Podcasts about Mountain biking

Most of us carry more stress than we realize.We replay conversations. We worry about work. We overthink decisions. And before long, our minds become so crowded that we forget what it feels like to simply be present.In this episode, Mark sits down with his friend Jeff Wells after their first mountain biking adventure together. What begins as a conversation about riding trails quickly becomes a deeper discussion about mental health, friendship, purpose, and why every person needs activities that force them to be fully present.Together they explore:Why physical activity is more than exercise—it's a mental reset.How friendships can change the direction of our lives.The connection between adventure and emotional health.Why purpose grows stronger when we live life with other people.Simple ways to create margin in a world that constantly demands more.Whether you ride mountain bikes or have never touched one, this conversation is really about learning to live with greater freedom, clarity, and purpose.If you would like to get clarity on your purpose join our free community. On Monday nights we offer free conversations on Zoom to help clarify your purpose. www.purposemastermind.comSupport the show

Cole Bernier and I initially connected on a work call. After discussing collaborative opportunities between Bowhead, where he works on the sales team, and EmpowerSCI, my workplace, we chatted generally about our experiences with spinal cord injury. Cole was very open about his struggles with mental health and belief in how important mental health interventions are, especially for men with spinal cord injuries. I was a bit caught off guard. Cole is a burly paraplegic dude from British Columbia with a background in motocross and crossfit. Not the first person I would expect to be an evangelist for mental health. We've connected multiple times since and had a longer conversation this spring. Guest info:@cbreezyridesAdditional Resources:https://www.bowheadcorp.com/https://highfivesfoundation.org/Contact us: Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodEmail: tim@unexpectedjourneypod.com Hosted and produced by Tim BrownEditing and sound design by Louis ArevaloOriginal theme music by Jesse LaFountaineEpisode cover art by Lewis Falconer Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer

Martyn Ashton is a four-time British BikeTrial Champion and World Expert BikeTrial Champion, and has been a regular on-camera presenter for the Global Mountain Bike Network, GMBN. His Road Bike Party videos have racked up tens of millions of views and just last year he established RideAble Now, a non-profit group dedicated to adaptive mountain biking.What drew you into motorcycle trials as a kid? How is mountain bike trials different from BMX or motorcycle trials?Where did the idea for Road Bike Party come from?Prior to your injury, what did you know about adaptive biking?Tell us a bit about your new Gen2 Bowhead RX.Adaptive bikes are very expensive, so how is RideAble Now is working to make it easier for folks to afford them?What's the experience like for first-time adaptive riders?What are some of the barriers to creating adaptive mountain bike trails?There's a misconception that adaptive trails will be boring. How do you counter that perception?What's your goal for RideAble Now video and podcast content?How does riding an adaptive bike on technical trail features compare to the challenge and feeling of trials riding?What upcoming trips or projects are you looking forward to?Visit rideablenow.com to learn more and keep up with the latest from Martyn on YouTube and Instagram @martynashton. And visit rideablenow.com/join to become a supporter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feedback Sports. If you love your bike, you know that regular maintenance is the key to a smoother, faster, and safer ride. But a good wrenching session starts with the right setup. Enter the Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic and Sprint repair stands. Trusted by World Tour mechanics and home hobbyists alike, these lightweight, anodized aluminum stands are ultra-stable, highly portable, and fold down in seconds. Whether you're chasing down a tricky drivetrain click in your garage or dialing in your shifting at the trailhead, Feedback Sports gives you shop-quality precision wherever you are. Pair their award-winning stands with their professional-grade tool kits—like the Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit—and you have everything you need to keep your rig running flawlessly. Stop wrestling with your bike upside down on the grass. Elevate your maintenance game and give your bike the care it deserves. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠feedbacksports.com⁠⁠⁠ today to check out their full lineup of repair stands and precision tools.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.

We knocked on so much wood before recording this one.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about the Skagit County Fair, A Community Festival in Ferndale, Radical Root MTB hosting mountain biking classes, The Princess Bride at Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema, and a punk show at the Shakedown.

