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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Episodes
Beyond the Bike – Alan Milway
July 17, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBAlan 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 just... The post Beyond the Bike – Alan Milway appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Vero Sandler – Following a Different Route
July 03, 2018 02:33 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBVero 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 Bikes. Spending... The post Vero Sandler – Following a Different Route appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Live and Breathe It – Sandy Plenty
June 26, 2018 02:33 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBSandy 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 in his future,... The post Live and Breathe It – Sandy Plenty appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Making it Happen – Greg Callaghan
June 19, 2018 02:33 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe best things in life don’t come easy, and while it can sometimes seem like people have had pro deals thrown at them, there is often a back story of hard work and dedication needed... The post Making it Happen – Greg Callaghan appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
In at the Deep End – KJ Sharp
June 05, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBKJ had only been riding a mountain bike for a little over 2 years when she first lined up at the start of an Enduro World Series race! Pretty impressive eh. Definitely not afraid to... The post In at the Deep End – KJ Sharp appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Ratboy to Man, the Story So Far – Josh Bryceland
May 21, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThere’s something special about Josh Bryceland. Ever since he arrived on the mountain bike scene he has brought something unique to the party. His laid-back attitude, incredible style, huge grin and unmistakable looks have proved... The post Ratboy to Man, the Story So Far – Josh Bryceland appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
The Science of Enduro – Lewis Kirkwood
May 08, 2018 03:45 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBNot only is Lewis Kirkwood a talented bike rider with a history in both XC and Enduro racing, and some time on the EWS circuit, but he is studying for a PhD in ‘Performance in... The post The Science of Enduro – Lewis Kirkwood appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Building Enduro – Chris Ball
April 24, 2018 03:45 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBEnduro has been a huge area of growth in the mountain bike world over the last 5 or so years, and the Enduro World Series has been at the centre of it. We sat down... The post Building Enduro – Chris Ball appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Behind the Scenes at the UCI – Simon Burney
April 20, 2018 03:45 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe’ve got something a little bit different for you in this episode. With the first round of the UCI Downhill World Cup taking place this coming weekend, I thought it would be good to get... The post Behind the Scenes at the UCI – Simon Burney appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Challenging for the Top Step – Troy Brosnan
April 17, 2018 03:45 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBTroy Brosnan from Canyon Factory Racing joins us for this episode of the podcast. Troy finished the 2017 season in second overall, and went into the last round with a chance of taking the overall.... The post Challenging for the Top Step – Troy Brosnan appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
The Sharp End of Enduro – Jesse Melamed
April 10, 2018 03:42 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBJesse Melamed joins us fresh off the plane from the first two rounds of the 2018 Enduro World Series. If you’ve been following the series then you know that these were two incredibly different and... The post The Sharp End of Enduro – Jesse Melamed appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
The Hunt for the Podium – Greg Williamson
April 03, 2018 03:43 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe podium of a world cup downhill race is the aim for many riders, and with only 5 places, it’s a pretty exclusive club. Greg Williamson has been so close taking 6th place finishes, and... The post The Hunt for the Podium – Greg Williamson appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Making Racing Feel Normal – Adam Brayton
March 28, 2018 03:45 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIt’s the second part of this weeks double bill, this time with Mr Gas2Flat himself, Adam Brayton. Adam made big changes to his training when he started working with Jonny from Fit4Racing, and those changes... The post Making Racing Feel Normal – Adam Brayton appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
The Importance of Intensity – Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing
March 27, 2018 03:45 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBA few weeks ago I was privileged to be invited to join Adam Brayton on one of his training sessions with Jonny Thompson at Fit4Racing, based in the beautiful Lake District. Within 5 minutes of... The post The Importance of Intensity – Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes on Modern Mountain Bike Geometry
March 13, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBFor our first sponsored episode, Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes joins us to chat about modern bike geometry, his views, and why long, low and slack works when it’s done right! Cy is a long... The post Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes on Modern Mountain Bike Geometry appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Women’s Mountain Biking Special – Hanna Jonsson
March 08, 2018 07:15 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBMarch 8th 2018 is International Women’s Day and to celebrate that, we’ve put together an episode with Hanna Jonsson, a mountain biker and journalist, to chat about the state of women’s mountain biking today. The... The post Women’s Mountain Biking Special – Hanna Jonsson appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#29 - At the top of the game - Aaron Gwin
February 27, 2018 03:33 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBGetting guests for the podcast is pretty much the hardest part, so when I got an email in my inbox from Aaron Gwin saying he’d be stoked to come on the podcast, I was pretty... The post Episode 29 – At the Top of the Game – Aaron Gwin appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#28 - Neko Mulally Returns!
