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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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01:30:50

Honey, I Shrunk the Nuts! Listener Questions Special

The Ride Companion ·

2025/08/27

You're listener questions NEVER disappoint! A proper mixed bag this week folks. No guest, just your amazing questions. We go deep on memories, first crashes, shrinking nuts, inspirations, dodgy tricks, bike tech, injuries, the price of bikes and even how many times we all poo in a day. Safe to say our listeners (YOU) are the best! Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - Inside this episode you'll find a paid

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01:17:32

Our Weird Spa day, Icks, Gym Etiquette and More

The Ride Companion ·

2025/08/20

A classic TRC catch-up episode! ketchup theft confessions, weird words we can’t stand, gym guy etiquette, and chicken chaos… plus proper Red Bull Hardline debrief, from track walk insights to standout riders. Oh, and we somehow ended up talking about yoghurt, cleaning TikTok, and spa days for bikes. We LOVE doing these types of episodes! Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - Do you get hangry? Want an easy way to

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43:11

Ed Masters on the Spirit of Enduro, the Psychology of...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/08/13

We sat down in the heat of Hardline week with the one and only Ed Masters for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly honest catch up. From the state of Enduro and why it lost (and is now regaining) its “spirit,” to juggling downhill World Cups with injuries. Ed talks about how to get back into the “red zone” after setbacks, wild Hardline predictions, his genius pitch to open the event up to the public and much more... Episode Sponsors:- - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION:

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26:18

Josh Bryceland on Why He Really Came Back to Racing,...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/08/06

Josh “Ratboy” Bryceland joins us at the Red Bull studio at Hardline! In this episode, Josh opens up about his unique approach to racing and fatherhood, freeriding, organising events, and his not so serious attempt at farming (despite owning all the gear and growing nothing). We dive into what it’s really like to ride Hardline, how he manages his mindset to avoid the dreaded “red zone,” and why he never took a serious approach to racing even at the top level. He reflects on his time with the Santa

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57:56

Wyn Masters Talks Shifting Focus, Secret Elite DH...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/30

Wyn Masters joins the show to talk about his move to Focus Bikes, how he's “shifting focus” after 17 years on the World Cup circuit, and why cooking lunch with your bike brand might be the ultimate vibe check. We dive deep into Wind TV’s evolution, e-bike warm-up secrets, caffeine-fueled race prep, Jackson Goldstone's unconventional setup, and the psychology of qualifying. Plus, Wyn shares behind-the-scenes stories from the privateer project, why he skipped Andorra, and his dream of being a jockey.

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13:26

Brendan Fairclough's WILD top to bottom at Hardline...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/26

Brendan Fairclough had a crazy start to Red Bull Hardline 2025 and after missing two days of practice showed up and did a first run top to bottom towed by Kaos Seagrave. This is the full story of one of the wildest and most impressive Red Bull Hardline runs of all time... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-hardline-uk-2025/ Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk

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17:43

Eliot Jackson's Red Bull Hardline insights,...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/23

We sat down with Eliot Jackson to chat about what’s to come in the next few days including Berndard Kerr's secret line, predictions, course changes and more... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-hardline-uk-2025/ Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term

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47:43

Red Bull Hardline 2025 preview & our BIG news!

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/23

Red Bull Hardline 2025 is just around the corner and we’re finally heading to Wales to be there in person and bring behind the scenes (back door?) content! In this episode, we run through the rider list, speculate on who’s racing (and who might not be), and try to figure out whether Jackson Goldstone will show up or sit it out to protect the World Cup overall. We talk track changes, legendary moments, and which riders have something to prove. TRC Patreon news, Fantasy Hardline picks and much

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01:54:31

Iago Garay: The Real State of Enduro, Life...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/16

What does it take to race almost every Enduro World Series round since 2013, survive a life threatening brain aneurysm and then keep racing? In this episode of The Ride Companion we sat down with Iago Garay to hear about his journey from early Mega Avalanche races to the modern EDR World Cup. We cover everything from how Enduro racing has evolved, the training demands, nutrition, memorising tracks and Iago’s near death brain aneurysm in 2023 that changed everything. We also dive into what he would

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01:42:00

Ella Conolly: From XC Burnout to 2025 EDR World Cup...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/09

What does it take to become the 2025 Enduro World Cup overall champion... without a factory team and without ever planning to go pro? In this episode, we sit down with Ella Conolly, the 2025 EDR World Cup overall winner, to hear about her incredible journey. Ella opens up about growing up in Inverness and leaving British Cycling’s Olympic program, to discovering enduro (thanks to a knock on the door from Tracy Moseley) and going all in on a new discipline with limited funding, no plan and a passion

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01:29:41

The 200th Episode From A Mountain Lodge! (Listener...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/07/02

