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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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01:43:33

Digging at Red Bull Rampage, viral videos, bad...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/10/11

The lads sit down to record hours before Olly hops on a flight to Red Bull Rampage. During the episode Olly talks about the Jono Jones viral clip and shares things you might not know about the Red Bull Rampage event, Davi teasers out the secret episode that's going to drop soon, reviews things and discusses the best listener question for a while... Don't forget to keep an eye on the Brendan Fairclough, Ben Deakin and Olly's YouTube channels for regular Rampage updates. Support this episode's

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02:08:00

Martyn Ashton's inspiring ride through life, injury,...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/10/04

Mountain biking royalty Martyn Ashton is in studio!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for this wide ranging and honest conversation. During the episode Martyn talks about the early years of his career, the MBUK generation, why he stopped competing and signing huge pro contracts. Martyn also opens up about his life changing accident, meeting his idols, how road bike party was so successful and much more... You can book tickets to see Martyn's speakers from the

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01:24:27

Duncan Shaw talks Drop And Roll, street trials and...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/09/27

Duncan Shaw is back in studio folks! During this episode Duncan talks to Olly about he started riding street trials, the history of trials and the various types of bikes. The lads also talk about Drop And Roll shows, useful skills you can gain from riding trials, Hans Rey stories and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year

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01:33:39

The £10,000,000 question goes TERRIBLY wrong!!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/09/20

Olly and Davi sit down to record one of those 'no script' episodes and, it gets WEIRD! During the episode the lads talk about getting colonics, Olly unveils his new van, Davi talks about moving house, discuss wether Kilion Bron has the perfect balance, answer listener questions and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year

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01:28:38

Tackling uncomfortable questions with a mountain...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/09/13

Paul Hadley is a mountain biking church minister from North Wales. During this episode Paul helps Olly and Davi understand why the energy left the studio when the topic of The Bible came up in conversation. The lads take a deep dive into moral compasses, disuss who religion benefits, what Paul actually does as a minister and much more. We hope you enjoy this VERY different episode of The Ride Companion and big thanks to Paul for being such a top bloke! Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener

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02:03:10

Rico Martin on training to be a better mountain...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/09/06

Rico Martin is a professional personal trainer to multiple action sports athletes. During this podcast Rico talks about how he got involved in the fitness injury, working with pro riders like Jordan Williams, training to be a faster rider and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Feel optimised, cover your nutritional bases and be probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE

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01:46:00

Clay Porter wants to make MTB Drive To Survive? &...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/08/30

Clay Porter is back in the UK filming for that not so secret DG2 project so, of course he found himself dragged into the studio for another podcast! During this episode Olly and Clay talk about the success of Deathgrip one, invisible lines, creating original content, Alex Rankin's Earthed series, why we should be thankful for the live broadcast, vlogging, Valli Holl, looking to making Drive To Survive for mountain biking and much more. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener

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01:12:54

A very special listener questions special!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/08/23

Olly and Davi sit down to answer questions submitted by the companionship. During the episode the lads discuss the 2024 downhill broadcast team, bum injuries, wether mountain bikes are too big and meal deal preferences. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors If you want to recover like a pro then you have to check out compex.com and their wide range of recovery tools. Simply enter the code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off too!

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01:33:13

Takin' it back to the old school!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/08/16

Olly and Davi sit down for a much overdue catch up episode. During the episode the lads discuss getting better at podcasting, home improvements, dream homes, Olly annoying Scottish people, World Champs chat/rants and also do a podium picks! We hope you enjoy this lockdown companion vibe episode. The comments section is very much open for debate. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Caldera Lab: creates high performance

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01:39:50

Andrew Neethling and Olly Wilkins discuss World...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/08/09

Olly and Andrew Neethling spend some time together in a hotel room to discuss all the happenings from the mountain bike World Championship in Fort William. During the episode Andrew Neethling talks about what it was like to commentate on the world feed to millions of people, preparing for the live broadcast and how he gathers inside information. Olly also shares what it was like from his perspective as a super fan at the event and how he stays away from most riders to avoid 'ruining it for them'.

