Best Vital MTB Podcasts (2024)

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Dak ALMOST Wins a World Cup (Again) | Vital's B Practice Podcast - Val di Sole 2:14:05

9d ago2:14:05

2:14:05

What could have been! After a long stint in the hot seat with a time that bested the season's biggest names, the last man down the hill squashed our tall bar savior's dreams of winning his first World Cup. We were filled with mixed emotions as reality set in that we'd have to wait a little longer to see Dak take that elusive first win, but what a t…

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ESC Race Recap Showdown #1 (Jiminy Peak)| DCMTB 2024 20:56

3d ago20:56

20:56

Click here to text DCMTB Were blastin' and recapin' What we have here is our freshest offering of the first Eastern States Cup Thule showdown of the season. Wild weather and wild times. Tune in to find out who was fast, who was last, and who got passed. Catch us every Monday evening after an ESC weekend to get a recap on how it all panned out.…

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E-bikes, Love 'em or Hate 'em | DCMTB S3E11 1:11:02

5d ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Click here to text DCMTB Three seasons and eleven episodes in, and here is is; the first DCMTB e-bike episode. Are they cool? Are they fun? Are we going to hold you down and force you to love them? Find out how the DCMTB squad feels about e-bikes. We leave no stone unturned in our quest to give YOU, the worlds most intelligent listener, the full ru…

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RACE DAY - Val di Sole World Cup Downhill 25:39

15d ago25:39

25:39

Visit Jenson USA - FREE BONUS CARD valued at up to $1000 with the purchase of eligible Santa Cruz bikes & frames! Passionate interviews from the Val di Sole World Cup Downhill today as Amaury Pierron and Tahnee Seagrave return to the top of the podium! Interviews 0:32 - Tahnee Seagrave 1:26 - Amaury Pierron 6:21 - Dakotah Norton 8:24 - Marine Cabir…

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Deep Dive - 2025 RockShox Fork and Shock Updates With Chris Mandell 17:44

15d ago17:44

17:44

After years of success, RockShox has updated its trail and gravity suspension lineup with some new internals for model year '25. The latest Charger 3.1 damper is now found across all fork models, while rear shocks gain an XL air can option and a high-flow main piston for Super Deluxe models. They have also re-introduced the Vivid Coil shock with so…

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Leogang Post-Race & Val di Sole Pre-Race Show - Vital's B Practice Podcast 2:40:34

16d ago2:40:34

2:40:34

A track on the circuit that always provides dramatic, legendary race runs, this year at Leogang was fairly uneventful. A business as usual World Cup, you could say. Rain throughout the week provided some of the most changing and challenging conditions hit the #notabikepark track, with the lower woods being the deciding factor on race day. There was…

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ESC Race Recap Enduro #2 (Glen Park) | DCMTB 20:36

18d ago20:36

20:36

Click here to text DCMTB Eastern States Cup returned to Glen Park, PA for the second enduro of the season. Chris Gilbert hops on the phone to run down the weekend and give us a taste of what we missed. Tune in to find out who was fast, who was last, and who got passed.By The Wheel House

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RACE DAY - Leogang World Cup Downhill 35:06

19d ago35:06

35:06

See what the top riders of the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup DH in Leogang, Austria, have to say about their race weekends. A familiar track was made tricky with varying conditions thanks to overnight rains. Interviews by Jack Rice. Interviews 0:00 - Loic Bruni 4:52 - Anna Newkirk 7:49 - Neko Mulally 10:52 - Vali Holl 11:54 - Max Alran 13:28 - E…

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Could You Do It? | DCMTB S3E10 1:07:40

19d ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Click here to text DCMTB Could you do it? With unlimited resources could you be the best? Could you hit the biggest jump line? Could you be the best biker in the world? We were all over the place on this one. We covered a lot of ground, improved our moods, and told a few stories. Drop in with us for another fresh DCMTB episode.…

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How Does Loic Bruni Keep Track of Those Buttons? 2:30

23d ago2:30

2:30

Loic Bruni has five different electronic buttons on his prototype Specialized Demo downhill bike, and we're not even talking about shift levers. He, his mechanic Jack and Ohlins are all pretty tight-lipped about the functions they serve, but today we got a bit of information from the current World Cup DH leader himself. SuperBruni confirms the butt…

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Living on a Prayer and GoFundMe with Seton Tuning DH Team 6:45

22d ago6:45

6:45

GoFundme to support Seton Tuning DH Team Phil Seton, manager of Pole Factory Racing, shares the story of keeping his team alive after Pole Bikes went into administration a week before Fort William. All team budget was pulled and they were left with a decision to race or pack it up. Phil decided to use his personal money to get Onni Rainio and Dan S…

