Podcasts about emtb

We're back and (mostly) recovered from Sea Otter, so David and Simon sat down to discuss the highlights and main trends from the show. And we're busy as ever testing bikes, so we give some updates on a bunch of them, from the Pivot Mach 4 SL to the Devinci Spartan, the Specialized Levo R to the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd, and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on Bikes & Big Ideas. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredHans Rey (Ep.319)Chris Cocalis (Ep.321)TOPICS & TIMES:Sea Otter Recap (1:37)Transition Spur (9:31)Pivot Mach 4 SL (12:37)Atherton A.150.M (19:25)Specialized Turbo Levo R (26:29)Devinci Spartan (34:04)Pivot Shuttle AMP'd (39:54)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der neue Shredtalk ist da! Thomas und Rico analysieren das bahnbrechende DJI Avinox M2S Motorsystem. Mit 150 Nm und massiver Spitzenleistung setzt DJI neue Maßstäbe. Wir checken die neuen Bikes von YT Industries, Pivot, Amflow, Mondraker und Raymon im exklusiven Vorab-Test. Dazu gibt es einen Einblick in den Markt-Zweikampf gegen Bosch und Shimano. Dein Deep-Dive in die Zukunft der E-Mountainbikes!

Sea Otter season is officially here, and the gear is dropping fast. This week, Stephane Pelletier, Dario DiGiulio, and Matt Beer share first-ride impressions of the redesigned RockShox Zeb and Lyrik forks, alongside the updated Super Deluxe and Vivid shocks. But the real shocker? The "Avinox Arms Race." The team grapples with the 2026 power shift as a laundry list of new bikes hit the market featuring the Avinox M2S motor. With a staggering 150Nm of torque and 1500W peak power, the crew discuss the nitty-gritty details on eMTB's newest heavy-hitting power plant.

Canyon's Spectral:ON giveaway is more than a social media play. We break down why eMTBs are the primary growth engine for the bike industry through 2028, and what the component supply chain is telling us about where the money is going.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Getting three companies to work on one bike isn't as easy as it should be, but Orbea, TQ, and Fox pulled it off with the new Rallon RS.

Leo Kokkonen is the founder of Pole Bicycles, a boutique mountain bike brand based in Finland that's known for its innovative design and construction techniques. Founded in 2013, the brand was forced to file for bankruptcy in 2024, but now they're back with a brand new prototype and a desire to continue pushing the envelope.Why start a bike company in 2013? What did you want to do that wasn't already being doneHow did the mountain bike community react to your geometry ideas back then?In 2017, you were planning to produce a carbon fiber bike. But then you decided not to. WhyHow did you come up with your process for machining frames out of aluminum?What are the advantages of designing and manufacturing bikes in Finland? What are the challenges?What are the MTB trails like in your area of Finland?Tell us about the challenges Pole faced that ultimately led to bankruptcy. What happened? What did you learn?What can you tell us about the latest prototype you're working on?How has your production method changed?What's next for Pole?Visit polebicycles.com online and follow @polebicycles on Instagram to see the bikes and to keep up with the brand.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.Follow Singletracks on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@singletracks⁠⁠⁠ to keep up with the latest mountain bike news.

In this month's BikeRadar Tech Q&A, we tackle your tech questions as sent to podcast@bikeradar.comIn this episode, we cover the quiet death of the 27.5in eMTB, aero endurance bikes that don't weigh a ton, the best ebike motor system, whether it's worth upgrading to Di2 is worth it, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWe're talking eMTBs — motors, batteries, and all the ways pedal-assist can open up more adventure (and more fun!). Whether you're e-curious or already loving the boost, this episode dives into how eMTBs are changing the ride experience for everyone.

