podcast.
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14: The GMBN Podcast Ep.14 | The Future Of Mountain Bikes With Chris Porter from 2019-07-29T16:51:29
Our mountain bikes have changed drastically over the last decade, but how will they look in 2030?
In this Podcast our ex world cup Downhill mechanic, Henry Quinney, picks the brains ... Listen
In this Podcast our ex world cup Downhill mechanic, Henry Quinney, picks the brains ... Listen
13: The Mountain Bike Podcast #13 Tour de France Special - Is Road Cycling easier than MTB? from 2019-07-22T16:31:33
Could a Mountain Biker compete at the Tour De France? Neil is joined by Si from GCN, a former pro Mountain Biker and Road Cyclist to chat about this years race and how multi talented riders li...
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12: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #12 Les Gets World Cup Downhill&Cross Country from 2019-07-15T16:54:45
World Cup Mountain Bike racing returned to a classic French venue and the racing was as hot as the weather. Neil is joined by Oli Beckingsale and Steve Jones to go through all the happenings. ...
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11: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #11 EWS Les Orres&The Vallnord World Cup from 2019-07-08T16:55:14
Steve, Henry, and Doddy give you the run down of a busy weekend of mountain bike racing. Covering the EWS from Les Orres, France; as well as the World Cup Downhill and Cross Country from Valln...
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10: The Mountain Bike Podcast #10 EWS Round 4 Val di Fassa from 2019-07-01T16:39:37
EWS racing returns in the Italian Dolomites at Val Di Fassa with plenty of hot topics on and off the race track. The return of Richie Rude, the departure of Martin Maes and the scorching hot f...
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9: Retro Week- How Has Mountain Biking Changed? from 2019-06-24T16:36:08
Neil, Martyn and Doddy are getting nostalgic about Mountain Biking, delving deep into 90’s bikes, racers and how the scene has matured since the early days in Marin County.
8: GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast with Brendan Fairclough from 2019-06-17T09:52:24
We catch up with Downhill racer, Freerider and all round super skillful Mountain Biker, Brendan Fairclough for a chat about bikes, videos, money, cars and other topics...
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7: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #7 Leogang DH from 2019-06-10T15:50:40
It’s back to back weekends for Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB World Cup as the circus moves to Leogang, Austria. Neil and Steve talk about what happened and get sidetracked occasionally
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6: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #6 Fort William DH from 2019-06-03T13:31:29
The 2nd round of the 2019 Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB WorldCup took place this weekend on the brutal track at Fort William, Neil and Martyn talk through the crashes, the mechanicals and som...
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5: GMBN presents The Mountain Bike Podcast #Ep.5 XC Nove Mesto Featuring Oli Beckingsale from 2019-05-27T12:44:15
Round 2 of the UCI Cross Country World Cup has just taken place in Nové Město, Czech Republic. Neil welcomes back Oli Beckingsale to pick his brains on overtraining, bike choice, the importanc...
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4: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #4 XC Albstadt Featuring Oli Beckingsale from 2019-05-20T16:55:02
Neil is joined this week by ex pro Cross Country racer and Olympian Oli Beckingsale to chew the fat over the very first Cross Country World Cup race of the year in Albstadt, Germany.
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3: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #3 EWS Madeira Featuring Tracey Moseley from 2019-05-13T17:27:47
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Downhill and Enduro veteran Tracy Moseley. Chatting about her current role at Trek; making the switch from Downhill to Enduro; the growth and succ...
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2: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #2 The Life Of A World Cup Mechanic from 2019-05-05T07:00
Hi and welcome to the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN, I am Neil Donoghue and I’m back, ready for round 2!
For this episode we have an ex world cup race mec...
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1: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #1 Maribor from 2019-04-29T16:15:37
Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Network’s (GMBN) all-new Mountain Bike Podcast for a casual chat with the experts of mountain biking about the biggest and best races on the planet, and...
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