MTB TRIBE - Your Trail Map to the World of Mountain Biking

On episode #218 We are chatting to Markus Stitz about the release of his new book called Great British Gravel Rides, founding Bikepacking Scotland, competing in the Silk Road Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550, plus lots lots more. Markus has travelled the world on two wheels and has documented much of it on his way. We chat about his upbringing in Germany and what got him interested in bikes at an early age. Markus tells us about how living in New Zealand sparked his love for bikepacking and travel adventure. We get into this and much more with Markus including exciting plans he has for the near future. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show! - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

On episode #217 we chat to Daz about his experiences racing through the years across many different disciplines, how he fell into the bike scene, spent a small fortune on bikes, got sponsored by Yeti, raced against the likes of Steve Peat and Rob Warner, was on the cover of bike mags and how he eventually burned out. All this plus much more! Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the show! - For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

In episode #216 we are chatting with James Anderson about growing up with monoplegia, how this affected his childhood, how he got into riding bikes, why he never told anybody outside of his family and close friends about his condition and how through grit, determination and willpower (lets not forget skill level) he is racing at world cup level, is a sponsored rider and is loving every moment of it. Put your feet up and learn how this young man has come through so much to be chasing his racing dreams. If for any reason you need some help lifting yourself up at the moment, this is the episode for you. Enjoy the episode. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

In episode #215 I am chatting with bike traveller, photographer and author Ed Shoote about his new Scottish gravel guide book called Gravel Rides Scotland. The book comprises 28 of the best gravel rides Scotland has to offer with routes ranging form 31 to 128 kilometres in length, with great maps, trail statistics, photos and even a very useful gravel scale. We chat about Ed's love for biking, how he got started on two wheels, the unbelievable places he has visited on a bike, being chased by a grizzly bear in British Columbia and how he came to write a book about gravel riding in Scotland, plus lots and lots more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show!  This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

On episode #214 in partnership with MountainbikeNI On 'Yer Bike Campaign it is my pleasure to welcome Adam Lowry, founder and co-owner of Basecamp Adventures on the podcast. Adam and his partners started Campbase Adventures in 2021 and have been running an uplift service at Gortin Glens Forest Park since that time.  So join us as we chat about Basecamp Adventures, their uplift service, future plans and where to find natural trails at Gortin. Thanks for tuning in and for your support! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand - ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta and for some behind the scenes access sign up to our newsletter! 

On episode 213 it is my pleasure to welcome Jenine Bourbonnais to the podcast. Jenine is the founder and owner of Whistler's performance bike and snowboard shop called Evolution Whistler. Jenine opened the store in 1995 when she was only 21 years of age and has grown it over the years to become the go to store in Whistler.  We chat with Jenine about how she started the store, how it has changed over the years, what Whistler is like as a biking and snow destination, the best time of year to visit and why it is just so rad to live there, plus lots more. So tune in, put your feet up and get ready to pack your bags! Enjoy the show. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by Allta Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand - ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We're a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta and for some behind the scenes access sign up to our Newsletter!

In episode 212 it is my pleasure to welcome Daniel O'Shea, Co Founder of The DirtFund Project back on the podcast and first time show guest Alex Marchant, who holds the very cool title of Marketing Assistant for Vitus bikes. We are chatting with the guys about a very exciting collaboration between The DirtFund Project and Vitus Bikes, were two lucky privateer races will win a Vitus bike each (to race & keep at the end of the season), a load of Muc-Off gear and coaching from the man himself Ben Plenge at the Strength Factory.  We chat about, how you can enter, closing dates, prizes, how Alex landed his Vitus position, what The DirtFund Project has been getting up to over the last year and much much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode is sponsored by ALLTA - Helping you get ready for your MTB adventures! Check them out at: www.rideallta.com  Thanks for being here and showing your support. Enjoy the show!

In episode 211 it is my pleasure to welcome Conor Campbell on the show. Conor has been involved in the mountain bike and race scene since the early days. He has worked, raced and played with Glyn O'Brien, Micheal Cowan and the likes. He owned his own bike store and was stable in the downhill, cyclo-cross and enduro race scenes. He is now a Specialized ambassador and a qualified Wardell Cycle Coach. Join us as we have a good old chat about the early days, how Conor got involved in the MTB scene, what it was like working in Chain Reaction, why he decided to open his own bike store and why he eventually decided to close doors. How Conor fell into the coaching side of things and how his ambassadorship role came about with Specialized, Dublin. We also chat about what the race scene was like back in the day and we find out some stories about what Glyn and the crew got up to! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for being here, enjoy the show!

