Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 214 ratingsWe 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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Emilie Siegenthaler – A Career Retrospective
November 09, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis 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 about Emilie’s roots in XC racing and the illness that cut her XC career short. Find out how Emilie, who has a degree in psychology, has dealt with the nerves and pressure of racing. We chat about the women’s scene, salaries and plenty more, as well as finding out what Emilie plans to do next. So sit back, hit pl...
Mountain Bike Fitness for the Everyday Rider
November 02, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBLet’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 with limited reserves to get training and riding done. This can leave our mountain bike fitness lacking. As a business owner and father of two, Ben Plenge from The Strength Factory totally gets this and wants to help us everyday riders find a way to improve their riding in a sensible safe and achievable manner...
Which Wheel Size Is Best for You?
October 26, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBMullet 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 and data behind it. We took the Spectral CF8 in each of the wheel size options and put them to work under an ex-elite DH racer, an average rider (me) and a less experienced rider to see how they felt and how they performed against the clock. Tune in to hear our thoughts from this two day test. Day one was spent...
Noga Korem – Enjoy the Ride
October 19, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBNoga 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, and her early cross country racing roots. Find out about the challenges Noga faced with eating disorders and overtraining in those cross country days, and how she nearly quit mountain biking all together. We chat about her quick progression in EWS from privateer to a full factory rider taking second in the 201...
Eddie Masters – Crashes, Fear, Recovery, Racing and More
October 12, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBCatching 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 self surgery with support from Matt Walker) and his approach to getting back up to speed after his biggest crash ever. We chat about the current format of EWS, get Eddie’s thoughts on the World Cup final in Snowshoe and plenty more. Sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eddie Masters. You can find...
Ultimate Bike Check With Jesse Melamed
October 06, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBYou'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 experimenting, as you’ll no doubt know if you’ve heard him on the podcast before. We caught up the morning of the pro-stage race at the Tweed Valley EWS to check out his current Rocky Mountain Altitude. There are some great nuggets of information here from Jesse, who is a rider that’s not afraid to try things that ma...
One Million Feet in 200 Days – Ben Hildred
October 05, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBBen 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 Everesting the Queenstown bike park, climbing the height of the stratosphere in 30 days and the height of the solar system's highest volcano in just 3 days. Ben is a real inspiration for those days where you don't feel like heading out on the bike! We sat down to find out more about Ben, where these crazy challenge...
The Joy of Choosing Bikes – Leigh Donovan
September 28, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBLeigh 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 of the game in mountain biking boom of the 90s. We sat down to chat about the path that Leigh has followed. It’s not all been plain sailing, and there are plenty of ups and downs along the way. We chat about mind games, the toll that high level racing takes on the body, athlete pay, anxiety and plenty more. He...
Inside Santa Cruz Research and Development With Kiran MacKinnon
September 21, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBStep 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 stuck into his day job. Find out how Kiran works to ensure that Santa Cruz's bikes ride they way they want them to. We chat about how they design and develop the kinematics for the bikes, how important the shock tune really is, and we get Kiran’s thoughts on bike setup. We also get Kiran’s view on some of the curren...
Snowshoe 2021 Final Post-Race Show
September 19, 2021 19:02 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBWhat 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 changes like, what was it like racing six days in a row and who cracked under the pressure. Sit back, hit play and listen to this Snowshoe post-race show with Eliot and Neko. To support Neko's fundraising, get a poster and be in with a chance of winning his bike, kit and shoes, head to his website and make a dona...
Snowshoe 2021 Race 1 Post-Race Show
September 16, 2021 15:07 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSnowshoe 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, as ever, by Eliot and Neko to get into the details of what went on. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Snowshoe post-race show with Eliot and Neko. Supporting Partners Muc Off Muc-Off have just launched Punk Powder, their first plastic free bike cleaner. Punk Powder has enabled Muc-Off to cut down on...
Hans Rey – A Legend Across the Generations
September 14, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBHans 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 result has become one of the best known mountain bikers on the planet. We sat down to chat about this awesome career and find out more about Hans himself. We chat about some of his amazing adventures, where, for example, he has been possessed by spirits and followed by the Chinese Secret Service. Find out about Han...