As riders goes higher, faster, and further, at what point do spectators start tuning out?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) new Firearms Safety System application is now open ahead of the August 1 implementation of Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003).The new law establishes firearms safety training requirements for the purchase or transfer of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado. CPW is required by statute to implement and administer the program and to report annually to the Colorado General Assembly on program costs and resource needs. Starting Aug. 1, 2026, individuals seeking to purchase or transfer a specified semiautomatic firearm (SSF) must apply to the county sheriff's office for an eligibility card and then successfully complete an in-person firearms safety course within five years of the transaction.CPW held 18 in-person engagement events around the state, as well as three online meetings to explain the changes, answer questions and gather feedback for implementing the new legislation. In this episode of the Colorado Outdoors podcast, we talk with CPW Firearms Safety Program Manager Dan Coil, as he goes over everything Coloradans need to know regarding the new law.More information about the Firearms Safety Program is available on CPW's website.Podcast hosted by Regional Public Information Officers John Livingston and Kara Van Hoose. Podcast edited by Meghan Lopez. Art19 is the host platform, and people can also find the podcast online at https://art19.com/shows/colorado-outdoors

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In this episode, Casey Brown shares her journey from a young freerider in New Zealand to a trailblazer in women's mountain biking. We explore her experiences with Rampage, the creation of Dark Horse, and her vision for the future of women in freeride mountain biking.

Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela joins the show to share the story behind DarkFest's biggest jumps, his engineering approach to building world-class freeride features, lessons from Rampage, and why big air mountain biking continues to evolve. It's an inside look at one of freeride's most creative minds. Sponsors:  Supported by Kenda Tires EU  Episode Presented by Monster Energy 

Virginia gilt als „Geburtsort Amerikas“ und steht damit zum 250. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeitserklärung der USA besonders im Rampenlicht. Doch in dem Bundesstaat an der Ostküste kann man jederzeit auf eine spannende Zeitreise gehen, schwärmt Maria Greiner: Im historischen Dreieck von Jamestown, Yorktown und Colonial Williamsburg, dem größten Freilichtmuseum der Welt, wird Geschichte lebendig, sagt die Virginia-Expertin im Gespräch mit Meine-Reise-USA-Moderator Holger Jacobs. Die meisten US-Präsidenten, nämlich acht, stammten aus Virginia, die Landsitze von zweien lassen sich erkunden: Mount Vernon von George Washington, der seinen eigenen Whiskey brannte, und Monticello von Thomas Jefferson, der sich wiederum im Weinbau versuchte. Heute gibt es fast 400 Weingüter – beileibe nicht die einzige kulinarische Überraschung: Besucher können in Virginia Beach ihre eigenen Austern ernten, überall gibt es frische Erzeugnisse aus der Region, also „Farm to Table“, zu genießen, oder man speist im einzigen Drei-Sterne-Restaurant der Hauptstadtregion. Bemerkenswert vielfältig ist auch das Outdoor-Angebot – von Wandern und Mountainbiking im Shenandoah National Park und in den Blue Ridge Mountains bis zu Stand-up Paddling und Kajaktouren zu den Delfinen an der Küste. Und mitten in der lebhaften Hauptstadt Richmond mit ihren zahllosen bunten Wandmalereien kann man auf Wildwassertour gehen! Nicht der einzige Geheimtipp von Maria Greiner: Erdnusssuppe probieren, den Funkverkehr eines Großflughafens mithören, die Wiege der Country-Musik besuchen, mit dem Heißluftballon abheben – dies und vieles mehr verrät die Virginia-Kennerin in der jüngsten Folge von Meine Reise USA. Jetzt reinhören!

Back in 1986, two Englishmen in their early twenties flew to Delhi with brand new mountain bikes and a paper map, and set off to ride through the Himalaya. James Baile takes us back nearly 40 years to a trip that saw him carrying his bike over three high mountain passes, reaching Kalapattar at 5,545 metres as one of the first cyclists ever to do it, and crossing into India solo after his riding partner's frame gave out.Highlights from the episode:Two 20 year olds, no maps of their own making, no local language, and a bike that had barely existed as a category three years earlierTwo weeks of carrying rather than riding, before the terrain eased into Namche BazaarReaching Kalapattar at 5,545 metres, among the earliest cyclists to have done itThe transition from cycling with a friend to riding solo across northern IndiaThe hospitality of strangers shown throughout the journeyFive days in McLeodganj giving Tibetan kids bike rides outside the Green HotelFollow along with James' future adventures via his instagram - @JamesB.AdventuresThis episode originally first aired on Feb 01 2025.  Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

The big 32-inch wheels are coming. They've already rolled through multi-stage mountain bike races, XC World Cups, gravel competitions and DH runs. For some, they provoke eye-rolls as the bike industry pursues yet another standard whether you want it or not. But you'll see more of them soon. Geoff Kabush, mountain bike legend, underbiking advocate and long-time gear-head, has seen all this before. He started mountain biking on 26-inch wheels and experienced the rise (and growing pains) of 29ers. With 32s, he's already been experimenting. In May 2025, he rode a custom-built hardtail with 32”-wheels near Fox's office in North Carolina to explore bike geometry on the big hoops. He's also worked with Sam Whittingham of Naked Bicycles based on B.C.'s Quadra Island, where Whittingham made a 32-inch-wheel gravel bike that Kabush is riding. This episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast features a look at the nuances of the new wheel size. Kabush talks about how geometry is evolving. “Butt clearance,” the room a rider's rear end needs when their weight is back over the rear wheel, comes up. He also reveals how he can feel a bit of guilt when pushing test equipment to failure, especially with an emerging technology in which spares are in short supply. And Kabush has practical tire tips, too. Have a listen.