In episode 210 we welcome back Yari Alpizar to the podcast. I ran into Yari at The Gap in Dublin and we got chatting about racing etc, he mentioned an EWS race survey he had done with his Spanish social friends and thought it would be interesting to do the same with the Irish MTB scene. So we put it out there and got some really interesting feedback.  We decided that it was good enough to chat about and share the results on the podcast, so here it is. We chat about racing, Enduro World Series and what you thought of the 2021 EWS race season. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode is sponsored by: rideallta.com Getting you Ready For The Elements! Enjoy!

On episode #209 it is great to get Ellen Flewitt on the show. Ellen has been racing bikes from around the age of 12 and has never looked back. Her results speak for themselves, but she now has her sights set on bigger goals, bigger podium steps and bigger enduro challenges as she looks towards the Enduro World Series. We chat to Ellen about her background on bikes, racing, sponsors, winning £1000 from The DirtFund Project and of course the EWS. Plus much much more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning into the show. Enjoy!

On episode 208 we welcome Nathan ‘The Lizard' McComb back on the show to chat about the reopening of his super popular guiding business Enduro Malaga, his farming business over the pandemic, dealing with the trail building police, getting plastic surgery after a clothing mishap on the trails and super exciting plans for future development of Enduro Malaga. Plus, get 10% OFF your trip with Enduro Malaga! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Tune in and find out more. Enjoy the show!

On episode 207 we have got Adam Copley back on the podcast to chat about his new Trail Collective group, what he has been up to over the last several months, how his racing season has been going, what his new bike is like, how his MTB cliententel have swapped the gym for the trails and to find out more about his new free 6 week MTB Masterclass. Tune in and find out how to get enrolled and join for free! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show.

On episode 206 we are chatting with world renowned DJ and radio host Mark McCabe about being bitten by the MTB bug over the Covid lockdown, how he got interested in mountain biking, what he loves so much about it, the future of MTB in Ireland, his first race experience and of course what it is like playing music in front of thousands of people, plus tonnes more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show.

On episode 205 it is my pleasure to be chatting with Kenna McKenna about her background in the MTB scene, her list of impressive achievements, how she has helped her husband build a very successful MTB guiding company in Scotland called Go Where Scotland over the last 13 years and how her public work in diversity and inclusion has carried over into her love for mountain biking, plus lots more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show!

On episode 204 we are chatting to Lynne Armstrong about how she got into the bike scene, working alongside Danny MaCaskill on ‘The Clan' travelling stunt show, founding the Air Maiden Women's Freeride Festival, moving to live in Whistler and the future of women in MTB, plus much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode 203 we chat with Daniel O'Shea about co-founding The DirtFund Project, where the idea came from, how he got started, how it helps privateer racers and how we can all get involved and help out. Plus lots more interesting MTB related stuff! Join us as we chat about how funding privateer racers £1000 each has helped their EWS and UCI adventures, how the racers register to be funded, how we all can help, and future plans to help more racers from more countries. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode (178) first aired 11-02-2021, but as I am taking a couple of weeks off from recording, I wanted to highlight the awesome stuff these guys are doing to help young riders chase their dreams. Enjoy!

On episode #202 we are chatting with Dom Ferris, the Co. Founder of Trash Free Trails about how the idea came about to start a registered non-profit community interest company (CIC), focusing on helping us clean our trails and reduce the plastic pollution on our trails and wild places by 75% by 2025. So tune in and find out why we have trash on our trails, how we can all help, and how to keep our playgrounds tidier and more enjoyable for all to appreciate and use. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode (#149) first aired 23-06-2020, but as I am taking a couple of weeks off from recording, I thought it was important to air the awesome work these guys are doing to help us all enjoy our trail riding more. Enjoy!

On episode #201 we are chatting with a young ripper from Rostrevor called Niall Clerkin. We chat to Niall about his mountain bike background, how he got into racing, his first World Cup experience (which involved his bike getting stolen), how he enjoyed a month on the road racing, how he got funded by The Dirtfund Project to help further this racing pursuits and why he wants to turn racing into his full time career, plus much more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for being here & Enjoy the show!

