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The Ride Companion

TRC Media House

The mountain bike podcast that sometimes forgets to talk about mountain bikes... Hosted by Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks #theridecompanion

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01:24:05

Preston Williams: From factory motocross champion to...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/02/14

Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer. On this episode Preston talks about his illustrious but strict motocross career and why he made the switch to racing downhill. Preston talks about winning his first ever National race, almost beating Jackson Goldstone and breaks down his first couple of years in the elite category. Preston is currently living the full privateer life and we hope the companionship will be rooting for him in 2024! Follow

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01:06:57

Sam Reynolds talks DarkFest 2024 insights, injuries,...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/02/07

Sam Reynolds is back in studio with Olly for a pre DarkFest chat! During the episode Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his heavily contrasting life as a Dad and big air bike rider, his recently ankle injury, how he compiles the rider invite list, how to flip huge jumps and much more. There's also a HUGE teaser at the end of the episode! Follow all the DarkFest action on Sam's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCMWiyxWqrBPboOgrcy2qauA Support this

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01:30:32

Joel Anderson on HUGE jumps, HUGE injuries and tech...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/01/31

Joel Anderson dropped by The Ride Companion studio to record his first-ever podcast! On this episode, Joel talks about building a riding scene in Triscombe, filming edits with Tommy C, and riding downhill bikes where most people wouldn't. Joel also opens up about his almost career-ending injury and what it's really like to ride huge jumps. Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel

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01:39:58

Rob Warner opens up

The Ride Companion ·

2024/01/24

Rob Warner is back on the podcast for the most open, honest and unfiltered conversation we've ever released. During the episode Rob talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the world cup commentator and what it was really like going back to the races. Rob also opens up about a topic he's wanted to share with the world for over six years and much much more... Rather than write a long description we'll let this episode do the talking. Thanks to everybody who supports the show. It

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01:23:58

Olly's gotten injured, skin suits and petrol station...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/01/17

The lads are back in studio for their first podcast of 2024. During the episode Olly talks about his recent injury he sustained while shooting a video with Brendan Fairclough. The lads discuss dream guests, petrol station merch, skin suits, Anaheim 1, T-Pain's album and loads more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION Support our long

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01:04:58

Bernard Kerr talks pay cuts, the return of skin...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/01/10

Bernard Kerr drops by the studio slightly unplanned so, we decided to record a podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Bernard talks about buying the BK Sport warehouse, wether DYFI is becoming the global hub of mountain biking and switching GoPro footage to hide lines. Bernard also opens up about taking a pay cut to keep the race team alive, testing jumps at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, will skin suits make a return in 2024 and much more... (Apologies for the slight audio issue. Blame Lada

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01:29:32

Jono Jones on brotherly competition, viral mtb...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/01/03

Jono Jones is in studio for a chat with Olly Wilkins. During this episode Jono talks about being in competition with brother Matt, sauna competitions, home renovations and dream trips. Jono also opens up about why he's never turned full time pro, riding Mexican street racers, commentating with Rob Warner, Red Bull Hardline, what he has planned for 2024 and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply

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01:23:45

Ben Deakin and the BIG reveal!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/12/28

After Brendan Fairclough's 4th place finish at the 2019 Red Bull Rampage he insisted that his dig crew had to spend the winnings on something they really wanted. Olly Wilkins chose a jet-ski, Ben Deakin decided he wanted a hair transplant... On this episode Ben Deakin (aka The Deakinator) talks about why he decided it was finally time to commit and go for the procedure, this is the full story... Learn more and get the Deakin discount over at hwtclinic.com with code BDK200. Support this episode's

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01:16:33

The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz SPECIAL!!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/12/24

Welcome to The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz Special! Join your hosts Davi, Olly, and Dan as they lead you through 24 family-friendly general knowledge questions, sprinkled with a festive touch of Christmas cheer. Play a long with your loved ones over Christmas or, test your general knowledge whilst out on your next solo ride. The choice is yours! Don't be a Grinch though—spread the holiday cheer by subscribing, sharing, and leaving your score (be honest) in the comments section! Enjoy and Merry

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01:39:50

Dan Wolfe on EDR's uncertain future, working for...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/12/20

Dan Wolfe is a former World Cup downhill and EDR racer from Ireland, known to many for his live reporting from events for Pinkbike. During the episode, Dan talks about growing up in Ireland and how he discovered mountain biking through his older brother. He also discusses how he first started racing downhill, becoming one of the early riders to switch to enduro, and speculates on what the future could look like for EDR. Dan walks us through how he began managing social media accounts for Pinkbike,

