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The Pivot Firebird and Propain Tyee don't look super different on paper — they've got about the same suspension travel, generally similar geometry, and both can convert between 29'' and MX setups — but they ride quite differently from one another.So what sets them apart? We wade into that topic, offer our early take on a couple of new pieces of Italian suspension, argue about what does (and doesn't) make for a good mixed wheel bike setup, discuss Bosch's output-boosing software upgrade for their Gen 5 CX motor, and a whole bunch more.RELATED LINKS:Get Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Pivot Firebird (2:29)Propain Tyee (21:12)Salsa Blackthorn (25:24)EXT Vecta (33:23)Formula Selva V (40:04)Bosch CX Software Upgrade (51:11)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it take to race almost every Enduro World Series round since 2013, survive a life threatening brain aneurysm and then keep racing? In this episode of The Ride Companion we sat down with Iago Garay to hear about his journey from early Mega Avalanche races to the modern EDR World Cup. We cover everything from how Enduro racing has evolved, the training demands, nutrition, memorising tracks and Iago's near death brain aneurysm in 2023 that changed everything. We also dive into what he would do if he ran the sport, why coverage is still an issue, how enduro is still the most relatable form of MTB and how his recovery reshaped his entire perspective on life. Follow Ella Conolly: @iagogaray New merch drops soon + you can support the show by checking out our ad free Patreon! BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: Pedros Tools → These are the best tools folks, no question. You can check out their range of bike specific torque tools, multitools and more at https://apex-dst.uk and use code theridecompanion for 15% off everything on site! EbikeExchange → Got an ebike to sell or looking to buy one with confidence? https://ebikeexchange.co.uk has you covered! WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com You can also 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
A raíz del podcast “Todas mis motos” muchos, para mi sorpresa, me preguntasteis por las diferencias entre las motos de Enduro y de Motocross… ¡que son muchas más de las que seguramente piensas! Alguno me dijo “a lo mejor te parece una pregunta tonta”, pero, como dice Rodrigo, “no hay pregunta más tonta que aquella que no se hace”. Así que pare responderos, nada mejor que juntar una moto de cada, como tenemos aquí. Así quedará todo claro. Pero para “entender” a las motos, hay que “entender” la diferentes categorías. Las motos de Motocross son de competición pura, tan pura como una moto de circuitos, porque también corren en circuitos cerrados. Esto es importante, porque aparte de los requerimientos que pueda hacer el piloto, las motos de Motocross no se pueden matricular, por lo tanto, son más ruidosas, no llevan ni luces ni intermitentes ni matricula ni, como se dice en el argot, “ferretería” que pesa y enreda. Una moto de Enduro no solo se puede, sino que se debe de matricular. Lo cual conlleva que tenga un silencioso adecuado, una transmisión que la permite rodar por carreteras, guardabarros dignos de tal nombre, luces, intermitentes, espejos y todo eso. Y, sobre todo, una moto de Enduro tiene que ser más “flexible” pues tiene que poder ir por carretera al mismo tiempo que debe ser capaz de subir una trialera. Hago una salvedad. Algunos, es mi caso, quitamos elementos como espejos e intermitentes. Mal hecho… si pisas carretera o las calles. Y si te paran te caerá una gorda porque, para empezar, sin esos elementos no pasas la ITV. En mi caso lo hago por dos motivos: Participaba en competición con esta moto y porque no toco el asfalto ni un poquito. Dicho esto, dejemos los temas normativos y vamos con la técnica, que “mola” más. Chasis: ¿Rigidez o flexibilidad? No necesariamente el chasis de las motos de cross es de aluminio y de tubos el de las enduro. Pero sí es más rígido en de motocross… Suspensiones: ¿Saltos o trialeras? Una moto de motocross hace grandes saltos y una de enduro hace trialeras. Motor. En circuito sabes lo que te llega, en los caminos improvisas. Motor con altos y motor con bajos. Cambio de marchas: ¿Abierto o cerrado? La de Enduro lleva cambio abierto y la de Motocross. Protecciones: La “moto-tanque”. En motocross salvo caídas, la moto no sufre… en Enduro, tener la moto bonita es casi imposible. La de Enduro lleva muchas protecciones: Cárter, manos, cable palanca, escape, corona, etc Ruedas: Aire o “mousse”. Un pinchazo es un gran problema en enduro. Conclusión. Enduro, moto para todo, Motocross, moto muy especializada… como la de trial. Puedo hacer otros videos pueden ser sobre la moto de trial o sobre cómo preparar una super motard, ¿qué os parece? Anécdota del día. Hacer enduro con una moto de motocross… que difícil. Lo que cambio mi vida una Gas Gas.