On episode #200 it was awesome to get Joey Gough on the show to have a chat about her background racing BMX for the Great British National Team, her love for 4X, her amazing skills on dirt jumps, her movement into the mountain bike scene and how her love for bikes is built around her friends and riding community. Plus much much more. Tune in and check it out! We have made it to episode 200!  I never believed the podcast would make it this far. I just want to say a massive thanks to everybody who has made this possible, from my awesome guests, to all of you who have tuned in, spread the word and supported the podcast over the last four years (well almost 4 years). It makes all the hard work and hours spent getting this out to you guys every week all worth it. Thankyou and keep the MTB Stoke! Enjoy this week's episode and spread the love with friends and fellow riders! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #199 it is my pleasure to chat with Peter Lloyd about where his love for MTB came from, how he got into racing, how his life changing accident happened, how he dealt with such life changing news, why he got back on a set of wheels (albeit four this time), his love for bikes and his work for spinal injury charities, plus lots lots more! P.s Peter is one of the most inspiring people I have ever known. Thanks for being here and for supporting the podcast. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode #198 it is my pleasure to welcome Glyn O'Brien back onto the show to have a chat about how the first race of the Vitus First Tracks Enduro Series at Bigwood went, what the turnout was like, how the new race format was received, why he was racing an XC bike (which he won on!) and what we have to look forward to regarding round 2 at Ravensdale. Plus much more! Tune in and check it out. Enjoy the show! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #197 We are chatting with Phil ‘Cheekz' Rima, the founder and owner of the very cool Miami based lifestyle MTB clothing brand called DirtSpray.  We chat about bringing a downhill scene to Miami, Florida, growing a bike brand over the covid period, why Cheekz believes the brand has taken off at full steam, the design behind their very cool race jerseys, the exciting future planned for DirtSpray and how Cheekz and his crew have become so good at downhill when Miami is flat.  Plus lots more interesting info about the Miami mountain bike scene, the outlying bike parks and why enduro and downhill is a growing market. Also win yourself a cool DirtSpray race jersey & stickers worth over £50!! Tune in and find out more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!  

