Podcast appearances and mentions of Aaron Gwin

In this raw and revealing conversation, Aaron Gwin opens up like never before — sharing the true cost of chasing greatness in downhill racing. From battling injuries and navigating brutal comebacks to handling the intense pressure of dominating a sport, Gwin reflects on the highs, the lows, and what keeps him pushing forward. Whether you're a fan, rider, or just love a good comeback story, this one hits deep. Episode Sponsor: AG1 AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle ODI: Drawing on over 40 years of experience of producing performance-driven grips and feedback from their extensive network of top riders across the globe, ODI and the Reflex grips have been engineered to reduce impacts and vibration being passed on to the riders' hands to allow you to ride more with less pain and fatigue. Learn more at: http://www.odigrips.com/  

In this raw and revealing conversation, Aaron Gwin opens up like never before — sharing the true cost of chasing greatness in downhill racing. From battling injuries and navigating brutal comebacks to handling the intense pressure of dominating a sport, Gwin reflects on the highs, the lows, and what keeps him pushing forward. Whether you're a fan, rider, or just love a good comeback story, this one hits deep. Episode Sponsor: AG1 AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkAG1.com/movingtheneedle ODI: Drawing on over 40 years of experience of producing performance-driven grips and feedback from their extensive network of top riders across the globe, ODI and the Reflex grips have been engineered to reduce impacts and vibration being passed on to the riders' hands to allow you to ride more with less pain and fatigue. Learn more at: http://www.odigrips.com/    

Amaury Pierron est pilote professionnel de VTT de descente, membre du team Commençal MucOff, et vainqueur du classement général de la coupe du Monde en 2018 et 2022.La vie d'Amaury aurait pu basculer en ce mois de juin 2023 sur la piste de Lenzerheide en Suisse lorsqu'une chute le précipite la tête la première sur une souche et lui brise une cervicale.Le grand rival de Loïc Bruni a du se résoudre à prendre le temps de se reconstruire pour espérer revenir au meilleur niveau.Et le meilleur niveau, on peut dire qu'il y est revenu lorsqu'on voit ses victoires après les runs stratosphériques qu'il a sorti coup sur coup à Val Di Sole et aux Gets cette année et qui à l'instar de ceux de Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin, et Danny Hart, marqueront l'histoire du sport.Des performances étourdissantes quand on connait toutes les difficultés qu'il a traversées pour en arriver là.C'est lors de l'étape de la coupe du Monde de Loudenvielle que j'ai pu passer un moment avec Amaury et on a abordé avec un peu de recul tous les sujets chauds du moments et j'ai tenté de comprendre d'où Amaury tire les ressources et l'énergie pour revenir après sa blessureDans cet épisode, attendez-vous à découvrir:- L'histoire de l'arrivée des 3 frères Pierron Baptiste, Amaury et Antoine en coupe du Monde de DH- Les coulisses de sa rivalité avec l'homme qu'il respecte le plus: Loîc Bruni- Les détails effrayants de sa blessure et comment il a du y faire face.- Son avis sur l' évolution de la descente et le travail qu'il reste à faire en matière de sécurité- Comment il travaille avec Commençal sur la mise au point des vélos- Tous les détails sur ses runs mythiques de Val Di Sole et des Gets.- Et bien plus encore—Avec Upway, l'expert du vélo à assistance électrique reconditionné, vous choisissez en ligne votre vélo idéal dans la plus large sélection de VTTAE parmi plus de 200 marques populaires de vélos de ville aux VTT en passant par les vélos cargo ou pliants).Avec le code ENROUELIBRE vous économisez 150€ sur l'achat de votre prochain vélo sur www.upway.fr/ENROUELIBRE pour toute commande supérieure à 500€--Un grand merci à l'hotel Mercure de Loudenvielle pour nous avoir accueilli comme des rois.Allez-leur rendre une petite visite: https://mercurepeyragudes.fr/-Chapitres de la vidéo :01:31 L'énergie qui pousse Amaury à revenir02:57 Qu'est-ce qui l'attire dans la compétition05:22 Une routine pour se mettre en mode "Race"?11:41 Loïc Bruni, le rival idéal?21:57 Les mondiaux 2025 à Champéry24:08 La descente, une affaire de famille35:14 Son avis sur l'évolution de la descente41:06 Sa chute à Lenzerheide57:42 La mise au point des vélos avec Arthur Quet01:12:48 Le run de Val Di Sole01:21:57 Le run des Gets01:34:43 Le break avant MSA01:39:03 Un message pour les fans?01:42:04 Qui il aimerait entendre dans En Roue Libre?01:42:52 Remerciements——

Today on the podcast, I got to hang out with Dr. Ryan Darcy to dive into the intersection where neuroscience meets mountain biking. Ryan's a neuroscientist, president of NeuroCatch, and—like the rest of us—a stoked mountain biker. We chatted about everything from the science behind flow states, personal anecdotes from Ryan's riding experiences, and actionable advice on concussion protocols and brain health. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a pro rider, tune in to learn how to ride safer and sharper.Ryan also breaks down how NeuroCatch's portable brain scanner is changing the game when it comes to tracking cognitive function and boosting performance for riders. They recently partnered with Crankworx to prioritize brain health in Mountain Biking, and have also been working with none other than 5-time Downhill World Cup champion Aaron Gwin. You can check out Ryan's Ted Talk 'Unleashing Potential Brain Power' with Capt. Trevor Greene here and ask questions via his email, ryan@healthtechconnects.com. Check out the technology and follow along @neurocatch___________________________THE MIND MOUNTAINthemindmountain.comInstagram @the_mind_mountainFacebook @themindmountainYouTube @Jake JohnstoneDISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PODCAST, ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES OR ON OUR WEBSITE. THE LISTENERS OF THE PODCAST, AND READERS OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, BLOG POSTS, AND ANY OTHER MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT THEY ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WHEN ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO MOUNTAIN BIKING OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY MENTIONED. ...

Would it even be a World Cup without a natural event playing a major role in the outcome? Loudenvielle, the sixth World Cup of the season, was the third race to be heavily affected by rain on race day. We saw ideal conditions for the Juniors and 98% of the Elite Women's field before Deja vu struck and the skies opened up for fastest qualifier, Tahnée Seagrave. And oh boy, did it get spicy as the rain continued to fall throughout the Elite Men's final. Gnarly conditions always foster spectacular displays of bike handling, and some racers put on a clinic this weekend. We also got to witness Vali and Bruni each wrap up another Elite title, a bunch of young Kiwis filling the podiums in the junior fields, and a ton of feel-good results, like Benoit taking the win after crashing here last year, Reece Wilson landing on the podium after so many setbacks, Aaron Gwin back racing after two years, and Myriam Nicole taking her first win after missing all of last season to a concussion. We chat about all of this, plus get the inside scoop on why our dude Dak was off the pace last weekend, points battles leading into MSA, RockShox Kashima knock-off, Asa Vermette's bike size, mass dampers (obviously), and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy!