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01:16:01

Vero Sandler on injuries, fresh motivations, Monster...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/12/13

Vero Sandler is one of the worlds leading female freeriders who has literally carved her own path in the sport. On this episode of The Ride Companion Vero joins Olly and Davi in studio to talk about her current injury, how her riding motivations have changed since quitting racing, trick progression, her back yard build project, signing for monster energy, advice for your girls and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day

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02:01:47

Jonny Thomson of Fit4Racing's MTB strength and...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/12/06

Jonny Thomson is the man behind Fit4Racing, a specialist mountain bike and two-wheeled sports training platform. During the episode, Jonny talks about his original motivation to launch Fit4Racing, his fallout with CrossFit, training pros like Danny Hart, Jonny Walker, and Adam Brayton. Jonny also breaks down why e-bikes are great training tools, common fitness mistakes mountain bikers make, the Fit4Racing business model, answers listener questions, and much more... Follow @fit4racing and get a

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01:41:03

Trail etiquette VS view count, Focus camp, fast...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/11/29

Olly and Davi are back in studio to discuss wether Lewis Buchanan should have ridden Brendan Fairclough's Red Bull Rampage battleship line. During the episode the lads also talk about personality types, bucket list biking trips, the Focus Bikes team camp, play podium picks, create a Sam Pilgrim Monster flavour and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at

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01:56:55

Steve Geall on being a BMX AND mountain bike pro, the...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/11/22

Steve Geall is a legend of the UK BMX and mountain bike scene and we're stoked to have him on The Ride Companion this week! During the podcast we discuss how Steve discovered BMX in the late 80's and competiting in the early competitions to became a National Champion. Steve talks about falling out of love with the BMX, buying his first mountain bike, turning pro on the Giant team and racing the first world cups. Steve also talks about being a stunt man on 101 Dalmations, why he still loves riding

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01:35:01

Olly's Australian shins, podium picks returns and...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/11/15

Olly and Davi get REALLY into your listener questions, bring back the podium picks feature and discuss desert island survival tactics, winter riding tips, adult movie start names, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the state of the bike industry and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION Want to ride more and not feel 120 years old

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01:21:11

Is MTB DEAD (In winter), Engagements and BK's Ferrari!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/11/08

It's one of 'those' ones folks! On this episode Olly and Davi have a good old fashioned catchup. Olly talks about his trip to the gym in Bernard Kerr's Ferrari and the crazy furniture he found in a bin. Davi talks about his recent engagement, discovering he's a good actor and seeing Blink 182 plus load more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at

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02:31:21

Alex Rankin talks Sprung, Earthed, film making before...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/11/01

Mountain bike royalty Alex Ranking is in studio! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi take a deep dive into Alex’s film making career. During the episode Alex opens up about his early skateboarding and BMX inspirations, how and why he first picked up a camera, learning to edit on tape, investing in the first 1000 Sprung videos and why Sprung really finished, meeting Steve Peat and Rob Warner, acquiring music for free and some of the projects Alex is working on for the future… Follow

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02:03:38

Unlocking creativity and judging MTB events with...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/10/25

Guess who's back, CHOPPERS BACK!! Grant 'Chopper' Fielder drops by the studio for a very ride ranging convesation about his job at Muc Off, how he unlocks creativity to keep making fun content, crying on planes, ASMR content, practical jokes, old bike geometry and then weighs in on how Red Bull Rampage judging could be improved and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE

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01:21:18

This girl talks to dead people

The Ride Companion ·

2023/10/19

On this very special episode of The Ride Companion Davi finally sits down with his family member who appears to have the ability to speak to the dead. During the episode Davi and his guest discuss many aspects of this extraordinary and complex topic including, how this gift first came into her life and some of her early and terrifying experiences with the spirit world. She talks openly about how she deals with this gift on a daily basis, how it affects her life and exactly how she interacts with

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50:37

What is Rampage now? Brendan Fairclough, Ben Deakin...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/10/18

Olly, Bren, and Deaks are back in the truck on route to the airport post Red Bull Rampage. On this episode of Drivetime Bren takes the lead in dissecting what Rampage means to him and why he keeps returning to the event, whether party trains should even be possible at Rampage and explains how the event has evolved over the years. The lads also question whether Beinvenido Aguado deserved his low score, reflect on Gee Atherton's huge crash and potential winning run. They also share their experiences

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