Fox's new Podium inverted fork has understandably garnered a lot of attention, and we've got an update on how our testing of it is going, along with the updated Float X2 and DHX2 shocks. But it's not all gravity suspension on the docket, as we weigh in on the very good and very light Fox 34 SL fork; the ultra-versatile Trek Fuel EX; Revel's first eMTB, the ReRun; and a bunch of brakes from brands large and small.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCasey Brown on the Inaugural Women's Red Bull Rampage (Ep.246)TOPICS & TIMES:Revel ReRun (1:13)Trek Fuel EX (9:34)Fox 34 SL (17:37)Fox Podium (27:47)Fox Float & DHX2 Update (34:46)SRAM Motive Ultimate (37:47)HEL Advocate (43:01)Trickstuff Maxima (47:30)Magura Gustav Pro (51:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La gran novedad de esta semana ha sido, sin duda, la nueva BH iLynx+ NX, la nueva eMTB “full power” de BH con el BOSCH CX actualizado con 100 Nm, 750 W y un 400% de asistencia. Una e-bike rutera con la que disfrutar mucho las subidas gracias a este sistema de asistencia, pero también en las bajadas gracias a su buen trabajo de suspensiones, reparto de pesos y un cuadro de poco más de 2 kg. Tanto en el audio como en el vídeo que hemos publicado en nuestro canal de YouTube hablamos con Álvaro Olasolo, responsable de comunicación de la marca, sobre este nuevo lanzamiento. Pero la actualidad no se ha detenido ahí, Specialized se ha dedicado a lanzar últimamente diferentes colecciones de ropa y en este caso le ha tocado el turno a la Foundation Graphic, una colección de maillots con un toque deportivo, decoración muy racing pero también pensados en el confort. Santa Cruz nos ha presentado la nueva Vala AL, su versión más económica de la Vala gracias a un cuadro de aluminio. Fox Racing también ha presentado una novedad, el casco Rampage RS integral y claramente enfocado al DH y gravity. Un casco que nace con varias victorias en la Copa del Mundo de DH al haber sido usado esta temporada por Jackson Goldstone, Tahnée Seagrave y Nina Hoffmann. Además, es el primer casco de DH que utiliza el sistema Mips Integra Split, es 250 g más ligero y un 5% más aerodinámico que el anterior. Por cierto, si quieres participar en la Orbea Monegros 2026, no te descuides que ya han salido las fechas de apertura de inscripciones y cuándo se celebrará el próximo año. Enlaces de interés: Nueva BH iLynx+ NX: https://www.mtbpro.es/afondo/primeras-pedaladas-nueva-bh-ilynx-nx Ropa Specialized Foundation Graphic: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/como-los-pros-nueva-coleccion-de-maillots-specialized-foundation-graphic Nueva Santa Cruz Vala AL: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/una-e-bike-santa-cruz-mas-economica-nueva-santa-cruz-vala-al Fox Racing Rampage RS: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/nuevo-casco-fox-racing-rampage-rs-para-dh Fechas de la Orbea Monegros 2026: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/la-orbea-monegros-2026-ya-tiene-fecha

In this episode Olly sits down with John Fernandes, co-founder of Freeride Madeira. John takes us through the wild journey of turning a passion for trail building into a global MTB hotspot, hosting the Enduro World Series, Trans Madeira, and welcoming some of the biggest names in the sport. The lads discuss how Jacob Gibbins' iconic photos and Brendan Fairclough's first visit helped put Madeira on the map, the behind-the-scenes madness of shooting DEATHGRIP, and what it really takes to maintain over 200km of hand-built trails across the island. John also shares what it was like hosting the EWS, the brutal reality of trail building, why other companies aren't pulling their weight when it comes to maintaining the trail network, how Brandon Semenuk managed to end John's relationship! Finally John talks about what's next for Freeride Madeira, including new eMTB trails, jump lines, and the epic expansion of Trans Madeira to a whole new island. If you've ever dreamed of riding in Madeira, this one's packed with history, insight, and plenty to get you stoked on booking a holiday!  Learn more at freeridemadeira.com or contact info@freeridemadeira.com BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: - Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at invisiframe.co.uk - Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and some power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION - Do you get hangry? Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel—nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters...biking. Support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Nissan Vans: nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: theracecompanion.com 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/ - 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 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

Last year we visited Specialized's eMTB facility in Cham, Switzerland to ride some bikes and poke around their ebike innovation centre. We sat down with Jan Talavasek, Marco Sonderegger, and Joe Buckley, three of the key people behind eMTB development at Specialized, to talk about past, present, and future. We also got a special appearance from the venerable Marketing Todd, who swears Specialized is done making new bikes and that we should stop asking sneaky questions about future models. They had a lot to say, and we got a few tidbits out of them, so the pod runs a bit long. Alternatively, you can read the article + photos here. This was recorded before we'd figured out how to press the big red button to do video podcasts, but we'll be back soon with our regularly scheduled podcast. 03:07 The Evolution of E-Bikes & the Development of the Turbo Levo 14:58 The Shift in Perception of eMTBs 30:52 Brand Equity & the Levo's Original Name 33:51 The Swiss Office 44:02 Future Developments in eMTBs 50:20 Understanding E-Bike Performance Metrics 56:51 The Impact of Market Timing 01:00:00 Engineering for Performance, Legislation, & Consumer Safety 01:12:04 Charging Technology and Battery Longevity 01:15:59 Data-Driven Design and Testing 01:24:02 Field Testing and Component Tracking

In our first Vodcast, we blast through Kaz's Trek Top Fuel review, Henry showcases his latest snorkeling kit, and Dario talks us through his mighty 41lb enduro bike.