After almost a two-month break since the last World Cup, elite downhill racing returns to the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra for World Champs this week. Rejoice! Tag along with Jason Schroeder, Tanner Stephens, and John Hall as they refresh your memory of who's been fast this year, what happened during the long summer break, and discuss who will be in contention for the elusive rainbow stripes. 0:00 - The crew catches up3:30 - Monster Energy Downhill - Snow Summit / US National DH scene8:30 - The growth of national series in the coming years11:19 - Why no Aaron Gwin on the US Worlds team? + Aaron's return to racing18:09 - Richie Rude the DH racer19:20 - Do racers share more info with each other at World Champs amongst fellow countrymen?21:24 - How country federations play a part in World Champs27:16 - 2024 season thus far…37:40 - Races that happened during the summer break50:24 - Fantasy info for World Champs54:36 - Andorra track notes1:02:35 - Fantasy Picks - Junior Women 1:04:55 - Fantasy Picks - Junior Men1:09:45 - Fantasy Picks - Elite Women1:12:55 - Fantasy Picks - Elite Women

8 time USA National Champion, 5 time World Cup Overall Champion with 20 individual World Cup wins. Aaron Gwin dominated the sport of downhill for almost a decade and now at the age of 36 is embarking on a new chapter. With multiple businesses, a race team and a return to international racing on the cards, what on earth makes this man push the limits of everything he does?Aaron Gwin on IG:https://www.instagram.com/aarongwin1/Follow the EMTB Podcast on IG:https://www.instagram.com/emtbpodcast/

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 track that always delivers dramatic racing, there are exciting stories shaping up in each category that will be fun to watch play out over the weekend. Join Vital's own Jason Schroeder, ex-World Cup mechanic John Hall, and podcast co-host and contributing editor Tanner Stephens as they discuss who will contend for the win this weekend in each category, what makes the historic Leogang track so tricky, and highlight some potential dark horses who could mix things up come race day. 0:00 - Intro2:04 - Southwest Downhill Series this weekend 8:43 - Leogang venue & track analysis 13:33 - Is Leogang a bike park track? 17:48 - Why Leogang is so difficult in the wet20:17 - Breaking down the motorway section22:05 - John discusses Aaron Gwin's chainless win at Leogang in 2015  33:11 - A fan trying to sell John Aaron's broken chain for $3,000  38:25 - Weather report39:03 - Injured reserve list for this weekend 44:33 - Fantasy strategy49:10 - Junior Women race predictions57:28 - Junior Men race predictions1:04:15 - Elite Women predictions1:18:30 - Elite Men predictionsPlay Vital Downhill Fantasy - https://www.vitalmtb.com/fantasy More mountain bike news and reviews - https://www.vitalmtb.com

Thanks to  Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA    for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! The 2024 Tennessee National Downhill mountain bike race at Windrock Bike Park is in the books with Dakotah Norton and Frida Ronning taking Elite wins.  This was the first downhill event at Windrock since Aaron Gwin took over ownership of the park and racers and fans alike seemed stoked with the track and the way the event was run. Jack Rice checks in with racers and the people who make #USDH so great.Asa Vermette was on pace to challenge the time of Dakotah but washed out in a corner injuring his hip and resulting in a DNF. In the Junior classes, Dane Jewett posted a time that would have been 2nd in Elite Men and Aletha Oostgard's time would have been 2nd in Elite Women.  Dig into the results, G-Out Project Photos and more on VitalMTB.comInterviews0:00 - Dakotah Norton4:44 - Don Rogers6:11 - Asa Vermette (pre-race run)8:39 - Clay Harper13:56 - Luca Shaw15:51 - Angel Suarez17:46 - Neko Mulally21:31 - Ryan Griffith22:42 - Frida's Mechanic, Josh Thwaite24:42 - Jack Pederson26:08 - Kale Cushman28:21 - Lucas Dedora

Thanks to  Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA    for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! With the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill season fast approaching, we talk with Aaron Gwin  about his move to Crestline Bikes,  how his 2023 injury is healing, why he has like 497 different jobs, including being the owner of  Windrock Bike Park , and how he thinks he'll handle racing this year.Interview Topics0:00 - Intro, Move to Crestline Bikes3:05 - Did Aaron Spend Personal Money for the New Team?4:27 - Why Did the News Take So Long?5:57 - How'd He Keep the Team Rumor Secret?9:10 - From Vee Tires to e.13 Tires - Is There Really a Difference?11:42 - The Day He Realized He We Would Be Off Intense16:17 - Did Aaron Try to Be a Part of Big Brand?21:36 - Does the Frame's Suspension Platform Matter Any More?24:55 - Gwin's Crestline DH Bike Weight26:56 - Does He Still Run Firm Suspension?32:32 - Dakotah Norton35:51 - Are There Enough Crestline Frames for the 2024 Season?41:39 - Windrock for World Cup DH Training and Making Trails Harder45:32 - What Goes on at a Red Bull Athlete Camp?53:39 - World Cup Snow DH, Cool or Lame?54:18 - Aaron Gwin's 2023 Injury in Detail1:07:02 - World Champs is Gwin's 2024 Goal and He Thinks He Can Win1:09:35 - Does a Winning DH Run Have to Be Out of Control?1:12:27 - Jackson Goldstone and How to Compete Against Him?1:17:43 - Gwin Racing at the World Cups1:20:17 - Why Aaron Gwin has Like 53 Different Jobs1:26:55 - The Future of Windrock Bike Park - Host a World Cup? Get a Chairlift?1:32:31 - Favorite Bike He's Ridden in the Past? YouTube Habits and Life Outside of California

When the UCI team list was released for the upcoming season, there were many answers to be found about who will be riding what. One inclusion that didn't shed too much like, however, was Aaron Gwin's name under his eponymous racing team. What bikes were they riding? What would this team look like? And will Aaron himself be lining up at World Cups this year or being confined to the commentary box as he rehabilitates from an arm injury sustained early last season? In short, the bikes will be from Crestline, but don't go thinking this is a standard sponsorship deal. It seems to run far deeper, with Aaron taking part ownership in the brand that was founded a mere couple of years ago. Although not their first outing at World Cups, the RS 205 VHP frame was raced under Sam Blenkinsop last year, this does feel like a big step up for a brand that is still so relatively young. Aaron made time for us during a very busy team camp. While it might sometimes seem to be all glitz and glamour in mountain biking, I love the fact that we're still raw enough to sometimes be about propping up a laptop in short-term accommodation as you pack in as much preparation and planning as you can, and answering questions honestly that fans of the sport will likely want to know about. I'm thankful that even as mountain biking becomes more pro the level of access athletes and team owners are prepared to grant media is so great, and it personally only makes me love mountain biking and World Cup racing even more.

The #frecklegate conspiracy comes to fruition as Dakotah Norton officially joins the newly formed Mondraker Factory Racing Team. After two years of upward trajectory under Intense Factory Racing, Dak hopes to continue edging closer to that elusive first World Cup win while helping develop Mondraker's new DH bike alongside Ryan Pinkerton and Ronan Dunne.Dak is a staple of our B Practice Podcast, so we had to hop on last week to discuss how the switch to Mondraker came about, what he was looking for in a new team, and how he feels heading into the season. Enjoy!These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineInterview Contents0:00 - Intro, Crew Catch Up6:29 - Norton Compound Update10:48 - Dak Joins Mondraker Factory Racing!11:30 - Why He Left Intense Factory Racing14:53 - How Riding For Mondraker Came Together 16:49 - What Was Dak Looking For in a New Team18:43 - Getting Paid Fairly23:48 - Difficulty Finding a Ride as a Top 10 Racer31:28 - Aaron Gwin's Impact on Dak's Program 36:33 - Things Learned from DH Racing39:39 - The Draw of Riding for Mondraker 42:45 - New Team, New Bike to Develop 45:17 - Intense M1 vs. Prototype Mondraker 49:46 - Offseason Plans to Prep for WC #153:02 - Having Ryan Pinkerton and Ronan Dunne as Teammates   57:46 - Thoughts on Frame Stiffness vs. Compliance 59:55 - How Much Stack We Rockin' on the Mondy?!1:04:42 - Team Sponsors1:08:25 - New Mechanic1:14:20 - Would Dak Wear A Onesie?1:16:08 - Will Dak Race in Shorts Next Year?1:20:27 - Team Rumors Talk1:25:42 - Dak Doing Hardline??