Snowshoe 2021 Pre-Race Show
September 13, 2021 07:47 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe 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 key to success? What components will people be using to try and gain advantages? How is the overall looking and could it change? There is plenty to chat about ahead of what will be two super exciting back to back races to end the season. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Snowshoe pre-race show with Chr...
Can Laurie Greenland’s Coach Make Me Faster?
September 07, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBCan 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 down afterwards to discuss the process we went through. Find out how Olly identified areas that could be improved and the exercises that he used to help me. It was a really interesting day for me, and quite different from what I expected. We also discuss coaching in general, and hopefully give you some good p...
Lenzerheide 2021 Post-Race Show
September 06, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBLenzerheide 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 into the detail of the track and what makes Lenzerheide so hard to race. What are the keys to success here, who went well, and what has that done to the overall as we head to the last two rounds in Snowshoe. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Lenzerheide post-race show with Neko Mulally. Supporting Partne...
Lenzerheide 2021 Pre-Race Show
September 01, 2021 09:44 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIt'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 store. What’s the track like and what does it take to go well there? Will set up be changing much from Val di Sole? How’s the overall shaping up? We'll get into all that and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Lenzerheide pre-race episode with Chris Kilmurray. Supporting Partners Muc Off M...
World Champs 2021 – Val Di Sole – Post-Race Show
August 31, 2021 19:25 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe 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 it like to ride that gnarly track? How did different people deal with the pressure? Did rain effect play? We'll get into all that and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Val di Sole World Champs episode with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally. Supporting Partners We Are One Composites This episode i...
Chris Akrigg – Making It Look Easy
August 31, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBChris 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 of Martyn Ashton and Martin Hawes. After a number of high level successes, Chris moved away from competitive trails to focus on creating incredible riding videos. Over the years, Chris has shown us what he can do on a mountain bike, a BMX, a fixie, a cyclocross bike, a road bike, a kids bike and more. We chat ...
World Champs 2021 – Pre-Race Show
August 25, 2021 13:08 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBNot 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 chat about some of the things that make World Champs a unique event. We get Chris’ thoughts on pre-practice, the different schedules, additional support from riders federations and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Val di Sole World Champs episode with Chris Kilmurray. Supporting Partners ...
In At the Deep End Part 2 – KJ Sharp
August 24, 2021 02:33 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBThis 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 Series. Since then, KJ has shifted focus to downhill racing. We chat about her approach to getting up to speed on a DH bike. Find out how KJ changed her training and put together a package to get out there on the DH race scene. We also touch on her challenges with the mental side of the sport. As always, KJ has...
Maribor 2021 Post-Race Show
August 17, 2021 09:13 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBMaribor 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 ride. Find out about Neko's HUGE crash. Can Thibault get to the end of the season riding so hard? Who's going well? Where did Loris find that time? It was such an awesome race to watch and it's always great to find out more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eliot and Neko. Supporting Partner...
A Strategic Approach to Success – Zakarias Johansen
August 17, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBJoin 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 downhill. Find out why Zak moved to Enduro and hear about the strategy that he used to become a pro rider. We chat about his approach to racing, and what it took to get that first EWS podium. Zak provides some great insight into what it’s like racing enduro at the top level in 2021. So sit back, hit play and liste...
Josh ‘Loosedog’ Lewis – Following His Passion
August 10, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBJosh '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 last week to find out more about Josh. How did he find his way from racing to creating video. What lead to him making a living from it. How did 50to01 get started and where it’s going next. Josh’s path shows that following what you’re passionate about really can lead to some pretty amazing things. So sit back...
Maribor World Cup 2021 Pre-Race Show
August 09, 2021 14:14 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBAfter 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 Chris’ thoughts on the track, the demands on bike and rider, and the keys to a successful week. We chat a bit about the current standings and what we can learn from the recent racing that took place on the Maribor track. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Chris Kilmurray. Supporting Partners ...
The New Generation Are Here – Hattie Harnden
August 03, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBHattie 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 people by surprise by winning her first elite Enduro World Series race in La Thuile. But with a background of success in both cross country and cyclocross, combined with amazing technical riding ability and the support of Tracy Moseley, we probably shouldn’t be too surprised. We sat down the day after Hattie won t...