Rob Warner is BACK in The Ride Companion studio! After the overwhelming response to his powerful episode on autism and mental health, Rob shares how much the support has meant to him and how life's shifted since opening up. But don't worry, it's not all deep stuff—Rob's bringing the laughs too! We chat about his upcoming movie night in Guildford, dusting off his World Cup-winning Giant ATX990, and what the future holds for mountain bike tech. There's a hilarious story about visiting Area 51, what it was like commentating on a DEATHGRIP2 segment, and why Red Bull had to hire someone to help “tone down” his wild broadcasting style. Plus, we discuss Hardline 2025 in Tasmania and Wales, why Rob's been back at the dirt jumps and much more! Vote for your guest of the year + enter to WIN a Focus VAM² 9.8 light EMTB! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/listener-survey World EMTB Day info! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/world-emtb-day BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and some power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at invisiframe.co.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

Ever wondered where Brett Tippie get his endless jokes and infectious energy from? In this episode, Olly and Davi sit down with the freeride mountain biking legend to uncover his incredible journey—from being one of the first pro snowboard racers on the planet to dropping into his first steep gravel pit in Kamloops, where freeride mountain biking was born. Brett shares how freeride evolved into a movement, the bike industry's initial reaction, and the early days of Red Bull Rampage (including the time he got his bike stolen!). He opens up about battling addiction, disappearing from the scene, and his welcome return to the bike industry. We also dive into Brett Tippie's life as a father, his thoughts on today's true freeriders, talk about spotting Bigfoot and much more... This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and incredible stories, we hope you enjoy it! _________ Vote for your guest of the year + enter to WIN a Focus VAM² 9.8 light EMTB! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/listener-survey World EMTB Day info! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/world-emtb-day BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: Want the best skin care products in the world? Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RIDECOMPANION at oneskin.co/ Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at invisiframe.co.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, the boys are joined by special guest Troydon, founder of Crestline bikes. We first chop it up over some recent rides and Crestline's new bikes before discussing the evolution of eMTB technology & motors, some potential future bikes, and some classic listener questions you won't want to miss. Tune in! Tasmania Trip: allmountainrides.com/products/the-tassy-triangle Jeff's 24 Hour Race Donation Link: runsignup.com/jeffraisingfornc Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com

Brendan Fairclough and Chris Seager join us in the studio to break down everything you need to know about DEATHGRIP2! During the podcast we dive into the story behind the original DEATHGRIP—how it made its way onto Netflix and became one of the most-watched pieces of mountain bike content ever. Brendan and Chris reveal how DEATHGRIP2 pushes the boundaries even further, from insane FPV drone shots to their passion for long form content. Find out how the unfortunate delay in the film's release happened, the wild ideas that brought the project to life, and what makes this sequel stand out from the original. Plus, we chat about the UK premiere tour, behind-the-scenes moments with top riders like Amaury Pierron, Jackson Goldstone, and Kaos Seagrave, and why even the credits are worth watching! WATCH DEATHGRIP2 https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/deathgrip2/umc.cmc.27zi0j8bq8zc02nnlwewbjemg DEATHGRIP2 MERCH & MORE deathgrip2movie.com _________ Vote for your guest of the year + enter to WIN a Focus VAM² 9.8 light EMTB! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/listener-survey World EMTB Day info! theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/world-emtb-day BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. Enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days free insurance too! - Do you get hangry? Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel—nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters...biking. - Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at invisiframe.co.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

Alex is joined by Jack and Tom to discuss the tech behind eight recently launched eMTBs, all fitted with the brand new Bosch Performance Line CX motor.   The bikes include Santa Cruz's new Vala, Trek's updated Rail+ Gen 5, Mondraker's affordable and versatile Chaser, Focus' hydroformed Jam2, Cube's impressively priced Stereo Hybrid One44, Crestline's boutique S180 and LS160, Norco's high-pivot Sight VLT CX and Orbea's all-new Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we discuss the 2025 Crestline LS160 and S180 ebikes, and its integration with Bosch's 5th Generation CX motor. The new bike, known for its balance and long-travel capabilities, is lighter than previous models, weighing under 22kg with a 600wh battery. Troydon highlights key improvements in the Bosch system, such as better sensor technology, optimised efficiency, reduced noise, and a weight reduction of up to 1.4kg. While the motor's power output remains at 600w/85Nm an update may be coming next year!Pre order the Crestline LS160 and S180 now:https://crestlinebikes.com/The EMTB Podcast is proudly supported by Silverfish:https://www.silverfish-uk.com/

This weeks guest is no stranger to danger. Having competed in the Downhill World Cup since 2021 and twice at Red Bull Hardline, Jess was ready to take her place at the very first women's edition of Red Bull Rampage, but sadly things haven't worked out quite the way she had hoped.We also discuss life in Morzine, adjusting to hitting the biggest jumps in the world, racing at the pinnacle of down hill mountain biking and much more.Note: Sadly the camera failed to focus for the first half of the video. Sorry Jess!Follow Jess on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessblewitt_/Follow the channel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emtbpodcast/

Ben from Atlas Ride Co and Antoine from Season Guiding share their experiences from this season in Morzine. Ben reflects on the season from a business perspective, noting the steady influx of beginners. Antoine, a seasoned ski and MTB guide, highlights the challenges of introducing beginners to the Alpine trails and the diverse riding opportunities beyond the well-known areas. We dive deep into the evolution of the iconic Pleney hill, the growing popularity of illegal trails, and how the local digging scene has influenced trail development.Ben shares his experience of switching to a Turbo Levo as his primary bike, discussing the advantages and challenges of riding e-bikes in the French Alps.Book a guided ride with Antoine:http://seasonguiding.com/Book your next holiday with Altas Ride Co:https://www.atlasrideco.com/

In this episode we sit down with 2x World Champion Nathalie Schneitter to discuss her incredible journey in the world of eMTB racing!