This week we're catching up after a massive double-header in the Enduro World Cup. Val di Fassa and La Thuile delivered everything we love about the sport: big mountains, tight racing, and a few surprises along the way. Joining me to break it all down are two riders who know exactly what it takes to perform at the top, Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. We get into what those Italian rounds were really like from the inside, from pushing through injuries and dialing in recovery strategies, to the chaos and buzz of night stages, and the emergence of some exciting new talent in both the men's and women's fields. We also took a moment to step back and reflect on the state of Enduro as a whole — where the sport is right now, what's working, and why this season has felt like a positive shift, both on and off the bike. This one's got insight, honesty, and a bit of that good race-weekend energy, so sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Morgane on Instagram @morganecharre. Greg is @greg_callaghan on Instagram and you can find his YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff 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.com/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
Steeve rencontre Charlotte Gaudreau, une experte en DH et en Enduro. D'ailleur récemment couronnée Chapionne Québécoise lors des derniers championats Québécois, Charlotte nous parle de sa vie de jeune athlète féminine, de son expérience au sein de l'équipe Gravity Commencal SL sur le circuit de la coupe du monde de descente et les autres circuits nord américains. On parle de l'impacte des blessures et de leurs répercussions à long terme. On parle aussi de l'organisation et de la venue des Championats Canadiens d'enduro à Bromont en 2025. Bonne écoute.
What is the perfect summer watch? Is it a colorful, affordable Seiko? Or a burly dive watch bristling with all the latest technology? Or perhaps a hybrid combination of both? This week on the pod, the guys each pick three of their favorite summer watches in a spirited roundtable style draft where only one trio will emerge victorious. With "Summer Vibes," "Under $1,000" and "Any Price" as our key categories, whose picks do you think came out on top? As always, you can reach the crew for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! Follow the boys on Instagram: • Rob: @robcaplan_topper• Russ: @russcaplan• Zach: @zachxryjWrist check and other elements discussed on this week's episode: • Russ: DOXA Sub 300 'Great White' Topper Edition• Rob: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 39.5mm 'Summer Blue'• Zach: Breitling Aerospace Evo Titanium• Russ' summer picks: - Breitling Superocean Heritage 40mm Green (Summer Vibes)- DOXA Sub 200 Professional (Under $1000)- Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer (Any Price)• Rob's summer picks: - Longines Legend Diver White (Summer Vibes)- Seiko 5 Sports SKX Tribute Yellow (Under $1000)- Fears Redcliff 'Confetti' Burlingame Edition (Any Price)Zach's summer picks: - Zenith Defy Revival Titanium (Summer Vibes)- Breitling Avenger 42 Night Mission Ceramic (Any Price)- Zodiac Compression Diver (Under $1000)...Oh, and by the way: • Rob: Go to watch the Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) • Zach: Mega Avalanche "Mountain of Hell" Enduro race winning run• Russ: Abbott & Costello "Who's on First?"
In the June edition of Reviewing the News, we start with some good news regarding the GOP's withdrawal of the proposal to sell millions of acres of public land. We move on to discussing the merger of We Are One Composites and Industry Nine, followed by a recap of all the exciting World Cup DH, XC, and Enduro racing that happened in June, plus some Tour de France predictions, a selection of new products, and a whole lot more. RELATED LINKS:Dustin Adams on Racing, Manufacturing, & We Are One's Next Big Thing (Ep.19)BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Mike's ride on the Monarch Crest Trail (2:12)The GOP's Public Lands Sale Proposal (11:46)Don Cook's Passing (16:45)We Are One Composites and Industry Nine's Merger (20:54)Leogang and Val di Sole DH and XC Racing Recap (25:47)Amaury Pierron and Anna Newkirk's Injuries (29:54)The State of Enduro Racing (36:48)Tour de France Predictions (41:45)New Products (48:21)What we are Reading and Watching (58:33)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Rig Craig joins us to chat about last weekends results and storylines in the off-road world. Josh Toth also joins us to chat about his insane last week winning GNCC and NEPG and racing pro motocross in between. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1090&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=onthepipepodcast&utm_campaign=influencer https://linktr.ee/onthepipepodcast Also give us a follow to stay up to date! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/onthepipepodcast/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/On-The-Pipe-Podcast-1474683515925676/?ref=bookmarks TikTok- @onthepipepodcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/on-the-pipe-podcast/id1295853841
From racing between the tape to calling the action from the booth, Josh Carlson has experienced mountain biking from every angle. In this episode, we dive into his unique journey from pro Enduro racer to one of the key voices in the sport's global broadcast. Josh shares what it's like working behind the mic for Warner Brothers, how he connects with athletes and audiences, and why storytelling is at the heart of great coverage. We also get into the evolution of Enduro, the grind of balancing family life, racing and media, and what it takes to build a personal brand that truly represents the sport. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into broadcasting the sport we all love, so sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Josh Carlson. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Josh on Instagram @joshcarlson__ or on his YouTube channel here or website here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Worx If you ride bikes, you need a Worx Hydroshot. It's a cordless pressure washer that pulls water from anywhere, a tap, bucket, or even a stream and it runs on the Worx Powershare battery system. As a Downtime listener in the UK, get 15% off the Hydroshot range with code downtime15, or 10% off everything else that Worx has to offer with code DOWNTIME, all at uk.worx.com. 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.com/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 - Warner Brothers Discovery
Was ist angesagt, was ist neu, wie ist der Vibe? Alle Antworten hier – bei A Story Beyond Sports. Live von der Eurobike.