Is Charlie still using his mountain bike? While celebrating their win soccer player Jordan Henderson breaks his arm jumping over a LED screen. A Duji shrine. Man gets into an altercation with another guy after he was disrespectful to two teenage girls. Mom left her daughter at the airport after she forgot her passport.

Is Charlie still using his mountain bike? While celebrating their win soccer player Jordan Henderson breaks his arm jumping over a LED screen. A Duji shrine. Man gets into an altercation with another guy after he was disrespectful to two teenage girls. Mom left her daughter at the airport after she forgot her passport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're re-releasing one of our favourite episodes. 1,500 kilometres through Arctic Norway on a fully loaded bike. Our guest Slauka had never done a bikepacking trip before this but she didn't let her lack of experience get in the way of a good adventure. Slauka's journey took her from the Lofoten Islands all the way to the North CapeIn this episode we Cover :Why May could be a perfect time to go bikepacking in NorwayWildcamping in NorwayPreparation, testing gear in bad weather, and packing strategyWhy flexibility in your schedule matters more than having the perfect planAn Italian photographer who rode her bike up a mountain for herCycling through the North Cape Tunnel GUEST: Slauka Macurak (Instagram: @allridegirl) Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

As a part of our series highlighting council high adventure programs, we will be highlighting Zink High Adventure Base, or better known as Z-Base, in this edition.  Z-Base is located near Tulsa, OK and is a part of the Indian Nations Council. This is unique high adventure base that combines some great activity areas. ·      Sporting Clays is an 18 station sporting clays setup with a BBQ dinner.·      ATV Action Course allows you to pilot your own quad around the natural terrain of Z-Base.·      Mountain Biking allows you to ride through some scenic and rugged terrain on a very robust trail system in Oklahoma·      Aerial Adventure is a 70-foot-high ropes course with over 40 elements to traverse over. There is also a zip line that goes over 1,300 feet across the lake. ·      Cable Wake is a Unique overhead cable system that is designed for wake boarding, water skiing and knee boarding.  This is a unique adventure not found in many places.·      Ninja Warrior & Tree House Adventure is an obstacle course with three suspended tree house lodges connected by gravity defying bridges.·      Aquatics Adventure center allows the use of jet skis through a water obstacle course. ·      Western Village features cowboy action shooting and a chuck wagon dinner. This is a full week of activity starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday – much like a typical summer camp.  A few items to keep in mind.·      If you are participating in the ATV program, you will need to bring proof of an online pre-course completion and parental waivers.·      If participating the Jet Ski program, bring proof of state boaters' course and waivers. Must have card in hand.·      Swim check roster with tester documentation. ·      Each group will have to have one adult with current CPR and Wilderness First Aid.·      There are a few additional items required which are typical including BSA medical forms A, B, & C with proof of medical insurance, copy of the council insurance, and proof of adult youth protection training. ·      Minimum age is 13 years old by the time of your trek.  You must be 14 for the ATV trek.·      You don't have to bring a tent for this trip, but a sleeping pad is highly recommended. #highadventure #boyscouts #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutingamerica #zbase @zbase4888 @okscouts

Send us Fan MailMark your calendar for the Rig Round Up: November 6–8, 2026Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, Surfing, Yoga, Raffle- come hang!!Welcome to episode 48: In this episode, I  interview Reed, founder of Pacific Adventure Works in Santa Cruz, CA, who created the Hideaway Sleeping Platform—a universal-fit, adjustable sleeping platform and matching mattress designed for sleeping in everyday vehicles without permanent buildouts.  This is a great episode if you have any vehicle and want to camp out of it- so grab your favorite campfire beverage and lets hit the road!!To check out Pacific Adventure Works, click here!Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Supporters of the community:Capri Campers- Everything you need- Check them HERE!I got my Kermit Camp Chair and I love it- Check them out!Shop all the STC Merch here, and support the channel!For the Small Truck Campers website, click here!To check out our Instagram, click here!For our YouTube Channel, click here!Join our Facebook Group here!

