Podcasts about Crankworx

In this episode, the crew covers all the hot tea from the first World Cup in Poland, but most importantly, gets an update on Dak's highly anticipated return to racing. We hope you enjoy the show, and we will see everyone next week for a post-Loudenvielle podcast! 0:00 - Intro / Crew Updates5:32 - Dak Injury Update13:37 - Dak's return to racing??16:30 - Post-injury fears getting back to racing?19:13 - Transparency while recovering22:14 - Bike setup post-injury 25:34 - Is there too much coverage per race weekend? 30:27 - #polegate #bringbacktape 36:05 - Ryan Gilcrest going around the start wand at Crankworx 40:29 - Course marking inconsistencies 42:40 - Q1 and Q2 thoughts and strategy 47:27 - Pit boards in qualifying50:16 - 3 person podiums: yay or nay?53:54 - Rotor guards: so hot right now55:23 - Fenders vs. mudguards 58:07 - Lit Kit & Worst Kit in Poland1:01:41 - Maxxis Make or Brake Section1:04:01 - Riders looking tired mid-run 1:04:42 - Tire choice for the weekend1:05:45 - Is Poland too one-lined?1:11:31 - Goggle setup thoughts for the mud1:20:08 - Junior Women's Race Recap 1:21:15 - Junior Men's Race Recap1:24:40 - Tanner's hot take on Junior racing1:29:40 - Elite Women's Race Recap1:32:12 - Jason's first ride impressions of the new Orbea Rallon DH bike1:37:23 - Elite Men's Race Recap1:43:53 - Thoughts on the vibe around Poland/this World Cup season 1:52:46 - Who has the most podiums now that we only do top 31:53:25 - Burgtec Labour of Love Award

Anneke Beerten was one of the top mountain bikers in the world for a decade, starting her career as a two-time BMX world champion before dominating the 4 cross circuit with three world titles. She's gone through many career transitions over the years, embracing Enduro and Crankworx to earn even more accolades. In early 2020, just after finishing her best season in enduro racing, she was in a car accident that forced her to retire from racing. She spent years in rehab, moved states, and started over in Bentonville. Now, she's one of the most sought-after skills coaches in the business. Anneke sat down with Payson this week to talk about the many disciplines she's excelled at over the years, the car crash that ended her racing career just as she was at the top of her game, and how she transitioned into coaching some of the top mountain bikers in the world. She also gives a few tips on how everyone can work on their technical skills no matter where they live and discusses another new chapter in her career.You can find out more about Anneke's skills coaching here: https://www.crankitupmtb.comInstagram: @withpacepodYouTube: Payson McElveen

Today, I'm joined by a rider who's redefining what it means to be a complete athlete, Ryan Gilchrist. He's the King of Crankworx, the eEDR overall champion, and Pump Track World Champion. But Ryan's success isn't just about raw talent. It's about meticulous preparation, relentless training, and a mindset that leaves no stone unturned. From dialling in every detail with his Yeti team to mastering the art of race craft, Ryan's pursuit of performance is second to none. We dive into his journey, his approach, and what it takes to sit at the top of the sport. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ryan Gilchrist. You can watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Ryan on Instagram @ryangilchrist73 and on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners A big thanks to Bikmo for supporting this episode of the podcast. Bikmo makes bike insurance simple, with cover you can trust when you need it most. Founded by riders for riders, Bikmo gets what we need. If you're based in the UK, Ireland, Germany or Austria, you can get yourself and your bikes insured by Bikmo. What's more, if you head to bikmo.com and use the code 'downtime' at the checkout, you'll get a free mountain bike strength programme from our good friend Ben Plenge over at the Strength Factory worth up to £148. So to get covered, visit bikmo.com/downtime and use the code 'downtime' at the checkout. Terms apply. Listener Offers Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it's a win win. 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. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. 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. 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 - Boris Beyer

Crankworx Summer Series is a mountain bike festival that brings a taste of the Crankworx action to new riding destinations outside of the Crankworx World Tour. It's the pathway to Crankworx-calibre racing, staged in new, epic locations outside the Crankworx World Tour. Summer Series festivals bring together pinned locals, top amateurs, and up-and-coming youngsters, while attracting top riders keen to mix, mingle, and drop in. Canadian rider Ben Thompson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event from Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Isted is back in The Ride Companion studio! Tom Isted sits down with Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Cornwall and transitioning from BMX to MTB. Tom talks about the huge crash during the 'Panning for Gold' edit. He discusses what it takes to actually get an invite to Red Bull Rampage, bike setup for the event and why he chose 26" wheels and why he selected Joel Anderson and Connor Macfarlane for his dig team. Tom also recounts finding and building the BFC canyon with Tyler McCaul and reflects on how his record-breaking Darkfest backflip impacted his career. He reveals what his second run at Red Bull Rampage would have looked like, breaks down the rider protest at Crankworx Rotorua, and offers his perspective on the current state of slopestyle/Crankworx. Tom wraps up by talking about his plans for 2025 and much more... BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: Want to take your productivity up a couple of notches!? Magic Mind have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RIDE20 at checkout. You can claim it at magicmind.com/ride20 Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/   Support our long term partners: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at https://huel.com/ - Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion' at  peaksupps.co.uk - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

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. ...

