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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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1:11:20

Overcoming the Darker Side of Injury – Innes Graham

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/07/06

Innes Graham was one of the fastest young mountain bike racers on the downhill circuit, who left the scene after suffering a horrible crash at the Lenzerheide world cup in 2016. Leaving behind the buzz and adrenalin of racing left Innes with a gap in his life, which he found hard to fill. This lead to struggles with his mental health. We sat down to find out about his rise through the sport, the impact that crash had on his life and how he’s rebuilt himself by reconnecting with mountain biking

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Les Gets World Cup 2021 Pre-Race Show

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/06/30

I don’t know about you, but I get pretty excited on a mountain bike world cup week, so I thought I’d try and share that excitement with you in a pre-race show. We'll be getting you primed for a week of world cup action in Les Gets. I’m joined by coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray, to talk all things Les Gets world cup. We will find out all about the brand new track and it’s specific demands on both rider and bike. How do riders approach learning a new track, what does Chris think will be the key to

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1:18:05

Becoming World Champion – Camille Balanche

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2021/06/29

Camille Balanche is the current downhill mountain bike world champion and is also leading the 2021 world cup series. Camille is a fairly recent convert to mountain biking but has an incredible background in other disciplines, including being an olympic athlete. We chat about her background and her journey from a sports science degree, through enduro racing and into the top ranks of world cup downhill. Camille gives a great insight into her approach to racing, her warm-ups, mindset, bike set-up,

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1:12:50

Ella Conolly – Climbing to the Top

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/06/22

Ella Conolly has been one of the breakthrough Enduro World Series racers in recent years. Coming from a cross country mountain bike background, Ella took the Under 21 World Enduro title in 2018 and has already stepped onto the podium in the elite field. We sat down ahead of the 2021 season for a chat. Ella is a rider who does things a little differently and has an infectious enthusiasm for the sport. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ella Conolly. You can follow Ella on

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1:27:31

The Most Important Mountain Bike Component? Talking...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/06/15

A mountain bike's tyres are the only part of the bike in contact with the ground and they are the first part of your suspension system, so they are super important. Modern tyres are pretty complicated so I sat down with Aaron Chamberlain from Maxxis to find out more about them. Tread pattern, compound, bead, casing, puncture protection, width, pressures, we discuss it all. Tyre selection is critical and hopefully this conversation will help you make the right choices. So sit back, hit play and find

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1:23:56

Leogang 2021 Post-Race Show

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2021/06/13

The mountain bike world cup season has started in Leogang, Austria and what a race it was. I'm joined by Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally to go behind the scenes in Leogang and get stuck into the detail of what went on. What has Troy changed on his bike? What's going on with that new Commencal? Who are the danger men and women this season? We cover it all. So sit back, hit play and give this Leogang post-race show a listen. You can follow Eliot on Instagram @eliotjackson and Neko

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1:17:05

Pre-Season Catch-Up With Greg Williamson

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/06/08

Greg Williamson is one of the riders who is looking to step onto the podium this weekend in Leogang. I stopped in to see Greg while I was on my Scotland road trip last month and we had a great catch up. We chat about Greg’s time on Unno and his move to Commencal. We find out what goes on at pre-season testing and just how much thought and effort goes into making the Commencal race teams so competitive. Greg also shares his thoughts on some hot topics like rider value. This was a fun, free flowing

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1:25:12

Mikayla Parton – Where Hard Work Meets Talent

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/06/01

Mikayla Parton was one of 2020’s breakthrough riders. Mikayla made waves with a 5th place at World Champs which she backed up with two top 10s in Maribor, before sustaining a nasty concussion at the final round in Lousa. Mikalya is a late comer to mountain bikes, so we find out how she’s progressed so fast. Mikayla is super driven and her results really show what you can do when you combine hard work and talent. So sit back, hit play and give this episode with Mikayla Parton a listen. You can

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1:12:28

Following Your Passion – Pete Scullion

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/05/25

Pete Scullion is a photographer, writer and adventurer who lives in Aberfoyle, Scotland. Pete spent the last 20 years involved with bikes in some shape or form, but he’s been on a winding path to find his perfect role in the sport. We chat about his journey from racing, through marketing and the media side of things, to the freelance portfolio that he has today. Pete’s story shows that determination and hard work really do pay off. It also shows that there is more than one way to get paid to ride a

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1:19:43

World Cup Warm-Up – Eliot and Neko Are Back!

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2021/05/18

With the first downhill World Cup in Leogang rapidly approaching, I thought it would be a good time to catch up with Eliot and Neko. We sat down to find out what they’ve been up to since we last spoke. Eliot tells us about his move to Santa Cruz and how he’ll be joining Rob Warner in the commentary booth this season. Neko shares how his preparation for the season has been going, along with talking about the US based racing so far this year. The guys also give their thoughts on the upcoming race

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1:14:54

Do Bike Designers and Bike Testers Actually Get On?