Jackson Goldstone – From Balance Bike to World Cup Winner
July 27, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBJackson 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 to kindergarten which went viral in a big way. Since then Jackson has gone on to ride at huge events like Nitro Circus, the Fest Series and Crankworx. This season he’s taken a few people by surprise. Focussing on downhill world cup racing, Jackson has already taken his first junior world cup win. We sat down t...
What It Takes to Be the Best – Alan Milway
July 20, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis 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 their game on race day. Have the demands of downhill racing changed? Are the risks increasing? Do changes in bikes and technology drive changes in physical requirements? Is data important and what are the key things to measure? This was a really interesting discussion for me and it definitely made me think abou...
Finding Your Way in Mountain Bike Media – Sam Needham
July 13, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBSam 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 has had two Dirt Magazine covers and is now a part of Steel City Media, producing incredible photo and video content for some of the biggest mountain bike brands on the planet. We chat about the path Sam has created for himself, the way that the media landscape has changed and some of the challenges that brings....
Les Gets 2021 Post-Race Show
July 06, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThe 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 over the week. In a race with so many amazing moments, there is a lot to talk about as well as answering your listener questions. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eliot and Neko. Supporting Partners earSHOTS EarSHOTS are an action sports headphone company who are dedicated to unlocking ...
Overcoming the Darker Side of Injury – Innes Graham
July 06, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 49 MBInnes 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 behind the buzz and adrenalin of racing left Innes with a gap in his life, which he found hard to fill. This lead to struggles with his mental health. We sat down to find out about his rise through the sport, the impact that crash had on his life and how he’s rebuilt himself by reconnecting with mountain bikin...
Les Gets World Cup 2021 Pre-Race Show
June 30, 2021 02:33 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBI 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 primed for a week of world cup action in Les Gets. I’m joined by coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray, to talk all things Les Gets world cup. We will find out all about the brand new track and it’s specific demands on both rider and bike. How do riders approach learning a new track, what does Chris think will be the...
Becoming World Champion – Camille Balanche
June 29, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBCamille 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 incredible background in other disciplines, including being an olympic athlete. We chat about her background and her journey from a sports science degree, through enduro racing and into the top ranks of world cup downhill. Camille gives a great insight into her approach to racing, her warm-ups, mindset, bike set-u...
Ella Conolly – Climbing to the Top
June 22, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBElla 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 in 2018 and has already stepped onto the podium in the elite field. We sat down ahead of the 2021 season for a chat. Ella is a rider who does things a little differently and has an infectious enthusiasm for the sport. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ella Conolly. You can follow Ella on I...
The Most Important Mountain Bike Component? Talking Tyres with Maxxis’ Aaron Chamberlain
June 15, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBA 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 pretty complicated so I sat down with Aaron Chamberlain from Maxxis to find out more about them. Tread pattern, compound, bead, casing, puncture protection, width, pressures, we discuss it all. Tyre selection is critical and hopefully this conversation will help you make the right choices. So sit back, hit play an...
Leogang 2021 Post-Race Show
June 13, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe 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 into the detail of what went on. What has Troy changed on his bike? What's going on with that new Commencal? Who are the danger men and women this season? We cover it all. So sit back, hit play and give this Leogang post-race show a listen. You can follow Eliot on Instagram @eliotjackson and Neko @nekomulally....
Pre-Season Catch-Up With Greg Williamson
June 08, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 53 MBGreg 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 great catch up. We chat about Greg’s time on Unno and his move to Commencal. We find out what goes on at pre-season testing and just how much thought and effort goes into making the Commencal race teams so competitive. Greg also shares his thoughts on some hot topics like rider value. This was a fun, free flo...
Mikayla Parton – Where Hard Work Meets Talent
June 01, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMikayla 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 concussion at the final round in Lousa. Mikalya is a late comer to mountain bikes, so we find out how she’s progressed so fast. Mikayla is super driven and her results really show what you can do when you combine hard work and talent. So sit back, hit play and give this episode with Mikayla Parton a listen. You ca...
Following Your Passion – Pete Scullion
May 25, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBPete 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 winding path to find his perfect role in the sport. We chat about his journey from racing, through marketing and the media side of things, to the freelance portfolio that he has today. Pete’s story shows that determination and hard work really do pay off. It also shows that there is more than one way to get paid to ...