This past August, the day after Micayla Gatto's 36th birthday, the freerider, filmmaker and artist was at a boatyard in Squamish. She was there to fix up the family's sailboat. Her goal is not only to get the craft seaworthy, but to use it to travel to new riding destinations—another chapter in the varied career of the rider-Renaissance woman.In the 2000s, Gatto competed in downhill, earning national championship titles. After a bad crash in 2014, she stepped away from racing. In 2017, her video with IFHT, “Ferda Girls”—a parody of Kendrick Lamar's “Humble” that critiqued the sexism and the challenges women face in mountain biking—won Crankworx's Dirt Diaries. The video remains a landmark in Gatto's career. Today, Gatto, a  YT Mob member, continues to ride big lines and is an alternate for this fall's edition of Red Bull Rampage, which will include women riders for the first time.Another first in 2024 is the FMBA Slopestyle World Championships for women. Can Gatto connect her riding and activism to progress in the sport such as that? She is maybe a bit humble, and mixes her analysis with humour. “I mean, I've had a couple of people name their babies after me,” she says in this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast. “So, I've got to be doing something right. (Or I just have a cool name.)”Find out more in this wide ranging interview with Gatto that also looks at another one of her pursuits, the art of tattooing, and how it is connected with mountain biking.Also in this episode is Derek Gee. The rider from Osgoode, Ont., won a stage at this year's Critérium du Dauphiné, held the leader's jersey for a stage and finished third overall. Later in the summer, he rode to an impressive ninth at the Tour France. He looks ahead to the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal. Editors Matthew Pioro and Matt Hansen look further at the WorldTour races set to run in a little more than a week. Big names are on their way to Canada. 

Cam McCaul is a professional freeride mountain biker that has competed around the world in contests like Crankworx, Red Bull Rampage, Proving Grounds and more. He joins us to chat about transitioning announcing, his crazy pool jump and top Joyride moments. Presented by Jenson USA - https://jensonusa.com Supported by Aava Whistler - https://paradoxhotels.com/aava-whistler Leave Us A Voice Message

Dylan Stark joined us at Crankworx to chat about how getting Brandon Semenuk's bike changed his life, his recent Mexican stem cell journey, and the infamous rail at Red Bull Rampage.  Presented by Jenson USA - https://jensonusa.com Supported by Aava Whistler - https://paradoxhotels.com/aava-whistler Leave Us A Voice Message

Jess Hana is a mountain bike content creator that has quickly made a name for herself with viral content on Instagram. She joins us at Crankworx to chat about her worst jobs, tick diseases, and if Bentonville lives up to the hype.   Presented by Jenson USA - https://jensonusa.com Supported by Aava Whistler - https://paradoxhotels.com/aava-whistler Leave Us A Voice Message

We had the pleasure of catching up with Annie Ford at the conclusion of her epic cycling journey from Mexico to Whistler during Crankworx. We talked about her background as a marine biologist and the incredible experience of cycling over 3,700 kms in just 44 days.   Presented by Jenson USA - https://jensonusa.com Supported by Aava Whistler - https://paradoxhotels.com/aava-whistler Help stop damaging oil and gas offshore projects! - https://gofund.me/be3c06ba 

In this episode of All About Bikes, Paz sits down with Kelsey Timpany, a Pivot Athlete and key member of the Crankworx marketing team. They dive into Kelsey's journey in the cycling world, exploring her experiences both as a racer and as a marketing professional behind the scenes. Don't miss their engaging conversation about life on and off the track. Check out Kelsey's Inside the Industry Journal here: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/inside-the-industry/

