The Drop in Podcast with Duncan Shaw

This week on the drop in podcast, Duncan is joined by, Ella Conolly.Hailing from the highlands of Scotland, Ella turned down the offer of a place in university, in favour of the move to Manchester to train as a member of team GB racing cross country mountain bike... Just as she was starting to feel that things were working out, Ella and after a knock at the door, Ella found out that she had been dropped from the development program. However, following advice from world champion Tracy Moseley, Ella decided to try out some Enduro racing and has never looked back!

This week on The Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by, Joe BarnesListen in as they discuss Joe's unconventional childhood, getting hooked on riding, the thrill of mass start mountain bike races and everything in between.The Drop in Podcast can also be streamed via all major audio platforms...Drop in Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/Joe Barnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_chief/Hazard Racing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_GThHWaGMPNOLKTJqbmdg/featuredThe Drop in Podcast is Produced by Duncan ShawPost produced by Paul MacDonald & Rory Semple#TheDropin

We are back with a brand new episode with a great guest! This week Duncan sits down with young Downhill MTB Racer Jamie Edmonson and chat about everything from Jamie's breakout season in 2020 all the way to the nitty gritty of pro contract negotiations. Drop in Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/Jamie Edmonson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_edmondson/?hl=enThe Drop in Podcast can  be streamed via all major audio platforms...Produced by Duncan Shaw and Paul MacDonaldPost production by Paul MacDonald and Rory Semple 

We are back with a brand new episode with a great guest! This week Duncan sits down with Trials and Mountainbike legend Hans "No Way" Rey at his home in Laguna Beach California. They cover everything from how Hans got into riding Trials in Europe as a teenager before moving across the pond to forge an incredible career in Mountain Biking that has spanned 4 decades and counting. Drop in Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/Hans Rey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hansnowayrey/The Drop in Podcast can also be streamed via all major audio platforms...Produced by Duncan Shaw and Paul MacDonaldFilmed and recorded by David MackisonPost production by Paul MacDonald

This week on The Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Scottish Enduro Mountain Bike Racer Katy Winton. Back In November 2020,  Katy was given the shock news that her contract with Trek Factory Racing was not going to be renewed. After four years of riding and racing for of the best known and biggest bike brands in the world she was suddenly left with the reality of being unemployed, without a team and even without a bike to ride for the 2021 season. Thanks so much to Katy for getting involved for this one and speaking so candidly about what as you will soon hear was a very difficult time for her. Check out the latest episode of "Keeping up with Katy": www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUf4yFM0Iu4The Drop in Podcast can also be streamed via all major audio platforms...The Drop in Podcast is:Produced by Duncan ShawFilmed and recorded by Rory SemplePost produced by Paul MacDonald#Katywinton #TheDropin #duncanshaw #thedropinpodcast

This week on The Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by recently crowned BMX Freestyle Olympic Bronze Medallist Declan Brooks. Declan landed back in the UK just last week so it was great to get the chance to speak to him all about his Olympic Experience. The Drop in Podcast can also be played in full in video form here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPBpgaH7570YV82dgskYcSQHosted by Duncan ShawProduced by Duncan Shaw and Paul MacDonaldFilmed and Recorded by Rory SemplePost production by Paul MacDonaldFollow The Drop in Podcast on Instagram - https://instagram.com/dropinpodcastFollow Declan Brooks - https://www.instagram.com/declanbrooks/Follow Duncan Shaw - https://www.instagram.com/duncshaw/#BMX #Olympics #Declanbrooks #Duncanshaw #Bronzemedal #TeamGB 

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Tom Stoltman. Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, Tom Stoltman was recently crowned The World's Strongest man. Tom's story is nothing short of inspiring and he openly talks about some of the serious adversities he has faced in life. From dealing with Autism and extreme social anxieties that came with this, to his experience of losing his mum and how me managed to channel his grief into extra motivation that he admits he was previous lacking, culminating in him being crowned with the title; The World's Strongest man in June 2021, fulfilling a promise he made to his mum! Big thanks to Tom for coming on!Follow Tom here - https://www.instagram.com/tomstoltmanofficial/ For Stoltman Merch: https://stoltmanbrothers.com/collections/all Follow The Drop in Podcast - https://instagram.com/dropinpodcast Presented by Duncan Shaw Audio and Video recording by Rory Semple Post production by Paul Macdonald #tomstoltman #stoltmanbrothers #worldstrongestman #strongman #worldsstrongestman #strongestman #highlands #worldstrongman