Next up in the All British Motocross Podcast, Ben and Paul review the 2025 MXGP of Great Britain from Matterley Basin and the first Round of the brand new Monster Masters Midweek Race Series in Wales, where Jeffrey Herlings and Conrad Mewse duked it out for the wins...Subscribe for tons more British Motocross, Enduro and Offroad content.Website - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/Podcast - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirthubuk/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirthubuk
Big Rig Craig and Big Tom join us to chat about last weekends results and storylines in the off-road world. Brody and Jonathan Johnson join us as well to talk about Brody's XC2 podium and Jon's XC3 win. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1090&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=onthepipepodcast&utm_campaign=influencer https://linktr.ee/onthepipepodcast Also give us a follow to stay up to date! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/onthepipepodcast/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/On-The-Pipe-Podcast-1474683515925676/?ref=bookmarks TikTok- @onthepipepodcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/on-the-pipe-podcast/id1295853841
Our Enduro World Cup debrief with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan after the first two rounds of the season proved to be really popular, so the team is back to discuss what went on in Loudenvielle and Leogang. Hear which top rider nearly didn't make it to the first stage in Leogang, which rider has reverted to singing songs to calm the mood and who should we be watching out from from the upcoming crop of young, talented enduro racers. We'll also discuss our thoughts on the sneak peak of Warner Brothers series, Grit and Glory, that we got to see in Leogang. There's heaps of stories to dig into from rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 Enduro World Cup, so sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Morgane on Instagram @morganecharre. Greg is @greg_callaghan on Instagram and you can find his YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Worx If you ride bikes, you need a Worx Hydroshot. It's a cordless pressure washer that pulls water from anywhere, a tap, bucket, or even a stream and it runs on the Worx Powershare battery system. As a Downtime listener in the UK, get 15% off the Hydroshot range with code downtime15, or 10% off everything else that Worx has to offer with code DOWNTIME, all at uk.worx.com. 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.com/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 - Kike Abelleira
In the latest episode of Dirt Hub's All British Motocross Podcast, Ben & Paul go over what went down at Round 3 of the 2025 Motul ACU British Motocross Championship from Blaxhall and also preview the weekend's MXGP of Great Britain at Matterley Basin.Subscribe for tons more British Motocross, Enduro and Offroad content.Website - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/Podcast - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirthubuk/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirthubuk
Big Tom and Big Rig Craig join us in studio as we chat with newly crowned Sprint Enduro Champion Liam Draper and the AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Logan Densmore joins us to talk about his role with the AMA as well.
Big Rig Craig joins us to chat with Grant Davis and Jhak Walker about last weekends results and storylines in the off-road world. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1090&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=onthepipepodcast&utm_campaign=influencer https://linktr.ee/onthepipepodcast
The All British Motocross Show is back as Ben and Paul discuss Round 3 of the 2025 Motul British Motocross Championship, which heads to Blaxhall, as they go through the contenders and make their predictions.Subscribe for tons more British Motocross, Enduro and Offroad content.Website - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/Podcast - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirthubuk/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirthubuk
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Wie viel Kompression braucht der Mensch und wie waren die Green Days?
