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Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime isn’t just another mountain bike podcast. It’s THE podcast for those who live and breathe gravity riding. Whether you’re chasing podiums or simply pushing your own limits on the trail, Downtime is your essential source for staying ahead of the curve. Downtime connects you with the key figures from the gravity community – the athletes pushing the limits, the mechanics wrenching on the fastest bikes, the industry insiders driving innovation. We bring you their perspectives and expertise,

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54:24

Lenzerheide 2023 – Pre-Race Show

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/06/05

The 2023 Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup is finally here and we are kicking off in Lenzerheide, Switzerland this weekend. So let's start race week by chatting with coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray aka PointOne Athletic. We'll find out about the unique nature of the Lenzerheide track, the significance of the format changes, new technology, returning riders and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Lenzerheide pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis

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1:22:19

Andreas Kolb – Becoming a Podium Guy

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/30

In 2022, Andreas Kolb was podium guy, taking 5 podiums and 4th in the overall standings. However, Andreas’ success hasn’t come overnight. We chat about his early racing career where he took big risks and as a result had a lot of injuries. Hear how surrounding himself with the right people has helped him find consistency and ultimately make the move to a top team like Atherton Racing. We chat about his incredible 2022 season, what it’s going to take to win, Hardline and plenty more. So sit back, hit

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1:28:29

Downtime Goes Downhill (Racing) – Episode Three – Racing

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s going to take you with us as we have a go at racing downhill at both a regional and national level. Chris, Jonathan and Ben are three different riders, with different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, goals and fears. We’ll share our preparation, training and setup. You’ll hear all about our experiences at the races, good and bad. We’ll also be bringing in some of the best in the world to help us improve throughout the year, so

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1:25:54

Eddie Masters – An Awesome 2022 Season and the Future...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Eddie Masters is an incredible mountain bike racer, character and also a huge fan of the sport. We sat down to catch up on his 2022 season of enduro and downhill racing. We also get Eddie’s thoughts on the upcoming World Cup season, the Jackson vs Jordan battle and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eddie Masters. You'll find Eddie Masters on Instagram @edmasters. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here. To be in with a chance of winning

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1:09:46

Downtime Goes Downhill (Racing) – Episode Two – Bike...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s going to take you with us as we have a go at racing downhill at both a regional and national level. Chris, Jonathan and Ben are three different riders, with different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, goals and fears. We’ll share our preparation, training and setup. You’ll hear all about our experiences at the races, good and bad. We’ll also be bringing in some of the best in the world to help us improve throughout the year, so

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1:07:06

Neko Mulally – Injury, Steel Frames, Bike Design and...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Neko Mulally is responsible for one of the most exciting projects in mountain biking at the moment and we’re sitting down for a catch up. Here about Neko’s injury and how his recovery is going. We chat about his carbon rear end, the steel front end that he’s been developing with Cotic and how he’s going about testing those. We also chat a bit the riders union, the upcoming season and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Neko Mulally. You can also watch this episode

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1:05:30

Lourdes Test Event and World Cup Pre-Season Chat with...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/09

We are getting pretty close to the 2023 Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup kicking off and recently ESO held a test event in Lourdes, France. Chris Kilmurray was there, so we had a catch-up to find out what went on. Who was looking fast and can we read anything into the results? What were ESO testing and how were the changes received by the riders? Also, we chat about some of the team changes and what ‘world class’ looks like as we head rapidly into the 2023 season. So sit back, hit play and listen to

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1:17:44

Downtime Goes Downhill (Racing) – Episode One

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/04

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s going to take you with us as we have a go at racing downhill at both a regional and national level. Chris, Jonathan and Ben are three different riders, with different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, goals and fears. We’ll share our preparation, training and setup. You’ll hear all about our experiences at the races, good and bad. We’ll also be bringing in some of the best in the world to help us improve throughout the year, so

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1:44:42

Designing and Building a High-Pivot Steel Bike – Evan...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Evan Turpen is a successful mountain bike racer and shop mechanic who decided that he wanted to build his own bike. Not content with what was on offer, Evan set out to build a high-pivot steel bike that he felt would out perform the competition. We talk about how he approached the task of building his own bike. Hear how he used YouTube to learn the necessary skills and how the development has progressed from the first prototype to today. We also chat about Evan supporting the Beyond Racing team this

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Alex Storr – Style and Substance

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Every now and again, you see someone ride a bike who just looks like they were born to do it. Alex Storr is one of those riders. Not only is Alex an incredibly stylish young rider, but he’s also working his way up the ranks in the Enduro World Cup. We chat about how Alex discovered mountain biking through his school club and hear how he got into enduro racing. Find out how Facebook market place ultimately led to Alex getting a factory ride. We also chat about balancing racing and content creation,