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Endurance Cyclist and Adventurer; Jenny Graham. In 2018 Jenny embarked on her biggest adventure of all; an attempt to break the female World Record time riding a bicycle around the world. Follow Jenny  here - https://instagram.com/jennygrahamis_Follow The Drop in Podcast - https://instagram.com/dropinpodcastPresented by Duncan Shaw Audio and Video recording by Rory Semple Post production by Paul Macdonald#thedropin #thedropinpodcast #JennyGraham #ridearoundtheworld  #GCN #GCN+

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Tahnee Seagrave and Veronique SandlerIn this episode we explore the contentious subjects of Prize Money, Salaries and the general challenges facing female riders trying to break into gravity racing. Follow Tahnee here - https://instagram.com/tahneeseagraveFollow Vero here - https://www.instagram.com/veroniquesandler/Presented by Duncan Shaw - https://instagram.com/duncshawAudio and Video recording by Rory Semple - https://instagram.com/sempley_roryPost production by Paul Macdonald#thedropin #thedropinpodcast #tahneeseagrave #downhill #verosandler #veroniquesandler

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by professional downhill racer, and free rider, Kaos Seagrave.Listen in as they discuss, where his name comes from, what it was like growing up in Morzine, the issues with downhill, what its like racing with a family team and how he and Tahnee Seagrave tackle a race weekend together as well as what could have been a professional ski career...Produced by Duncan Shaw - @DuncshawKaos Seagrave: https://www.instagram.com/kaosseagrave/G up or Die:  https://www.instagram.com/gupordie/?hl=en Drop in Podcast:  https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/Audio and Visual by - Rory Semple

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Darren Roberts - the man behind Action Sports Solutions. Following a career in the military, Darren now spends his time working with some of the top action sports athletes around the world, whether it be helping them get back to the top after falling victim to an injury, or working to avoid injury in the first place, Darren is at the heart of it all, there to make sure that his athletes receive all of the relevant care, rehab, and advice necessary for them to slot back into their sport once fully recovered... Or as Darren likes to describe it "hearding cats with an airhorn..."Darren has recently released a new book, "Embrace The Chaos" which provides a more detailed insight into his unique approach to physio and working with action sports athletes as well as some views from the athletes themselves, such as Danny MacAskill, Shauna Coxey, Tahnee Seagrave, Billy Morgan, and Gee Atherton. The Book is available to purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Embrace-Chaos-Coaches-Action-Sports/dp/B08B7LNPV8You can Follow Darren on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/actionsportssolutions/?hl=enFollow the Drop In Podcast for future guest announcements and additional content here: https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/?hl=enProduced by Duncan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/duncshaw/?hl=enAudio and visual production by Rory Semple: https://www.instagram.com/sempley_rory/?hl=en

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is Joined by Dan Paley AKA Donny Soulja...Dan is a professional rider for BSD and Santa Cruz Bicycles. Currently deep in the process of rehabbing a pretty serious ankle break which he suffered whilst filming BSD's "Battle of the Brands" video, Dan had some time to sit down and chat to Duncan about all things, from how he first got into riding and how his dad would constantly be re welding his frames, some interesting insights into his rehab journey, to how he likes to keep everything fun and fresh as he nears a decade of riding at a professional level...Playing now on all major audio platforms:Apple:Spotify:Google:Follow Dan Here: https://www.instagram.com/donny_soulja/?hl=enProduced by Duncan Shaw - https://www.instagram.com/duncshaw/?hl=enAudio and Video by Rory Semple - https://www.instagram.com/sempley_rory/?hl=en