Tranquilos, nostros no somos campeones de nada. Nos da mucha pereza intentarlo 😴. Pero este episodio viene cargado de campeones de verdad, de victorias inesperadas, de victorias trabajadas y de gente ilusionada. 🚵Empezamos haciendo un repaso de la Ribeira Sacra MTB Xperience que se ha celebrado hace unos días, de los "posibles preacuerdos" que ha habido allí, del buen rollo y de algo que ha llegado para ocupar un sitio de honor. Fernando la ha vivido en primera persona y nos cuentas su experiencia. [15 '14''] 🎙 Charlamos con Pablo Rodríguez Guede, que nos cuenta cómo ha sido la carrera en la que ha logrado convertirse en 👑 Campeón de España de XCM: las similitudes y diferencias con la carrera de Lalín en 2024, los momentos finales, cómo ha llevado su cuerpo al límite... 🥵 También repasamos con él sus próximos objetivos y hasta nos desvela quien forma su "grupetta" habitual, jerarquía incluida! [34' 54''] 🎙 Llamamos a 🥇Manuel Parada, en principio para felicitarlo por su campeonato de España XCM Máster 30B, pero se nos acumula el trabajo y de paso ya nos habla de su victoria en la Copa de España y en la Ribeira Sacra. Sin duda uno de los corredores más peculiares del panorama autonómico y nacional. ⭐️ [51' 35] 🎙 No os lo váis a creer: 😱 Marco Veiga nos ha cogido el teléfono!!!!! (💸💸lo nuestro nos ha costado, eh!💸💸) Aprendemos mucho sobre DH y Enduro de uno del actual Campeón de España de Enduro y también vencedor de la Copa de España, que además viene de hacer podium en Copa de España de DH. No os perdáis la charla con este rider de personalidad tan peculiar como brillante. 🏆 [1h 22' 27''] 🌍 Cilcismo Internacional: 🇮🇹 Que ha pasao' en el Giro??? Os contamos nuestra inútil a la par que intranscendete opinión de los hechos y cómo vivimos el final de la ronda italiana. Sin duda un día que todos recoradremos. También, como viene siendo habitual, repasamos la actualidad de Carlos Canal y las próximas pruebas interesantes del calendario, con especial atención al 🇫🇷 Criterium de Dauphine. FInlmente también echamos un ojo al MTB y al nuevo Shimano XTR Inalámbrico que se acaba de presentar.🛠 [1h 53' 35''] 📆 Calendario: Novedades, próximas semanas... lo uqe necesitais para planificar vuestras rutas y retos!
In past years, we've done a series called ‘Bikes vs Skis' where we've posed the question: Which bike company is most like which ski company? But this year, we're zooming out a bit, and instead are putting up the whole ski industry vs the bike industry, to identify the significant similarities or differences; assess the relative health of each; and see how the trends in one might align with trends in the other. Today, you'll hear from Blister reviewers Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, David Golay, Simon Stewart, Kara Williard, and Xan Marshland.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredOur ‘Bikes vs Skis' Series:Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 3Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 2TOPICS & TIMES:Health of the Bike Industry (4:52)Volatility in the Ski Industry (12:11)Supply Chain Complexity (16:35)Which Categories are Growing or Shrinking? (18:45)Enduro vs DH Bikes (33:44)Pow Skis & DH Bikes (36:40)Small Brands & Niche Products (39:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hoy empezamos con estrenos en exclusiva! Como ya huele a verano y casi es tradición os presentamos no uno, sino dos temazos musicales que arrasarán en vuestras tardes estivales 💃🕺. [6' 16''] 🏵🚵Campeonato de España XCM: Ha sido un gran día en León para los gallegos. 🥇Pablo Rodríguez 👑, 🥇Manuel Parada y 🥇Miguel Arias se traen los maillots de campeones para Galicia, pero no han sido los únicos medallistas de nuestra comunidad🥈🥉. Os contamos todos los detalles. [30' 12'] 🏆🇪🇸🚵♂️Copa de España de enduro: Se acaba la Copa con el Montefaro Enduro Race y Marco Veiga sale de ella líder casi con plenos dee victorias... os resumimos los resultados y nos preguntamos si algún día lo tendremos aquí. [33' 45''] 🏆🚵Copa de Galicia de XCO: Se acerca el final, con tan sólo 2 pruebas restantes tras la cancelación del XCO de Cambre y después de la celebración del de Maceda. Repasamos la clasificación de la Copa para ver las posiblidades de cada uno de los líderes. [38' 17''] 🏆👶Copa de Galicia do Porvir: Repasamos los resultados de las principales categorías de esta copa de Carballo con muy buenos resultados para el Cambre-LaFuga. [40' 37''] 🌍🚴Competición internacional de carretera: 🇮🇹Giro de Italia con un líder que va como un toro🐃, Martín Rey en Ronde de l'Isard 🇫🇷, Paula Ostiz haciendo historia en Flandes 🇧🇪 y la actialidad sobre nuestro corredor más destacado: Carlos Canal 👑. [1h 12' 32''] 🌍🚵MTB internacional: 🇨🇿Copa del Mundo de Nove Mesto: El lío Van der Poel / Valero, Lorena Patiño, Alejandro García.... Novedades sobre la nueva Orbea Rallon, Nuevos Shimano inalámbricos y noticias más destacadas del mundo Gravel. [1h 32' 09''] 📆Calendario: 🤵♂️Ezequiel Mosquera nos avanza en persona todas las novedades de este Gran Fondo Ézaro, que pese a hacerse más "de interior" nos trae sorpresas espectaculares con la intención de que todo el mundo cicloturista pueda disfrutarlo al 100%. También charlamos un buen rato sobre todo lo que hay detrás de la gestión y organización profesional de un evento como este.
