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Best Downtime MTB podcasts we could find (updated May 2020)
Best Downtime MTB podcasts we could find
Updated May 2020
Updated May 2020
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Mountain Bike Design – Behind the Scenes
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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 brands like Specialized and Marin before getting together at PNW. We sat down to find out what goes on behind the scenes to bring us the amazing products that we get…
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 (listen to part 1 here) we covered the more emotional and psychological side of mountain biking, so this time I thought we should get technical. Fabien has always been…
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From Bike Shop to Director of Product at Marin Bikes – Aaron Abrams
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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 bike shop as a kid. We find out how he went from rolling tubes in the shop, to looking after the product range for a company like Marin. We chat about Marin’s histo…
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Laurie Greenland – The Laid-Back Professional
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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 behind his laid-back persona is a super focussed, driven and hard-working athlete. Recently we sat down to chat about his childhood, and his racing career so far. We fin…
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Yoann Barelli – Following His Values
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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 in Yoann’s life right now. We cover the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on him and the bike industry, his views on the environment and why the bike industry needs …
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Richard Cunningham – A Lifetime In Mountain Biking
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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 started. We follow his journey from cyclist, to mountain biker, to bike designer and builder, through journalism in print media and ultimately online with Pinkbike…
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Lockdown, How to Survive and Thrive – Jonny Thompson From Fit4Racing
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How can you survive lockdown, or even thrive and make some improvements and gains? Well Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing is here to help. We sat down to chat about ways to approach the lockdown period and cover things like the importance of scheduling, strength and conditioning, nutrition, cardio, mobility, mental health, meditation and plenty more. …
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Jesse Melamed – Putting It All Together
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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 stage, but hasn’t yet been able to put it all together for a full season to show just what he’s capable of. We sat down ahead of the (now delayed) 2020 season for a c…
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Dakotah Norton – What It Takes to Succeed
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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 background in Motocross and BMX, how he found mountain biking, and his no compromise approach to becoming one of the best. Chatting to Dakotah really makes you reali…
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World Cups and Coronavirus – with Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally
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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 Jackson and Neko Mulally, and we decided that even though there was no racing taking place in the near future, it would be great to have some race focussed content for …
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 documenting their season for... The post Making a Movie – Robbie Meade appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Misspent Summers – James McKnight
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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 Summers and is responsible for putting out... The post Misspent Summers – James McKnight appeared first on Downtime Podcast.…
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An Operating System For Going Fast – Ian Warby of Firecrest MTB
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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 coaching... The post An Operating System For Going Fast – Ian Warby of Firecrest MTB appeared first on Downtime Podcast.…
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Combining Your Passions – Euan Speirits
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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... The post Combining Your Passions – Euan Speirits appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Growing the Scene – Sean Leader from Windrock Bike Park
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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 Windrock Bike... The post Growing the Scene – Sean Leader from Windrock Bike Park appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Mayhem Media – Keeping Things Fun
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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, taking awesome photos,... The post Mayhem Media – Keeping Things Fun appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Wind Tunnel Testing with Tahnée Seagrave and Fabien Barel
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We’re heading to the wind tunnel this week for something a little different. If you listened to our aerodynamics for mountain biking episode recently then you’ll have heard us talk about plans to put a... The post Wind Tunnel Testing with Tahnée Seagrave and Fabien Barel appeared first on Downtime Podcast.…
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 2020.... The post Katy Winton – End Of Year Chat appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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How to Shred Until You’re 70 (And Beyond)
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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... The post How to Shred Until You’re 70 (And Beyond) appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Thanks, and What’s Next? appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Bernard Kerr – Making it Happen
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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.... The post Bernard Kerr – Making it Happen appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Scotty Laughland – Adventures by Bike
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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 current... The post Scotty Laughland – Adventures by Bike appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Tahnée Seagrave – Following Her Dream
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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... The post Tahnée Seagrave – Following Her Dream appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Joe Smith – It Ain’t Easy appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 cup tracks, and showing... The post Ben Cathro – Back to Racing appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Santa Cruz Syndicate Physio – Laura Robson
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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 riders in working order. From... The post Santa Cruz Syndicate Physio – Laura Robson appeared first on Downtime Podcast.…
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Mountain Bike Aerodynamics with McLaren F1’s Tony Salter
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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 background in riding... The post Mountain Bike Aerodynamics with McLaren F1’s Tony Salter appeared first on Downtime Podcast.…
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... The post Danny Hart – Look at the Time! appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Joe Breeden – Stepping Up appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Off Season Gains with Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing
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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 together your own... The post Off Season Gains with Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 that... The post Greg Minnaar – A Lifetime at the Top appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Veronika Widmann – A Breakthrough Season
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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 Hardline,... The post Veronika Widmann – A Breakthrough Season appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Eddie Masters – Season Catch-Up appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 trackside... The post Ric McLaughlin – Telling Tales appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Red Bull Hardline 2019 appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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,... The post Snowshoe 2019 Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Matt Stuttard – Privateer Life appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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World Champs 2019 – Post-Race Show
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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 Eliot Jackson, to... The post World Champs 2019 – Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Matt Simmonds – This is a Test appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Meg Whyte & Adam Brayton – Mid-Season Catch Up
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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 post Meg Whyte & Adam Brayton – Mid-Season Catch Up appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Yoann Barelli – Injury, Photography, Addiction and More
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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... The post Yoann Barelli – Injury, Photography, Addiction and More appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Lenzerheide 2019 Post-Race Show
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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, was changed to... The post Lenzerheide 2019 Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Mixed Wheel Size Bikes – Cy Turner from Cotic
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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... The post Mixed Wheel Size Bikes – Cy Turner from Cotic appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 Eliot and... The post Val Di Sole 2019 Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Fabien Barel – A Philosophical Approach
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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... The post Fabien Barel – A Philosophical Approach appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Sven Martin – The Changing Face of MTB Photography
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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... The post Sven Martin – The Changing Face of MTB Photography appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 storm and... The post Vali Höll – Rising to the Top appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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Testing Bikes – Rob Weaver & Seb Stott from the MBUK Test Team
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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,... The post Testing Bikes – Rob Weaver & Seb Stott from the MBUK Test Team appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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... The post Les Gets 2019 Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB
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 what went... The post Andorra 2019 Post-Race Show appeared first on Downtime Podcast.By Downtime MTB