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We talk about everything related to mountain biking and moto

Justin Helmer


    • Apr 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 86 EPISODES


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    Episode 54: Guest - John Wessling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 60:50


    On this episode of the podcast we talk to John Wessling. John is the co-owner of Troll Training. He has trained some of the world's best Supercross and Motocross racers to numerous race wins and a Supercross Championship. John's training methodology comes from his coaching and personal experiences in sports like motocross, mountain biking, cross country skiing, running and many other high output sports. From winning mountain bike national championships, cross country ski racing at the NCAA level, to helping dozens of motocross racers, John knows what it takes to be fit and strong at any level. Links: Troll Training The Rubberside Down John Wessling

    Ft. Duffield XC and Enduro Preview l Josh Patton l Bluegrass Mountain Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 32:36


    On this podcast we preview the XC and Enduro race at Ft. Duffield in West Point, KY. Our guest is Josh Patton, the race organizer. 

    Episode 53: Guest : Jake Russ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 70:36


    On this episode of the podcast I sit down with my long time friend Jake Russ. We talk about preparing to be a parent for the first time. When this was recorded he was soon be a dad for the first time. Update: He and his wife Emily had a beautiful baby girl! Jake recently bought an E-bike( Transition Realy), and his first ride on it in Knoxville, TN. We both are into doing cold plunge and sauna, and we discuss the benefits of it. We talk about wearing a glucose monitor and it changed his diet. We discuss the upcoming downhill season and what riders think of Discovery's race format. Plus much more!   Instagram: The Rubberside Down Jake Russ 

    Dallas Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 38:25


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 7 of the 2024 Supercross Season in Arlington, TX. Headlines from the race: Cooper Webb gels at Dallas, Tomac passes everyone for second, Jett makes rookie mistakes, AP is having a great season, Austin Forkner has a brutal crash, Is Haiden Deegan going to have any competition now in 250 East Class.

    Glendale Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 32:51


    On this episode of the podcast we breakdown Rd. 6 of the 2024 supercross season in Glendale, AZ. Topics that were discussed; Chase Sexton comes in with the points lead, but also an injury Can Tomac rebound from his race in Detroit We get another 450 winner, with a total of 5 now. Who's the favorite to win the 250 west

    Detroit breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 52:34


    On this episode of the podcast, we breakdown last weekend's supercross race in Detroit! Jett Wins Tomac Fades Austin Forkner wins Cam McAdoo lets it hang out Deegan gives Vialle the bird. Follow Us on Social: Instagram: The Rubberside Down  TikTok: The Rubberside Down

    Anaheim 2 Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 49:34


    We breakdown the Anaheim 2 supercross race, which was the first triple crown format of the season. Cooper Webb wins his first overall, AP keeps the red plate heading into Detroit, Eli wins one of the mains, fans booing Jett Lawrence, Jason Anderson docked for skipping the whoops, RJ vs Levi battle in the 250s, Is Shimoda going to get on the box?

    San Diego Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 40:57


    We talk about Rd. 3 of Supercross in San Diego, CA. A lot to talk about! We had another mud race! Aaron Plessinger gets his first 450 win, Chase and Eli get lapped, Jett Lawrence and Jason Anderson get into after the race, Copper Webb not happy with Chase and Eli once they get lapped by AP. Kenny was leading then goes down! Nate Thrasher wins the 250, RJ losing a podium spot with tow turns to go! Plus much more! 

    San Francisco Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 51:26


    On this episode of the 2024 supercross season, we talk about Rd. 2 in San Francisco. Topics discussed; Mud Race, Sexton winning, Tomac Rebounding, Kenny coming from almost last to 3rd, J.Coop not making the main, Shimoda's season in jeopardy, Nicoletti just missing the podium, plus much more.

    Episode 52: Guest - Mikey Swearingen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 88:21


    On this episode of the podcast we talk with Mikey Swearigen. Mikey is a former pro bmax racer, who now mostly rides mountain bikes. Topics discussed; 2023 race season, 2024 goals, nutrition, training, bmx vs mountain biking, his faith, plus much more!   Follow US On Social: Instagram: The Rubberside Down Mikey Swearigen  

    A1 Breakdown l 2024 Supercross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 45:47


    We review the first round of the 2024 Supercross season. Topics: Jett Winning, Webb Riding Great, Eli Not Riding Great, Hunter not making the main, RJ winning, Shimoda not on the box, Rookie Julien Beaumer looking good, Oldenburg coming from last to 8th.