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01:56:27

Josh Lowe on keeping riding fun, workin' 9-5,...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/08/02

Josh Lowe is a professional mountain bike rider from the South of the UK. On this episode of the podcast Josh talks about being a professional rider whilst choosing to hold down a full time job. Josh shares his incredible attitude to riding and how keeping it fun is the most important thing, competing at Red Bull Hardline, dealing with pressure, injuries and much more... Learn more about PayDirt, submit your project and take a look at some of the awesome projects that have previously been funded

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01:46:31

Wyn Masters talks privateer project, injuries, state...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/07/26

Mountain bike royalty Wyn Masters is back on the podcast with more hilarious stories and insights! During this episode, Wyn talks about the crazy crash that put him out of the first part of the 2023 downhill season, head injuries, how his privateer project is helping more riders, race formats, WynTV, proposes a new World Cup schedule and much more... Learn more about PayDirt, submit your project and take a look at some of the awesome projects that have previously been funded

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02:28:25

Jamie Squibb on being the UK freestyle motocross...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/07/19

Jamie Squibb is the godfather of freestyle motocross in the UK. Jamie stops by the studio to talk about his career as a professional rider, how he discovered the sport, the insane lengths he went through to learn backflips, the current state of freestyle motocross, his iconic compound, electric bike and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/ Support this episode's sponsors Caldera

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01:15:08

Bernard Kerr talks Red Bull Hardline, state of...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/07/12

Bernard Kerr makes an impromptu visit to the studio for an in-depth chat with Olly. During the episode Bernard gives his honest thoughts on the current state of world cup downhill, talks about the evolution of the Pivot team, Crankworx Innsbruck, almost winning world cup races, new race format, new broadcast and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/ Support this episode's sponsors

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01:57:50

The chosen one, fake Banksy art, Germany road trip...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/07/05

On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi recap their trip to Germany to visit Focus Bikes, staying at Andrea Berg land and scooting around Stuttgart. During the first part of the podcast, Davi also shares details of a new charity/challenge concept. Dave the colour analyst then joins Olly in the studio to chat about the Val Di Sole world cup including track changes, Jackson Goldstone's first win, the athlete blue print and much more... The lads then wrap up with some submarine chat and

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01:37:48

Surviving DarkFest, life threatening injuries,...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/06/29

Professional mountain bike rider Daryl Brown joins the podcast for a wide ranging and super fun chat with Davi and Olly. During the episode Daryl talks about how he turned pro and how his job has changed over the years, what it's like to ride at and hit the huge DarkFest jumps, offers up advice for all levels of mountain bikers, racing in China and talks about his most recent injury and how it very nearly cost him his life. Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime

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02:14:40

Motley Crue, shark attacks and Leogang post race show

The Ride Companion ·

2023/06/21

On this episode Olly and Davi have a general catch up in the studio. Dave the colour analyst then catches up with Olly to chat about all things Leogang including the double Austrian win, Jackson Goldstone and Danny Hart's runs and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/ Caldera Lab: creates high performance men’s skincare products by combining pharmaceutical-grade science, with

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01:58:05

Secret bikes, steering stabilizers, a changing of the...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/06/14

Introducing the TRC Post Race Show! The 2023 downhill season kicked off with a bang this past weekend in Lenzerheide so, we're rolling out our new post race show with former World Cup mechanic, mountain bike super fan and TRC colour analyst (a totally fictionally role we made up) Dave Valler. During the show, Dave talks about working as a world cup mechanic for Brendan Fairclough, the lads discuss the Pivot, Specialized and Mondraker secret bikes, DV's pit bits, Troy Brosnan's steering stabilizer,

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01:23:32

Look Mum! We made it to 100!

The Ride Companion ·

2023/06/07

Can you believe The Ride Companion made it to 100 episodes!? On this episode, Davi and Olly enjoy a Buffalo Trace whiskey and reminisce over the past 100 episodes. Davi shares the origins of the show and discusses how they both first connected over a mutual love of podcasts. The lads also discuss the optimal size of a business, expense accounts, Olly’s approach to banking, artificial intelligence, failed episodes, Sam Pilgrim building contest runs, Lewis Capaldi’s rise to fame and aim to catch up

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01:59:36

Brendan Fairclough on his pro earnings, fatherhood,...

The Ride Companion ·

2023/05/31

The Dogfather is back on the podcast with arguably his best appearance yet! During this episode, Brendan Fairclough talks about the ACL injury that changed his career, taking a huge pay cut to ride for Honda, Steve Peat's financial advice, his preparation ahead of the 2023 World Cup season, hating being called a 'freeracer', fatherhood and loads more... If you don't already please shoot @brendog1 a follow! Support this episode's sponsors WORX: FINALLY we have a discount code for the incredible

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