Massive thanks to YOU for helping us get to 200 episodes of The Ride Companion! In this episode Olly and Davi sit down in a Welsh mountain lodge for a general catch up and to answer your listener questions. In this episode Olly and Davi dive into the origins of the podcast, Olly’s epic Bikepark Wales challenge, Travis Pastrana ghosting Davi, Robot Wars, Deaks’ weird feet, bucket list guests, favourite crisps and Freedom Ride. Again, whether you’ve been here since day one or just recently joined us

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01:35:28

Alan Milway: Inside the Systems, Stress & Success of...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/06/25

What does it really take to manage a World Cup downhill team in 2025? In this episode, Alan Milway, team manager of Norco Factory Racing and long-time performance coach joins Olly and Davi to unpack the chaos, structure, and behind-the-scenes secrets of running a top-tier MTB team. We dive into the logistics of back to back race weekends, what it’s like managing huge personalities like Danny Hart and Greg Minnaar, and the setup mistakes even elite riders still make. Alan also breaks down the impact

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01:37:44

Tom Fuller on Painting Helmets for Red Bull, Monster...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/06/18

Tom Fuller is the co-founder of Image Design Custom and, the man behind the paint on some of the most iconic helmets in two-wheel sports. From Red Bull Rampage and the UCI World Cup, to motocross legends and movie stars like Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill, his work has quietly shaped the visual identity of action sports for decades. In this episode, Tom joins us to share his journey from painting helmets in his dad’s garage as a teenager to running Image Design Custom, the UK’s leading custom paint

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01:48:28

Kaos Seagrave: Quitting World Cup Downhill, Going...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/06/04

Kaos Seagrave joins Olly and Davi for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes of The Ride Companion yet. From racing World Cups as a junior to flipping 90-foot jumps at Darkfest, Kaos opens up about the exact moment he walked away from downhill racing, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what it really takes to go full freeride. He shares what it was like growing up alongside his sister Tahnee, how their family built FMD Racing from the ground up, and what it meant to be hand-picked

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04:43

Why Rob Warner Opened Up on The Ride Companion (Olly...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/06/01

In this honest and emotional clip from the Red Bull Just Ride podcast, Rob Warner shares why The Ride Companion was the place he chose to open up about his autism diagnosis for the first time. He reflects on the powerful moment he called Olly and said, “I need to do it, mate — I’m going to lay it all out there.” That episode became a major turning point, not just for Rob, but for listeners who resonated with his story. What started as a casual lockdown podcast became a safe space for real talk, deep

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01:34:05

The DJ Zesty story: Medical trials, UK dirt jumping...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/05/28

DJ Zesty (Andy Lehmann) is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with DJ Zesty to hear how a jump bike and a patch of woods in Swinley led him to building world class freeride courses in Queenstown. Andy shares his journey through the UK trails scene, competing in Dirt Wars, digging for Natural Selection, living out of a van, surviving medical trials to fund trips and now, signing to the DMR Pro Team with support from YT Industries. BIG thanks to this episode's sponsors: - Do you get hangry? Want an

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01:46:47

Ben Smith: From Troy Lee Intern to HipLok Founder,...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/05/21

Ben Smith is the co-founder of HipLok. Ben joins Olly & Davi in studio for a deep-dive into his journey from working at Troy Lee Designs in California to launching one of the most innovative bike security brands in the world. During the episode Ben opens up about how the idea for HipLok was born, the early struggles of building a brand from scratch, the reality of product development and manufacturing, and how global trade issues like tariffs and certification standards are affecting the industry.

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01:23:32

We're Increasing Downhill World Cup Prize Money by 30%

The Ride Companion ·

2025/05/14

This episode has serious old school TRC vibes! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly and Davi discuss everything you need to know heading into the 2025 downhill World Cup season. Including team moves, breakout picks, fantasy tips, and some insights from the inside. We also announce ourselves as the unofficial World Cup podium sponsor... we're Increasing World Cup Prize Money by 30% by giving an extra £1,000 to any rider who shouts out The Ride Companion on the podium... will anybody do it?

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01:45:10

Roger Vieira: A true privateer World Cup downhill...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/05/07

Roger Vieira is in studio to share his incredible story! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Roger joins us in the studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Brazil to chasing the World Cup Downhill dream as a full on privateer. He opens up about the financial realities of racing, why his first ever World Cup at Fort William lead him to take a year off, and whether it's even possible to compete as a privateer after the recent changes. We also dive into Roger's new found success on the

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01:04:12

Sam Reynolds: DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB’s...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/04/30

Sam Reynolds is back in studio for a full DarkFest 2025 debrief! Sam shares behind the scenes stories about building the biggest freeride course on the planet, like the massive new Quarterpipe and the mind blowing progression of riders from this years event. We also talk about why DarkFest is the ultimate mountain bike safe space, how it stays true to the roots of freeride, what it’s like coming home after a week of madness, the future of the event, the Nutty P tradition, unique bike set-ups and Sam

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