How do you design adventure experiences for success? It is easy to plan big adventures but getting them to be epic for the right reasons isn't always as easy as it looks. This is especially true when we are building experiences to deliver to paying clients, our friends or family.Designing experiences that have the right pacing of adventure, and the right flow, can be the difference between epic disaster or exceptional experience.Joining us to explore what it takes to design the perfect adventure experience is Chris Winter. Chris is the owner or Big Mountain Adventures which offers mountain bike adventures in 14 countries around the world. Chris also teaches and guides steep skiing clinics for Extremely Canadian in Whistler, BC.Chris shares some of his experiences and insights into how we can structure amazing adventure experiences that we are delivering to others. He also shares some very funny stories along the way.Key InsightsDesigning amazing adventure experiences requires us to:Know our audience: Who are you actually building your experiences for? What are their needs, interests and capabilities?Align expectations early: This means ensuring everyone knows what they are getting themselves into. This includes aligning goals, identifying risk tolerance, addressing needs and so on.It has to be about them: There are experiences that guides, instructors and companies may want to deliver and there are experiences that people want to experience. These two things are not always the same thing. If you want to be successful, build experiences that people want to do.Get the Right Pacing and challenge: We want to ease into it, build in the challenge in the middle and finish with flow. This allows people to warm up and then consolidate their experience at the end.Remember the Purpose: The goal of adventure is to push ourselves outside our comfort zone. Adventure is important and sometimes we can forget why it is so valuable. Yes, adventure is often fun, but it serves a pretty important role in our lives. This makes the ability to deliver adventure a key life skill to have.Guest BioChris Winter is a former ski racer. Level IV CSIA ski instructor, level III high-performance ski coach, celebrated technical skier, sponsored big mountain skier featured in magazines and films. Currently teaching steep skiing clinics at Whistler Blackcomb for Extremely Canadian.Chris is the Owner and Founder of Big Mountain Adventures. Chris founded Big Mountain Adventures in 2002. During this time, he has built his tour company into the leader in guided mountain bike travel featuring award-winning adventures in 14 countries. Check out their new eMTB trips!Chris is also the owner of the Bralorne Adventure Lodge. Ready for a boutique mountain experience? Step out the door to spectacular wilderness & endless adventures…then recharge at our backyard spa.In addition to operating adventure-based businesses, Chris has also created and developed Zero Ceiling. This is an innovative and respected registered non-profit that hosts disadvantaged youth to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. From local First Nations to street youth to youth from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, participants benefit from a day of snowboard lessons, or if chosen to participate in a year-long program that teaches them to become employees at Whistler Blackcomb and give them life-long life skills.Guest LinksBig Mountain Adventures: https://www.ridebig.comBralorne Adventure Lodge: https://www.bralorneadventurelodge.comZero Ceiling:

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Tom Marvin and Alex Evans to discuss whether riding an eMTB makes you a better rider.   The team share their experience of riding electric mountain bikes and talk about how they've shaped their riding on non-assisted bikes.   https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-electric-mountain-bikes https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-an-electric-bike https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/7-reasons-why-electric-mountain-bikes-are-taking-over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ceramic Speed have been industry leaders in the world of cycling for over a decade, but now their sights are set on mountain bike racing domination.In this deep dive we speak with Anders and Mike about all things Ceramic Speed X. The future of MTB racing, how ceramic bearings are now being used in space, and how their engineers grade their balls by hand!For more information visit Ceramic Speed:https://ceramicspeed.com/en-eu/collec...EMTB Podcast is proudly supported by Silverfish. Visit Silverfish now for all your Fox servicing and Warranty needs, plus some of the best products currently available in the UK.https://www.silverfish-uk.com/