Rob Weaver has been a mountain bike journalist for over 18 years and has a deep expertise of bike testing and all things mountain bike tech. On this episode Rob talks about his path to working in the bike industry, what it takes to be an un-biased and thorough bike tester, milestones in bike design, the history of Mountain Biking UK and so much more....   This episode's sponsors & News We're about to drop new merch but you HAVE to be on the mailing list for first dibs! Head to theridecompanion.co.uk to sign up!  Crankworx returns to Cairns on May 22nd - 26th and of course you can be play fantasy Crankworx at theracecompanion.com/ and watch all the action live on Red Bull TV! Tickets are still available and more info can be found at https://www.crankworx.com/ With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ Take your MTB fandom to the next level and have some horses in the events, You can also head over to theracecompanion.com and play our fantasy downhill and slopestyle games where you could be in with the chance of winning EPIC prizes! FOCUS Spring Deals are NOW LIVE! What would you do with up to 400€? Pasta? New kit? New helmet? Tyre supply for 2024? The focus spring deals are on and you can grab up to 400€ when buying a new bike! Check out the terms, conditions and all the details in the link below https://ride.focus.bike/springdealstrc (Only available in Germany, Austria, France and Spain)   Support our long term partners - Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion' at  peaksupps.co.uk - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Today, we're joined by Katy Winton. In this episode, Katy opens up about her journey through burnout, the unexpected end of GT Factory Racing, and the reality of trying to find a team in the current economic climate. But fear not – Katy's resilience shines through as she shares how she's navigated these challenges and changes and found fulfilment outside of the tape. Hear how Katy is getting on with working a 9 to 5 and how she's going to be working with Crankworx to help elevate the event coverage. I'll also be asking Katy about her plans for 2024. As always, Katy brings an open and honest chat with heaps of energy. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Katy Winton. You can also watch this episode here. You can follow Katy on Instagram @misswinton and on her YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Canyon Are you looking for a new ride? Well, the Canyon Trail Sale has started so that you can shred for less and save big on your next bike. With no better way to start your season than with a brand new, world-class mountain bike, you can save up to 30% on your dream Canyon. Head over to canyon.com now to find out more. Wahoo Fitness Wahoo's products have been key to my fitness for a number of years now. Their KICKR indoor trainer and ELEMNTRoam and Bolt get a lot of use. Their gear also gets better with free software updates and Wahoo's latest update will be bringing music control and GoPro control to your bike computer. Check out the entire range over at wahoofitness.com. 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. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. 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. 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 - Jake Hood

March was an interesting month for bike news. There was a dispute at Crankworx Rotorua which resulted in the men not competing in the finals, Scott is having crazy management drama, there are a bunch of interesting new lightweight eMTBs, and Simon had a recent trip to ride in Tuscany. In our third installment of Reviewing The News, Ryan and Simon get into all of this and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Simon's recent trip to Italy (1:50)Riding eGravel bikes in Tuscany (4:03)Are gravel bikes just reincarnated 30-year-old mountain bikes? (4:48)John Tomac's drop-bar riding prowess (7:39)How did we ride without dropper posts? (7:54)Slow eBikes in Europe (10:38)The Slopestyle strike (20:40)First-ever women's slopestyle event at Crankworx (27:32)Scott drama (32:50)The year of the lightweight E-bikes (38:04)Norco Fluid VLT (39:58)Mondraker Dune (50:11)Short-travel high-pivot bikes (53:24)Old brakes vs. new brakes (1:01:51)OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olly and Davi sit down to answer your BEST listener questions. An old school episode with topics like fear, Deathgrip 2, the impact of the growth of the podcast, Crankworx rider boycott and much more...  This episode's sponsors & News With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at https://www.compex.com/uk/   - Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Take your MTB fandom to the next level and have some horses in the events, You can also head over to theracecompanion.com and play our fantasy downhill and slopestyle games where you could be in with the chance of winning EPIC prizes!   FOCUS Spring Deals are NOW LIVE! What would you do with up to 400€? Pasta? New kit? New helmet? Tyre supply for 2024? The focus spring deals are on and you can grab up to 400€ when buying a new bike! Check out the terms, conditions and all the details in the link below ride.focus.bike/springdealstrc (Only available in Germany, Austria, France and Spain)   Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion' at  peaksupps.co.uk - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Cody and Jonathan discuss the end of The Fifty; the Crankworx riders' strike; JHMR's parking lot controversy; the all-drugs-are-legal Olympic Games; the ‘Road House' remake; & more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Shop: vpg.noGet Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up, Cody's Next 3 Months (0:00)The End of The Fifty? (7:35)Crankworx Canceled / Riders' Strike (16:22)JHMR “Parking Hack” (41:26)The Enhanced Games (55:51)Ullr Sighting (1:10:18)What We're Reading & Watching (1:23:33)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED GEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Second Nature is a weekly podcast about the business of Outdoor, Action, and Endurance sport, hosted by Dylan Bowman and Aaron Lutze.   In Episode #2, we discuss the vision for the future of Second Nature, Rich Roll's new podcast network, Voicing Change, the Crankworx athlete strike, and finish with Brand, Product, Content -- our recommendations to send you off into the weekend.   Links: Voicing Change Crankworx Mark Taylor's Crankworx Post Second Nature Newsletter Second Nature YouTube Channel The Barkley Marathons Sean Feeney on Invest Like The Best Listen to Episode #1