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by  James Foster;  Co - Founder and chief digger / builder  of Revolution Bike Park in Wales. James tells us his inspiring story where he and his family put it all on the line to achieve their dream of creating one of the biggest and best bike parks in The UK. Follow James / Revs here: www.instagram.com/revolutionbpAnd if you would like to ride / visit Revolution Bike Park you can get all the details you will need here:  https://www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk/Produced by Duncan Shaw - https://instagram.com/duncshaw?igshid=18wxf9hgim62aAudio and Video by Rory Semple - https://instagram.com/sempley_rory?igshid=1lef087yoqp80

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by Director of Product at Marin Bikes - Aaron Abrams. Aaron gives us first hand insight into the supply chain challenges faced by the cycle industry  and explains why you're bike might be taking a little longer than usual to make it to you. Produced by Duncan Shaw - https://instagram.com/duncshaw?igshid=18wxf9hgim62aAudio and Video by Rory Semple - https://instagram.com/sempley_rory?igshid=1lef087yoqp80

This week on the Drop in Podcast, Duncan is joined by one of the greatest World Cup downhill mountain bike racers around today, Tahnee Seagrave.After moving to Morzine as a child, and quickly becoming hooked on mountain biking, Tahnee's career has taken her all around the world, competing at the highest level of downhill mountain bike racing. In this episode they discuss the challenges that they were posed with whilst racing in 2020, after a delayed start to the season, as well as discussing whether or not there is a difference in mindset between male and female riders, the impact of social media, and what the future holds for Tahnee as she continues her career...Follow Tahnee here - https://instagram.com/tahneeseagrave?igshid=8p55m11besh1Produced by Duncan Shaw - https://instagram.com/duncshaw?igshid=18wxf9hgim62aAudio and Video by Rory Semple - https://instagram.com/sempley_rory?igshid=1lef087yoqp80

This week Duncan is joined by Kriss Kyle.Kriss Kyle is one of the most versatile and creative BMX riders around at the moment, hailing from the quiet coastal town of Stranraer in Scotland he certainly has a good story to tell...After falling in love with riding BMX as a child, his trips up to Unit 23 Skatepark in Dumbarton became more and more frequent, he was spending less and less time at home and by the age of 14 he had made the move and was living every riders dream of staying inside his favourite skatepark.Kriss' skill on the bike rapidly improved, and his place in the sport was firmly cemented as he achieved various competitive successes and picked up his first sponsorship deal at the age of 16 before signing with Red Bull on his 19th birthday.Along with filmers Matty Lambert, and Dave Sowerby, Kriss has made some of the sports most unique films and edits on his BMX, including Kaleidoscope, which with the help of Red Bull saw them transform an empty warehouse in Glasgow into an ever-changing world of movement and illusion for him to pull of some never before seen tricks. Currently Kriss has been working on his new film “Out of Season” which sees him taking his skills off the streets and into nature as he rides his mountain bike on various purpose built obstacles that only he could have dreamt up. Kriss' brand new video “Out of Season” is now online here: https://youtu.be/9sha8AVzJtYWatch Kaleidoscope here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UggSw4nGfw0Watch Kriss' Visit Dubai Piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y04vdZvmagWatch Kriss on the Streets here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg9pdwHTlzIThe podcast is also available in video form over on YouTube @TheDropInPodcast.Produced and Hosted by Duncan Shaw (@duncshaw)Video and Sound by Rory Semple.  (@sempley_rory)#DuncanShaw #Thedropin #KrissKyle #BMX #Mountainbiking #Scotland

This week Duncan is joined by Mountain bike free rider Veronique Sandler where they talk about how she made the move from her native New Zealand to Wales and her rise to becoming the professional sponsored rider she is today. They also discuss the conception and production of her very own feature length film produced with Adidas; The Vision Movie which you can now watch here: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/films/visionKeep up to date with Vero: https://www.instagram.com/veroniquesandlerThe podcast is also available in video form over on YouTube @TheDropInPodcast.Produced and Hosted by Duncan Shaw (@duncshaw)Video and Sound by Rory Semple.  (@sempley_rory)#DuncanShaw #Thedropin #veroniquesandler #verosandler 