Thank you Maxxis Tires, FOX Suspension and Jenson USA for making The Inside Line possible.Watch this interview and see riding clips on YouTubeIn a sea of slashed budgets, folding teams and riders struggling to find a way to race downhill mountain bikes in 2024, Neko Mulally has expanded his Frameworks team with the addition of Spanish rider, Angel Suarez for 2024. In this Inside Line MTB podcast, we ask Neko how he was able to expand his team, increase budget and roll into the season with two podium contenders - Angel in Elites and first-year Junior, Asa Vermette. Neko candidly talks budget, bike development, the future of Frameworks and what the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup may look like.Interview Contents0:00 - Intro, Angel Suarez on Frameworks5:45 - UNNO to Frameworks, Already a FOX Rider9:39 - Sponsor Changes, Wheels and Tires13:09 - Neko, Asa and Angel are the Same Height - Intentional?18:20 - Increased Team Size, Not Budget Cuts. How?21:24 - Frameworks with a GEARBOX?!24:38 - Why Aren't Other Brands as Transparent as Frameworks?28:15 - Outside Industry Sponsors?29:34 - What is Frameworks Budget?34:15 - Aaron Gwin and Frameworks?35:39 - What's Frameworks' 5-Year Plan?39:42 - Did Neko Start Frameworks to Extend His Racing Career?43:45 - Success with Berm Peak Video on Frameworks47:36 - Why Are Frames Raw and Not Painted?49:09 - Biggest Single Surprise During Bike Development?51:07 - Anti-Rise Experiences and Setup54:52 - Any Insight into 2024 World Cup Race Format?

What goes into being a world cup mechanic? Is it all glitz and glamour or is it more about processes, planning, and cleaning shoes? Henry talks to two mechanics who are at slightly different stages of their journey. John has been Aaron Gwin's mechanic for a decade and has seen it all from the very top. He shares some stories about supporting one of modern downhill's defining athletes. Jim Bland just finished his second season working for the slightly smaller Union team. While not a factory outfit, the Santa Cruz-supported team that's backed by Steel City Media has a track record of punching above its weight, as well as guiding youngsters onto the next stage of their careers.

Alright, today I'm joined by Aaron Gwin to catch up on what he's been up to. Hear about his experience in the commentary booth, why he bought Windrock Bike Park, if he'll be racing next season and plenty more. There's some great insight in this episode and I really hope you enjoy listening. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Aaron Gwin. You can follow Aaron on Instagram @aarongwin1 and find Windrock Bike Park @windrockbikepark. Supporting Partners We Are One Composites Downtime listeners get an extra special 20% off of WeAreOne Composites' awesome Convergence wheelsets and rims for the month of November 2023 by using the code DowntimeNovember2023 at the checkout over on weareonecomposites.com. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 3 is now available here. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £25 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, EP2 or EP3 on their own too. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo – Nathan Hughes

Whatever metric you use, Aaron Gwin is one of the most successful World Cup Racers of all time. Henry sat down with him to talk all his career, what's next and his steps into bike park ownership.