Yo, gnards! Get your bumbs ready because we're diving dick-deep into the tricky shitstorm of omnisexual allure, firing off opinions that are as frank as a nun in a brothel. We're tearing into the gnar-gnar world of slopestyle and the performance gap between male and female athletes. Are we stoked or just stoking the flame? Boston Rob experiences TP terror and JP and Cheef plot world domination with their own private army. We'll riff on everything from punk band pussies to why a Mormon militia might just be the shit. Would you give Dean's Keen Unclean Peen Sauce a try? The only correct answer is yes. Never heard of it? That's because you can't buy it and we just named it. Thanks to Deano the XC Nerd for sending us a bottle.  JP's angrometer spikes when we discuss the pretty much anything 2024 Crankworx Rotorua. His rant leaves him breathless and flustered, marking the first time this year he's actually gotten angrier than Jimmy. Low-flying Apache helicopters in Salt Lake Valley send spiraling into fever dream stories that are about as stable as Gary Busey on rollerblades. And if this show isn't dumb enough yet, we discuss ass-cleaning tech because that's just who we are and that's who we care about. Enjoy this riveting episode! Listen to all our podshows. Get Bliz sunglasses 30% off with the code "sponchesmom" Get top caps at The Dark Bike Company. Check out the crazy deals at The Lost Co. 00:00 Dealing with fucking ant invasion on toilet. 08:32 Feeling like a total dirtbag uncle, damn. 15:08 Midlife crises at 30 years old. 21:06 Be careful how you expose your kids. 26:14 Confrontation. 28:16 Thickening mustache. 35:42 Sexuality is a fucking complex and diverse thing. 41:37 Confused and frustrated, ready for confrontation. 44:27 Playing brass instruments requires skill and regulation. 51:23 Crafted with fucking crazy exotic fucking ingredients. 59:57 Trains fucking echo through the goddamn gorge. 01:04:14 We wake up and get the hell out! 01:09:29 I'll achieve my goals. 01:16:31 Red Bull Rampage gives out top-notch support. 01:17:00 Sponsors pay for events? 01:22:22 Not whining, but grinding. Earned that mill, hustling, not bitching. Sponsored himself, conquered. 01:29:06 Get 30% off at enjoywinter.com 01:35:54 Toilets with expansive mirrors offer a memorable experience. 01:42:24 Those sellout companies like Nike and Red Bull actually hook their athletes up with sick shit, like hyperbaric chambers for recovery. 01:45:21 A diverse and colorful cast of characters.

Alan Milway is arguably the most respected strength and conditioning coach in mountain biking. On this episode of The Ride Companion Alan walks us through exactly how he works with the worlds most elite athletes like Greg Minnaar, Danny Hart, Gee Atherton, Charlie Hatton and how he asseses performance to ensure he gets the most out of all his athletes. Alan also discusses the current state of downhill, the data he's acquired on athletes and what it means for the future of the sport, top training tips for pros and amateurs, what he learned from a mysterious horse racing trainer, his role on track walk, his new position at Norco and shares exactly what's going on behind the scenes with the teams plans for 2024. Follow Alan Milway This episode's sponsors & News - Companionship, Crankworx Rotorua returns March 16th to the 24th, celebrating 10 years of Crankworx Rotorua! Catch all the action live on Red Bull TV, or follow @Crankworx on Instagram for course previews, daily highlights, and photo recaps of all the best action daily from Crankworx Rotorua. If you're looking to get amongst the action, festival passes are still available for purchase at crankworx.com/rotorua/ Don't forget if you want to take your fandom to the next level and have some horses in the events, You can also head over to theracecompanion.com and play our fantasy downhill and slopestyle games where you could be in with the chance of winning EPIC prizes! - FOCUS Spring Deals are NOW LIVE! What would you do with up to 400€? Pasta? New kit? New helmet? Tyre supply for 2024? The focus spring deals are on and you can grab up to 400€ when buying a new bike! check out the terms, conditions and all the details in the link below ride.focus.bikes/springdealstrc - Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion' at  peaksupps.co.uk - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

The Boyz talk JP's new CRANKWORX acting gig, lifelong basement dwellers, 4 day vacations courtesy of ELON, GTBG+ call-ins and much more.

On this episode of The Ride Companion Tom Isted talks about his journey from gymnastics to BMX park through to MTB slopestyle and big air. Tom breaks down what it takes to make the podium at a Crankworx event, what the judges really look for and why Emil Johansson is so hard to compete against. Tom also opens up about the 'best year of his life' in 2023, record breaking 120ft backflips, DarkFest 2024 insights and highlights plus loads more... Watch this episode on YouTube Follow @tom_isted This episode's sponsors & News - Companionship, Crankworx Rotorua returns March 16th to the 24th, celebrating 10 years of Crankworx Rotorua! Catch all the action live on Red Bull TV, or follow @Crankworx on Instagram for course previews, daily highlights, and photo recaps of all the best action daily from Crankworx Rotorua. If you're looking to get amongst the action, festival passes are still available for purchase at crankworx.com/rotorua/ Don't forget if you want to take your fandom to the next level and have some horses in the events, You can also head over to theracecompanion.com and play our fantasy downhill and slopestyle games where you could be in with the chance of winning EPIC prizes! - FOCUS Spring Deals are NOW LIVE! What would you do with up to 400€? Pasta? New kit? New helmet? Tyre supply for 2024? The focus spring deals are on and you can grab up to 400€ when buying a new bike! check out the terms, conditions and all the details in the link below ride.focus.bikes/springdealstrc - Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion' at  peaksupps.co.uk - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Filmmaker and photographer Kelsey Toevs joined us to discuss what it was like winning Crankworx Dirt Diairies 2023, how she met her pro mountain biker husband Steve Vanderhoek, photographing $40 million homes and more.