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1:13:19

Feel Better, Ride Faster – Sarah Broadhead

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2023/04/18

I think it’s fair to say that a lot of us would like to perform better on the bike. However, how many of us have looked at how our mental health links with our performance? Well this week I’m joined by Sarah Broadhead, who has written a book on the subject. Sarah is an experienced sports psychologist who has worked with olympic athletes as well as supporting Matt Walker, Ella Conolly, Greg Williamson and Hattie Harnden. We chat about how good mental health can support performance. How can we use

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1:21:37

Katy Winton and the 2023 Enduro World Cup So Far

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/04/11

So it appears that a lot of you enjoyed my little pre-season Enduro World Cup chat with Katy Winton and you wanted to hear more from Katy. So here it is. We sat down to chat about the first two Enduro World Cup races of the season. Find out what it was like riding at Maydena and Derby. How did it feel to be back racing after nearly a year away from the circuit? How does the new points system work and how does that impact the results? Who performed well and who struggled in these two opening rounds

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1:09:03

Lando Steezy – Bringing a Fresh Perspective to the Scene

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Today I’m joined by Leo Smith, aka Lando Steezy. I first saw Leo on Instagram a year or so ago and was blown away by his style on the bike. Fast forward to now and he’s making waves in the bike industry, especially after signing for Nukeproof and his recent film for Shimano. Leo is providing a role model for many people who up until now, didn’t see mountain biking as somewhere that they fit in. We chat about the responsibility that comes with that and find out more about Leo and how he got to where

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1:25:14

The Healing Power of the Mountain Bike – Nils Amelinckx

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Today I'm joined by the Founder of Rider Resilience, Nils Amleinckx. 5 and a half years ago, Nils was diagnosed with cancer and given 5 years to live. Nils firmly believes that mountain bikes have not only helped improve the quality of his life, but have also helped him extend it. We chat about his journey over the last 5 years and how important mountain biking has been to him. Hear how a film project was the catalyst for Rider Resilience, a community interest company which aims to amplify the

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1:16:47

Katy Winton Builds the Hype for the 2023 Enduro World...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/03/21

So it turns out that Katy Winton is a mountain bike super fan. A couple of weeks back, Katy got in touch to say that she'd love to come on the show to help build the hype for the 2023 Enduro World Cup racing season, which kicks off this weekend in Tasmania. So we sat down to chat about the team moves and what they might mean for race success. We chat about the move to enduro being an official world cup and what that means for the sport. Katy shares who she thinks we should be keeping and eye on in

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1:10:35

Mastering Bike Setup and Data Acquisition With Nick...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Nick Lester is a data acquisition and telemetry specialist who has worked at Commencal bicycles and been a mechanic and data acquisition guy for the Commencal 100% team. We sat down to hear how Nick got involved in the data side of downhill riding and racing. Hear how Nick works with data systems and what he’s learnt from his time working with some of the top riders. Nick loves a puzzle so we dig into bike and cockpit setup and the impact it can have on how the bike rides. We talk about suspension

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1:18:00

Managing the Commencal Muc-Off Team – Thibuat Ruffin

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Thibaut Ruffin runs possibly the most successful downhill race team on the planet right now, Commencal Muc-Off. With riders like Myriam Nicole, Thibaut Dapréla and Amaury Pierron, Thibaut and the team have gone on to take 4 team overall wins in the last 5 years. Hear how Thibaut started his own race career and how his team, Riding Addiction began. We chat about what it’s taken to grow the team over the years to go from a privateer setup to the biggest team in the paddock. I ask Thibaut his thoughts

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1:42:08

Make Downhill Racing Great Again – Si Paton

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/02/28

This week I’m joined by Si Paton. Si is a 4X National Champion and downhill racer who’s grafted this way to working full time in the sport he loves. We hear Si’s story of how he ended up becoming the organiser for the British National Downhill series for 11 years. What drove Si away from that role and how did he end up reviving the awesome Malverns Festival? We hear Si’s thoughts on how the Discovery take over will impact racing on both a world and national stage along with that it will take to make

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1:04:25

Jack Menzies – Making It In the Enduro World Series

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/02/21

Join me for a chat with one of 2022’s break-through riders, Jack Menzies. In his first season in elite, Jack piloted his WeAreOne Arrival to some incredible EWS results, with two top tens and a 4th place pro-stage finish. Hear about Jack’s sporty upbringing and how he’s been putting in the work to get the results he wants. We talk about the ups and downs of racing and the challenges of finding the right headspace when the clock is ticking. There’s lots to learn from a rider who’s definitely on the

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1:37:16

Luca Shaw – Learning the Hard Lessons

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Luca Shaw has had an incredible mountain bike racing career so far, riding for the Santa Cruz Syndicate and now Canyon Factory Racing. Hear how he’s learned from the best with mentors like Steve Peat and Fabien Barel. We dig into Luca’s 2018 season where he qualified 1st on three occasions but wasn’t able to convert them into race wins. Does Luca think he could have taken those wins with what he knows now? We chat about his run of injuries and what Luca is doing to find his way back to the top of

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