In the midst of record-breaking heat, out of control wildfires, brazen bears and dry, dusty blown-out trails, the boys catch up on a grab bag of topics including Pow Bot's harrowing adventure sailboat racing on Lake Tahoe, Trail Whisperer's week of trail work spent in the Toiyabe Range with no cell service, a recap of the Downieville Classic, whether you should buy an SL-style ebike or a “full power” ebike, Trail Whisperer's new bike day and whether or not he likes “mullet” style mountain bikes, the modern world of social media and how to break away from the stranglehold of Meta, the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris with lame mountain bike courses and the greatest surfing wave ever, Pow Bot's recent rediscovery of hiking and his relationship with the same mountain from summer to winter and Trail Whisperer's struggle to stay amped on riding his mountain bike through the hottest and dustiest part of the summer. The boys also do some listener shout-outs and play the first 888 COR LORD call-in voicemails from listeners. 2:50 – Pow Bot enthralled with the Golden Hour and sunsets, enjoying the cooler weather after a record breaking heatwave.4:45 – Trail Whisperer is not motivated to ride his mountain bike because of hot and dry and blown out the trails have been.7:30 – Pow Bot thumbs a ride at Emerald Bay and got picked up by a county sheriff, and Trail Whisperer shares his story of being interrogated in the back of a police car.10:30 – Bears in Lake Tahoe and Sierra County are out of control, breaking into homes, schools and peoples' cars, leading Sierra County Sheriff's Department to euthanize several bears.13:40 – 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris kicks off – the mountain bike course is lame, Teahupo'o is the surf venue, one of the greatest and most dangerous places on the planet to surf.18:45 – Fire season is in full swing in the Sierra Nevada – Gold Complex Fire in Portola and Park Fire in Chico are two big ones.24:45 – Shout out to Zeke Lunder of The-Lookout.com – a great fire info resource.28:15 – Climbers, mountaineers, skiers bodies are being found in melting glaciers after being missing for decades.31:00 – Two horses die during the Tevis Cup event on Western States Trail.34:20 – Ebike banter. Buying an SL eMTB versus full power eMTB. The long-term health of riding an ebike versus the peaks and valleys of spiking your heartrate on a mountain bike.42:10 – Type 1-3 Fun comes from the Dirtbag Diaries.44:45 – COR LORD Call-in Hotline – Superfan #1 - Scott Kessler and Gordo48:15 – Trail Whisperer watching a documentary on the history of the Grateful Dead, and how they have always controlled their content and media.51:00 – Modern social media, Meta controls everything. Trying to make a direct line of communication with your followers and cut out the third party like Meta.55:00 – Chas Smith – Welcome to Paradise Now go to Hell – Cocaine and Surfing – getting shut down by Meta after a satirical story about a cocaine shark.59:00 – Trail Whisperer was in the Toiyabe Range of central Nevada for an entire week with no cell service working on the Toiyabe Crest Trail.1:08:00 – Pow Bot's crazy sailing adventure on Lake Tahoe with John Morrison.1:20:30 – NEW BIKE DAY for Trail Whisperer – Santa Cruz Bronson1:27:00 – Pow Bot made a heartwarming Instagram reel tribute to Carson, his dog.1:31:50 – Downieville Classic Recap and riding moto in Downieville. Lost Sierra Endurance Race – a running race in Downieville on a Saturday.1:50:00 – Pow Bot has been getting into hiking, Hike Bot. Seeing terrain he skis in the winter in the summer and how different it looks.1:59:00 – What's coming up the next couple weeks? Trail Whisperer goes to Breck Epic and ebiking the Rubicon Trail.

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom Marvin and Jack Luke recap on a busy period for mountain bike launches, kicking off with the Specialized Status 2 – an interesting do-it-all shred sled that offers the unusual option to run a 27.5/26in mullet wheel setup on smaller sizes.   The pair then discuss the fourth generation of Trek's all-rounder Top Fuel, which gets lightly updated geometry, suspension and in-frame storage for 2025.   We then round out with the Lapierre Spicy and YT Decoy SN – two hard-hitting enduro bikes with very different views on what makes the ‘best' enduro bike.  ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/news/specialized-status-2  ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2025-trek-top-fuel-gen-4  ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lapierre-spicy-cf  ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/news/yt-decoy-sn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/

Todays guest is Mick Hannah, the Aussie downhill mountain bike racer turned E-EWS (E-EDR) racer. We discuss the heroic displays seen at the 2024 Les Gets World Cup, what it takes to win such a race, what its like to still be competing aged 40 and what part of the world produces the best pastry's.Not forgetting his new career as a world enduro ebike racer and product development test rider for Yeti Cycles and Shimano.

n dieser Sonderfolge des Bike X Podcasts live von der Eurobike 2024 sprechen wir mit Marc Kessing von Giant über die neuesten Entwicklungen im Bereich Gravel Bikes. Tom Terbeck und Marc diskutieren das neue Revolt Advanced, technische Verbesserungen und die Bedeutung von Flexibilität und Komfort. Zusätzlich werfen wir einen Blick auf Giants innovative Ansätze im Kinderfahrradsegment und die Entwicklung neuer Motorentechnologien für E-Bikes.

Revs has been closed for almost 2 years! and finally this July the park will reopen without an uplift!Based in the depths of rural North Wales the world famous bike park now has a new pedal up track designed to be the perfect gradient for ebikes. So is this now the ultimate EMTB Bike Park? Lets find out...For more info and to book your pass now click on the link below:https://www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk/