"The fear is always there but it depends how much you tune into it and how much you listen to it.”Swedish mountain biker Emil Johansson might be the most successful slopestyle rider in the history of his sport but, as he reveals in this episode of Mind Set Win, fear is still an emotion he experiences every time he puts his helmet on. To launch his bike off staggering jumps and perform innovative tricks, the three-time Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner explains how trusting in his ability and not second guessing his decisions are the foundation of his winning mindset and the key to his dominance on the track. Hosts Cédric and York explore how Emil is able to think rationally in key moments and provide a step-by-step plan to help us all train to become more courageous in daily life. The exercise involves frequently putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and challenging yourself to be rational in trying to understand where your fear is coming from and why you're feeling it. Regardless, when being your own coach, don't be disheartened by failure because, as Emil says, you build your courage and self-belief through trial and error. Talk to us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)

Mountain Biking legend Brandon Semenuk is known for his exceptional versatility, Semenuk effortlessly conquers every 2 wheel sport. Personally i think one of the most talented human beings on the planet. His eye for creativity leaves winning multiple Red Bull Joyride victories at Crankworx and countless video segments that leave audiences in awe as well as his daring achievements at Red Bull Rampage.Beyond his competitive success, Brandon is an influential figure, inspiring riders worldwide through his films and projects. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of his sport makes him a role model for aspiring mountain bikers everywhere. Brandon Semenuk continues to leave an indelible mark on the mountain biking community.To get early release and ad free audio versions of the podcast, as well as exclusive feature content, head to http://www.gypsy-tales.comSPONSORS:DRINK AG1: http://www.drinkag1.com/gypsytalesMake sure you use the code to get your years free supply of Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs!MANSCAPED: http://www.manscaped.comGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code GYPSYGANGKRUSH OZ: https://krushoz.comDriTimes: http://www.dritimes.comFIST HANDWEAR: http://www.fisthandwear.comCODE: GYPSYGANG 15%DIXXON: http://www.dixxonquality.com.auTROPICAL AUTO GROUP: http://www.tropicalauto.com.auANTIGRAVITY BATTERIES: Use our affiliate code for a discount at: https://antigravitybatteries.com/ref/...SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBG...ADD GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM ►https://www.instagram.com/gypsytalesp00:00:00 Intro 00:01:44 Farm Jam NZ 00:05:13 How would you describe yourself? 00:09:45 Quitting MTB Racing 00:21:30 Going all in on Slopestyle 00:40:53 Calculations while riding 00:50:43 Riding MTB for a career 00:55:00 I wasn't talented 00:57:15 Being a perfectness / Making 'Balancing Act' 01:12:30 Racing Rally 01:31:26 Balancing MTB & Rally 01:34:14 Polaris RZR Pro R 01:42:14 Future in Rally Car Racing 01:46:49 Racing Ken Block 01:51:11 Travis Pastrana 02:02:29 Is Brandon an Entrepreneur 02:12:33 Visualising through the future 02:21:14 Today's Content Landscape 02:31:25 MTB Filming Culture 02:39:20 Filming the latest RAW 100 02:46:18 Did you always have a creative mind? 02:59:39 Not Competing at Rampage 03:07:06 Brandon's New Project 03:13:30 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darren Kinnaird is the ringleader for all things Crankworx, and with so much change happening these days in the world of mountain bike events, Crankworx seems uniquely poised to push the sport forward. When we heard about a big announcement from Crankworx about what to expect from the series next year, Brian Park and I caught up with Kinnaird to hear the full story.

We catch-up and chat with Caroline about her life in the world of mountianbiking, winning the Queen of Crankworx title, competing in multiple mtb disciplines, the opportunity for her to be in the broadcast booth at the Olympics, and more! Enjoy #Chatter

I can't express how stoked I am to have Mike Ross back on to recap his year so far. It is hard to believe that he has had such a rollercoaster over the last six months and we go through it all in this ep.        Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate.   Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia's newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.   Fist   Fist make the best gloves ever. That's all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet.  USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE     Tailored Trails-  Tassie's specialist for state-wide transfers, private group shuttles, and all-inclusive packages. Operating on all the major mountain bike networks in Tasmania - including Derby, Maydena, St Helens, and the West Coast. Dedicated private group operator that caters for groups of up to 18 people with custom-built shuttle trailers and racks. Take the hassle out of your next Tassie trip, and let Tailored Trails take care of the logistics and planning. Rider owned and operated.  Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off  Dirt Surfer- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Dirt Surfer mudguards are made of 100% Recycled materials and are one hundred per cent recyclable. Get one of there unique designs or one of your own designs on your bike now to make it your own.    Capped out caps-    Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest.    You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off  

Our Italian friend Antonio joined us to discuss the differences between Canada and Italy countries, doing "The Ultimate Crankworx Checklist", where the best pizza in the world is and more.