    Episode 51: Guest - Jared Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 85:47


    On this episode of the podcast we talk with pro downhill rider Jared Calhoun. Jared is based out of Bentonville, AR but likes to do a lot of his training at Windrock Bike Park in Tennessee. Topics discussed: 2023 race season, making changes to your program for 2024, Sponsorships, Living in Maine for the summer, where will Greg Minnar land, plus much more!   Follow Us on Social: Instagram: The Rubberside Down   TikTok: The Rubberside Down  

    2024 Supercross Preview w/Dave Huff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 75:33


    Dave Huff and I break down this coming supercross season. Topics: Will Sexton be better on a KTM? How will Eli do returning from injury? Does Jett win the 450 title? Does Jason Anderson return to 2022 form? What do you see Hunter Lawrence doing in the 450 class? Will Joe Shimoda do better on a Honda? Should Hampshire needs move up to 450 class after this season? Can Austin Forkner stay healthy?   Follow Us on Social! Instagram: The Rubberside Down TikTok The Rubberside Down

    Episode 50: Guest - Joby Dendy, Matt Healy, & Kevin Delk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 92:50


    On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Joby Dendy, Matt Healy and Kevin Delk. We discuss a recent trip to Arizona riding the Pivot Shuttle Am E-Mountain bike. Other topics that were talked about; will acoustic bikes eventually fade out, should new riders start on ebikes, do you ride for fun or fitness, plus much more!   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: The Rubberside Down TikTok: The Rubberside Down

    Episode 49: Guest - Troy Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 100:23


    On this episode of the podcast we talk with Troy Dog from  @vurbmoto  . Troy has been a fan of motocross ever since he can remember, and made his way into the sport by taking photos for Vurb moto. Now he has writes articles for them and has a podcast called "The Squad pod". We talk about working in the industry, 2024 silly season, what is Vurb moto, plus much more! Instagram: The Rubberside Down Troy Dog Vurbmoto

    Episode 48: Guest - Scott Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 99:58


    On this episode of the podcast we talk with Scott Summers! Scott has won 5 GNCC titles, 46 overall wins, and 3 Gold medals from 6 days enduro! We talk about his racing career, God, training, why he loved the XR 600, and much more.

    Episode 47: Guest - Jared Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 60:47


    On this episode of the podcast we talk with Jared Morgan from  @CureCycling  . We talk about how he started working with Rich Drew, POV MTB videos, Drop The Hammer, plus much more! Instagram: The Rubberside Down Jared Morgan

    Episode 46: Guest - Ethan Flanigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 92:39


    On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Ethan Flanigan. He is the Technical Representative for Rocky Mountain Bikes. His main focus is dealer support, but also is part of the demo team traveling around the east coast. We talk about enduro bike racing, gncc racing, ebikes, among other things.   Instagram: The Rubberside Down Ethan Flanigan

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 16 Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 60:28


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 16 of the 2023 supercross season in Denver, CO. Is this the last we see of Eli Tomac? AC gets his first podium in 2 years. 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 15 Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 60:12


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 15 of the supercross season in Nashville, TN. Was that Cooper Webb's last race on a KTM? Will there be an 450 Austrian bike lining up at Denver? Can Chase Sexton close the gap in the last two rounds?

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 13 Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 79:23


    On this episode of the review podcast, we talk about Rd. 13 of the supercross season in Atlanta, GA. Day Race and Speedway track layout. What's the bigger story: Chase Sexton winning or Tomac and Webb not on the box?   Instagram: The Rubberside Down Justin Starling Scott Metz  Aaron Whalen  Dave Huff    

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 12 Phoenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 32:32


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about rd. 12 of the 2023 supercross season in Phoenix, AZ. Triple Crown format, Tomac leaves with the points lead, Barcia riding maybe the best he's ever rode, Webb and Anderson bump bars, Jett dominates the 250 class.