February 20, 2018 03:34 - 55 minutes - 51 MBAs it’s our 1st Birthday, and Neko’s 25th Birthday, we thought we would put together this bonus episode for you all. Neko was one of our first guests, and it was great to catch up... The post Episode 28 – Neko Mulally Returns! appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#27 - The Mental Side of Mountain Biking - Olly Morris
February 13, 2018 03:33 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBA lot of you have asked for more information on the mental side of mountain biking, and this weeks guest is well positioned to give some great insight into that side of things. Olly Morris... The post Episode 27 – The Mental Side of Mountain Biking – Olly Morris appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#26 - Jerome Clementz
January 30, 2018 03:33 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBJérôme Clementz has been at the forefront of enduro mountain biking for a long time, and was the first ever Enduro World Series champion, taking the title in 2013. We recorded this episode at the... The post Episode 26 – Jérôme Clementz appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#25 - Remi Gauvin
January 16, 2018 03:33 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBFor episode 25 we have former DH racer turned EWS pro, Remi Gauvin from the Rocky Mountain Urge BP Rally team. Remi had an awesome first season as a full time pro racer, finishing 8th... The post Episode 25 – Remi Gauvin appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Get Fit And Strong For 2018 - Ask The Coach Special
January 04, 2018 15:06 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWant to get fit and strong in 2018? Then this is the episode for you! Ben Plenge from MTB Strength Factory joined us to answer your questions. We tackled the main themes that came up,... The post How To Get Fit And Strong In 2018 – Ben Plenge appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#24 - Jamie Nicoll
January 02, 2018 03:33 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWelcome to our first episode of 2018!! I’m excited to be back bringing you more from the world of Mountain Biking! Our first guest of the year is the adventurer Jamie Nicoll. I find Jamie... The post Episode 24 – Jamie Nicoll appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Christmas Special – Davi from the HKT Podcast
December 19, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe’ve got something a bit different for you for this Christmas special episode. One of the inspirations for me to start the Downtime Podcast was listening to what Davi was doing with the HKT Podcast.... The post Christmas Special – Davi from the HKT Podcast appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#23 - Gowaan Gals
December 12, 2017 03:37 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBBex Baraona and Martha Gill are two of the top Enduro racers on the planet, with Martha taking the 2017 Under 21 Enduro World Series title. Together, they are the Gowaan Gals, bringing fun to... The post Episode 23 – Gowaan Gals appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Concussion Special
December 05, 2017 12:46 - 38 minutes - 35 MBConcussion is something that as a mountain biker, we are fairly likely to experience at some point. There are potential detrimental effects of repeated concussive events, and yet this is not really something which has... The post Concussion Special appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#22 - Jack Reading
November 28, 2017 03:55 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe’re back, and this time we have Jack Reading from One Vision Global Racing joining us. Jack lives near to me, so I was able to pay him a visit, sit on the couch with... The post Episode 22 – Jack Reading appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#21 - Miranda Miller
October 31, 2017 03:33 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB2017 Downhill World Champion Miranda Miller joins us for a chat in episode 21. I got in touch with Miranda before the 2017 season started to ask if she would be willing to come on... The post Episode 21 – Miranda Miller appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#20 - Mick Hannah
October 17, 2017 03:33 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBMick Hannah joins us for episode 20, fresh off an amazing but frustrating second place at the Downhill World Championships in his home town of Cairns, Australia. We chat to Mick about his background in... The post Episode 20 – Mick Hannah appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#19 - Ash Smith
October 03, 2017 03:43 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe man behind the Trans-Provence 6 day stage race in the French Alps, Ash Smith, joins us for a chat in episode 19. Ash is at the forefront of putting together unique and exciting mountain... The post Episode 19 – Ash Smith appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#18 - Ines Thoma
September 19, 2017 03:33 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBInes Thoma from Canyon Factory Racing joins us for a chat in Episode 18. Ines is nearing the end of another successful season of racing at the Enduro World Series, and other major enduro events.... The post Episode 18 – Ines Thoma appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#17 - Phil Atwill
September 05, 2017 03:33 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBPhil Atwill from the Propain Dirt Zelvy team joins us for a chat in episode 17. Phil has had a season full of ups and downs, from his best result to date, to a season... The post Episode 17 – Phil Atwill appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#16 - Katy Curd
August 22, 2017 03:32 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWhen I interviewed Tracy Moseley earlier in the year, and asked her who else I should speak to, she didn’t hesitate in putting me in touch with Katy Curd, who she firmly believes is one... The post Episode 16 – Katy Curd appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#15 - George Brannigan