Sebastian Bauer aka NRML MTBer is a mountain bike content creator known for his hilarious and viral videos. He joined us to talk about going from a job in construction to being a full time creator, his newfound celebrity, being a 330 lb mountain biker, his first Crankworx experience, his most challenging videos, and more.

Harriet and Robin are two of the current and future stars of freeride – and they also happen to be best friends. Harriet was on-track to become a BMX Olympian before deciding that her heart lay in freeride, while Robin went from a full-time career in the army to become the first woman to land a back-flip in competition in 2021.Yet the duo don't see themselves as trailblazers – they just see themselves as bike riders. Despite their modesty, Harriet and Robin are part of a wave of women freeriders bringing more and more awareness to female freeride and inspiring the next generation of female talent to come through and take the sport up at a younger age.Freeride is a mountain bike discipline encompassing almost every element of mountain biking you can imagine: speed, style, jumps, drops and so much more. Robin and Haz are the sport's biggest fans – and they just so happen to be two of the best in the world at tackling it, too.Rob and Eliot sat down with Harriet and Robin in Whistler at Crankworx, a multi-stop series of mountain bike festivals which brings together the best mountain bikers to compete in elite level competitions, to dive into their back stories, discuss what's next for them and the sport and dig into their friendship on and off the bike.Enjoying Just Ride? Get in touch with Rob and Eliot on their social channels @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email podcast@redbull.com with suggestions for future guests or to earn a shoutout!New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the episodes on RedBull TV.

Eliot Jackson is a man that wears many hats in the bike industry. Whether it's racing, running the grow foundation or commentating on downhill - he certainly keeps himself busy. We caught up with him in Whistler during Crankworx.

What happens when you realise the thing that has given you purpose and identity in life is no longer making you happy? That was a question that slopestyle icon Brett Rheeder had to contend with in 2019, as he first started to wonder about retiring from competition. Three years later he roared back to win Red Bull Rampage, an iconic freeride mountain biking competition held in the Utah desert, for the second time with a whole new mindset – and then finally stepped away from competing for good.Brett is regarded as one of the greatest slopestyle riders in mountain biking, a discipline where riders fly through the air, spinning their bikes and bodies in multiple directions with the aim of accumulating the highest points for their trick combinations in each run.Speaking to Rob and Eliot in Whistler at Crankworx – a multi-stop series of mountain bike festivals which brings together the best mountain bikers to compete in elite level competitions – Brett's honesty and openness about the personal journey he's been on over the past few years is fascinating… and lots of fun.From his eye-opening first competitions on the pro scene – including a spot of concussion mixed with altitude sickness – to becoming arguably the greatest slopestyle rider of all time, Brett's been on one hell of a journey.Enjoying Just Ride? Get in touch with Rob and Eliot on their social channels @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email podcast@redbull.com with suggestions for future guests or to earn a shoutout!New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the episodes on RedBull TV.

Presented by Pro Taper The first of two off-weekends has passed and a lot was still going on for the SML staff; ARay had his bachelor party in Havasu and Chase and Donn headed to Whistler, B.C. for Crankworx with the King of Supercross. We had a nice bench-racing session about the newest rumors floating around, what to look for at Loretta Lynns next weekend, and more!

There are many parralells between success in sport and success in business. Dedication, commitment, hard work, ability to get back up after a fall and many more! Today's guest has built on his trade skills (no pun intended, he's a sparky!) and turned pro mountain biker seemingly overnight. What people don't see though is the 10+ years Mike has put in to his sport, mindset and self development that's recently won him a Crankworx gold medal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luca Cometti is a professional mountain biker and filmmaker from Southern California. He moved from BMX to MTB at an early age, hitting local races and making videos of his friends. As the years progressed, he turned that passion into becoming a Dual Slalom specialist, landing a ride on a factory team to race World Cup downhills, competing in Crankworx festivals all over the globe and creating film projects with some of mountain biking's most talented riders. Enjoy the show with one of the nicest riders in the game.The Inside Line is supported by these great sponsorsJenson USAMaxxis TiresFOX Racing ShoxSee Luca on YouTube - @luca_cometti  Follow Luca on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luca_comettiShow Contents0:00 - The Coffee Setup8:12 - Bonus for Beating Strait & Slalom Bike Setup21:11 - Finding Bikes and Grom Video-making in San Diego30:36 - DH Racing Progression & BetterRide Camps36:46 - Pursing a DH Racing Career43:43 - From Factory Racer to Privateer52:56 - Pursing Crankworx Instead of World Cup57:07 - Marketing as a Rider and Filmmaking1:06:19 - Importance of Social Media Influence1:11:04 - Quality of Content1:22:44 - Brands Measuring Athletes with Promo Codes1:27:37 - Video Project with Greg Minnaar1:31:22 - Filming Kyle Strait's Back-breaking Rampage Crash1:38:05 - Crankworx Hustle and Bernard Kerr's Success1:44:21 - SURON Riders Wrecking Trails?1:54:13 - Racing Big Mountain Enduro in 20232:00:30 - Why Isn't Dual Slalom a UCI Event?#MTB #mountainbike #bike