In this episode, Hailey explores Janesville like never before! Our hosts—Apurba, Andrea, Eric, and Megan—each set off on their own adventure through Wisconsin's Great Outside, following custom itineraries created by the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Without further ado, let the adventures begin!  The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/choose-your-adventure-janesville-edition/ Rotary Botanical Gardens: https://www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org/; Sandee's Thai Fusion: https://sandeesthaifusion.com/; Little Sister Crepe Shop: https://www.littlesistercrepeshop.com/; 608 Vintage: https://608vintage.com/; M.H. Vintage Collective: https://www.facebook.com/people/MH-Vintage-Collective/100057387762401/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=QPl4eTFlpUhEuPfo&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AKKLbanuW%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr; Music at the Marv: https://downtownjanesville.com/events/;  Janesville Farmers Market: https://janesvillefarmersmarket.com/; Palmer Urban Mountain Bike Park: https://veloclub.org/palmer-park-mtb-trails/; Comedy Cabin: https://www.cabinlaughs.com/;  Bodacious Shops: https://bodaciousshops.com/janesville; Robot Fighter Records: https://www.robotfighterrecords.com/; Woodman's Sports & Convention Center: https://woodmanscenter.com/; Janesville Jets: https://www.janesvillejets.com/;  Riverside Park: https://jvlriversidepark.com/; Janesville Pickleball Club: https://www.janesvillepickleballclub.org/; Timber Hill Winery: https://timberhillwinery.com/; Papa Docs Axe Throwing: https://papadocsaxe.com/;  Fresh Faces, Bold Places — Janesville: Fresh Faces, Bold Places — Janesville The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: https://www.janesvillecvb.com/. Follow on social @explorejanesvillewi

For Episode 212, we've got Udo Blenkhorn and Pat Pero out of Quebec Canada. Both Pat and Udo are heavily involved with volunteer trail building, so much so that they decided to create a nonprofit organization called Dig !t for the purpose of helping other volunteer trail-building organizations. Dig !t serves many purposes for both individuals and trail organizations, with the central theme of organizing volunteer trail-building efforts. The latest addition to the Dig !t platform is a mobile app, which made its debut a couple of weeks ago on International Trail Day. Ultimately, Dig !t was created with the goal of streamlining community trail building so you can spend more time digging and less time doing admin work.   Topics Include: The Pat backstory and mountain biking The Udo backstory and mountain biking How Pat and Udo got involved with volunteer trail building The Contagious Rock Creating Dig !t How mistakes led to efficiencies and getting it right The Trail Fairies How to find digs that are going on virtually everywhere Professionals and volunteers working together to create trails Different tiers of teammates, leaders, and chapter operators that are part of Dig !t How all of this consolidates and streamlines tracking of actions across the platform Operational efficiencies so you can spend more time working on trails and making the invisible visible The sense of belonging that Dig !t provides How people are assigned roles and levels of training to become a leader within Dig !t Dig !t customization at the chapter level (waivers, for example) Dig 24 – a 24-hour volunteer trail-building event What Udo looks for in a trail community What Pat looks for in a trail community Closing comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Dig !t: https://digittrailbuilders.org/   Show Support By: KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Summer is in full swing, and anglers across Colorado are looking for opportunities to set a hook into the mouth of a fish across the state's incredible array of lakes, rivers and small streams. But with the state facing a historic drought, there is a lot for anglers to keep in mind.In this episode of the Colorado Outdoors podcast, we sit down with CPW Assistant Director Matt Nicholl, who oversees the Aquatic Wildlife Branch, as well as Josh Nehring, CPW's Deputy Assistant Director of the Aquatic Branch, to talk about all matters fishing in Colorado for 2026. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor released on June 4, 2026, all 64 counties in Colorado are currently experiencing at least Abnormally Dry conditions, while nearly 93% of the state is in Moderate to Exceptional Drought. Following the lowest snowpack accumulation season on record, May 1 streamflow forecasts projected runoff ranging from only 21% to 37% of median across Colorado river basins. Additionally, this water year (October 2025 - Present) has been the warmest on record in Colorado, contributing to early snowmelt, extremely low river flows, diminished soil moisture conditions and elevated wildfire risk statewide. This has an impact on anglers and may make many who hold a 2026 Colorado fishing license rethink areas they traditionally like to fish.Fishing in mornings or evenings when water temperatures are cooler will not only lead to better fish health but also more angler success. And not pressuring fisheries especially impacted by the drought will also benefit the long-term health of aquatic life.Hear our expert's tips on how to still have a great fishing season across Colorado despite the drought conditions and learn more about CPW's fisheries management in this new episode.Podcast hosted by Regional Public Information Officers John Livingston and Kara Van Hoose. Podcast edited by Meghan Lopez. Art19 is the host platform, and people can also find the podcast online at https://art19.com/shows/colorado-outdoors