On episode #196 We are chatting with the founder of the very popular TotalMTB community of bike riders, Ryan Oldfield. TotalMTB has been going around 4 years, and ever since that time has been encouraging people to hit the trails and get the bikes out, to help with their mental and physical health while having fun and helping the environment.  Tune in and find out more about the amazing work Ryan and his crew at Total MTB are doing, how you can get involved and the difference a bunch of mountain bikers can make to the quality of so many lives. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On Episode #195 we are chatting with Gary Donaldson about why he made the move from road to mountain biking, how he landed a spot on the Vitus First Tracks Race Division, why he loves racing so much, what it's like following Glyn O'Brien and what his goals are for the 2021 race season. Plus lots more interesting info! Thanks for tuning in and supporting the podcast. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode #194 we are chatting to George Allen from Feel Good Bicycles about opening a bike store in Ireland, how the supply and demand problems are affecting his business, how massive growth in the MTB industry is changing things and why George is seeing a large number of roadies moving over to the MTB world. Join us as we chat about bikes, racing, stock issues, brands and the growing Irish MTB scene plus lots more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode #193 we are chatting with the man, the myth, the legend, Kelen Grant. We chat about his transition to the Chain Reaction Cycles Professional MTB Enduro Race Team, how his first season didn’t really go to plan, how he bounced back with the help of his team mates, racing and learning from Sam Hill, recovering from a major shoulder surgery and what his 2021 race season goals look like. Plus lots more! We chat to Kelan about his move to the pros, how he bounced back from a disappointing first season, what he has planned for the upcoming race season, why the CRC and Nukeproof Race Team are one big family and what he thinks of his new Giga ride. Plus tonnes more. Thanks for supporting the podcast and for tuning into the show! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #192 we are chatting with Ashley Heeley, the founder and owner of Hippie Turtle Herbal Co about the benefits of CBD for pain relief, injury recovery, anxiety and for simply making you feel better and helping you enjoy your ride in more comfort. So join Ash and myself as we chat over the benefits of using CBD for us bikers, how it works, what to look for when buying it and how it could change your life. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #191 we are chatting with Tony Pickford the founder and owner of Instinct Distribution about starting a mountain bike distribution company and why the California based goggle brand Flow Vision USA helped him start his journey. We chat about manufacturing, design, pricing, quality and why producing a UK based product is one of Tony’s dreams for future Instinct Distribution products. Join us for an hour and find out how to start an MTB/ MX based distribution company, what the BMX scene was like in the 80’s, why an injury (and not one you would like to repeat) stopped Tony racing and his future plans for his business. Plus lots more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #190 we are chatting with Jessie-May Morgan about her love for mountain biking, how she got interested in the race scene, her training schedule for racing, what it is like working for Bikerumor and how The DirtFund Project has helped fund her road to the Enduro World Series. Join us as we chat bikes, racing, training, working in the industry and Jessie-May’s EWS goals for when racing hopefully returns, plus lots more. Enjoy the show! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #189 we are chatting with Alex Clark the founder and owner of the Knoxville Outdoor Tours Mountain Bike Guide Company about how his local scene has changed over the Covid period, why he is stoked to see new people on the trails, new rider behaviors and awareness, what Alex believes the future of mountain biking looks like, and why he decided to start an MTB guiding company. Join us as we chat about bikes, trails, trends, guiding around Knoxville and why trail building is a great way to give back to your riding community. Plus much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #188 it was awesome to have a chat with Nigel Glynn about everything mountain bike related. We dive into supply issues of getting bikes, components and accessories that are affecting the complete bike industry. We chat about why he decided to start Bikeology and the growth he has seen in the industry over the years, plus why Ireland is such an awesome place to ride bikes and why we have such great talent for such a small island.  Join us as we chat about bike supply, what the industry may look like after Covid and why Ireland has it all (and getting more) for this thing we love called mountain biking. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #187 we are chatting with Yannis Konstantinomanolakis the owner of Olympuspro, the specialist performance coaching company. Yannis and his crew specialise in helping Motocross and Downhill MTB athletes and offer everything from bespoke training plans to post rehabilitation.  Join us as we chat about the mountain biking scene in Greece, recovering from a nasty ankle injury, injury prevention & rehabilitation and what we can do better on and off the bike to help recover and get back riding. For more information, show notes and Yannis's kind 10% OFF Discount Code vist: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #186 we are chatting with Nigel Reeve who owns and runs his own performance suspension company called NSR Racing. Nigel mostly works with top class riders, guys that are racing in the World Cup or Enduro World Series. However, Nigel also caters to anyone who wants their bikes suspension dialled in, helping them get the most from their set up and bikes performance.  So join us as we chat about the good and crazy times of being on the World Cup Circuit, how to set your bike up correctly, breaking necks and shark attacks of all things! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #185 We are chatting with Andy Ward about mechanicing on the world cup circuit for such names as the Atherton's, Lapierre and Mondraker, and how his world cup experience helped him follow his passion in founding his own brand, Viris Brand. Join us as we chat about these crazy days on the World Cup Circuit, what it is really like being a full time mechanic at the top level and how Andy went about starting his own mountain bike brand, plus much more. Also, Andy has been super kind to offer all MTB TRIBE PODCAST listeners a Viris Brand Discount Promo Code.  Simply use the code “mtbtribe10" at checkout or when in contact with Viris. The discount code will be available until April 30th - Snap up your discounted gear before it's too late! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #184 we are chatting with Beefy Mullan about how he got into mountain biking, what his home trails are like, why racing plays such a large part in his love for MTB, how he felt getting a call from Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast to resign with the team, and how he is passing his skills down to the next racing generation with his MTB coaching business, Race Fit MTB. Join us as we chat about the new 2021 race season, how Beefy got so fast on a bike, what his training schedule is like and why Wales is a must visit. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in and for being here!

On episode #183 we welcome back to the podcast Hannah Harvey to chat about how she felt after getting resigned to the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team for a third period, how she has been recovering from a bad injury, how her racing and training has changed since last being on the show, and what her goals are for the 2021 race season. So join us as we chat about what it means to her to be a part of the CRC Belfast Team again, how her accident happened, what she thinks of her new teammates and how she has been getting on with the new Nukeproof Mega, plus lots more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show!

On episode #182 we are chatting with Charlie Heffernan from Exposure Lights about how their parent company Ultimate Sports Engineering (USE) started, how they transitioned into designing and manufacturing lights, the technology within their light designs and how that helps us all ride safer and faster on the trails at night. Join us as we chat about why the lights are designed and manufactured in the Uk, the different designs to suit your needs and how Lumens work (I am still not sure I understand), plus lots more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #181 we are chatting with Calum McBain about taking his racing to the next level, racing in the Enduro World Series, following his love for steep fast descents on the World Cup Downhill Series, being Scottish Champion and funding the privateer lifestyle. We chat to Calum about his road to success, how sponsors have helped and what his new team signing means to his 2021 race season goals, plus lots more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for being here. Enjoy the show.