Tom Isted has just set the World Record for the longest dirt-to-dirt backflip on a MTB at 120 feet at Darkfest. He currently does not have a bike sponsor which is crazy to say.  Tom switched from BMX to MTB. He is a top Slopestyle rider earning his best result at Crankworx with a 3rd spot.  He is fast becoming one of the riders pushing the sport of freeride as well.  Please don't forget our episode Sponsor:  Athletic Greens 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  athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle 

Freeride mountain biker Geoff Gulevich joined us to discuss competing in events like Crankworx and Red Bull Rampages, the challenges of being a MTB contest judge and how he broke his femur and nearly died while skiing recently.

We sat down with Vitor Büchli to talk about his recent fiesta of Freeride events, the Home- Land edit that just launched and his path to becoming a full-time rider. After having completed his vocational training in the summer of '22, Vitor embarked on a wild series of events that quite literally took him around the world: from Flat Out Days in Slovenia to Huckfest in Norway and from Crankworx in Whistler all the way to Freeride Fiesta in Mexico. It was interesting to hear Vitor's perspective on the events and the ups & downs of travelling the international freeride circus and we get an inside view of how his life and preparation have changed ever since he is focussing on his riding full time. Vitor also used the recent trip overseas to visit and explore his hometown of São Paolo in Brazil with his bike and we got to relive some of the experiences and impressions of the local riding scene. The trip was also documented in the Home-Land edit and that is out on Youtube now!

Davi is joined by Crankworx managing director Darren Kinnaird to discuss some of the recent changes in their approach to downhill. During the conversation, Darren talks about how Crankworx managed to form an improved broadcasting partnership with Red Bull TV and, the importance of having Rob Warner and Elliot Jackson on the commentary team. Darren also talks openly about prize money, the new 1199 track in Whistler, event scheduling challenges, introducing enduro to Crankworx events and some of the plans they have to develop the sport in the future.  Learn more about Crankworx over at crankworx.com and follow the tour on Instagram @crankworx Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk Episode Sponsors:- Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs. This February, get a FREE set of fork guards with any frame protection kit purchased at hktproducts.co.uk. Just enter code FREEFORKS at checkout! Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media! Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes // @Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE. #theridecompanion

Marcelo Gutierrez is the most successful Downhill Mountain Biker in Colombia. It was not an easy road out of Colombia onto the world stage. Marcelo managed to get multiple World Cup podiums and become the king of the most grueling downhill race known as Garbonza Downhill at the Crankworx festival. Winning at the highest level for Marcelo was not quite enough. He lost his passion for the sport and competiting knowing there was more to life.   After 12 years on the circuit, he has chosen to step away and is building cycling and mountain biking in South America as an ambassador for brands. He still competes at some select events. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking episode.    Episode Sponsors:  Athletic Greens 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  athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle  e*thirteen's LG1 Race Carbon Enduro Wheels may have started as the little brother of e thirteen's legendary World Cup DH Wheels, but have evolved over the past few generations into purpose-engineered, Enduro World Series worthy thoroughbreds. These wheels were awarded Vital's MTB “ BEST MTB Gear of the Year “ Award in 2022. Head on over to https://www.ethirteen.com    

Tomas Slavik is a multiple 4x MTB World Champion and former king of Crankworx. He is an all-around MTB badass.   He has shifted his focus from 4x once the UCI dropped it as a official discipline and competes in those crazy Urban Downhill races alongside the Crankworx World Tour. Slavik shares thoughts on the sport as a whole and his attitude to racing and life are just plan epic. Enjoy  Episode Sponsor:  Athletic Greens 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  athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle     