Something that I try to impress on my kids is the importance of being able to admit when you are wrong and make a change. Too often we spend our time trying to justify why we do what we do rather than trying to challenge it and see if it holds up. But that isn't how we grow. There is a saying about how there is a difference between 10 years of experience and the same year of experience repeated 10 times. For too many people they end up repeating the same things over and over and never really grow or gain experience. One of the areas in my life where this is most apparent is training. I've been working out for over 35 years, I've been a professional trainer for over 20 years and I've been working with mountain bikers since 2005. And in that time you better believe that I've made some mistakes and learned some valuable lessons. In this podcast I wanted to share some of those lessons with you. Hopefully you can learn from some of these mistakes and avoid the same problems I ran into.  You can stream this episode or download the MP3 file by clicking the link below. You‌ ‌can‌ also find the podcast ‌on‌ ‌‌Itunes‌,‌‌ ‌Podbean‌,‌‌ ‌‌Spotify‌‌ ‌‌and‌ ‌all‌ ‌other‌ ‌major‌ ‌podcasting‌ ‌platforms.‌ ‌ You can also read a summary article from the notes for the podcast below… Not doing any “isolation” or “bodybuilding”/ Focusing too much on “functional training” I've talked about this a lot lately but something I've been doing more of in the last few years is more isolation and bodybuilding type training.   I came up at an interesting time in the strength and conditioning field where we were making the switch from bodybuilding to Functional Training. The problem is that you need “isolation” exercises - which build isometric strength and joint strength - and you need bodybuilding type training to build and hold onto muscle mass. You can train like a bodybuilder and still be functional if you are doing other stuff outside of the gym. Plus, as you get older muscle mass becomes a valuable commodity and needs to be trained for. Using too much unstable surface training This is one I haven't been using for a while but back in the day I was really into unstable surface training. I was around when the Swiss Balls first got introduced to the fitness field through a guy named Paul Chek. The rationale behind UST seemed good and I ended up with every size Swiss Ball you could get and used them for just about everything. The problem was that I couldn't get strong or add size, I just got better at balancing on things while lifting weights. Several studies have shown that UST lowers motor unit recruitment, results in lower strength and muscle gains and have very limited carryover to other activities. In other words, it may look cool on Instagram but the results are lacking. Giving too much weight to strength training This is a common mistake with new strength coaches. I had seen how getting stronger had helped me and so it made sense that getting stronger would make you a better athlete. I had literally tried to talk some of my athletes into skipping sport training so they wouldn't miss strength training. The problem is that strength training is only the most important thing you can do if you are really weak, and even then your sport training should still take precedence. The only thing that will make you a better mountain biker is time on the bike and strength training is supposed to support that, not take away from it. Thinking that Long Slow Distance training was a waste of time This is a bit of a tricky one because context matters a lot here. One of the first things I got known for in the MTB world was advocating for the use of High Intensity Intervals instead of Aerobic Base Training for MTB. Back in 2005 this was unheard of since roadie training programs dominated the scene.  A lot of riders who followed these programs felt that they weren't actually in shape for training riding when the season started and they had to ride themselves into specific MTB shape for a few weeks. Something else that we observed was that riders from areas where they could ride trails year round (SoCal and Australia for example) were some of the best in the world.  Riding counts as cardio training and doing so much distance riding on a road bike that you don't get time on your mountain bike isn't the best idea. But if you aren't trail riding much then you do need to have some distance training in your program. Long Slow Distance training is also good for recovery and your basic metabolic health.  So if you are getting several hours of riding in each week then you can use LSD for recovery and if you aren't then you need to have it as part of your overall cardio training program. Changing exercises too often Something that carried over from Bodybuilding to Functional Training was the idea of “muscle confusion” or the need to change your exercises on a frequent basis so the body couldn't fully adapt to what you were doing, which was supposed to keep you from hitting a plateau and seeing constant improvements from your training. In fact, one style of training emerged that became very popular - Crossfit - which was based on this idea to the extreme and you never repeated the same workout twice in a row. Even for those of us who subscribed to the idea that you needed more consistency than changing things every day I still would change exercises every 4 weeks. While the theory behind it seemed solid, science and real world evidence suggest that there is a middle ground that is much longer than most of us realize.  One thing that changed my thoughts on this was when I did Jim Wendler's 5-3-1 Program and saw that NOT changing exercises very often had benefits as well. The 5-3-1 Program is a powerlifting program that has you doing the same basic exercises for months at a time. Change comes from how you cycle the weights and reps in a very specific way in order to increase your strength in the lifts.  The fact that you don't change exercises means that you get a lot of practice with the lifts, which also helps with building strength. Eventually you run into a wall with your progressions and have to switch things up but that takes months, during which you are doing the same basic exercises but still seeing results, which shouldn't happen if you needed to change exercises to keep progress coming. It turns out that you should run on at least a 6-8 week cycle to get the most out of an exercise.  Now I'll pick a core exercise for each of the 4 basic movement patterns (push, pull, hinge and squat) and do an 8 week cycle with them.  I'll have other exercises that I do that I will change up after 4 weeks if I'm maxing out on them or if I just want to do something new. I'll start out well under my max effort and build momentum into those max efforts in the final weeks of the cycle. I'll end with a deloading week where I cut back on the sets and reps but try to get at least 90% of my max lift for the movement in week 8. Changing exercises is entertaining and it makes you feel sore but it doesn't allow time for you to really get the most out of the exercises. IMO, it's also safer and easier on the joints since your body gets a chance to get used to the exercises and find a groove for them, which feels safer and easier than grinding through new lifts all the time. Discounting the value of stretching Stretching became a bit of a dirty word in the Functional Training world due to some studies that showed a decrease in strength and power immediately following static stretching. The cool thing to do was “mobility training”, which tended to focus on movements through a joint's range of motion. While helpful, I've found that mobility training can't fully replace static stretching.  Stretching isn't about trying to lengthen muscles or loosen joints, it is about being able to relax into positions and working on getting deeper into your range of motion until you are in the range you need for function and safety. For me it is also a form of breathwork since you use my breathing to help me relax and get deeper into my range of motion. Mobility training helps with being able to move through and control your range of motion and stretching seems to help you improve and maintain it better.I recommend picking a basic stretch for the major muscle groups and hold them for either 15-20 seconds or for 5 breaths. Focus on using your breathing to help you relax - if you don't get any deeper but your breathing is more relaxed then you have accomplished something important. Overhyping kettlebells This is going to sound sacrilegious so let me explain what I mean by this. Kettlebells are a great training tool and I still use them a lot in my training. I just went so far down the kettlebell rabbit hole that I started to discount the value of other training tools, especially the dumbbell. The truth is that you can do everything you can do with a kettlebell using a dumbbell, plus you can do some things you can't do as easily like Cheat Curls. Some exercises like the Single Arm DB Snatch are also easier to do than the KB version of the exercise. I also find that pressing exercises with the KB hurt my elbows - I know, it doesn't make sense until you've abused your elbows like I have - and so using DBs makes it possible to lift more weight and do it more comfortably for my joints. Finally, you can get a good pair of adjustable dumbbells for a few hundred dollars - I recommend and use the PowerBlock style - while getting pairs of KBs costs more and takes up more space, making DBs a great option for smaller spaces. I still use KBs for swings, lower body lifts and rowing exercises as I find them to be great tools for these purposes. I just find that some people think that using dumbbells is somehow inferior to kettlebells and that is simply not the case. Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson p.s. BTW, I have a DB program that uses the best MTB specific dumbbell exercises and combines it with the concepts I talked about in the 5-3-1 program. You stick with the same exercises but cycle the weights over the 12 weeks to build strength and efficiency in the movements that really help on the bike. This is one of my best programs for riders who are new to strength training or just want a super simple, highly effective workout program using a pair of dumbbells. And as a bonus, if you purchase the MTB DB Conditioning Program this week I'll send you a free copy of my Guide To Better Breathing For MTB. Just send me an email with your receipt and I'll get it to you. Click on the link below to learn more and get your copy of the DB Conditioning Program today. This was the first program I sent to Aaron Gwin when we started working together and if it can help him ride faster then I'm sure it can help you too! MTB DB Conditioning 12 Week Program  

Aaron Gwin takes time to chat with us out at the US Open in Killington, VT. Regular dude, fierce competitor, devoted husband. Aaron has shown us over the years what a class act he really is, showing the next genertation how to conduct yourself as a professional.

These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineFor the first time, the World Cup circus stopped in Loudenvielle, France, for round #5 of the 2023 World Cup season. The week kicked off with last-minute schedule changes due to the weather and only got weirder from there. Luckily, an insane track and constantly changing conditions delivered some of the most exciting racing of the year. And to top it off, our boy Dak Norton finished second—his best World Cup result to date! Join Dak as he brings you between the tape with his trackside insights and breaks down the excitement from the fresh Loudenvielle track with Tanner Stephens and Jason Schroeder. In this episode, the crew discusses the precedent set by the schedule change in Andorra, why junior racing shouldn't have been canceled, Aaron Gwin crushing it as a commentator, why Loudenvielle was a good DH track and not easy to ride, the Nina vs. Vali battle, Kade Edwards and Thibaut Dapréla doing tuck-no-handers mid-run, the river in the middle of the track, and so much more. Thank you so much for listening, and we will see everybody next week after Les Gets! Enjoy!

After a short break they're back & In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the 5 x World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racing's Aaron Gwin to chat about moving away from SoCal, redemption in 2022 & the new era of DH that's upon us. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

Aaron Gwin's mechanic and potential 2023 Fontana 30-39 Expert champ, John Hall, joins Team Robot, Jason Schroeder, Jonny Simonetti and gordo on The Inside Line Ride Along. We spend three hours discussing everything from the unwritten rules of World Cup downhill warm-up spots, spoke tension myths, creating mountain bikes for consumers vs. pro racers, the new Intense M279 HP6 prototype,  Gwin's chainless victory in Leogang and plenty more.These great partners support The Inside Linewww.jensonusa.com - use coupon code INSIDELINE and receive 10% off qualifying items.MAXXIS TIRES - they've been with The Inside Line since day one and make the best-performing mountain bike tires for all styles and riding conditions.Interview contents0:00 - Intro / Semi-final World Cup DH format Impact on Mechanics17:35 - How Many Tires Used at a World Cup DH?21:15 - John Hall was Jason Schroeder's Mechanic25:45 - Becoming Aaron Gwin's Mechanic40:35 - Trying to Get 27.5 DH tires and wheels in 201347:57 - Spoke Tension Debates53:25 - Prototypes and Different Rider Setups1:00:54 - Recipe for Winning1:15:47 - Will John Hall Be the 2023 Fontana Ex 30-39 Champ?1:27:50 - Thoughts on e-Enduro Racing?1:38:38 - Developing Bikes for Every Rider1:59:13 - Bike Reviews Based on Incorrect Setup2:11:14 - You Can't Scrub2:14:36 - Don't Make Bets with Mitch Ropelato or Aaron Gwin2:19:36 - John Tomac Stories2:24:29 - Developing the Prototype Intense M279 HP62:43:18 - Suspension Platforms2:54:45 - The Broken Chain Leogang Win Story3:12:53 - SoCal Speed Team

Professional downhill mountain bike racer, Chris Grice, checks in from a training camp in France. He's recently moved from Specialized Gravity to Generation Specialized for 2023. We talk about that move, how he's training, what he thinks about the changes to the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and World Series, meeting Aaron Gwin for the first time and his insane crash at Windrock while filming for Vital RAW.These great partners support The Inside Linewww.jensonusa.com - use coupon code INSIDELINE and receive 10% off qualifying items.MAXXIS TIRES - they've been with The Inside Line since day one and make the best-performing mountain bike tires for all styles and riding conditions.