Der Mountainbike-Pionier Charlie Cunningham ist tot. Im Gespräch von 2024 erzählt seine Frau Jacquie Phelan von seinen Rädern, den frühen Jahren des Mountainbikens und ihrem gemeinsamen Leben. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:02:42) Interview mit Jacquie Phelan (00:03:33) Die frühen Tage des Mountainbikes (00:05:15) Familienhintergrund (00:08:23) Jacquies Anfänge im Mountainbiking (00:16:46) Treffen mit Charlie Cunningham (00:25:38) Rennkarriere und die Women’s Mountain Bike and Tea Society (00:37:33) Charlies Unfall (00:42:05) Reflektion über die Fahrradszene (00:50:00) Musik: Defiance, Ohio – Bikes and Bridges Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-erinnerung-an-charlie-cunningham

Der Mountainbike-Pionier Charlie Cunningham ist tot. Im Gespräch von 2024 erzählt seine Frau Jacquie Phelan von seinen Rädern, den frühen Jahren des Mountainbikens und ihrem gemeinsamen Leben. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:02:42) Interview mit Jacquie Phelan (00:03:33) Die frühen Tage des Mountainbikes (00:05:15) Familienhintergrund (00:08:23) Jacquies Anfänge im Mountainbiking (00:16:46) Treffen mit Charlie Cunningham (00:25:38) Rennkarriere und die Women’s Mountain Bike and Tea Society (00:37:33) Charlies Unfall (00:42:05) Reflektion über die Fahrradszene (00:50:00) Musik: Defiance, Ohio – Bikes and Bridges Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-erinnerung-an-charlie-cunningham

Olly Wilkins is in Minakami, Japan for a special bonus episode of The Ride Companion with MTBJapan founder Nathan Bennett. Nathan moved from New Zealand to Japan 30 years ago and has spent decades building, clearing and guiding mountain bike trails in one of the most unique riding destinations in the world. In this episode, Olly and Nathan talk about the hidden MTB scene in Japan, why the dirt and terrain are so good, the famous "halfpipe"/bobsleigh-style trails, Japanese trail culture, secret riding spots, trail access, language barriers, moving to Japan, and why Minakami might be one of mountain biking's best kept secrets. Find out more about Nathan and MTBJapan: mtbjapan.com Episode Sponsors:- - Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

In this episode of the podcast, CPW Digital Media Specialist Forrest Czarnecki returns as a guest host to bring listeners into the field for a CPW mentored turkey hunt near Pagosa Springs.Czarnecki pairs up with CPW volunteer Bob Blauert and his novice hunter to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the turkey hunting seminar and a real hunt from the opening morning of the 2026 spring turkey season.Listen along as we set out before the sun rises and call in gobblers while Blauert works with his young hunter on getting into shooting position before eventually pulling the trigger.Through the experience, learn why people become so passionate about turkey hunting and why it has become an obsession for Blauert, who is already looking forward to the next mentored spring turkey hunt in 2027.As Blauert says, “This weekend is sacred.”

Which pedals actually improve your mountain biking skills faster: flat pedals or clipless (clip-in) pedals? In this episode we break down the science behind flat pedals vs. clipless pedals, not from a tribal “this is better” perspective, but through the lens of neuroscience, motor learning and coordination training.If you want to develop better long-term coordination, balance, timing, pressure control and technical understanding of the bike, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore:- why coordination matters more than most riders think- how sensory feedback through your feet affects riding- how fear and tension influence learning- how skills transfer from flats to clipless ridingThis episode is especially helpful if you:struggle with confidence on technical trailsfeel tense or inconsistent while ridingwant to improve cornering, jumps, drops or manualsplateau despite practicing a lotor simply want to become a smoother, safer and more controlled riderMentioned in this Episode

You may not know this, but I live near one of the world's cycling meccas. Bentonville, Arkansas, has earned the title "Mountain Bike Capital of the World." It has also been called the "Disneyland of Mountain Biking." It features nearly seventy miles of trails in town and connects to 400+ miles of award-winning systems in Northwest Arkansas. It includes world-class trails like Slaughter Pen, Coler Preserve, and Back 40. It hosts major MTB events and has a vibrant biking community. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/465  

What was the most important thing Dorene 'discovered' in her first go at E-mountain biking?