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Who Will Be Fast in Leogang?! Vital Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show 1:32:27

24d ago1:32:27

1:32:27

What a start to the 2024 World Cup downhill season we've had! Fort William properly kicked things off with a gnarly track and insane racing, followed by a new venue in Poland that produced one of the best tracks and tightest races we've seen in years. Now, after a brief two-week pause, racing resumes this weekend in Leogang, Austria. A classic trac…

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Do You Really Need It? | DCMTB S3E9 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Click here to text DCMTB What do you really need to ride a bike? Do you need a dropper post? Do you have to have a certain grip or saddle? Do you even need suspension? Get with the DCMTB brain farm on this one and find out if any of the things we love are even necessary. Catch new episodes of DCMTB every other week, dropping in Sunday mornings at 6…

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Tight Times and Dangerous Inside Lines - B Practice Podcast - Bielsko Biała, Poland 1:48:11

1M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

After a rocky (literally) start to the 2024 season in Fort William, a fresh track with a good mix of features and fluctuating speeds greeted racers for the second round in Poland. Speculation surrounding speed suits and electronic lockouts was replaced by the buzz of line choice and rut formation. In the end, it was a battle for thousandths of a se…

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RACE DAY Interviews - World Cup DH Poland 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

With positions separated by just hundredths of seconds, the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill near Bielsko-Biala, Poland, was a fan and racer favorite even with it being a first-time venue. Listen to the podium finishers and more as they discuss how it all went down. Interviews 0:00 - Ronan Dunne 2:10 - John Lawlor 3:47 - Dakotah Norton 7:0…

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ESC Race Recap DH #1 (Powder Ridge) | DCMTB 2024 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Click here to text DCMTB The DH season kicked off in Powder Ridge just like enduro, only a couple weeks ago. While the rain did make and appearance during practice, the weather was primo for race day on Sunday. Tune in to hear the deets on the first ESC DH recap of the season, and don't forget to look for a fresh race recap every Monday evening aft…

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Vital Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show - Bielsko-Biala, Poland 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Welcome to another pre-World Cup discussion as part of Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy! The first race of the season in Fort William, Scotland, kicked things off with a bang! Now, just two weeks later, the excitement continues as we head to a completely new venue for the second round of the UCI World Cup downhill series. Without past results to make pre…

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Finding Your Weakness on the Bike | DCMTB S3E8 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Click here to text DCMTB What's your weakness on the bike? Everybody has some area of their riding that is just a bit shy of where they would like it to be. Eli and Rob talk about some different forms of physical and mental weakness, areas to improve your riding, and even some set-up tips that could help. Its a nice chill morning vibe on this lates…

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Speed Suits, Electronic Lockouts, and 75mm Rise Bars - Vital's B Practice Podcast - Fort William 2:08:58

2M ago2:08:58

2:08:58

The World Cup season has arrived, and with that, we are back with our regularly scheduled post-race banter! Fort William went off with a bang, providing one of the most thrilling and engaging season openers we've seen. Numerous team changes were finally put on display against the clock; the track was dry, fast, and ridiculously rough, and the level…

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RACE DAY - Fort William World Cup Downhill 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

Hear what racers have to say after the first World Cup Downhill mountain bike race of 2024 in Fort William, Scotland. 0:00 - Asa Vermette, Junior Men's Winner 0:55 - Heather Wilson, Junior Women's Winner 3:00 - Dakotah Norton 7:52 - Nina Hoffmann 10:47 - Tahnee Seagrave 13:23 - Kale Cushman 15:14 - Greg Williamson 17:59 - Myriam Nicole 20:25 - Cory…

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ESC race Recap Enduro #1 (Powder Ridge) | DCMTB 2024 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Click here to text DCMTB We're back at it! Fresh drop of your first ESC race recap from Powder Ridge, CT. Find out how the season opener went as Chris Gilbert joins us to run down how things panned out. Race season is here, don't forget to tune in every Monday evening after a race weekend to get the goods!…

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Transition Factory Racing TM, Jorge Gomes - The Inside Line MTB Podcast 2:00:17

2M ago2:00:17

2:00:17

Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! Jorge Gomes is a man dedicated to mountain bike racing. He is team manager for Transition Factory Racing, and the man behind Pro Builds mobile bike shop and Pro Builds Racing team, too. He tells us the story of how he became hooked on MTB which includes riding a …

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17 Questions - Ellie Hulsebosch 8:45

2M ago8:45

8:45

Win Prizes from RockShox, SRAM, Troy Lee Designs, FSA & Maxxis! https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy Ellie Hulsebosch of The Union is a first-year Junior on the World Cup Downhill circuit. She's been stacking up wins this off-season and is ready to slay Fort William this weekend. #MTB #DH #bikeBy Vital MTB