One of the best experiences of my coaching career was being able to work with Aaron Gwin at the beginning of his riding career. I had a connection with Rich Houseman, who “discovered” Aaron at a local SoCal DH race. Rich called me and told me that I needed to start helping this kid because he was going to be great. I had the chance to work with Aaron for about 3.5 years, before he was a sponsored rider and then through his time with Yeti. Aaron was actually the reason that the Yeti team hired me because he was impressed with what I was doing with him and wanted to make sure that I was the strength coach for the team. Over that time he came and stayed with me to train and I had the chance to see him go from an unknown rider to the best American DH racer in a generation, getting 10th in his first ever WC race, finishing as high as 3rd in a race and placing 5th overall after just a few years of racing. I learned some valuable things from working with and observing him and here are the top 3 things I took away from our time together. Don't make excuses. I worked with several “next big things” who never amounted to much of anything. One thing that I noticed was that they always made excuses for why they couldn't do something I asked them to do. Aaron never made excuses and just did what I asked him to do. Keep your emotions in check - never too high or too low. Another thing I noticed was that Aaron stayed pretty even keel with his emotions. You couldn't tell from talking to him whether he had a great race or bad race. His highs were never too high and his lows never too low. Staying injury free is more important than maximizing performance with your training program. Aaron had a bad shoulder from a previous injury when I started to work with him. The focus was on keeping the shoulder injury free during training and doing what we could to make it more solid. If you're hurt it doesn't matter how fit you are and more good riders have been ruined by a bad training program than made great from some super hard, overly ambitious training program. I hope you got something from these lessons as well. You don't have to be a pro racer to apply these things to your own training and riding. Until next time... Ride Strong, James Wilson

Is Aaron Gwin back? Is Amaury Pierron still winded? Could Jackson Goldstone win the elite category?  Olly and Davi are back to chat about the weekends race, hyena pseudo-penises, what animals they're scared of, Olly discovers he might need another nose job, listener questions and much more... Episode Sponsors:- Enter to WIN a set of the all new STANS S2 wheels by sending your best buzz via Whatsapp audio or video message to +44 7849860510. T&C's are in the episode, what a prize! GOOD LUCK! COMPEX make the best recovery tools in the game. Head on over the COMPEX.COM and enter code THERIDECOMPANION for 20% off everything on the store!   Get NEW merch & Pre Ride Roast coffee! https://theridecompanion.co.uk Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media! Olly Wilkins: Instagram / YouTube The Ride Companion: Instagram / YouTube SHOW PARTNERS // Focus Bikes @Focusbikes, Focus Bikes on YouTube hktproducts.co.uk Enter promo code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

The fifth round of the 2022 Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup took place this weekend in Andorra. That means it's time to sit down with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to hear all about it. We chat about the insanely fast and dusty track, Aaron Gwin's return to form, huge mistakes and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 2 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast, expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep and you'll be able to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to subscribe. It's free and means you'll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it's available. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday, full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Nathan Hughes

We also get into how much suspension design matters when racing World Cups, training with John Tomac, and if he really is "chasing the money" by switching sponsors.

When it comes to all out speed on a mountain bike who is the first person that comes to mind? Would it be Sam Hill? The man that could crash and still find himself on a World Cup and World Championship podium. Maybe it's Aaron Gwin who seemed to do the impossible more than once by winning a World Cup without a chain and winning in horrendously wet conditions while the person in second (myself) came down in much more favorable conditions. Even Danny Hart could have his name thrown in that hat, with him winning a World Championship by almost 12 seconds! He's shown when he's on he's on. I think five years ago these would have been the clear choices for all out speed, but now I think there's a new kid on the block that is hard to look past and has made a real claim to get his name firmly cemented alongside some of the best to ever have done it, his name is Amaury Pierron. I was lucky enough to sit down with Amaury in his home town of Brioude just a couple weeks before the first round of the UCI downhill world cup in Lourdes, France and this what he had to say. Enjoy!

John "Juan" Hall is well known for his wrenching skills with Aaron Gwin for the last several years, as well as his meticulously put together tool boxes, featured on many posts by Toolbox Wars. However, many are not familiar with his previous background of growing up in the midwest, dreaming about the rodeo, as well as serving in the military. John is a class act that always brings his "A Game".

Stories in action sports don't get much better than the rise of Aaron Gwin. From his early days as a BMX kid, to then having a serious attempt at becoming a factory motocross racer, to one of the most dominant down hill mountain bike racers of all time. These are the kind of stories that make professional sport of any kind so enthralling and I left this podcast feeling inspired... I hope you do too!SPONSORS:BOOST MOBILE: https://boost.com.au/pages/win CLICK TO ENTER TO WIN A BOOST PRIZE PACKMANSCAPED: http://www.manscaped.comGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code GYPSYGANGKRUSHOZ: http://www.krushoz.comDriTimes: http://www.dritimes.comRIVAL INK: http://www.rivalinkdesignco.com - CODE: GYPSYGANG 15%MXSTORE: http://www.mxstore.com.auCRICKS TWEED: http://www.crickstweed.com.auFIST HANDWEAR: http://www.fisthandwear.com - CODE: GYPSYGANG 15%DIXXON: http://www.dixxonquality.com.au - CODE: GYPSYGANG 15%Wear Gypsy Tales Merch ► https://gypsy-tales.com/​SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBGR5UR7UCyLvNbHSxisFQADD GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM ►https://www.instagram.com/gypsytalespodcast/?hl=enLISTEN ON:ITUNES:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/chapter-136-ft-luke-kidgell/id1335551721?i=1000508051454SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WaBKQaxua1BBiy3TDVdLm?si=GgZ3KFlcRk6e60AgSpELXAADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jasemacalpine/?hl=enTWITTER: https://twitter.com/jasemacalpine?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Perri and Puto, a loud-mouth from somewhere in South America, help Robston Bobston lead the podcast as Cheef goes on vacation. The boys try their best to spend more than 45 seconds on any single topic and generally fail miserably at this task. Rampage builder Dick Finn joins the show and exposes the world to his crazy laugh that sounds like a car that won't start. Jimmy fires a snipe after another discussion about Mexican donkey shows. Perri does his best Aaron Gwin impression. Drunk Wisconsin Person claims he almost killed himself when the boys start nerding out with a conversation that's actually about mountain biking. Puto tells a story about a fat guy in a canned Volkswagen he called “The Fat and the Furious.” Check out our super rad sponsors: Take a Hike Shop Bliz Eyewear Archer Components Gnar Couch

Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are 5 x Elite Men's World Cup Champion Intense Factory Racing's Aaron Gwin, 2020 Elite Women's World Champion Dorval AM Commencal's Camille Balanche, 2019 British Champion NS Bikes UR's Joe Breeden & Sports Physiotherapist Aaron Dobie gives us an update on Jack's shoulder. Social stuff if you'd like to follow: @aarongwin1 @cam.bal @joe_breeden17 @dobiept @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmag #downhill #mtbpodcast #lesgetsworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing

We're honored to have Aaron Gwin back on The Inside Line podcast. He was on the show a few years back and with the World Cup Downhill in Les Gets on the horizon, we figured it was time to reconnect. In this episode we discuss his struggles at the first World Cup DH race in Les Gets, the challenges of being a podium-level racer now and if his training has changed over the years. Bike development with Intense is a topic of conversation as is being present on social media. Does he remain a bike racer only or does he share thoughts and questions about social and political ideas on Instagram? Enjoy the show as one of the fastest bike racers on the planet opens up.Cover photo by Dan HearnThank you to jensonusa.com for supporting the Inside Line for over 4 years now. Shop for mountain bikes, components and riding gear and use coupon code insideline (all one word) at checkout so can save you 10% off on qualifying items.Summertime is the right time to try something different on your bike and Maxxis tires will let you slide around with a semi-slick or go big and grippy with a DoubleDown or DH casing. hit up maxxis.com for all tire sizes and constructions.Finally, Santa Cruz and their Paydirt program are putting in $1m toward trail projects and over three years. They've already empowered some advocacy groups and are ready for more. hit up santacruzbicycles.com/paydirt to see how your project can be supported.