Why is there still a gender gap in mountain biking, and what can we do about it? Mia de Paula, founder of the Women's MTB Network (the first MTB media outlet and resource hub created by women, for women), joins Kristen to break down the barriers keeping women off the trails and what it's going to take to change the culture for good.Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/mia-de-paula ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.com ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femmecyclist ➡︎ Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclist ➡︎ Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclist

Can you train mental durability? “Yes, 100 per cent,” says Haley Smith. The rider knows her stuff. She's an Olympian who competed in cross country mountain biking. She's a Commonwealth Games medallist and a two-time national  marathon mountain bike champion. Smith won the first Life Time Grand Prix series. Recently, she was fifth at the Traka 360 gravel race in Spain. While Smith is a top-level rider, she's also a PhD student in sports psychology. In her studies, cycling is front and centre. One of her papers even examined the spirit of gravel. In the interview, Smith discusses racing, her academic work, as well as mental strategies that can help you to be a better rider. This season, Smith is on tour. Not a multi-stage event in this case, but a speaking tour that also includes group rides. It's all part of her Competere project. Competere is aimed at helping more girls and women grow into passionate cyclists. Here's the schedule: May 14-15: Le Club, Montreal, chat and ride on the 15th May 21: Toronto, Etape 22, chat only June 18: Vancouver, Bici, chat only July 2-3: Cyclesmith, Halifax, chat and ride on the 3rd Oct. 17: Big Sugar Gravel, chat

The Biting Goats is a mountain biking team composed of youth grades 6-12. Set for their 12th season, team registration goes through May 18.

Rachel Hadfield is one of the talented creatives behind some of mountain biking's most iconic visual storytelling.Based in New Zealand, Rachel has spent the past several years capturing the energy, chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments of events like Crankworx, the New Zealand National Series, and some of the sport's biggest athlete projects. Through her company, Depth of Field Media, she's built a name for herself as a photographer who understands that the best images tell a story long after the race tape comes down.In this episode, Rachel joins us to talk about how she broke into mountain bike photography, what really goes into covering elite events, the realities of working in media, and what exciting projects she has coming up next.This is a conversation about more than cameras—it's about hustle, timing, creativity, and carving out a career in a competitive industry.Follow Rachel + Depth of Field Media:Rachel Website: https://www.rachelhadfield.com/Depth of Field Media: https://depthoffield.co.nz/ Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach.hadfield/Depth of Field Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/depthoffieldnz?igsh=ZTI4dW5vZXdycndwFollow Women's MTB Network:Website: https://www.womensmtbnetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensMTBNetwork

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There is a difference between knowing the gospel and being moved by it. In this conversation with Pastor Francis Chan, that difference becomes hard to miss. What starts as a moment of raw honesty as Francis watches Candace respond to the gospel with tears opens into something much bigger: what it actually means to stay inside the love of God, not just visit it. Francis shares the mountain biking story from his new book (written with his daughter Mercy) that says everything about where we fix our eyes and what happens when we don't. They talk about the distinction between conviction from the Holy Spirit and condemnation from the enemy, why those two things feel similar but lead in completely different directions, and what it looks like to keep coming back to the gospel like it's the first time you've heard it. A listener named Candice (with an i) asks about scripture for recurring struggles, and Francis answers with the kind of honesty that actually helps. And Candace shares a season of her own life when she wanted God at arm's length and knew exactly why. The awkward line breaks from what looks like a copy-paste from a PDF or narrow text box are all cleaned up! Connect with Candace and Francis  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Sponsors For This Episode Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off IFCJ ifcj.com 316 Financial bank316.com/ccb, Vanman vanman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off NuEthix https://nuethix.com/collections/candaces-favorites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep into Colorado's pheasant season, Corners for Conservation properties provide healthy winter habitat and welcome the next generation of hunters.Wading through a tangle of chest-high grasses on a cold morning. Pheasants flushing underfoot, cackling on the wing as they break for the horizon. Gold and pink light waxing across the sky at sunrise. Scanning the little green county road signs, looking for just the right number. Big smiles, and plenty of miles. In this episode of the Colorado Outdoors podcast, we take the show on the road. We visit some of our Corners for Conservation properties on the Eastern Plains in hopes of finding winter time roosters, and learning a thing or two along the way. From pollinator habitat and songbird stopovers to prime cold season country for Colorado's wild pheasants, Corners for Conservation fields are full of benefits (all year long). In the winter, they also serve as a place of exploration and learning for novice hunters, thanks to Pepper Canterbury and her hunter outreach program. Listen along as we chase birds, explore the prairie and soak up the rewards of a successful hunt.