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Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show - Fort William 1:31:41

2M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

This year, we are bringing you pre-World Cup discussions as part of Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy. Each round we will break down which racers you should keep an eye on going into the weekend, who's gone fast in years past, and try to give you some extra insight to help make the best Fantasy picks. In this episode, join Vital's own Jason Schroeder, ex-…

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Ronan Dunne - 17 Questions 6:32

2M ago6:32

6:32

WIN A ROCKSHOX BOXXER - Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy Watch this interview - Ronan Dunne's 2022 season was going so poorly that his parents secretly signed him up for the army. Thankfully for us and Ronan, his results improved, he continued to race World Cup Downhill and now he's a podium finisher.By Vital MTB

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2024 ESC Preview with Chris Gilbert | DCMTB S3E7 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Click here to text DCMTB Its that time of the year again, race season is here, and the ESC kicks off next weekend. Chris Gilbert joins us to give us the run down on this years menu of venues. Find out what's to come as we dive into the series stops with Chris talk about some old favorites, new venues, and everything Eastern States Cup! Don't forget…

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The State of the MTB Industry Post-COVID 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

On today's podcast, Tech Editor Jason Schroeder brings you a pulse check on the state of our beloved mountain bike industry. Last week, during the Sea Otter Classic, he chatted with some industry folks from Santa Cruz Bicycles, Maxxis Tires, Feedback Sports, Transition Bicycles, Industry Nine, Orbea, FSA Components, Trek Bicycles, Hunt Wheels, and …

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Sea Otter Classic Day 4 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

Join Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the event. 1:28 - Checking in with Brandon Turman 5:15 - Crankbrothers SOS Tools 8:32 - B Zone loamers and Fort W…

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Sea Otter Classic Day 3 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Join Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the event. :35 - Derek Teel of Dialed Health 4:03 - Nik Nestoroff chats slalom finals prep and Maven brakes 6:11 …

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Sea Otter Classic Day 2 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

Join Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the event. :53 - Tannus Inserts new Fusion 3:08 - Ride Wrap 5:41 - DEITY Components - new grip and two new pedals…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Vital MTB Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Vital MTB

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Dirt Church MTB

The Wheel House

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Dak ALMOST Wins a World Cup (Again) | Vital's B Practice Podcast - Val di Sole 2:14:05

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ESC Race Recap Showdown #1 (Jiminy Peak)| DCMTB 2024 20:56

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E-bikes, Love 'em or Hate 'em | DCMTB S3E11 1:11:02

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RACE DAY - Val di Sole World Cup Downhill 25:39

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Deep Dive - 2025 RockShox Fork and Shock Updates With Chris Mandell 17:44

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Leogang Post-Race & Val di Sole Pre-Race Show - Vital's B Practice Podcast 2:40:34

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ESC Race Recap Enduro #2 (Glen Park) | DCMTB 20:36

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RACE DAY - Leogang World Cup Downhill 35:06

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Could You Do It? | DCMTB S3E10 1:07:40

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How Does Loic Bruni Keep Track of Those Buttons? 2:30

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Living on a Prayer and GoFundMe with Seton Tuning DH Team 6:45

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Who Will Be Fast in Leogang?! Vital Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show 1:32:27

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Do You Really Need It? | DCMTB S3E9 1:07:27

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Tight Times and Dangerous Inside Lines - B Practice Podcast - Bielsko Biała, Poland 1:48:11

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RACE DAY Interviews - World Cup DH Poland 24:25

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ESC Race Recap DH #1 (Powder Ridge) | DCMTB 2024 21:26

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Vital Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show - Bielsko-Biala, Poland 1:09:40

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Finding Your Weakness on the Bike | DCMTB S3E8 1:07:55

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Speed Suits, Electronic Lockouts, and 75mm Rise Bars - Vital's B Practice Podcast - Fort William 2:08:58

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RACE DAY - Fort William World Cup Downhill 22:46

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ESC race Recap Enduro #1 (Powder Ridge) | DCMTB 2024 20:53

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Transition Factory Racing TM, Jorge Gomes - The Inside Line MTB Podcast 2:00:17

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17 Questions - Ellie Hulsebosch 8:45

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Vital MTB Downhill Fantasy Pre-Race Show - Fort William 1:31:41

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Ronan Dunne - 17 Questions 6:32

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2024 ESC Preview with Chris Gilbert | DCMTB S3E7 1:09:21

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The State of the MTB Industry Post-COVID 35:50

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Sea Otter Classic Day 4 44:20

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Sea Otter Classic Day 3 1:02:05

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Sea Otter Classic Day 2 30:57

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