What does it take to build and operate a successful adventure company? In this episode, Chris Winter joins Chris and Jordy to discuss how he has built Big Mountain Adventures, from the ground up. Chris shares some of his successes and challenges and the mindset that goes into running a successful adventure company.Chris Winter grew up bike touring in Europe with his parents, who ran a road cycling tour company. After a career as a professional skier competing and participating in ski films, Chris followed his parents' footsteps and founded Big Mountain Adventures. Launched in 2002, Whistler based Big Mountain Adventures has grown to employ 25 guides running mountain bike trips and courses in 14 countries.In addition to owning and operating Big Mountain Adventures, Chris Winter teaches steep skiing clinics for Extremely Canadian at Whistler Blackcomb. He has also founded the not for profit Zero Ceiling that hosts disadvantaged youth on the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb.Guest BioChris Winter is a former ski racer. Level IV CSIA ski instructor, level III high-performance ski coach, celebrated technical skier, sponsored big mountain skier featured in magazines and films. Currently teaching steep skiing clinics at Whistler Blackcomb for Extremely Canadian.Chris is the Owner and Founder of Big Mountain Adventures. Chris founded Big Mountain Adventures in 2002. During this time, he has built his tour company into the leader in guided mountain bike travel featuring award-winning adventures in 14 countries. Check out their new eMTB trips!Chris is also the owner of the Bralorne Adventure Lodge. Ready for a boutique mountain experience? Step out the door to spectacular wilderness & endless adventures…then recharge at our backyard spa.In addition to operating adventure-based businesses, Chris has also created and developed Zero Ceiling. This is an innovative and respected registered non-profit that hosts disadvantaged youth to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. From local First Nations to street youth to youth from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, participants benefit from a day of snowboard lessons, or if chosen participate in a year-long program that teaches them to become employees at Whistler Blackcomb and give them life-long life skills.Guest LinksBig Mountain Adventures: https://www.ridebig.comBralorne Adventure Lodge: https://www.bralorneadventurelodge.comZero Ceiling: https://zeroceiling.orgFollow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

Joining Jarod today is the one and only Toby Henderson along with guest co-host Tony Donaldson. In this episode they discuss electric bikes, eMTB parts, drivetrains, ect. They also talk about the company that Toby founded called Syndyt, which is a new BMX and eBMX company.

Simon welcomes guest co-host Mike Ferrentino to go over a busy, weird month in the bike world. Of course, they have to talk about what happened to Kona, which leads to a discussion about the negative effect Venture capital and investment companies seem to have on the bike industry. But there's also fun stuff going on with companies like Gates, and Mike places a bet with eating his microphone as the stakes. Plus they get into the incredible start to the XC World Cup season for U.S. athletes, the new Canyon lightweight eMTB, the scourge of poison oak, and, naturally, some discussion of zombies.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:What's going on with Kona? (0:41)Enve is being sold again (9:25)Rapha closed their U.S. office (14:42)The Mountain Bike capital of the world (18:03)Gate's 100k belt drive prize & Microphone eating (29:00)Recap of the first two XC World Cups (34:46)New Yeti ASR (42:22)XC bike amnesia (52:03)Canyon Neuron:ONfly first ride (56:04)Poison Oak (1:03:30)28 Days Later sequel and Zombies (1:04:47)OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary episode of our mountain bike trip to California. From riding the famous Santa Cruz trails to discovering American portion sizes are too much for us Brits, from riding amongst thousand year old redwoods to seeing our first Tesla Cybertruck! And of course the amazing people we met at the Fox factory in Scotts Valley.For all your Santa Cruz servicing needs visit:https://halfdecentrepairs.com/For more content from this trip subscribe to the channel!   / @emtbpodcast  

Jordi Cortes from Fox Factory Racing talks Fort William Downhill World Cup and how riders setup for such a demanding track. And we go through the best of the comments section after our previous conversation about Ebikes.

Georgia Astle is one of the many ultra-talented riders to come out of Whistler, BC — but she grew up kitesurfing and doing a whole bunch of other sports, rather than mountain biking. But once she fell in love with mountain biking in high school, her rise through the ranks was astonishingly rapid — first as a racer and later as a freerider — and we sat down with Georgia to hear all about it; chat about the state of Enduro racing and women's freeride; check in on Georgia's goals for 2024 and beyond; and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Growing up in Whistler and not mountain biking (2:44)Getting into racing (7:51)Georgia's meteoric rise (13:42)DH vs. Enduro as a privateer (21:32)The folly of eMTB racing (31:06)Moving to freeride (34:04)The state of women's freeride (39:06)Georgia's 2024 plans (48:52)OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our second episode of Reviewing The News with hosts Simon Stewart and Ryan Palmer; Ryan may have uncovered what Kyle and Rachael Strait are keeping secret before their big announcement on Friday (March 8th); Simon considers adopting Ronan Dunne's pre-race hydration program after watching his incredible Red Bull Hardline winning run; there's a brake lever lawsuit to talk about; Ryan's father-in-law's souped-up scooter; exploding lithium-ion batteries; and Cannondale's wild Moterra SL lightweight full-powered eMTB.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Fezzari name change (2:53)Kyle and Rachael Strait's new bike sponsor (4:38)Red Bull Hardline Tasmania (8:44)The dangers of racing Hardline before a World Cup DH season (12:35)Brake lever lawsuit & the broken health care system (22:13)Dutch police field testing e-bikes (34:22)Lithium-ion battery task force in NY (47:18)Frankenstein Batteries (49:40)Lithium-ion battery safety (50:51)Cannondale Moterra SL (1:00:32)The future of lightweight lower-power eMTBs (1:13:28)Cornhole College Scholarships (1:21:37)OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes outselling pedal bikes, REI's new eMTB, Onewheel's totall recall, Zero's price reduction on electric motorcycles, and more. This episode we are also joined by a special guest, legendary motorcycle designer Erik Buell, to discuss his fascinating move into electric bikes and e-motorcycles, focusing on the upcoming Fuell Fllow motorcycle. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game The country where electric bikes outsell pedal bikes REI pulls the cover off its first ever full-suspension electric mountain bike After first refusing, OneWheel recalls all of its self-balancing electric skateboards Cheaper electrics? Zero Motorcycles announces permanent price drops on all models Review: Scooterson is the weirdest and also coolest electric scooter I've ever ridden Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 12 p.m. ET (or the video after 1 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCSxjhgqPlQ

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes outselling pedal bikes, REI's new eMTB, Onewheel's totall recall, Zero's price reduction on electric motorcycles, and more. This episode we are also joined by a special guest, legendary motorcycle designer Erik Buell, to discuss his fascinating move into electric bikes and e-motorcycles, focusing on the upcoming Fuell Fllow motorcycle. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game The country where electric bikes outsell pedal bikes REI pulls the cover off its first ever full-suspension electric mountain bike After first refusing, OneWheel recalls all of its self-balancing electric skateboards Cheaper electrics? Zero Motorcycles announces permanent price drops on all models Review: Scooterson is the weirdest and also coolest electric scooter I've ever ridden Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 12 p.m. ET (or the video after 1 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCSxjhgqPlQ

"E-Bikes are for lazy people, they are just motorcycles in disguise, and e-bikers don't deserve respect; you need to earn your climbs!" - is this something you have heard, thought or said? Then this episode is for you! In this episode of my RawCast I explore E-MTB Hate, share my own experiences with E-Bike Hate and share some insights about E-Mountain Biking you may not yet have considered. Would you like to access my proven drills to crash less and ride safer? Then start my free on-bike equilibrium course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses

Roughly a decade after problems first started surfacing with its bonded aluminum road crankarms, Shimano has finally issued an official recall for certain Ultegra and Dura-Ace models – and we have some thoughts on the matter. SRAM is also making its long-awaited entry into the e-MTB scene with its new Powertrain system, Specialized wants people to start thinking about e-bike performance a little differently, X marks the spot for Pinarello, and there's some dodgy stuff going on out there when it comes to ultralight road wheels. Timestamps: 5:16 – Shimano's bill has finally come due 22:35 – SRAM is now entered the e-MTB game 27:45 – How much does e-motor efficiency matter? 32:05 – Pinarello's new endurance road bikes 40:31 – Canyon sure does like its CP0018 three-piece integrated cockpit 46:28 – Ignore those ETRTO rim dimensions at your own peril 51:50 – Introducing Ronan's new podcast: Performance Process! 55:58 – Dave has gone down the eMTB rabbit hole 1:00:01 – Should MTB rims switch to Schrader valves? 1:04:22 – Ronan's view on aero gains? Testing, testing, testing

Roughly a decade after problems first started surfacing with its bonded aluminum road crankarms, Shimano has finally issued an official recall for certain Ultegra and Dura-Ace models – and we have some thoughts on the matter. SRAM is also making its long-awaited entry into the e-MTB scene with its new Powertrain system, Specialized wants people to start thinking about e-bike performance a little differently, X marks the spot for Pinarello, and there's some dodgy stuff going on out there when it comes to ultralight road wheels.Timestamps:5:16 – Shimano's bill has finally come due22:35 – SRAM is now entered the e-MTB game27:45 – How much does e-motor efficiency matter?32:05 – Pinarello's new endurance road bikes40:31 – Canyon sure does like its CP0018 three-piece integrated cockpit46:28 – Ignore those ETRTO rim dimensions at your own peril51:50 – Introducing Ronan's new podcast: Performance Process!55:58 – Dave has gone down the eMTB rabbit hole1:00:01 – Should MTB rims switch to Schrader valves?1:04:22 – Ronan's view on aero gains? Testing, testing, testing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Golay, Dylan Wood, and Simon Stewart sat down to chat about a whole bunch of the bikes we're reviewing currently, from the Chromag Darco to the Commencal Supreme, with a ton of other ones in between, including the Pivot Shuttle AM and the Trek Fuel EXe AL. Along the way, we discuss bike design more broadly; eMTB drive systems and their tradeoffs; and a whole bunch more.TOPICS & TIMES:Chromag Darco (0:56)Pivot Shuttle AM (8:28)Trek Fuel EXe (18:31)Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay (26:13)eMTB drive systems (32:38)Canfield One.2 (38:39)Commencal Supreme V5 (42:30)RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSOff The CouchGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTEDHappy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent weeks we've seen five notable electric mountain bikes being launched onto the market. Our senior technical editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans bring you all the hot gossip on these new bikes, as well as some riding insights on a few of them too. The bikes range from under £4000 all the way up to just shy of £15000, making the selection as broad as they come. The bikes come from Vitus, Pivot, Mondraker, Intense and Trek, there's plenty more information available on all the models on BIkeRadar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer Powlison exists at a powerhouse crossroads in the cycling industry.  He was the news director at VeloNews Magazine; an editor for The Pros' Closet; a cyclocross racer, gravel racer, and now motorcycle guru.But this new venture for Powlison, Direct-Current.bike, takes him off his usual beaten path. While Powlison can claim victories on a wide variety of surfaces and bicycle styles, eMTB wasn't much on his radar until recently.In his pursuit to learn something new and dive headlong into the nuts and bolts of it all, Powlison became an eMTB enthusiast. That led him to do what he does best: write about his experiences. Spencer Powlison joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about his new media title, Direct-Current.bike. Powlison gives us the lo-down on what he intends to do differently with his eMTB reviews. On top of that, Powlison gives his take on some of the hot topics surrounding eMTB. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Today on the podcast, Jeff and Liam interview our friend Troydon Murison, cofounder of Crestline Bikes. He gives us some insight as to what it was like starting a bike brand during COVID, the future plans of the brand, and is kind enough to field a barrage of classic listener questions that will be sure to entertain. Tune in! Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Italy Trip: https://allmountainrides.com/products/ultimate-dolomites-8-days Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/

