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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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1:12:28

Which Mountain Bike Is Best for You?

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/05/10

Ever wondered which mountain bike is best for you? I’m guessing I’m not the only one who’s spent hours looking at geometry charts, thinking about how much travel I actually need and trying to work out which is the right bike for me, my riding and my ability. So I thought it would be interesting to get three regular riders, and three bikes that sit across the range from 150mm to 170mm of rear travel, with different takes on things like reach, chain stay length and head angle, to see how they all feel

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1:11:12

Behind the Scenes at a Press Camp

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/05/03

Ever wondered what actually goes on at a press camp? Is it all just heli-lifts, free beer and endless supplies of the latest products? It's something I've always wondered about and I recently got the chance to find out as I was invited to attend Bike Connection Agency in Italy. I thought it would be good to put together some chat with some of the journalists and brands from the camp, as well as sharing some of my own experiences and catching up with the people who are responsible for the

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1:23:30

Mountain Bike Nutrition Explained – Jamie Scott

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/04/26

Mountain bike nutrition is a puzzling subject, with so much misleading information out there. In my quest to be ready for the EWS100 in the Tweed Valley in June, I decided to talk to an expert and get my head around the basics of nutrition for both active people, which we all are, and for the race event itself. We cover our appetites and how protein intake is key to that. Jamie provides some guidance on protein and where we can find the information we need to ensure we are getting the right amount

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1:07:20

Overcoming Adversity to Become an Elite Level Racer –...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/04/19

James Anderson grew up with monoplegia. This left him with significantly reduced muscle development in his right hand side, as well as dyslexia and dyspraxia. James had significant challenges to overcome and a diagnosis that said he would never play sports. Fast forward a chunk of years and James is now an elite-level downhill racer with his sights set on great things and a lot to thank mountain biking for. His story inspired me and I wanted to share it with you all. From the physical challenges

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56:59

What Goes Into Designing The Future of eBikes?

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/04/12

Last week Canyon launched their latest eBike, the Canyon Spectral:ON. The team at Canyon have worked tirelessly to take eBikes to the next level. Removing range anxiety with an incredible 900Wh battery, whilst creating a bike that’s lively and fun to ride on the trails. Today we’re joined by Patrick Schmidt and Christian Parmenter from Canyon’s eBike team, to find out what it takes to produce a cutting edge eBike. We’ll be hearing about the level of detail they went into to deliver something

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12:18

Test Riding Neko Mulally’s High-Pivot Prototype...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/04/06

What happens when you put a regular rider, like me, on a World Cup downhiller's custom prototype bike? Well I was lucky enough to get the chance to ride Neko Mulally's Frameworks high-pivot prototype to find out. Hit play and hear how I got on. If you'd like to see some footage of me riding the bike then you can find that on my YouTube channel here. If you'd like to see some more in-depth tech on the bike then I have a bike check video here and Neko has tonnes of content on his YouTube

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1:35:04

Sharpen Up For Summer – Get Powerful with Ben Plenge

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/04/05

Today I’m joined by The Strength Factory's Ben Plenge to find out how we can all go about being sharp and powerful this summer. Ben shares the secrets behind training for power and tells us how to achieve those crank bending sprints that we would all love to have. What’s even better is that you get to avoid feeling the burn! We also chat about getting ready for an event, or a trip, to maximise the chances of it going well when it comes around. We also catch up on my EWS100 training, or lack of

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1:01:53

Lourdes 2022 Post-Race Show

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/29

The first round of the 2022 Mountain Bike World Cup took place in Lourdes this weekend and it was an incredible season opener. A wild track, great conditions and some seriously committed riding from the Worlds best. It’s time to dig into the detail and find out what went on. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and

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1:02:50

Sustainability in Mountain Biking – How Are We Doing?

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/29

Sustainability is a word that we hear often these days and for good reason, but how is mountain biking doing? The release of the first sustainability report by Trek last year really started to shine a light on the scale of the challenge that we face, so I thought it would be a good idea to sit down with an expert and find out more. Mike Bascombe is a mountain biker and a consultant who specialises in sustainability. We chat about what sustainability means and the benefits that it can bring to the

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57:56

Neko and Logan Mulally – Frameworks Racing Catch-Up

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/22

It’s time to catch up with possibly the most exciting project in mountain biking. I’m joined by Neko and Logan Mulally from Frameworks Racing. As you probably know, Neko has developed his own bike to race this season and built his own team, including his brother Logan as his videographer. We sat down at Logan’s place in Tennessee to chat all things Frameworks. Find out what the response to the project has been like. Hear how testing of the high pivot bike has gone and what Neko’s planning to race in