I think it’s fair to say that Aaron Gwin has had a rough couple of seasons. A steady stream of injuries and misfortune have kept him away from where he’d like to be, at the very top of the sport. We chat about how he deals with tough times. How he feels about people saying he’s no longer got what it takes and how his approach to racing has changed over time. Can Aaron still beat Greg Minnaar’s all time wins record and when will he retire from downhill? Give this episode a listen to hear the answers from the man himself. So hit play and have a listen to this episode with Aaron Gwin. You can follow Aaron on Instagram @aarongwin1 and on YouTube here. Supporting Partners Crankbrothers Crankbrothers have just launched their new range of shoes. I've been testing the Boa version of the clip and the flat shoe, and I'm really impressed. They are super comfy straight out of the box, and have some lovely design details. Like rubber dots in the heel cup to stop your heel from lifting. The sole on the flat pedal shoe is a great balance of pedal grip and the ability to adjust the position of your foot on the pedal. The sole on the clip shoe has transformed my clipped-in riding experience. It's way easier to clip in and out with the Crankbrothers shoes. This means that I feel way more confident on the trails. You can check out the entire Crankbrothers shoe range at crankbrothers.com, and find your local dealer here. Nukeproof Nukeproof have recently announced that Sam Hill and the rest of the Team Chain Reaction Cycles will be running their Horizon V2 wheels for the 2021 Enduro World Series. The Horizon V2 combines some great technology to make wheels that are robust, easy to find parts for and tough. They can be bought individually so you can choose your set up of wheel size, width, freehub, axle etc. You can check them out at your local Nukeproof dealer or at nukeproof.com. To be in with the chance of winning your own pair, just head to downtimepodcast.com/nukeproof and join their mailing list before 1st April 2021. No spam, just a weekly email to keep you up to date with what Nukeproof and the team are up to. Worth it for the Sam Hill videos alone! Podcast Stuff If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. The new t-shirts are super soft and a lovely fit, so treat yourself and help the podcast at the same time. We've got sweatshirts and hoodies too! For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to subscribe. It’s free and means you’ll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it’s available. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter, to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday, full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more. If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/ request permission to join the group and get involved! Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Nathan Hughes

Todd Schumlick has trained some of the world’s leading bike sports athletes from Aaron Gwin to Stevie Smith, Sam Blenkinsop to Emmeline Ragot. Richie Rude is the 2 x EWS Champion, 2013 Junior DH World Champion & has worked with Todd for the last 8 years. What started out as a discussion about training for DH vs enduro actually became more about training in general but there’s so much wisdom in here that it doesn’t really matter. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @richie_rude1 @performx_training @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmag #downhill #dhmtb #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #enduromtb #mtbfitness #enduroworldseries

On episode #141 we welcome back James Wilson to the podcast. James is a wealth of knowledge with all things MTB training related, over the years he has trained pro riders like Aaron Gwin and thousands of other riders through his camps and online training programs.   On this episode we are chatting about James’s concept of riding for a lifetime, the best practices in the gym, on the bike, off the bike and how to put all these practices together to best help make this happen. This is a jam packed episode with tonnes of great advice to help you ride better, longer, with less pain and to be able to do it for a long time.   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Visit James website for more training advice: www.bikejames.com  

Welcome Mountain Bikers, we're trying something a little unique today with our guest Patrik Zuest of FSA. He builds a brand new wheel from start to finish during our interview. He filmed the process and we have the video on Vital MTB and our YouTube channel, so you can watch and listen at the same time if you'd like. Patrik is a long-time mountain bike rider and mechanic. Starting as a frothing grom in bike shops, he eventually worked is way up to the pro mechanic ranks. He was Aaron Gwin's mechanic with Yeti when Gwin first burst onto the scene at the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup in 2008. Since then Patrik has kept the love of bikes running is currently a jack-of-all-trades at FSA, running everything from tech support and QC to photography and video. We hope you're hanging in there and being safe as things open up, and we hope you enjoy the show with our little experiment. There are a couple of audio inconsistencies, but the stories and the tech insight are worth the full listen. Thank you, listeners, thank you, Patrik...YEW!Summer is on the way, and JensonUSA.com has you covered for your riding gear needs. They're having a summer clearance sale on apparel to keep you cool and protected. Jerseys shorts, men's, women's - plenty of gear to choose from. As always, with Jenson USA.com, if you use coupon code insideline at checkout, you can receive 10% off qualifying items.Maxxis Tires has the new XC Wide Trail tire spec for their Aspen and Rekon Race tires. The 29 x 2.4-inch tires are recommended for 30mm internal width rims, but are acceptable on 25mm internal or larger widths. The dual-compound, EXO casing tires come in at 720g for the Aspen and 760g for the Rekon Race. They’ll drop this summer, so keep an eye out at maxxis.com.Now is a great time to get your bike into your local bike shop for some maintenance. Hit up santacruzbicycles.com/dealers to find a great shop near you. And last but not least, Santa Cruz Bicycles offers free pivot bearing replacement for life on any of their full-suspension frames. We hope you're hanging in there and being safe as things open up, and we hope you enjoy the show with our little experiment. There are a couple of audio inconsistencies, but the stories and the tech insight are worth the full listen. Thank you listeners, thanks patrik...YEW!

Today we discuss poaching mountain bike trails, gratitude for trail advocacy and wilderness, the fact that Aaron Gwin DID sing! We also discover how my brain doesn't really work before coffee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mtb-alan-air-horn/message

CHANNEL NEWS I am hoping to attend the demo day at The Path Bike Shop's Live Oak location where Aaron Gwin is scheduled to sing at 1pm. I have a Fontana Southridge DH Race vid in the works. POINT OF CURIOSITY What's the story of the race series that has been happening at Fontana Southridge for almost 30 years? POINT OF GRATITUDE I am grateful for a mountain bike community that understands injury and never tells me to "be careful" MAIN CONTENT Stopping mountain biking to do something else for a minute can make your time on the trails better. With perspective, you can be more creative and less serious about mountain biking. You can laugh more and generally be more creative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mtb-alan-air-horn/message