Enduro is back and it feels like it might be turning a corner. After a couple of tough seasons, there's a real sense of momentum building in the sport, and we're here for it. In this episode, I'm joined by Greg Callaghan and Morgane Charre, two riders who've been at the sharp end of Enduro racing for years, to dig into the first two rounds of the 2025 EDR season. We're talking big changes: the return of two-day racing, a fresh energy in the pits, and a crop of new talent shaking things up. Greg and Morgane share their experiences from Pietra and Poland so we get the low down on what went on. We get into everything from course design and recovery strategies to weather chaos, injuries, and the impact of a brand new documentary series that's got people talking. There's still a way to go, but if the start of the season is anything to go by, Enduro's future is looking a whole lot brighter. So it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Morgane on Instagram @morganecharre. Greg is @greg_callaghan on Instagram and you can find his YouTube channel here. To be in with the chance of winning a set of Magura Gustav Pros and a Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT bike computer, fill out our audience survey here before the end of June 2025. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Magura With the new Gustav Pro, Magura have produced the ultimate gravity and ebike brake. With all the power you could ever need, delivered with incredible modulation, you never need to question your brakes again. Head to magura.com and check them out. Wahoo Head to wahoofitness.com to check out Wahoo's brand new ELEMNT BOLT and ROAM bike computers. From tracking your rides, through navigation, to sharing the results, Wahoo have got you covered with easy to use, lightweight computers with incredible battery life. 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.com/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 an...
La nueva Orbea Rallon se ha llevado todos los titulares gracias a sus impresionantes soluciones tecnológicas y por haber ganado en Copa del Mundo “antes de nacer”. Zipp también se los ha llevado por su sensor de presión integrado en las ruedas. La nueva Orbea Rallon ha sido, sin duda, una de las grandes revelaciones de la temporada al debutar con una victoria en la Copa del Mundo de DH. Y también por hacerlo con una plataforma doble para DH y para enduro. Y es que Orbea ha logrado, con la misma base, tener dos bicis diferentes, con dos comportamientos diferentes, aunque en ambos casos excelentes cuando la gravedad juega a nuestro favor. Pero es que la nueva Rallon también ha sido una de las grandes revoluciones gracias a su adaptabilidad, impresionantes posibilidades de personalización y soluciones tecnológicas como el Gravity Link, sin duda una muestra de que el DH sigue siendo la F1 del MTB. También hemos hablado un rato sobre el monitor de presión integrado en las Zipp 353 NSW y 303 SW ¿es realmente necesario? ¿está justificado? Pero también de las novedades que presentó el grupo SRAM junto a este dispositivo y que han quedado un poco eclipsadas por la controversia que ha creado dicho sensor. La marca irlandesa LittleBig nos presentó la evolución 2025 de su bici infantil, una solución excelente que acompañará a los ciclistas más pequeños de la casa desde los 2 a los 7 años (aproximadamente) y desde una bici de equilibrio a su primera bici de pedales. Todo en la misma bici y sin comprar nada en todo ese tiempo.Y Giant ha presentado el Rivet Mips, su nuevo casco de contrarreloj que nos ha sorprendido, precisamente, por no tener un diseño extravagante ni desproporcionado, más bien al contrario. Este programa ha sido posible gracias a Cannondale, que ha renovado su Moterra con dos nuevas variantes de su e-bike de alto rendimiento, una versión trail con 160/150 mm de recorrido de suspensiones y dos ruedas de 29” y otra, la Moterra LT, con ruedas mullet y 170/165 mm, ambas con cuadro full-carbon y sistema BOSCH Performance Line CX 5. Tienes toda la información sobre ambas versiones de la moterra en www.cannondale.com. Enlaces de interés: Nueva Orbea Rallon de enduro y DH: https://www.mtbpro.es/afondo/primeras-pedaladas-con-la-nueva-orbea-rallon-dh-y-enduro Zipp 353 NSW y 303 SW, ahora con monitorización de presión integrada: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/zipp-353-nsw-y-303-sw-ahora-con-monitorizacion-de-presion-integrada LittleBig 2025: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/littlebig-2025-la-bicicleta-infantil-ajustable-que-crece-con-los-ninos-ahora-mas-ligera Giant Rivet Mips: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/giant-rivet-mips-el-nuevo-y-aerodinamico-casco-de-la-marca-para-triatlon-y-contrarreloj
Paul and a hoarse Ben break down what happened at Round 2 of the 2025 Motul ACU British Motocross Championship at Canada Heights in the latest episode of the All British Motocross Podcast.Subscribe for tons more British Motocross, Enduro and Offroad content.Website - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/Podcast - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirthubuk/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirthubuk
Listen in to Edward Heather's Post-Race Interviews from Round 2 of the Motul British Motocross Championship at Canada Heights, including Billy Askew, Conrad Mewse, Jake Nicholls, Oriol Oliver and more...Subscribe for tons more British Motocross, Enduro and Offroad content.Website - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/Podcast - https://www.dirthub.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirthubuk/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dirthubuk
La Montefaro Enduro Race decidirá al campeón de España este fin de semana entre Ares y Mugardos El emocionante desenlace de la Copa de España de Enduro se vivirá este fin de semana en Galicia, con la celebración de la Montefaro Enduro Race, una prueba decisiva que reunirá a cerca de 200 ciclistas de todo el país en los espectaculares parajes de Ares y Mugardos. Esta competición, que cierra el calendario nacional, coronará al nuevo campeón de España de la disciplina. Entre los grandes favoritos destaca el ciclista naronés Marco Veiga, reciente ganador del Campeonato de España, que buscará revalidar su excelente temporada con una victoria en casa. El evento arrancará el viernes 23 de mayo con actividades previas para participantes y público, mientras que el plato fuerte llegará el domingo 25 a partir de las 8:30 de la mañana, cuando se disputará el grueso de la carrera. La organización prevé una jornada intensa de deporte, espectáculo y emoción en un entorno natural privilegiado. La Montefaro Enduro Race, organizada por el Club Pulpeiros con la colaboración de los ayuntamientos de Ares y Mugardos, la Xunta de Galicia y otras entidades, se consolida como una de las pruebas más destacadas del enduro nacional, combinando alto nivel competitivo y promoción del deporte al aire libre.