August 08, 2017 03:31 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBGeorge Brannigan of the Commencal Vallnord DH team joins us for a chat in episode 15. Unfortunately George’s race season is over due to a collarbone injury picked up when riding as a forerunner at... The post Episode 15 – George Brannigan appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#14 - Kenta Gallagher
July 25, 2017 03:34 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBKenta Gallagher of Polygon United Ride joins us for a chat in episode 14. Kenta has a really interesting background, having been a professional cross country racer from a young age, competing on the world... The post Episode 14 – Kenta Gallagher appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#13 - Manon Carpenter
July 11, 2017 03:33 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB2014 World Cup series and World Champion Manon Carpenter joins us for a chat in episode 13. We talk about her winter of recovery, and what it takes to come back from injury, her approach... The post Episode 13 – Manon Carpenter appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Trans-Provence Special - Part Two
July 05, 2017 03:33 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBEver wondered what it would be like to race the Trans-Provence? How hard is it? How do I get entered? What sort of training do I need to do? What should I expect when I... The post Trans-Provence Special – Part Two appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Trans-Provence Special - Part One
July 04, 2017 03:33 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBEver wondered what it would be like to race the Trans-Provence? How hard is it? How do I get entered? What sort of training do I need to do? What should I expect when I... The post Trans-Provence Special – Part One appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#12 - Ben Plenge
June 27, 2017 03:33 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBBen Plenge from MTB Strength Factory joins us to talk about all things strength and conditioning. We cover training specifics for different age groups, when and how to rest and recover, how to taper for... The post Episode 12 – Ben Plenge appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#11 - Nigel Reeve (Canyon Factory Racing)
June 13, 2017 03:43 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBHead mechanic for Canyon Factory Racing, Nigel Reeve, joins us for episode 11. Nigel is responsible for Mark Wallace’s bike, as well as generally looking after the Canyon pit set up at the World Cup... The post Episode 11 – Nigel Reeve appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#10 - Greg Minnaar
June 08, 2017 03:32 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFor our 10th episode we were really lucky to be able to get some time with Greg Minnaar of the Santa Cruz Syndicate. We sat down with Greg on the morning of Friday practice at... The post Episode 10 – Greg Minnaar appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Fort William Special – Part Two
June 06, 2017 18:52 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWe spent this weekend in Scotland, at the Fort William round of the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup. While we were there, we managed to chat to a number of the top riders to... The post Fort William Special – Part Two appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
Fort William Special – Part One
June 05, 2017 19:24 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe spent this weekend in Scotland, at the Fort William round of the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup. While we were there, we managed to chat to a number of the top riders to... The post Fort William Special – Part One appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#9 - Tahnée Seagrave
May 30, 2017 05:40 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTahnée Seagrave joined us just after the Lourdes round of the downhill world cup, to talk about how that race weekend went, her use of journalling and mini goals, Fox testing, Fort William, how to... The post Episode 9 – Tahnée Seagrave appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#8 - Katy Winton
May 16, 2017 03:44 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBIn episode 8, Trek Factory Racing’s Katy Winton joins us for a chat. Katy is currently sitting in 3rd place in the Enduro World Series, and shares her story of how she got there. We... The post Episode 8 – Katy Winton appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#7 - Jordi Cortes
May 02, 2017 05:52 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBJordi Cortes, the head bike suspension tuner from Fox, joins us for Episode 7. Jordi is in the thick of it at downhill and enduro races, looking after lots of the pros, as well as... The post Episode 7 – Jordi Cortes appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#6 - Tracy Moseley
April 18, 2017 00:01 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMultiple world champion Tracy Moseley joins us for episode 6 of the Downtime Podcast. We talk about some of the changes in the sport over her 20 year career, her transition from downhill to enduro,... The post Episode 6 – Tracy Moseley appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#5 - John Hall
April 04, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, we talk to John Hall, mechanic to Aaron Gwin from the YT Mob. John tells us what it takes to make sure that Aaron has the fastest bike on the planet, and... The post Episode 5 – John Hall appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#4 - Bex Baraona
March 21, 2017 00:01 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode we chat to enduro privateer and podium hopeful, Bex Baraona. Bex talks to us about all sorts, including how she funds her season, her training, the importance of core strength, race nutrition,... The post Episode 4 – Bex Baraona appeared first on Downtime Podcast.
#3 - Justin Leov
March 06, 2017 22:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOur guest for this episode is Canyon Factory Racing’s Justin Leov. We talk to Justin about how to read and learn trails, tips he’s received from Fabien Barel, how to approach a sighting lap, the recent... The post Episode 3 – Justin Leov appeared first on Downtime Podcast.