Ellie Smith is the reigning Australian National DH Champion (having won the race on an Enduro bike, no less), and that was just the start of her 2022 season. So we sat down with Ellie to chat about her breakout year and what she learned over the course of the season; racing many different disciplines; bike setup and European vs. Australian DH tracks; her mental approach to racing and what does (and doesn't) work for her; welding food manufacturing equipment for Mars Foods (!?!), and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:Getting introduced to MTB at school sports day (2:42)Clicking with racing (6:23)Australian National Champs & winning on an Enduro bike (8:39)Crankworx & forming a plan for the 2022 season (13:09)Bike setup (20:41)European vs. Australian DH tracks (22:42)Norco Range DH (25:06)Racing Enduro vs. DH & the mental side of both (28:23)Lessons learned from 2022 (35:16)Coping with pressure (37:53)Crankworx (39:17)Ellie's 2023 plans (41:47)Privateer life (43:29)Welding & working on food equipment (47:59)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit 2023Become a Blister MemberBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSOff The CouchGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been following the development of the Trinity MTB with a great deal of interest, and Mic Williams is back on the show to talk about the latest developments — of which there are many — including the now-operational custom gearbox, which is poised to pick up where Honda left off with their famous RN-01; some updates to the frame construction; and a lot of other details. And along the way we get into it about his experience testing the V3 prototype at Crankworx; “mistaking the way to perfection”; brain chemistry (?); the prototyping process; & much more.TOPICS & TIMES:Crankworx Cairns (3:16)Product testing on a public stage (10:57)“Mistaking my way to perfection” (13:19)The Gearbox (25:38)Prototyping & refining ideas (37:31)Status of the V3 Prototype (44:30)Handcrafted bikes (47:54)RELATED LINKS:Trinity MTB (Ep. 125)Introducing: CRAFTEDIntroducing: Open MicBecome a Blister MemberBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSOff The CouchGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#48 Overcoming Injuries With Professional Mountain Biker Tyler McCaul Tyler McCaul is a professional mountain biker who's led a remarkable career competing at some of the industry's most prestigious events. He's competed at Crankworx and Red Bull Rampage, while also being part of some pretty impressive film projects. Recently, Tyler experienced the worst injury of his career— and it didn't even happen while competing. This injury rocked Tyler's world. His journey to recovery is filled with tough challenges, valuable lessons, and moments filled with grit and inspiration. This episode is for anyone who's currently going through a tough time and isn't sure they'll be able to make it out ahead— Tyler did and his story is one for the books.  Conversation Topics: Tyler's recent ankle injury: How it happened and his road to recovery  Overcoming negative self-talk  How to make it through impossibly tough times  What it was like moving into his dream house right before a life-altering injury  How it felt to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel after a gruelling recovery   His experience at Red Bull Rampage Tyler's exciting new film project  … and so much more!  Want to connect with Tyler?  Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Recommended Movies:  Evolution  Recommended Books: Lucky from Virgin: An Unlikely Story

The one where Ted chats with Darren from Crankworx about:How Darren became involved in Crankworx and growing internationally.Creating value and continuing to grow during a pandemic. The benefits of event and sponsorship marketing. Integrating cultural diversity into Crankworx festivals.  Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Thanks to our sponsor, Canada Post! Open yourself up to new ways of thinking about marketing. Dive into INCITE magazine today.Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-programSubscribe to our Marketing News Canada Magazine coming this November 2022!Subscribe today and receive 50% off a one year subscription to our printed magazine. Our first edition will be released this Fall 2022, followed by our second edition in Spring 2023. To receive your 50% discount, enter the coupon code: MNC-MAG-50 during checkout.Subscribe Now!Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Ted Lau: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ballisticarts/Website - https://www.ballisticarts.com/ Follow Darren Kinnaird:Website - https://www.crankworx.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-kinnaird-1a49332/?originalSubdomain=caTwitter - https://twitter.com/darrenkinnairdAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's hard to say Vaea without saying champion.  Vaea is a 2x Queen of CrankWorx,3x DH National Champ and is making a statement in the Freeride scene as well.  We talk about juggling racing with freeride, injuries, life without an ACL, sport progression and why I suck at mountain biking.  [...] The post The Pursuit – E81 – Pinky Promise w/ Vaea Verbeeck appeared first on Out Of Collective.

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Never Stop Learning and Following Your Dreams With Vaea Verbeeck Vaea Verbeeck is a phenomenal professional mountain biker from Vernon, BC. She's been making waves in the biking world since beginning her professional athlete career just a few short years ago in 2018— winning 2 Queen of Crankworx awards and 3 DH National Championships. Vaea received her diploma in sports marketing and management in 2012 and then decided to turn her passion for sports into a career by pursuing professional mountain biking. What makes her story even more impressive? Vaea didn't even discover mountain biking until she was 17!  Conversation Topics: Vaea's fierce determination and her rise to turning pro  The multiple injuries she's overcome and how she battled adversity to make her dreams come true How she navigated racing and holding down a part-time job Building momentum in her career Vaea's inspiring advice to her younger self Her challenging, yet rewarding training regimen … and so much more!  Want to connect with Vaea? Follow her on Instagram | Facebook  Recommended Accounts: Paul Nicklen Coral Gardeners  Recommended Podcasts: Downtime Podcast The Andrew Neethling Podcast The Joe Rogan Experience

Max and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.