World Cup Warm-Up – Eliot and Neko Are Back!
May 18, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWith 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 we last spoke. Eliot tells us about his move to Santa Cruz and how he’ll be joining Rob Warner in the commentary booth this season. Neko shares how his preparation for the season has been going, along with talking about the US based racing so far this year. The guys also give their thoughts on the upcoming ...
Do Bike Designers and Bike Testers Actually Get On?
May 11, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis 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 Turner. Cy wanted to spend some time with Rob to get his thoughts on the review of their bike in the recent Bike of the Year test. So I thought it would be a good opportunity to sit down and find out if mountain bike designers and testers actually get on. We chat about how the Bike of the Year test works. Then...
The Art and Science of Testing Bikes – Guy Kesteven
May 04, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBGuy 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 about bikes and kit than Guy does. We sat down to chat about Guy’s journey into the sport, his career so far, how testing works, and where things are heading. Guy has seen a huge amount of change over his career. From bikes that barely worked, to the amazing machines we have today. From the world where print ...
From a Sprocket to a Global Brand – OneUp Components
April 27, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOneUp 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 probably best known now for their EDC tool which fits in your steerer tube, but the company actually started when Chris, Jon and Sam decided to go all out and make a 42 tooth expander sprocket, after being inspired by Jon’s experience with SRAMs XX1. It took off way more than anyone had expected and OneUp Components ...
Katy Winton Has Got a New Ride
April 21, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThis 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 finding out late last year that she wouldn’t have a ride with Trek for 2021, Katy set out on a rollercoaster ride to find a way to race this year. We sat down to chat about the process, and get some real insight into what it take to make sure that you’re in a position to race at the top level. We’ll find out all a...
Inside Saracen and The Madison Saracen Factory Race Team
April 20, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThis 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 of the brand and how Madison came to acquire the name. Andy tells us about how downhill racing quickly became a big part of the brand and Will takes us behind the scenes of their successes and future plans. From Manon taking the overall and world champs in the same season, through Danny’s incredible win in Snow...
Hannah Bergemann – The Future of Freeride
April 13, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHannah 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 recently lead to her getting a much sought after RedBull helmet deal. We chat about Hannah’s early years and find out how her environment has been such a huge part of shaping the rider that she is today. We chat about her use of visualisations, how she approaches training, how digging improves your riding and ...
Downhill Racing, Past, Present and Future With Craig ‘Stikman’ Glaspell
April 06, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIf 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 time as a world cup mechanic, journalist, photographer and presenter, all the way to his role today as Global Brand Director for Bike with Troy Lee Designs. We chat about his history with downhill racing and hear how things have changed over the years. How are brands thinking about marketing today, how is that i...
The Challenge of Trail Access – With IMBA Europe President, Thomas Larsen Schmidt
March 30, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBToday 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 feels like an important topic for me to cover. We sat down to talk about the current state of trail access, user conflict and the challenges that we face. Thomas provides some things to consider when we are building trails and using the outdoors. He talks about the importance of getting organised, and gives s...
Inside Öhlins, With MTB Racing Team Leader, TJ Hansen
March 23, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBToday 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 entry into the mountain bike world and the work they do with the Specialized Gravity Team. We discuss the trend for faster rebound speeds and the challenge of making a product that’s technically awesome and capable at the highest level, but still great for us regular riders. We also get TJ’s thoughts on the futu...
Tracy Moseley Talks Racing, Being a Parent and More…
March 16, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 47 MBTracy 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 programmes. Hear her thoughts about the importance of team fit and culture, as well as what she’s doing about that with Trek. We talk about her pregnancy, being a parent and getting your child into riding. Tracy also talks about her return to racing at the EWS e-series, and how she’s approached getting fit for ...
Aaron Gwin – Taking the Rough with the Smooth
March 09, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBI 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 the sport. We chat about how he deals with tough times. How he feels about people saying he’s no longer got what it takes and how his approach to racing has changed over time. Can Aaron still beat Greg Minnaar’s all time wins record and when will he retire from downhill? Give this episode a listen to hear the a...