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51:11

Lourdes 2022 Pre-Race Show

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/21

The first round of the 2022 Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup is in Lourdes this weekend, so we’re kicking off the race season by chatting with coach to the starts, Chris Kilmurray aka PointOne Athletic. We chat about the build-up, the importance of pre-season racing. Hear about the demands of the track and the impact of temperature on the bikes. We also cover psychology, who’s looking quick, some of the new technology trends we expect to see this season and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and

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50:17

2022 World Cup Pre-Season Chat With Neko Mulally and...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/17

Are you as excited about the start of the 2022 World Cup season as I am? I really can't wait! While I was in the US I took the opportunity to sit down with Neko Mulally and VitalMTB's Shawn Spomer to chat about the upcoming season. We cover the team moves, some of the psychology involved in the first round, the importance of pre-season racing, injuries and much more. I've also got some great news about the World Cup shows for this season. So, sit back, hit play and have a listen to this World Cup

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1:04:07

Perfecting the Flat Pedal Shoe – Shimano GR9

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/15

Today I’m joined by Shimano product manager Jessie Gascon and one of their elite test team, Adam Craig. We sat down to find out more about what goes into producing a flat pedal shoe for the gravity market. We chat about how the way we ride modern bikes impacts what we need from a shoe. Hear about the design of the rubber compound and the sole itself and what they felt was key to a great shoe. Adam takes us behind the scene of Shimano's prototyping and testing process to find out what really happens

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1:05:10

Chloe Taylor – From BMX to Enduro World Series

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/08

Today I’m joined by up and coming enduro racer, Chloe Taylor. Chloe comes from a background of high level BMX racing, but more recently moved over to race the Enduro World Series. We chat about Chloe’s journey so far and find out what it’s like working towards being a full time professional EWS racer. Chloe is a passionate racer and has clearly gone all in to follow her dream, constantly pushing to take things to the next level. We hear Chloe’s thoughts on bike setup, training, the importance of

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1:14:43

Joe Barnes – Doing Things Differently

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/03/01

Today I'm joined by the one and only Joe Barnes. Joe is one of my most requested guests and has been a part of the international race scene for many years, first in downhill and more recently in enduro. We find out about Joe’s background in adventure and travel and how that lead to him racing on the world stage. We chat about how Joe transitioned to enduro and ended up racing for the Canyon team. Joe and I discuss video creation, his move to Hope, stepping back from the international scene, riding

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1:07:43

Bex Baraona – Working for Your First Big Win

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/02/22

Today we’re catching up with Bex Baraona. Bex finished up her 2021 season with an incredible win on her home trails in the Tweed Valley. We sat down to chat about her last couple of years racing the Enduro World Series and the ups and downs along the way. We find out how Bex went from a frustrating start to the season, to ending it with her first ever EWS win. Bex recently announced her move to the Yeti Factory Racing team and we talk about how that came together and how Bex is getting on with her

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1:21:44

Yoann Barelli – It’s All About Progression

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/02/15

Today we’re catching up with Yoann Barelli. Yoann has been making some big changes in his approach to riding and racing over the last few years. He’s worked hard to make his mountain bike career align with his values and reduce his impact on the environment. This season he’s taking that to the next level by launching the Into the Gnar Progression team. We sat down to catch up and find out how his new programme is going and hear how he got on at Freeride Fiesta in Mexico. Hear the thinking behind the

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1:03:21

Thibaut Dapréla – The Future is Bright

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/02/08

This week I’m joined by one of the most exciting mountain bike riders on the planet, Thibaut Dapréla. Thibaut made the jump up from juniors to elites look pretty easy and right from the start has been a serious podium threat. After getting off to a great start in the 2021 overall, Thibaut had an incredible rollercoaster ride through the season which involved nearly bitting off the end of his tongue, and arriving on the final podium of the season on crutches, fresh from the hospital. We sat down last

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1:30:14

Training Wisdom and 2022 World Cup Chat With Chris...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/02/01

This week I’m joined by Chris Kilmurray who is coach to mountain bike racers such as Tahnée Seagrave and Recce Wilson. You’ll hear at the start of this episode that I’ve got some racing plans for this season. So I decided to pick Chris’ brains and find out what I need to do to get ready. I learned a lot and hopefully you’ll also get some really helpful tips too. We spend the second half of the episode chatting about the upcoming DH season and what state of the art might look like for downhill racing

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1:18:48

Brake Technology – Behind the Scenes At Magura

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2022/01/25

In today's episode we are going behind the scenes at Magura and finding out a bit more about the company and what they are up to. Hear about how they began their relationship with Loic Bruni and how they worked together on the design of his brake lever. We also chat about their work with Danny Macaskill and Danny Hart too. Find out about the thinking behind some of their design choices, like why they only make organic pads and why bigger discs aren’t always better. Find out why Magura think that one

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