This week I'm joined by Si Paton. Si is a 4X National Champion and downhill racer who's grafted this way to working full time in the sport he loves. We hear Si's story of how he ended up becoming the organiser for the British National Downhill series for 11 years. What drove Si away from that role and how did he end up reviving the awesome Malverns Festival? We hear Si's thoughts on how the Discovery take over will impact racing on both a world and national stage along with that it will take to make national level downhill racing great again. Si has a huge amount of experience and a unique perspective from his time as a race organiser, commentator, commissaire and racer. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Si Paton. You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel here. You can find out more about the Malverns at malvernsclassic.com and on Instagram @malvernsclassic and Facebook @malvernsclassic. Supporting Partners Canyon If you want to get yourself a new rig for the upcoming season of riding, then go and check out The Trail Sale on canyon.com. There's discounts across a load of Canyon's MTB and EMTB range, and Downtime listeners can save more by getting free bike guard packaging on any trail sale purchase, just use the code 'the-trail-sale-2023' at checkout. Terms & Conditions : This voucher code is valid online between 20 February 2023, 00:01 CET and 1 March 2023, 23:59 CET. The code applies a free Bike Guard to bike and frameset orders within the category MTB/EMTB and to all bikes included in the Trail Sale. It cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other discount code and excludes Factory Outlet items. The code cannot be applied retroactively, and applies only to products available at the time of purchase. The code cannot be redeemed for cash and resale is prohibited. The code can only be used once per customer. Canyon reserve the right to terminate or change the terms of this promotion at any time. WeAreOneComposites We Are One are generously offering Downtime listeners 15% off wheelsets and their Da Package bar and stem. So wether you want their new Convergence wheels, their still very awesome Revolution wheels, or their Da Package bar and stem, now is your time. You can get 15% off until midnight on March 5th 2023 by using the code ‘DowntimeFebruary2023‘ at weareonecomposites.com (note: this must be entered at the final stage of the checkout process on the ‘confirm order' page). 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. 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 £20 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, or EP2 on their own too. 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. 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.

Join me for a chat with one of 2022's break-through riders, Jack Menzies. In his first season in elite, Jack piloted his WeAreOne Arrival to some incredible EWS results, with two top tens and a 4th place pro-stage finish. Hear about Jack's sporty upbringing and how he's been putting in the work to get the results he wants. We talk about the ups and downs of racing and the challenges of finding the right headspace when the clock is ticking. There's lots to learn from a rider who's definitely on the rise. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Jack Menzies. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackmenzies__ or on the team page @polygonfactoryracing. Supporting Partners Canyon If you want to get yourself a new rig for the upcoming season of riding, then go and check out The Trail Sale on canyon.com. There's discounts across a load of Canyon's MTB and EMTB range, and Downtime listeners can save more by getting free bike guard packaging on any trail sale purchase, just use the code 'the-trail-sale-2023' at checkout. Terms & Conditions : This voucher code is valid online between 20 February 2023, 00:01 CET and 1 March 2023, 23:59 CET. The code applies a free Bike Guard to bike and frameset orders within the category MTB/EMTB and to all bikes included in the Trail Sale. It cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other discount code and excludes Factory Outlet items. The code cannot be applied retroactively, and applies only to products available at the time of purchase. The code cannot be redeemed for cash and resale is prohibited. The code can only be used once per customer. Canyon reserve the right to terminate or change the terms of this promotion at any time. WeAreOneComposites We Are One are generously offering Downtime listeners 15% off wheelsets and their Da Package bar and stem. So wether you want their new Convergence wheels, their still very awesome Revolution wheels, or their Da Package bar and stem, now is your time. You can get 15% off until midnight on March 5th 2023 by using the code ‘DowntimeFebruary2023‘ at weareonecomposites.com (note: this must be entered at the final stage of the checkout process on the ‘confirm order' page). 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. 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 £20 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, or EP2 on their own too. 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. 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,