This week Duncan is joined by close friends Danny MacAskill, and Robbie Meade to talk about their latest project "The Slabs".  A short film that Danny has recently released on YouTube in which he descends down one of The UK's finest moderate climbs, The Black Slabs on The Isle of Skye,  aboard his Santa Cruz mountain bike.Danny MacAskill is a Scottish mountain biker who shot to fame in the spring of 2009 after releasing "Inspired Bicycles" a wee video that he and his flatmate Dave Sowerby had shot over a few months around the streets of Edinburgh.  Over the last ten years this is what Danny has made his career in. Travelling the globe finding amazing places for him to make riding films and performing alongside Duncan in the Drop and Roll Tour.Robbie Meade is the founder of Peny Ltd a creative media production company based in Wales, over the last few years Robbie has worked with Danny on various projects including, Imaginate, Epucuen, and Cascadia which saw Danny jumping his bike across the exposed rooftops of Gran Canaria. Together with Danny, Robbie directed their most recent film "The Slabs".Join them as they discuss what went into filming the project, how it felt to climb the slabs along with backpacks full of camera gear, how Danny and Robbie first met and what it takes to produce a viral video.Watch The Slabs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ym2F-tHdkkPeny Ltd: https://www.wearepeny.com

Duncan is joined by Ben Deakin, one of the biggest  personalities in mountain biking. Join them as the discuss Ben's unorthodox route to riding professionally, Ben's story of getting shot whilst serving with the Royal Marines, and some insights into what it's like to earn a living as a pro rider.Follow Ben Deakin at: https://www.instagram.com/deakinator1/The Drop in Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/dropinpodcast/The podcast is also available in video form over on YouTube @TheDropInPodcast.Produced and Hosted by Duncan Shaw (@duncshaw)Video and Sound by Rory Semple.  (@sempley_rory)

Duncan is joined by Muc-Off CEO Alex Trimnell.This week Duncan chats with CEO Alex Trimnell.Listen in as they discuss, how Alex and his dad first started the brand, how they had to alter their strategy for the Covid pandemic, an insight into the future of the Muc-Off brand, their approach towards environmental sustainability and the benefits that come with retaining private ownership of your business.The podcast is also available in video form over on Youtube @thedropinpodcast

Duncan is Joined by Rab Wardell , who recently tackled the West Highland way taking the Fastest Known Time on the route. You can see the full video of Rab Challenge here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVAbtKgPYk#rabwardell #wahoo # #DuncanShaw #Thedropin #Thedropinpodcast

Duncan is Joined by Kade Edwards , the 2018 Junior UCI Mountain bike downhill World Champion and all round shredder of anything on two wheels. We discuss Kade's new Red Bull Sponsorship, his start in racing and his future Rampage prospects. #Kadeedwards #RedBull #DuncanShaw #Thedropin #Thedropinpodcast

Duncan is Joined by Matt Walker , the 2020 UCI Mountain bike downhill World Cup Champion. They sit down to talk through exactly how the 2020 season unfolded resulting in Matt taking the win and how his love for riding and racing developed. 

Duncan is Joined by Reece Wilson, the 2020 UCI Mountain bike downhill World Champion. They sit down to talk through exactly how that winning run at Leogang went and how the weekend was leading up to it as well as how important the mental side of racing is. 

Duncan is Joined by Ali Clarkson, a professional mountain bike and street trials YouTuber and fellow member of the Drop and Roll Tour.  Listen in as they discuss how Ali first got into riding,  his move from competition over to street, how trials bikes have evolved over the years, the Imposter syndrome and how making weekly YouTube videos for the last 4 and a half years has changed his life.

Duncan is Joined by Greg Williamson, a fellow Invernesian and downhill mountain bike racer with the Commencal 100% team ahead of a weekend of racing at the Downhill World Championships in Leogang, Austria. The pair chat over what it was like to be training for races that might not happen during the recent Covid Lockdown, coming back from concussion and the risks of returning to the sport too quickly after a head injury, what it's like managing your own world cup team, and Greg's thoughts on the future of E-bikes in the sport.