Nicole Bradbury's World Cup short track race came down to the wire. Following terrible opening laps—where she dropped to the back of the field and then was taken down by a crash—the Hamilton rider got up to the front of the race. Not only had that event in Val di Sole this past June been a struggle, but the years leading up to that race were marked by setback after setback. A few times, she thought she would quit racing cross country. As the race in Italy went on, Bradbury realized a top-15 place would be possible. Then, a top-10 came into view. “Then, it was like the last lap of the World Cup, and I was in fourth. This is so sick. The whole time I was just panicking. I was like, I got to hold this top-five,” she said. Bradbury was in second position into the final corner. “I was behind Katharina Sadnik and I was, like, this is insane,” Bradbury said. “I thought I have to sprint because otherwise it's position one or two, and I don't want to be second. I started sprinting really, really hard. I still didn't think I was going to pass her. When I was passing her, I was, like, this is stupid. I can't believe it.” Not only was Bradbury surprised by the win, she was totally unprepared. She had no change of kit for the podium, so another racer hosed Bradbury down in the bike-wash area. The winner also needed some coaching on how to open a champagne bottle. The rest of Bradbury's 2025 season went pretty well. The World Cup in Lake Placid helped her to build more confidence. In the fall, she returned to Brevard College in North Carolina for her final year of school and collegiate racing. She won the U.S. Omnium Championship. Then, with the new year, it seemed the momentum of the previous one was faltering. Logistical and health issues hindered her preparation for the 2026 season, her first as an elite rider. While she has the support of Victoria-based Blue Bridge Racing, Bradbury is still operating like a privateer racer. Funds are tight. In this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, Bradbury goes into detail about her career to date, and the perspective she has on her uncertain future. Also, she discusses her art. Her recent exhibition of oil and gouache paintings has a strong connection with her cross country career.

Evan Walterman & Doc Savage | Black Hills Bike Hub – Rapid City, SD | 209 For episode 209, We have Evan Walterman and Doc Savage representing the Black Hills Bike Hub based in Rapid City, SD. Doc is the current President, and Evan is the Director of Trails. We discuss all things mountain biking and trails in Rapid City which has some very unique trail systems. Rapid City was also just named an IMBA Trail Town, and we discussed that process as well. Topics Include: How Evan got into Mountain Biking and Trails How Doc got into Mountain Biking and Trails The Dakota 5-0 and the impact on the region Project Echelon The Black Hills Region Remembering Kevin Forrester – K4 Trails Rapid City and the backstory of trail systems in Rapid City Proper Hansen-Larsen Memorial Park Skyline Wilderness Area Creating / Rebooting the Black Hills Bike Hub The All-American Trail Community Support of Trails and Mountain Biking Becoming an IMBA Trail Town IMBA Trail Care Workshop What Doc looks for in a Trail Community What Evan looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments   Trail EAffect Show Links: Black Hills Bike Hub: https://www.blackhillsbikehub.org/ K4 Trails: https://k4trails.com/ Hansen-Larsen Memorial Park: https://www.hlmprc.com/ IMBA Trail Towns: https://www.imba.com/trail-towns   Show Support By: KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Most riders think skills training is about technique. But what if it's actually one of the most powerful tools to reduce fear, improve focus, and build real confidence — on and off the bike?In this episode, I break down 5 mental benefits of mountain bike skills training that most riders completely overlook.We're talking about:why fear on the bike is a prediction problem, not a personality flawhow structured practice creates real motivation (instead of frustration)how skills training improves focus and mental clarityhow riding can become a powerful tool for stress regulationand how building skills builds self-trust that transfers into lifeThis episode is especially relevant for riders over 35 who feel stuck, hesitant, or like progress isn't sticking — despite putting in time on the bike. Because the problem usually isn't effort. It's the lack of a system.

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Most riders think skills training is about riding harder trails or going faster. But what if it's actually one of the most powerful tools to improve your brain, reduce stress, and stay physically capable as you get older? In this episode, I break down 5 surprising benefits of mountain bike skills training, especially for riders over 35.If you've ever felt stuck, tense, or like your riding isn't improving despite putting in time, this episode will shift how you think about training.