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2021/05/11

This week we’re continuing the mountain bike testing theme. I recently got invited to a ride with MBUK and BikeRadar Tech Editor, Rob Weaver, and owner and designer of Cotic Bikes, Cy Turner. Cy wanted to spend some time with Rob to get his thoughts on the review of their bike in the recent Bike of the Year test. So I thought it would be a good opportunity to sit down and find out if mountain bike designers and testers actually get on. We chat about how the Bike of the Year test works. Then we

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1:53:38

The Art and Science of Testing Bikes – Guy Kesteven

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2021/05/04

Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced mountain bike testers in the industry. Having tested literally thousands of bikes over nearly 25 years, there aren’t many people who know more about bikes and kit than Guy does. We sat down to chat about Guy’s journey into the sport, his career so far, how testing works, and where things are heading. Guy has seen a huge amount of change over his career. From bikes that barely worked, to the amazing machines we have today. From the world where print media

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1:05:49

From a Sprocket to a Global Brand – OneUp Components

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/04/27

OneUp Components has grown from a good idea into a global mountain bike brand. Today, I’m joined by two of their founders, Chris Heynen and Jon Staples to find out more. OneUp is probably best known now for their EDC tool which fits in your steerer tube, but the company actually started when Chris, Jon and Sam decided to go all out and make a 42 tooth expander sprocket, after being inspired by Jon’s experience with SRAMs XX1. It took off way more than anyone had expected and OneUp Components was

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1:11:31

Katy Winton Has Got a New Ride

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/04/21

This week I've got a bonus episode for you, as I’m joined again by one of our most popular guests, Katy Winton. I think it’s fair to say that Katy has had a testing offseason. After finding out late last year that she wouldn’t have a ride with Trek for 2021, Katy set out on a rollercoaster ride to find a way to race this year. We sat down to chat about the process, and get some real insight into what it take to make sure that you’re in a position to race at the top level. We’ll find out all about

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1:08:39

Inside Saracen and The Madison Saracen Factory Race Team

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2021/04/20

This week I’m joined by Saracen Brand Manager Andy Ayers, and the Madison Saracen Factory Race Team Manager Will Longden to chat all things Saracen. We find out a bit about the history of the brand and how Madison came to acquire the name. Andy tells us about how downhill racing quickly became a big part of the brand and Will takes us behind the scenes of their successes and future plans. From Manon taking the overall and world champs in the same season, through Danny’s incredible win in Snowshoe,

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1:11:35

Hannah Bergemann – The Future of Freeride

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/04/13

Hannah Bergemann is an incredible athlete, and an exciting part of the future of freeriding. With a background in freestyle skiing, Hannah has quickly made a name for herself, which has recently lead to her getting a much sought after RedBull helmet deal. We chat about Hannah’s early years and find out how her environment has been such a huge part of shaping the rider that she is today. We chat about her use of visualisations, how she approaches training, how digging improves your riding and much

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1:42:30

Downhill Racing, Past, Present and Future With Craig...

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2021/04/06

If you cut Craig ‘Stikman’ Glaspell then he’d bleed downhill racing. He’s been there from the very start. With an early race career inspired by none other than John Tomac, through his time as a world cup mechanic, journalist, photographer and presenter, all the way to his role today as Global Brand Director for Bike with Troy Lee Designs. We chat about his history with downhill racing and hear how things have changed over the years. How are brands thinking about marketing today, how is that

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1:20:33

The Challenge of Trail Access – With IMBA Europe...

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/03/30

Today I'm joined by IMBA Europe's President, Thomas Larsen Schmidt. Our trails are seeing more use than ever right now, and there are definitely some issues coming to the surface. So, it feels like an important topic for me to cover. We sat down to talk about the current state of trail access, user conflict and the challenges that we face. Thomas provides some things to consider when we are building trails and using the outdoors. He talks about the importance of getting organised, and gives some

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1:00:28

Inside Öhlins, With MTB Racing Team Leader, TJ Hansen

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/03/23

Today we’re going behind the scenes at Öhlins with their MTB racing team leader, TJ Hansen. We get a bit of history on Öhlins and their background in motorsport. Then chat about their entry into the mountain bike world and the work they do with the Specialized Gravity Team. We discuss the trend for faster rebound speeds and the challenge of making a product that’s technically awesome and capable at the highest level, but still great for us regular riders. We also get TJ’s thoughts on the future of

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1:08:23

Tracy Moseley Talks Racing, Being a Parent and More…

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2021/03/16

Tracy Moseley was one of my first guests nearly 4 years ago now, and a lot has changed since then. We chat about Tracy’s current role supporting the athletes on the Trek Factory Racing programmes. Hear her thoughts about the importance of team fit and culture, as well as what she’s doing about that with Trek. We talk about her pregnancy, being a parent and getting your child into riding. Tracy also talks about her return to racing at the EWS e-series, and how she’s approached getting fit for that

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