On episode #180 we are chatting Nick Lester, the founder and owner of the data acquisition company, Downamics about how using such a data driven system can give you feedback with specific related data, helping you set up your bike relevant to your riding style, your riding technique and basically tell you in what areas you can improve, making you a faster rider from top to bottom. Join us as we find out how data acquisition can help us become better on the bike, enjoy our rides more and become faster on the trails. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #179 we are chatting with Fergus Ryan about racing full time on the Enduro World Series circuit, why he decided to be a pro racer as a career path, how sponsorship helps, what his goals are for the 2021 race season, what it takes to be competitive at the pro level and how the DirtFund Project helped put some much needed cash in his pocket. So join us as we chat beginnings, funding your racing dreams, motivation, passion and why the EWS race scene is so awesome. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode #178 we chat with Daniel O’Shea about co-founding The DirtFund Project, where the idea came from, how he got started, how it helps privateer racers and how we can all get involved and help out. Plus lots more interesting MTB related stuff! Join us as we chat about how funding privateer racers £1000 each has helped their EWS and UCI adventures, how the racers register to be funded, how we all can help, and future plans to help more racers from more countries. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #177 we are chatting with Clarence Ballantine about how mountain biking came to play such a large part in his life, growing up and sharing college rooms with Kelan Grant and why he has decided to live a van life on the weekends, plus much much more. Join us as we chat racing, riding, new bikes, sponsorship, van life and future plans for 2021. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Enjoy the show!

On episode #176 we chat with Richard Hurst about Fat Bikes, why you should give fat bikes a try, what to look for when buying a fat bike, what you need to spend when buying one and why fat bikes put a smile on your face, plus loads more! Do you need another excuse to buy one more bike? If it's a yes, hit play and enjoy the show! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com 

On episode #175 we are chatting with one of the newest members of the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team, Joel Hamilton. Joel is only seventeen years of age but has been racing from around the age of fourteen amassing a number of podiums including three first place finishes.  We chat to Joel about getting the phone call form the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Team, how that made him feel, how surprised he was and his racing goals for the 2021 race season, plus lots more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #174 It is my pleasure to welcome Chris Brown back on the podcast to chat about how things have changed over the last year and a half since first coming on the podcast, and what his new signing to the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team means for his upcoming race season. So join us as we find out how the Chain Reaction signing came about, what’s involved, how Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast will help over the race season, what bike Chris is riding and if he will be tackling this race season any different, plus tonnes more! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #173 we are chatting with Craig Bromley about what it takes to run and own your own mountain bike products company, Rapid Racer Products, and when I say ‘your own’, I mean it.  Craig is a one man band. He does everything from designing the products, sourcing materials, maintaining the website, looking after the social media and even answering the telephone to you the customer, and that’s just the start of the trail. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode (#131) first aired 19-03-2020

It is with great pleasure that I welcome back to the podcast Andy Steel & Rick Reed from their awesome shoe brand, Ride Concepts. Andy & Rick were so kind to come back on the show and chat about new exciting products, team riders, collaborations and all the new stuff (including new shoe styles!) that they have planned for 2021. Thanks once again for tuning in and for supporting the show. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #115 we are chatting with Jan and Lena the founders and owners of Dirtlej. You may know Dirtlej better as the company that makes the Dirt Suit, the onesie that keeps you dry, warm and confortable in our dirty wet winter conditions. This episode (#115) first aired 28-11-2019, but over the Christmas holidays it is time to visit one of my favorite product episodes. Enjoy! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #170 we are chatting with Oisin and his father Chris, about their amazing 2020 downhill season, how Oisin feels being the 2020 Junior World Champion, signing with the YT Mob Team, how his training and schedule changed over this season, Oisin’s 2021 goals and how Chris has been helping his son be the very best he can be, plus much much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #169 it is my great pleasure to welcome Bec McConnell on the show. Bec has already achieved a tonne in her young racing career, she won the Under 23 World Cup in 2013 and placed 3rd in both the 2019 & 2020 XC MTB World Championships, but after chatting with her I believe that this is only the beginning for Bec. Tune in and find out more about how Bec got started on her MTB journey, the highs and the lows of being a professional racer and how she has fought her way to be at the top level over the last couple of years, plus much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #168 it is my pleasure to welcome back a friend of the podcast, legend of the Irish mountain bike scene, organiser of the Vitus First Tracks Enduro Series and winner of every race on the planet, Mr Glyn O’Brien. We chat with Glyn about riding a hardtail over the winter, what are the benefits (if any) of doing this, what set up Glyn went for and should we all have a hardtail in the garage? For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com