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 11 Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 53:44


    We talk about round 11 of the supercross season in Seattle, WA. Tomac rebounds, Sexton still crashes, the Lawrence brothers making the 250 class boring. 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 10 Detriot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 47:59


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 10 of the supercross season in Detriot, MI. Topics discussed: How great Aaron Plessinger was riding until it wasn't, was Tomac back to 100%, Deegan and Smith battle it out in a heat race, how dominant Hunter Lawrence is!

    Episode 45 : Guest - Josh Patton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 82:38


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks to Josh Patton. Josh has been cycling on a competitive level for over 20 years. He has had success in multiple ways from winning titles, racing as a professional, creating content for sponsors, managing a bike shop, working as a professional mechanic, meeting lifelong friends, and much more. He is the founder of the Bluegrass Cup in Kentucky, which involves trail running, XC mountain bike racing and Enduro mountain bike racing.   Links: Bluegrass Mountain Cup Instagram: The Rubberside Down Josh Patton

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 9 Indianapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 59:46


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. of 2023 supercross season in Indianapolis, IN. Kickstart Kenny gets his first win! Eli Tomac struggles! Chase Sexton crashes again!

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 8 Daytona

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 55:23


    On this episode of the podcast, we talk about Rd. 8 of the 2023 supercross season at Daytona! Eli Tomac wins his 7th Daytona race, and becomes 3rd all time in supercross wins.

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 7 Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 61:05


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 7 of the 2023 supercross season in Dallas, TX. This was a triple crown format, so it made for some great racing! 

    The Best Supercross Review -Rd. 6 Oakland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 63:32


    On this episode of the podcast we talk about Rd. 6 of the 2023 Supercross season in Oakland, Ca. 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 5 Tampa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 61:05


    On this episode we talk about Rd. 5 of the supercross season in Tampa, Fl. Is Cooper Webb back to his old form? What was up with Eli Tomac? Hunter Lawrence looking good in the first two rounds! Plus much more! 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 4 Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 60:55


    On this epsiode we discuss round 4 of the supercross season in Houston, TX. We talk about how Eli Tomac held off Chase Sexton for the win, Justin Cooper's 450 debut, Hayden Deegan debut in the 250 class. Plus much more! 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 3 Anaheim 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 70:28


    On this episode we talk about round 3 of the 2023 supercross season, in Anaheim, Ca. This was a triple crown race, which means 3 main events. The rider with the lowest points after three, wins the overall. 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 2 San Diego

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 60:24


    On this episode we talk about rd. 2 of the supercross season at snapdragon satdium in San Diego, CA. 

    The Best Supercross Review - Rd. 1 Anaheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 49:14


    On this epsiode we talk about the first round of the 2023 Supercross season at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. 

    2022 UCI Downhill Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 46:55


    Justin and Josh talk about the last three rounds of the UCI downhill season. They discuss having a teams race for points vs individual. Josh is putting on an enduro race, called the Bluegrass Cup enduro in Prestonburg, Ky. They talk about the preperation for that and all the people involved Links:  Bluegrass Cup Enduro The Rubberside Down Youtube  

    2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 5 Andorra Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 29:29


    On this episode Justin and Josh review Rd. 5 at Andorra and preview Rd. 6 at Snowshoe.   Follow Us on Instagram: The Rubberside Down Josh Patton    

    Episode 44: Guest - Bobby Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 87:25


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Bobby Parker. Bobby is a BMX rider, who has transitioned over to mountain biking. He is now a mountain bike coach, teaching the youth how to progress better on the trails. They discuss, why BMX is the best way to transition to mountain biking, is X games dying, getting dirt jumps to NWA, plus much more! Social Media: The Rubberside Down Bobby Parker

    Episode 43: Guest - Tyler and Morgan Baumgardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 79:16


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Tyler and Morgan Baumgarder, the owner of Encore Bike Rental in Bentonville, AR. They talk about living in an RV, why they started a bike renal company, working with bike manufactures, plus many other things. Websites: Encore Bikes The Rubberside Down Social Media: The Rubberside Down Encore Bike Rental

    2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 4 Lenzerheide Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 61:17


    On this review podcast, Justin and Josh review what happened at Lenzerheide race and preview the next round Andora. Social: The Rubberside Down Josh Patton

    2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 3 Leogang Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 60:38


    Justin and Josh review the mens and womens race at Leogang, and also preview the race at Lenzeerheide. 