Lottie Brinks is back on the Everyday Ultra Podcast, and this one goes way deeper than just race results.In this episode, Lottie shares how mountain biking has become a huge part of her life — not as a way to build fitness, but as a way to sharpen her mind, improve her confidence, and help her show up better in running and in life. We dive into the connection between fear and performance, how learning high-risk skills can translate to racing more freely, and why doing something purely for joy can actually make you a better ultrarunner.This is a powerful conversation about growth, presence, confidence, and the mental side of performing at a high level.In this episode, we talk about:Why mountain biking has become such a powerful complement to Lottie's runningHow practicing fear in one sport can build confidence in anotherThe surprising connection between line choice on the bike and downhill runningWhy doing something for joy and mental stimulation can actually help performanceHow to stay present and avoid overthinking before big racesWhat Lottie has learned about risk, confidence, and trusting herself as an athleteSHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠carawayhome.com/everydayultra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠going to the link here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4qJDETM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playonrelief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bearbuttwipes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠footpathapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/everydayultraFollow Lotti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lotti_brinks/

To kick off the first episode of Season 3, host John Livingston sits down with CPW Wildlife Damage Specialist Max Morton, who assisted the agency in standing up the range rider program in 2025.Range riders are eyes and ears on the landscape, collecting important information for livestock producers, wildlife managers, and biologists alike. In addition to providing human presence that can deter wolf conflict, riders collect data that allows CPW and CDA to determine best approaches for addressing conflict through adaptive, coordinated plans.CPW hired 11 range riders to assist in efforts to minimize wolf depredation of livestock on range in 2025. CPW opened the application process to as many as 24 range riders for the 2026 season.Morton, who discusses his past experience as a range rider in Arizona and New Mexico, details what range riding is, how it is most effective and why it was important for CPW to implement the program.

John Maytham is in conversation with Theo Erlangsen about DarkFest 2026, its 10-year milestone, and how the event continues to push the limits of freestyle mountain biking. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mountain biking can rewire your brain for deep confidence and self-trust. But if you're not careful, it can also train self-doubt, fear, and destructive thought patterns. In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind both. You'll learn how real confidence is built through motor learning, awareness, and measurable progress — and why many riders unknowingly train the opposite of what they want. I explain how skills training, when done intentionally, becomes a powerful tool to overcome limiting habits and beliefs — based on how the brain actually works.This isn't motivation fluff. It's brain science applied to the trail.Because MTB is more than sport. If used consciously, it becomes a laboratory for rewiring belief systems.You'll also hear the story of Samantha, a rider who went from constant self-doubt to grounded confidence — through understanding cause and effect, and how you can, too! You'll learn:- Why confidence is a trained neural pattern (not a character trait)- How to build confidence circuits in your brain- Why awareness is the true foundation of self-confidence and what the German word for confidence (Selbstbewusstsein) has to do with it- How the Notice → Accept → Adjust → Repeat loop builds self-trust- Why dopamine from small wins is more powerful than big breakthroughs- Why negative self-talk blocks learning- Why even your posture and body tension directly influence confidence- How familiarity — not difficulty — determines fear- Why safe practice environments accelerate growth- How skills training on the bike transfers into real-life self-beliefLinks mentioned in the episode: Join my once a year LIVE COHORT starting in April: https://roxybike.podia.com/skill-up-2026-your-all-in-one-mtb-skills-programPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspireBuy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspiresWork with me with my remote coaching: https://www.roxybike-coaching.comSign up for my FREE newsletter with tips directly to your inbox and get a FREE BALANCE COURSE to start rewiring right on your doorstep: https://roxybike.podia.com/sign-me-up Book MentionedWay of the Peaceful Warrior – Dan Millman

Travis and Henry join Rebecca and Shannon to talk about how they've literally forged new trails for mountain biking in Great Falls. From grassroots advocacy to purpose-built trail design, they've worked with local and federal agencies and the International Mountain Bike Association to make new biking trails a reality in Great Falls.  Hear how they turned vision into action and why trails are the foundation of recreation in Great Falls. Biking in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/bicycling/      

If you're fed up with men telling women that they're just making excuses, or you think “women just need to try harder”… you're exactly why this episode exists.

In this episode of The Ride Companion, mountain bike legend Martyn Ashton joins us for one of our most honest, funny and important conversations yet. We talk about Martyn's latest project, Rideable Now and why he believes mountain bikers need to show up for mountain biking. During the episode Martyn gives the usual dose of self deprecation to powerful reflections on injury, identity and access. Rideable Now exists to help riders with life changing injuries and disabilities get back on the trails through adaptive mountain bikes, community support and real opportunities to ride again. Learn more and consider supporting rideable now here https://www.rideablenow.com Episode Sponsors:- - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at https://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. - Fan of quality tools and want to geek out? Feedback Sports is available from your local bike shop, online retailers such as Saddleback and Bike 24, plus directly from https://feedbacksports.com - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out https://www.cargurus.co.uk - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://kecks.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk