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Today, we're diving into an incredible story of resilience and drive with YT Mob's own Sian A'Hern. From a total skeptic about mountain biking to racing at Nationals - and then World Cups - all within a couple of years, Sian's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing; she's faced multiple injuries, each time coming back stronger. We explore her mental strategies, the tools she relies on to stay focused, and how she's overcoming the feeling of getting too comfortable since achieving her dream of making it onto a factory team. Sian's outlook on life and bikes is contagious, and there's a lot to learn from her story. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Sian A'Hern. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Sian on Instagram @sianahern. 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 - Rick Schubert

Today, we're joined by Kasper Woolley from the YT Mob. After less than a year on a downhill bike, Kasper entered his first World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne and made it all the way to the finals. But his journey to this point has not been easy. Kasper has faced significant health challenges and overcome serious injuries to make a name for himself in enduro racing. We sat down at the Loudenvielle World Cup to hear Kasper's incredible story, from his early days in BMX and skiing, to discovering the health issues that were holding him back, and how he overcame those hurdles, alongside numerous injuries, to finish 7th overall in the Enduro World Cup. Kasper's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Kasper Woolley. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Kasper on Instagram @kasper_woolley. Podcast Stuff Join the Team? We are looking for someone to help us part-time with video, YouTube and social media related bits and pieces. If you're a passionate mountain biker, love podcasts and enjoy the challenge of working with video, YouTube and social media platforms, then get in touch and tell us a bit about yourself. Emails to chris@downtimepodcast.com please, we look forward to hearing from you. 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 - Rick Schubert

In this episode, the 2024 Elite Women's World Champion & World Cup Champion, the YT Mob's Vali Höll chats with George, Jack & Emi about equal pay, three-peats & MTB Reform…  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension  www.j-techsuspension.co.uk  @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com  @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

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

Today we're joined by German enduro star Christian Textor, better known as Texi or Big Chris from MoiMoiTV. We dive into Texi's incredible journey from discovering dirt jumping, through racing downhill World Cups, to his current home at the YT Mob, competing at the highest level at World Enduro. Texi shares how he manages to successfully combine having four children with elite-level racing, offering some great insights on becoming the best version of yourself. It's clear that Texi really thinks about things, and he's found an amazing balance that works for him. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Texi. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Texi on Instagram @texi5 and watch his YouTube content here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners 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 - Rick Schubert

Today, we're joined by the one and only Oisin O'Callaghan. Oisin was thrust into the limelight when he joined the YT Mob and took the big win at the first time of asking, becoming your 2020 junior world champion in Leogang. From then on, Oisin's been on a bumpy road of ups and downs which would definitely be enough to rattle most people's confidence. However, Oisin has stuck to the process and shown what he's capable of by taking his first elite World Cup win in Snowshoe last season. Oisin is loving life and represents a bright future for our sport. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Oisin O'Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Don't forget to complete our listener survey here to be in with a chance of winning some Magura MT7 HC3 brakes. You can follow Oisin on Instagram @oisinocallaghandh. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites If you want to get your hands on the best riding and most robust wheels you'll ever own, then you can do so right now with 20% off all wheelsets for Downtime listeners. Just head over to weareonecomposites.com and use the code 'DowntimeMay20' at the checkout. Magura Magura's fully adjustable HC3 lever, once an aftermarket gem, is now available straight from the factory with MT7 brakes. This means you can fine-tune your braking experience like never before, adjusting braking force on the fly to match the trail conditions perfectly. Exciting news doesn't stop there – for a limited time, you can snag a full set of MT7 HC3 brakes and Storm HC brake discs, front and rear, for just 399 Euro. But hurry, prices may vary in other regions. Head to magura.com now. 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 - Rick Schubert

Sian is one of our favourite people and we are stoke to catch up with her to chat about her first full world cup season, the YT Mob and what it will be like having Vali Hoell on the team.    Nick waygood with the banger title photo     Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate.   Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia's newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.   Fist   Fist make the best gloves ever. That's all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet.  USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE     Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off  Capped out caps-    Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest.    You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off    

YT Industries saw promise in Vali Höll before she even started racing on the World Cup circuit, signing her on a six-year contract when she was just 13 years old. The Austrian then went on to win two Junior World Cup overall titles as well as two World Championship titles on the YT Tues before moving up to the Elite category. A nasty crash sidelined her for her first Elite World Championships in 2020, but she came back swinging in 2021 as a part of the newly formed RockShox Trek Race Team, winning the overall title in what was her first full year racing in the Elite category. In her three years with the team, she's racked up eight World Cup wins, two overall titles, and two World Championship titles. Now, in what feels like a homecoming, the 22-year-old Austrian has signed with The YT Mob. You can read the official YT Mob press release here. We talk about why Höll signed with the German brand really early in the 2023 season, what she's most looking forward to with the new team, learning to deal with disappointment, what it was like to finally race against Rachel Atherton last season, and more. The podcast is above if you'd like to listen to our conversation. Alternatively, a transcript is below.

Wie in der vergangenen Episode versprochen, ist in Folge 125 Deutschlands flottester Enduro-Fahrer mit dabei: Christian Textor! Der Racer vom YT Mob war uns live aus Chatel zugeschaltet und sprach mit uns kurz vor dem finalen Rennen der Saison über die Saison, Kniffe und Tricks und die ewige Frage, wie wichtig das Gewicht eines Endurobikes ist.

This week I'm joined by YT Mob star, Jack Moir. We chat Moi Moi TV, joining the YT Mob, being able to run whatever components you like, the ups and downs of the 2023 season, the state of enduro and downhill racing and plenty more. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Jack Moir. You can find Jack on Instagram @jackmoir_ and watch Moi Moi TV here. Supporting Partners 7Mesh 7Mesh have recently launched their brand new Airmap range. Airmap uses a unique approach of different mapped layers that uses incoming air, to expel warm moist air out of the garment, while blocking air and water in places where you need it. This allows them to individually tune the products' performance to the specific requirements of each area of the garments. The entire range is free from PFAS and PFCs, also known as the forever chemicals . Head here to find out more about the Airmap range. YT Industries You can see the entire range of YT bikes by heading over to yt-industries.com. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 3 is now available here. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £25 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, EP2 or EP3 on their own too. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - YT Industries

In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Paine. Dan has been working with Jack Moir for the last couple of years and we chat about his experiences as a mechanic, the intense team and the YT Mob.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate.   Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia's newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.   Fist   Fist make the best gloves ever. That's all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet.  USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE     Tailored Trails-  Tassie's specialist for state-wide transfers, private group shuttles, and all-inclusive packages. Operating on all the major mountain bike networks in Tasmania - including Derby, Maydena, St Helens, and the West Coast. Dedicated private group operator that caters for groups of up to 18 people with custom-built shuttle trailers and racks. Take the hassle out of your next Tassie trip, and let Tailored Trails take care of the logistics and planning. Rider owned and operated.  Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off  Dirt Surfer- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Dirt Surfer mudguards are made of 100% Recycled materials and are one hundred per cent recyclable. Get one of there unique designs or one of your own designs on your bike now to make it your own.    Capped out caps-    Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest.    You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off  

Enduro rider Kasper Woolley has had a terrible run of luck in the past year. In August 2022, a rider going the wrong way on a pump track smashed into Woolley. This past February, he crashed on a trail and damaged his spleen. The injury was so severe that he faced a five-month recovery. Woolley, who's been on YT Mob since the start of the year, is now planning his return to competition at the end of July at the Cranworx's Canadian Open Enduro. Later in September, it's off to France for the final events of the UCI Enduro World Cup. It's a late start to the season, but one Woolley is looking forward to. As he's done in the past, he's sure to be on podiums  once again.

Nach 10 Jahre hat sich Texi von seinem Langzeit Sponsor getrennt und beim YT Mob unterschrieben. In dieser Episode sprechen wir über den Wechsel, das Vertrauen in ihn und in Produkte und den Weg wie man sich auf ein neues Bike einstellt.

In this episode I sat down with our good friend Sian A'hern and chatted about everything that lead up to her joining the YT Mob and the plans she has for 2023.    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate.   Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia's newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.     Tailored Trails-  Tassie's specialist for state-wide transfers, private group shuttles, and all-inclusive packages. Operating on all the major mountain bike networks in Tasmania - including Derby, Maydena, St Helens, and the West Coast. Dedicated private group operator that caters for groups of up to 18 people with custom-built shuttle trailers and racks. Take the hassle out of your next Tassie trip, and let Tailored Trails take care of the logistics and planning. Rider owned and operated.  Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off  Dirt Surfer- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Dirt Surfer mudguards are made of 100% Recycled materials and are one hundred per cent recyclable. Get one of there unique designs or one of your own designs on your bike now to make it your own.  Fist- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE    Fist make the best gloves ever. That's all I need to say.  

Last week YT relaunched their team, the YT Mob and have signed, among others, Jack Moir. If you've seen the launch, you'll realise that the have taken a pretty different approach to other teams, not controlling what components the riders choose, bringing together multiple disciplines and more. I got the chance to sit down with the man behind the team, YT's Head of Sports Marketing, JP Becker to find out all about it. We also grabbed some time with all the enduro and downhill riders, so we'll be hearing from Jack Moir, Kasper Wooley, Christian Textor, Sian Ahern and Oisin O'Callaghan. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with the 2023 YT Mob. JP Becker 4:18 - 39:09 Jack Moir 39:09 - 45:23 Kasper Wooley 45:23 - 52:29 Christian Textor 52:29 - 58:38 Sian A'Hern 58:38 - 1:01:37 Oisin O'Callaghan 1:01:37 - 1:04:47 JP Becker 1:04:47 - 1:21:23 You can follow the Mob on Instagram @the_yt_mob and online at yt-mob.com. Supporting Partners Fit4Racing Fit4Racing are the team behind the performance of the YT Mob for 2023 and have the only mountain bike specific fitness app, designed to deliver fitness to all levels of rider, from home workout options to full blown pro programs for Enduro, DH and now XC. The app is available now as a free 7 day trial on both the App Store and Google Play. WeAreOneComposites We Are One are generously offering Downtime listeners 15% off wheelsets and their Da Package bar and stem. So wether you want their new Convergence wheels, their still very awesome Revolution wheels, or their Da Package bar and stem, now is your time. You can get 15% off until midnight on March 5th 2023 by using the code ‘DowntimeFebruary2023‘ at weareonecomposites.com (note: this must be entered at the final stage of the checkout process on the ‘confirm order' page). YT Industries You can check out The Mob by heading to yt-mob.com or see YT's full range of bikes over at yt-industries.com. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 2 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, or EP2 on their own too. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Each episode 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 - Isac Paddock

Martin Whiteley is someone who likes to work behind the scenes, however, many of you will know his name. From the mid-80s onwards, Martin has been involved with the growth of mountain biking, and through his time as CEO of Australian Cycling, working at the UCI and running some of the biggest downhill race teams in history, Martin has played a role in shaping our sport into what it is today. With all this history, it's hard to pick and choose what to cover, so this episode is pretty long and I've split it into two parts. Part one covers Martin's background and his time at the UCI. We hear about his work with Global Racing, G-Cross Honda, Trek World Racing and the YT Mob, and get his thoughts on talent development. Part two will be dropping tomorrow, where we'll talk about Red Bull, the Discovery takeover, athlete management and plenty more. For now, here's part one. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Martin Whiteley. You can follow Martin on Instagram @captain23mw, the HQ on Instagram @23___hq and find the website to arrange bike hire, uplifts and see the history over at hq.23degrees-sports.com. Supporting Partners Wahoo A market leader in Road cycling, Wahoo are relatively new to the mountain bike world, but are serious about getting involved. They are already supporting top athletes like Tahnee Seagrave, Danny Hart, Wyn Masters, Brendan Fairclough, and Loic Bruni, along with many others too. Wahoo were kind enough to support my training for the EWS100 and since November last year I've been using Wahoo's products and found them intuitive, robust and a great addition to my training. Their GPS watch the ELEMNT RIVAL, their GPS computer the ELEMNT BOLT, and a Wahoo KICKR smart trainer were my choices, all combined with the super comfy TICKR heart rate strap. You can also check out their online one stop training and virtual racing platform, Wahoo X. You can check out all that Wahoo have to offer over at wahoofitness.com. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 2 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, or EP2 on their own too. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to subscribe. Each episode 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/subscribe. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday. Full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Isac Paddock

Our guest for the latest NSMB Podcast is Ben Arnott, a World Cup downhill mechanic, engineer, and small business owner.   Ben spent several years working as the head mechanic for Trek World Racing and the YT Mob and the stories from his time following the circus provide a fascinating look into the World Cup. For six of his years with the teams, Ben was also responsible for the team truck. He got to know it intimately while driving the large rig on the small, European mountain roads to each venue.   But Ben recently pulled back from wrenching for World Cup athletes like Greg Williamson, Angel Suarez, and David Trummer. Instead, he's remained in Canada for the first summer since immigrating and is focused on sharpening his engineering skills with OneUp Components. He hasn't completely left the wrenching world either and keeps his hands busy servicing products from Formula and EXT, which he imports through his distribution business, Alba. And while no longer wrenching on the World Cup, he's not saying it will never happen again. 

We’re deep into the offseason now & the #teamrumours are in full effect! Join George & Jack for some wild speculation, uncorroborated insight & the odd confirmed fact. Joining them are a couple of riders who’ve recently confirmed new rides, Commencal 21’s Angel Suarez Alonso & The YT Mob’s Dakotah Norton.  Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @commencal21 @angelsuarezdh @the_yt_mob @daknorton @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmag #downhill #dhmtb #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb 

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

  In Episode 5 I was lucky enough to sit down with an inspiration of mine, Martin Whiteley. We chat about how he started the Mountain Bike race scene in Australia, his journey from AMBA to the UCI, and the future of the YT Mob. He hands out some really great advice on how he … Continue reading Beyond The Tape: Episode 5- Martin Whiteley →

This week, we sit down for a chat with Ben Arnott, the mechanic for the YT Mob and engineer at Chromag Bikes in Whistler. We chat with Ben about how he made it onto the... The post Ben Arnott – Engineering Success appeared first on Downtime Podcast.

This week, we talk to YT Mob rider, Angel Suarez. We chat about Angel’s background in motocross, how he’s dealt with his past injuries, the successes of his 2018 season, plans for 2019, and much... The post Angel Suarez – Young Talent appeared first on Downtime Podcast.

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

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

One of America's fastest downhillers is also one of America's greatest hopes for the survival and growth of #USDH

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