Drew and Rob talk about the 2025 edition of the tough like rorr hard Enduro
Fox has launched a ton of new suspension over the last month or so, and we've been testing just about all of it. So David and Zack sat down to chat about how that's going so far, and how the new forks and shocks stack up against their predecessors; chat about our respective experiments with long-shocking and dual-crown-equipping our personal Enduro bikes; check in on Pivot's new Trailcat SL & LT, and a bunch more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Fox 36 & 36 SL (2:08)Fox Float X2 and DHX2 (11:03)Pivot Trailcat SL & LT (14:19)Trickstuff Maxima (28:47)Kavenz VHP 18 & Geometron G1 DH mode (38:33)OneUp Wave Pedals & Clip Pedal Update (56:56)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textWhat's it like racing at Daytona International Speedway with 120+ cars on track and 14 hours ahead of you? In this episode of Late to Grid, host Bill takes you behind the scenes of one of grassroots motorsports' biggest bucket list events — the ChampCar Endurance Series race at Daytona International Speedway.Bill follows the RadAir Racing team through the tech line, on pit lane, and post-stint in the garage. You'll hear first-hand reactions from drivers seeing Daytona's iconic high banks for the first time, crew members who sacrificed late nights and long drives to make the race happen, and insights into how simulation training, teamwork, and passion make all the difference in endurance racing.Whether you're just getting into HPDE, dreaming of your own racing career, or a seasoned autocross or track day veteran, this episode captures the raw emotions, challenges, and victories of real-world amateur racers chasing their motorsports dreams.
Billy and Ed sit down to chat about the Hard Enduro World Championship heading into 2025 under new management. Recorded before Round 1, the lads share their thoughts on what's gone wrong in recent years, what needs to change, and what they hope to see moving forward. It's a raw, honest look at where the sport stands – and what it'll take to bring it back.➕ https://kecks.uk➕ FOLLOW US: Billy: https://www.instagram.com/billybolt57Ed: https://www.instagram.com/eddie_large1Tommy: https://www.instagram.com/tommysearle100➕ You can also support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/2pro1slow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #286: A New DH Bike, The Future of Enduro, & Reader Questions
We look at the Acer Enduro M3 a mobile hotspot for those who need to spend time in off the grid locations. See more about the Acer Enduro M3 here. Acer Connect Enduro M3 5G Mobile Wi-Fi, reviewed If you live or work somewhere with coverage blackspots then the use case for this device makes complete sense. Luckily our testers take their jobs seriously and are often dipping into out of reach areas, at least that is what they tell us when we are trying to contact them. This device definitely addresses this problem and it is small, compact and tough, all of which make it something that you would happily add to your tech gear when heading out into low coverage areas. Maybe it comes with the territory of spending time on the islands, and byways of West Cork and Kerry, but this device makes complete sense and is not yet competing in a market flooded with similar products either. There could definitely be some advantages from being an early mover in this space as it builds up fans and advocates for it's values too. The battery life is pretty good, you would be fine for a day out, and, if used sparingly, and only put on when you need it, then it should work well for an overnight or even several nights out in the wilds too. The display screen is a little tricky, especially for those of us with fingers on the slightly larger size, you might want to subcontract out some of those jobs to a more nimble fingered partner. For sea kayaking, or in your offroad vehicle the weight seemed fairly inconsequential, for hiking it might be more of a consideration. At the same time this is something that could save your life too, so those extra 250gms could still be well worth having with you. It does heat up, but again if you have it powered down until you need it then this issue can be mitigated easily. Our testers liked it, and the 20gbs of data that come preloaded ensure that you have something to work with in a dire emergency situation which would be the optimal time to use this, rather than posting social media updates with it. A nice piece of gear and our testers were happy to recommend it for others to use. More about the Acer Connect Enduro M3 When you're working on the go, you need a mobile hotspot that can keep up. The Acer Connect Enduro M3 and its ruggedized design is protected against drops, bumps, water, and more - giving you the freedom to take you and your work anywhere. The Acer Enduro M3 is a reliable and versatile mobile hotspot designed for users who need a durable, secure, and high-speed internet connection