Jeff Steber, the man behind Intesne Cycles, has to be one of the most influential bike designers on the planet. Over the past 3-and-a-bit decades, Intense Cycles has produced some of the most prolific downhill mountain bikes, piloted by some of the world's greatest riders, including Shaun Palmer and Aaron Gwin. We discuss the current state of the mountain bike market, and where it may be heading, as well as the history of Intense Cycles, their riders, and how having a rich history of pros on the team has been a positive influence on the design of their bikes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This may be the most insightful look into what it means to be a modern downhill mountain bike racer. Troy Brosnan, tied for 2nd place in the 2019 UCI World Cup DH overall, sits down with Loic Bruni, the current leader in the downhill race series. Troy is known for his consistency at the races, regularly placing 2nd or 3rd. He's won two World Cup downhills in his career, but Loic questions Troy if it's time to push harder for the win. The two discuss race technique, the mountain bike community, being teammates with Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin and Fabien Barel, junior racing and bike setup (with Troy racing a 29-inch front wheel for the first time in Val di Sole this weekend). The interview concludes with the two discussing pro racing contract negotiation and the secrecy behind it all. Truly a fascinating and candid interview with two of the fastest mountain bikers on the planet in the latest Outspoken interview.We are honored at Vital to be a part of this incredible interview series with Loic this year. Aaron "Mono" Bartlett put it all together and made it happen, and we're blown away. The questions Loic asks, the experiences only he and these riders have gone through make it so special. Thank you Loic, Mono, Fox Racing for getting behind it and the interview guests. -gordo

Ángel Suarez, corredor gallego del YT MOB y ex compañero de Aaron Gwin nos habla de las lesiones, lo que significa correr en copa del mundo, lo que le gusta de las carreras y como es el circuito de la copa del mundo de DH. Edición de sonido Alejandro Yllarramendy

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with two of the most well know and charismatic mechanics on the world cup circuit. They are both lucky enough to be able to wrench at a world cup level and call it a full time job. Former team members and now good friends John Hall and Aaron Pelttari along with their riders Aaron Gwin and Troy Brosnan have racked up countless wins and overalls together in recent years. With ridicules speed week in and week out and floorless consistency out of both of these rides you always wonder how much of that comes from them and how much comes from the people they have around them making sure everything is dialled. With our sport being won and lost by the smallest of margins every little bit counts so having complete faith in your mechanic and being able to work through a race weekend more efficiently might just give you that 1% you were looking for. Lets see what they think. Enjoy the chat!

The man who invented the Pedaling Innovations pedals is a regular mountain biker like the rest of us.  Yes he has worked as a trainer for many professional athletes including the new well known Aaron Gwin.  Yes he's been in the bike industry for quite some time.  But it was just a simple question boggling his mind on the trail during a ride that spawned this company.  He was thinking to himself why he needed stiff shoes and a clipless system for good pedaling efficiency but didn't need shoes in the gym. The answer is actually pretty damn logical.  We talk about this and a lot more in this episode of the B1KER Bar.  *** Unfortunately there was a huge storm passing through Northern California and my power dropped during the show...twice.  Bare with it on the video and I come back online. I edited it out of the Podcast version. Sorry, apparently Mother Nature doesn't watch the show.***   ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2Quxox7 ::: Pedaling Innovations ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com ::: B1KER Shop http://amazon.b1ker.com ::: Amazon ►B1KER Social Media https://www.instagram.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.facebook.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.twitter.com/b1kerb1/ ►Camera Gear and Settings http://camera.b1ker.com/ ►What I Ride http://b1ker.com/?page_id=641 ::: Raliegh Back Alley SS http://b1ker.com/?page_id=739 ::: Santa Cruz Bronson CC http://b1ker.com/?page_id=634 ::: Marin Cortina CX Pro ►Contact B1KER http://contact.b1ker.com

The downhill track walk in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, took place today at the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Sven Martin, Boris Beyer and Dan Hearn talk with the athletes about the pressures of this one-day race, their new bikes and what it takes to win. Hear from Brook MacDonald Danny Hart Eddie Masters Gee Atherton Greg Minnaar Laurie Greenland Loic Bruni Loris Vergier Luca Shaw Martin Maes Miranda Miller Rachel Atherton Steve Peat Tahnee Seagrave Tracey Hannah Troy Brosnan

Sven Martin, @maddogboris and Dan Hearn interview the World Cup downhill racers after the event in La Bresse, France. Martin Maes, Rachel Atherton, Amaury Pierron, Gee Atherton and so many more discuss the race weekend, the end of the long season and World Championships to come in two weeks. View the complete race action slideshow on www.vitalmtb.com to see photos from the event. #MBWorldCup

Go deep with interviews of downhill racers as they arrive in La Bresse, France, for the final stop of the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Sven Martin and @maddogboris with the goods. Interviews subjects in order Aaron Gwin on his thumb injury and riding a new 29er Amaury Pierron on clinching the overall and having no pressure Brendan Fairclough on Freeracing Brook MacDonald on the details of the La Bresse DH track Eddie Masters, Bernard Kerr - track first impressions Gee Atherton on a fresh, new track where a large amount of small decisions add up Giant Factory Off-Road mechanic, Grant Sides, on packing for the World Cup Greg Minnaar on recovering, the track and the old-guy-are-you-retiring-soon question Loic on racing in France, thoughts on the DH course and how La Bresse was his first-ever World Cup as a Junior Martin Maes on minimizing risk for his EWS battles, using La Bresse as a warm-up for World Champs and his EWS in Whistler Marshy, Syndicate mechanic, on why he does track walk Steve Peat on racing La Bresse before and epic battles in France with Nico and others. Rachel Atherton on being stuck in airports for days, the course and padding her handlebars with a fuzzy slipper in case she head slaps on the big double Tahnee Seagrave on points, the course, training and how sports psychology could give her an advantage Troy Brosnan heckling the keyboard warriors while discussing the course Vote for you think who will win the race in our forum on www.vitalmtb.com

Sven Martin, Boris Beyer and Dan Hearn interview the racers from the Andorra World Cup Downhill today where Loris Vergier takes his first World Cup Downhill win and Tahnee Seagrave backs up her Val di Sole victory.

Another incredible World Cup Downhill is in the books and we have interviews capturing the highs and lows with winners and losers from Val di Sole, Italy. Thanks to Sven Martin, @maddogboris and Dan Hearn for the hustle!

Go deep with some of the fastest World Cup DH racers as they discuss the chaos of qualifying in Val di Sole, Italy today.

Enjoy some post-training interviews from the Val di Sole World Cup Downhill. The course is steep, rough and sketchy in the dry. Throw in some rain, like what happened during the timed training session, and all bets on survival are off. Sven Martin and @maddogboris interview Danny Hart, Aaron Gwin, Amaury Pierron, Rachel Atherton, Luca Shaw, Troy Brosnan, Myriam Nicole, Vali Holl, Finn Iles, Loic Bruni and Jack Moir in today's broadcast. Stay tuned to www.vitalmtb.com for the Vital RAW and the slideshow later today.

It was another day of incredible racing at the Leogang World Cup Downhill. Times were incredibly close and there was no room for error. Sven, Boris and Dan deliver the intimate post-race interviews with the winners and the heart-broken.

See the full report on www.vitalmtb.com - The fastest riders respond to changes made to the once-boring Leogang, Austria, World Cup DH track.

Sven Martin and Boris Beyer talk with the racers at the Fort William World Cup DH today where Amaury Pierron, Tahnee Seagrave, Kye A'hern and Vali Holl took victories. Also interviewed are riders like Aaron Gwin, Loris Vergier, Rachel Atherton, Greg Minnaar, Troy Brosnan, Martin Maes, Reece Wilson and Loic Bruni. Martin Whiteley wraps up the interviews with some exciting news about potential future World Cup DH venues.

One of mountain bike racing's most important and influential men is our guest on The Inside Line this week. Martin Whiteley, owner of the YT Mob, has been involved in World Cup MTB racing since the very beginning. From racer to UCI delegate to team owner, he is a veritable encyclopedia of race knowledge. Lee Trumpore sits down with Martin to discuss the health of World Cup mountain bike racing now compared to the past, the talents of riders like Greg Minnaar and Aaron Gwin as well as the future of racing. Dig in, it's full of incredible history and facts of our sport.

There's an Outkast song with a quote describing Teddy Pendergrass as cooler than Freddie Jackson sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm. That quote could easily be attached to the one and only, John Hall, mechanic for Aaron Gwin and the YT Mob. From his South Dakota roots racing BMX to New World Disorder-inspired hucking, John landed in Southern California when he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Not wanting to return home after his service, he worked construction and eventually landed a job as a bike mechanic at a shop in Hemet, California. Combine a willingness to work with a little bit of timing, luck and friendships and eventually John found his way to working with Aaron. Fast-forward to today and he's helped earn boatload of World Cup DH wins and provided design input on the new YT TUES. Get inspired by a steady demeanor and strong work ethic and enjoy this Inside Line with Mr. Cool John Hall.

Getting guests for the podcast is pretty much the hardest part, so when I got an email in my inbox from Aaron Gwin saying he’d be stoked to come on the podcast, I was pretty... The post Episode 29 – At the Top of the Game – Aaron Gwin appeared first on Downtime Podcast.

Continuing our One On One series with special guest Scott McClain of Called to Creation. We chat about the ups and downs of his life and how he got into photography and made it a career. Scott also shares what it takes to be the exclusive photographer for the California Enduro Series and working for PinkBike.com and shooting high profile individuals like vice president Mike Pence and Aaron Gwin.

Brandon Sloan is a long-time Specialized employee who has worked his way up through the ranks, landing as the director in charge of all things bike. While he avoids disclosing an official title and says he's never had a "real job," Brandon is responsible for the development of some influential products over the years like the Big Hit with 24-inch rear wheel, the Demo, the Enduro, including the Enduro 29, and plenty more. We discuss a fondness for Dr. Pepper, working with Sam Hill and Aaron Gwin on the Demo's development, Specialized's product testing procedures, direct-to-consumer sales and what the future may look like for mountain biking. I had a great time learning about this legend of modern mountain bike development and I hope you do to.

In this episode, we talk to John Hall, mechanic to Aaron Gwin from the YT Mob. John tells us what it takes to make sure that Aaron has the fastest bike on the planet, and... The post Episode 5 – John Hall appeared first on Downtime Podcast.

Interview with 4 time DH World cup Champion Aaron Gwin! Sat down with him after he took the win at the Reaper Madness DH race in Bootleg MTB park in Boulder City, NV.

EWS Round 1 took place in Rotorua, New Zealand, and we've got first-hand insight into what went down in each stage from Yeti Cycles enduro pro Jubal Davis. All that plus the news, your questions and more! Topics covered in this episode: • True Grit Epic Recap: http://www.mtbracenews.com/news/true-grit-marathon-santa-clara-utah • NUE 2017 Series Announced: http://www.mtbracenews.com/news/nue2017schedule • PanAmerican Continental Championships: http://www.copaci.org/en/content/xxi-panamerican-championship-mountain-bike-xco-dhii • Absa Cape Epic: http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cape-epic-2017/stage-7/results/ • Aaron Gwin wins KMC Winter Series Rd. 6: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-kmc-winter-series-round-6-gwin-with-the-win.html • Yeti Cycles: Whitefish – Proven Here: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/whitefish-proven-here-video-2017.html • Brett Rheeder: Shadow of The Sun video: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shadow-of-the-sun-video-2017.html • Santa Cruz Chameleon: http://reviews.mtbr.com/santa-cruz-chameleon-27-529er-first-look • Maxxis Forekaster 2.6: https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/maxxis-forekaster-2-6-tire-review/ • As a small rider, is a long travel 29er a bad idea? • How to fit a larger frame to a smaller rider • How to use VirtualPower with TrainerRoad • How to get a improve your subpar shock • How to improve the feel of a Rockshox Pike • What you need to do once you get a new bike • EWS Round 1 Review • Quarq Shockwiz: https://www.quarq.com/shockwiz/ • TRS Race Cassette:

Aaron Gwin needs no introduction. He's one of the greatest downhill mountain bike racers of all time and he's in the prime of his career. I sat down with Aaron at his home in Murrieta, California, and we discussed things from diet and training, his shelf-life as a downhill racer, his desire to motivate and inspire kids and even a love he has for singing. I hope you enjoy this episode with a truly world-class athlete. If you like our podcasts, don't forget to rate us on iTunes and spread the word about them to your fellow mountain bikers.

Woody chats with Thad Duvall and THE Aaron Gwin!

Aaron Gwin is a professional downhill mountain biker who has quickly ascended the ranks to become the best in the world. He competed in his first race at age 20, and today, at age 28, he’s a 3-time World Cup Overall Champion. Gwin has put the USA back on top in sport that in recent years has been dominated by Europeans. In this interview, we’ll talk about what it means to have supportive parents, the difficulty of staying competitive and passionate at the same time, and what goes on behind the scenes in downhill mountain biking and other action sports. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Big Agnes. For 20% go to https://www.bigagnes.com/ and use the code "meister" at checkout. Want a MtnMeister t-shirt? Check them out here - https://gumroad.com/l/QiebU

It's time to talk bikes, so we brought in Blister's bike editor, Noah Bodman. Noah and I talk about a whole bunch of stuff.TOPICS:What the 'Most Montana' town in Montana is?Aaron Gwin’s impressive world cup victory in Lourdes, France, on his new bikeWhether Noah thinks I could beat Gwin down a DH course if I got to ride a DH bike and he had to ride a hardtailWhy Noah doesn’t think I should shoot Gwin in the leg in Butte, MontanaThe most intriguing new bikes this season27.5" vs. 29" — where are we in the war of the wheel sizes?Carbon wheels vs. Aluminum wheels — which riders would benefit most by going to carbon?The pros and cons of all the new bike standards (including "Boost", and what the real implications of all of these new options will be over the next 5 to 10 years.The "Best Bets" for bikes - which bikes Noah thinks amount to the surest things, the safest recommendations to a broad range of riders.Why I'm excited to go to Butte, MT, and whether or not Noah will ever be able to safely set foot in Butte after this podcast... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we throw off the chains and coast free. Tim gets a new microphone. Who‘s on form for the Tour and who has peaked to soon? Please tell us if you know cause we have no idea. All we know is that Tejay didn’t make any excuses, weird. Aaron Gwin is amazing some english/kenyan guy won a race

Former UCI Mountain Bike World Cup champion Aaron Gwin is is back on top of the downhill world after a difficult 2013 season. (Image: Hiroyuki Nakagawa/CC/Flickr)

The outdoor sports world is full of news for episode 30. The episode starts with a quick trip report from Mike B's recent river trip and then the Duo dives right into the news. Lance Armstrong has been accused of doping by the USADA, Mike and Tim discuss the allegations and give their own personal thoughts on the recent charges. Aaron Gwin dominates the mountain bike downhill scene, Black Diamond buys POC and Alex Honnold continues to blow our minds. Looking to buy a used bike? The Gear Fix Duo wraps things up by going over some great suggestions for buying a used bike.