    2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 2 Fort William Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 49:40


    On this epsiode Justin and Josh Patton discuss Rd. 2 of the UCI Downhill World Cup at Ft. William and Rd. 3 Leogang

    Episode 42: Guest - Kody Clark and Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 76:50


    On this episode of the podcast Justin is joined by Kody Clark and his supporting team. Kody Clark is going for the Guinness Book Record for longest jump on a mountain bike. Cody has a background in motocross, 4 wheeler racing, and downhill mountain bike racing. This project was two years in the making with all the logistics involved.

    Episode 41: Guest - Jared Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 86:52


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Jared Calhoun. Jared is originally from Oklahoma, moved to Bentonville due to the mountain bike scene. He now travels around doing downhill and enduro races. If Jared isn't racing he is working for Rogue Trail Builders, based in Arkansas. He is currently working on a new trail system being built in Tulsa. Other things talked about, was the UCI downhill season, bike gear, training for races, plus much more!

    2022 UCI Downhill Rd.1 Lourdes Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 33:06


    On this podcast Justin and Josh discuss what happened at the first round of the 2022 downhill season in Lourdes, France. They also discuss Rd. 2 at Ft. William, Scotland.

    Episode 40: Guest - Parker and Kelsey Swiggart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 65:08


    Parker and Kelsey are owners of Reform Chiropractic in Bentonville, AR. We discuss what happens to the body after a mountain bike crash, working on babies, inversion tables, stretching, plus much more! Links: Reform Chiropractic  The Rubberside Down

    Episode 39: Guest - Anderson Ta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 71:23


    Anderson is the owner/operator of Benton Drones and Benton Wheel. He also has a 3D printing company. He shares a pretty cool story on how he got to Bentonville and into the One Wheel industry. Follow on social: Instagram: The Rubberside Down Benton Drones Benton Wheel TickTock: The Rubberside Down Facebook: The Rubberside Down  

    2022 UCI Downhill Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 63:25


    Justin and Josh Patton talk about the upcoming downhill season. Topics discussed: Riders on new teams, Will some riders finally get a win, Darkhorse podium/winners, plus much more! 

    Episode 38: Guest - Doug Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 62:10


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Doug Roberts, the co-owner of Bombsquad Senders Union clothing brand. Doug started this brand while living in Germany, and now calls Bentonville home! They discuss downhill long boarding, living overseas, starting the clothing line, e-bikes, plus much more! Websites: https://trsd-shred.com/ https://sendersunion.com/about-the-bombsquad-senders-union/ Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rubberside.down/ https://www.instagram.com/bombsquad_senders_union/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therubbersidedown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Rubberside.Down

    Episode 37: Guest - Jason Hanson and Andrew Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 90:45


    On this episode of the podcast, Justin talks with Jason Hanson and Andrew Pierce. Jason is the owner of Bentonville Mtb and Mtb custom. Andrew is the owner of Bike-Wraps. They have joined together to not only customized your bike, but wrap it to keep it from getting scratched or nicked. We discuss how they each got started, how they joined together, plans for the future, plus much more!

    Episode 36: Guest - Zoey March

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 67:21


    On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Zoey March. She is young up and comer in the mountain bike enduro scene. She started racing bmx, then switched to mountain bikes, and hasn't looked back! At just 18 yrs old, she has sponsors from Troy Lee Designs, Mojo Bike Shop, and Orbea bikes. In 2022 she plans to race some downhill mountain bikes.  Links: Instagram: Zoe March The Rubberside Down

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    Episode 35 : Guest - Jessy Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 67:27


    On this epsiode Justin talks with Jessy Heard. She is the sponsorship and relationship manager of the Bentonville Bike Fest.  Bentonville Bike Fest Follow Us: Instagram - The Rubberside Down TikTok - The Rubberside Down  

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