on the go, whether for travel, remote work, or outdoor activities. Its ruggedness, long battery life, and vSIM capabilities are significant advantages. Superior 5G Coverage with SignalScan No SIM card necessary - with vSIM technology and SignalScan, your device can flexibly connect to the strongest 5G or 4G signal from any network and ensures your connection stays strong and stable. Connect All Your Devices No matter if you're traveling with colleagues or family, this device has you covered. Connect devices on the go over Wi-Fi 6 22 MIMO wireless technology. Ruggedized Design Certified MIL-STD-810H durable and with IP54 protection against dust and water, this rugged mobile hotspot is designed to stand up to all the unexpected bumps and drops of everyday travel. Designed for All Day Connectivity The 6500 mAh high-capacity battery lets you stay focused on your travels without worrying about charging your device. Protect Your Data This mobile hotspot uses WPA3 to simplify your Wi-Fi security by enabling robust authentication and cryptographic strength while also providing built-in VPN functionality to ensure your data stays anonymous. Award Winning Design With its innovative and cutting-edge design, this mobile router has earned accolades such as a 2023 Red Dot Product Design Award and 2023 iF Design Award - internationally recognized symbols of excellence in design. https://www.acer.com/gb-en/networking/5g/acer-connect-enduro-m...
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
This is a brand new mini-series, Downtime Debrief. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill' series you'll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who I've been racing downhill alongside for the last two seasons. For 2025, things are shifting a bit. Our race plans are heading in different directions, and we wanted to create space to talk about more than just our own racing. So four times throughout the year, we'll be getting together to chat about bikes. Whether that's our own racing, world cup drama, bikes, tech, products, basically whatever is on our mind. This is a bunch of fans talking about the sport we love. So if that sounds like your vibe, then settle in for episode one of Downtime Debrief. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Loam Pass Downtime Debrief is proudly supported by Fox Racing, Wahoo, Continental, Magura and Sprung Suspension. 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 - Downtime Podcast
Big Rig Craig joins us to discuss this past weekend in off-road racing!
A studio return from the west coast; Enduro and League racing; the summer road schedule; ice cream
Craig oberholzer joins us to chat about race results around the country and Stu Baylor calls in to discuss the cancellation of this past weekend's National Enduro in Louisianna
Antoine MEO, 5 fois champion du monde d'enduro. Un ovni dans le monde de la moto tout-terrain dont le talent n'a d'égal que son caractère entier. Vous allez découvrir ses anecdotes à peine croyable entre victoires spectaculaires et tentatives qui se terminaient souvent mal. Un récit qui ne manquera pas de vous faire rire et de vous étonner aussi.Un grand merci à AMV d'avoir rendu cet épisode possible !_________________________________________________________
Un avant-goût de l'épisode avec Antoine MEO, 5 fois Champion du Monde d'Enduro.Pour découvrir l'épisode en entier, tapez "Antoine MEO" sur votre plateforme d'écoute._________________________________________________________
Na escola, ele pouco se interessou por esportes. Os primeiros anos da vida adulta foram dedicados aos estudos e ao início de uma sólida carreira no mercado financeiro. Enquanto cursava Administração de Empresas na FGV, começou sua trajetória profissional na Indusval Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários, sendo nomeado diretor dois anos depois, em 1973. Foi eleito, por duas vezes, membro do Conselho de Administração da Bolsa de Valores de São Paulo (BOVESPA) e, em outras duas ocasiões, do Conselho de Administração da Bolsa de Mercadorias e Futuros (BM&F), que também presidiu durante cinco anos. Além disso, foi presidente da Indusval Corretora e do Banco Indusval, posteriormente ocupando os cargos de presidente do Conselho e diretor-superintendente e de co-presidente. Aos 30 anos, começou a participar de enduros e ralis de motocicleta. Sentindo falta de condicionamento físico, passou a correr três vezes por semana. Participou de muitas edições do Enduro da Independência e de ralis como o Cerapió, o Rally dos Incas e o Rally do São Francisco, que posteriormente foi rebatizado como Rally dos Sertões, no qual competiu duas vezes ao lado do filho. Em 1996, sua filha participou da Maratona de Nova York e, ao vê-la cruzar a linha de chegada, decidiu desafiar-se a também percorrer os 42 km. Procurou orientação e, no ano seguinte, lá estava ele, ao lado da filha, participando juntos da maratona mais famosa do mundo. Esse foi o início de uma trajetória que durou quase uma década e o levou a completar 14 maratonas em cidades como Chicago, Londres, Paris, Roterdã, Berlim, entre outras. Após uma cirurgia no tendão de Aquiles, ele ainda correu duas meias-maratonas até enfrentar problemas no joelho. Continuou correndo distâncias curtas e nadando. Para ajudá-lo a manter a forma, em 2015, começou a pedalar. Em 2019, animou-se a participar do percurso curto do famoso GFNY. Nos anos seguintes, participou do L'Étape Brasil e do Giro D'Italia Brasil. Inscrito para a edição de 2023 do GFNY, foi informado que o percurso curto seria cancelado. Resolveu, então, encarar os 138 km e gostou tanto da experiência que retornou em 2024. Seu compromisso com o esporte transcendeu a prática pessoal. Quando presidente da BM&F, conjuntamente com meu amigo e nadador olímpico, Fernando Nabuco, instituiu o Prêmio Ouro Olímpico, recompensando atletas medalhistas com barras de ouro. Posteriormente, fundou o Clube de Atletismo BM&F, que se tornou uma referência nacional e chegou a ter uma centena de atletas, entre eles, personalidades como Maurren Maggi, Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima, Fabiana Murer e Marílson Gomes dos Santos. Conosco aqui, o ciclista amador, diretor-tesoureiro do Projeto Arrastão — uma rede de desenvolvimento humano que durante muitos anos foi comandada por sua esposa, focada em dar suporte às famílias carentes da região do Campo Limpo, em São Paulo — e um apaixonado pelo esporte, o paulistano Luiz Masagão Ribeiro. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @oakleybr SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.
Big Tom and I discuss results from around the country and preview this coming weekend's GNCC in Florida
This week we have on Shawn Widdicomb and Aaron Pierson. Shawn is a former pro hillclimber and currently the HTR Triumph Racing team owner (Enduro) and owner of HI-TECH Motorsports in Billings, Mt. Aaron is a Pro Hillclimber / garage junkie out of Alberta, Canada. Fun episode and tons of great social media / professionalism insight. Enjoy!
Mountain bikes are, in many ways, better than ever, but we're also seeing fewer and fewer bikes that feel like truly specialized tools for a specific job. And for many folks, that's great — many big Enduro bikes climb pretty well, plenty of more versatile Trail bikes still hold their own in burly terrain quite effectively, and so on.Being well-rounded is certainly one way for a bike to stand out, but it can also make for a bike that doesn't truly excel in any specific area. So we got a bunch of our bike reviewers together to talk about — and argue over — the bikes and other gear we were most impressed with from 2024, and talk about what makes them stand out.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipThis Week's Gear GiveawayTOPICS & TIMES:Cannondale Moterra SL (2:41)Santa Cruz Vala (4:26)Kavenz VHP16 V7 (9:06)Deviate Highlander II (13:58)Privateer 161 V2 (16:23)Spot Mayhem 140 (21:42)Specialized Stumpjumper 15 (25:20)Specialized Epic Evo (28:54)Trek Top Fuel (32:19)Yeti ASR (34:15)Chromag Lowdown (39:42)Schwalbe Radial Tires (43:45)Michelin Wild Enduro MS & DH22 (51:15)Michelin DH16 (56:12)Manitou Mara Pro PB (58:38)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we're joined by the Gowaan Gals, Bex Baraona and Chloe Taylor, two of the most inspiring and down-to-earth riders in the mountain bike scene. We'll be hearing about the ups and downs of their last couple of seasons. From the highs of race wins, to the lows of being dropped from a pro team, it's an honest reflection on the challenges of racing. But the well trodden path is not for everyone and Bex and Chloe are proving that with their unique approach. From racing to community building, these two are all about making mountain biking fun and accessible for everyone. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with the Gowaan Gals, Bex Baraona and Chloe Taylor. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Bex @bex_baraona, Chloe @chloetaylor_84 and Gowaan @gowaan_mtb. The Gowaan YouTube is here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. 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 - Sven Martin
Simon Stewart and David Golay are back for their first joint Reviewer Reports episode in a while, to talk about a whole bunch of what they've been testing lately. There's a lot to cover, from three very different Trail bikes to a couple of lightweight eMTBs, the ultra-adjustable Geometron G1, two very different takes on electronically-controlled suspension, and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipThis Week's Gear GiveawayTOPICS & TIMES:Nicolai G1 (2:19)Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL (13:23)Canyon Spectral:ONFly (23:42)K.I.S chat (27:38)Kona Process 153 (34:49)Spot Mayhem 140 (39:43)Forbidden Druid V2 (46:59)Fox Live Valve Neo vs. RockShox Flight Attendant (58:17)OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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