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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

18:20

Olly's Drivetime Episode Seven: The Deakinator...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/10

Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS, and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episodes on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support Our Long-Term Partners: Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: Website:

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01:44:20

Theo Erlangsen on the Controversial Leaked UCI/WBD...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/09

Theo Erlangsen is BACK, and the gloves are off... In this episode, Theo joins Olly and Davi to break down the leaked Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) document titled '2025 MTB Reform: Evolution of Mountain Bike Racing'. Together, they dissect how the document was leaked, explore Theo's take on the few positive suggestions, and critically examine the potential fallout. Will race teams and riders be forced out? Could a big social media following become more important than race results? Should Chris Ball

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17:13

Olly's Drivetime Episode Six: New Features alert!

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/08

Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion:

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16:17

Olly's Drivetime Episode Five: Brendon's iPhone 16...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/07

Brendan reviews the iPhone 16, Olly's bag got smahed to pieces by United Airlines, the lads talk about what needs doing on Brendan's line, Stop Drop technology, Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long

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17:31

Olly's Drivetime Episode Four: The RoughAF chute is ON!

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/07

Olly’s bag finally turned up, paying tribute to Jordie Lunn’s ambitious 2018 line and what on earth has been happening to Olly's nose!? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan

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01:55:07

Danny MacAskill breaks down CAMPUS, his latest film...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/05

Danny MacAskill joins Olly and Davi in the studio to break down his latest film project, CAMPUS. In this episode, Danny shares what it was like to have free rein to ride at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He talks about his first visits to the campus, pitching the project with stick figure drawings, figuring out how to ride on top of an Adidas city bike (and how it almost broke his ankle), meeting Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of Adidas, and landing his biggest ever flat drop. He also

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17:45

Olly's Drivetime Episode Three: Dry mouth and air...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/04

The lads are feeling the impact of the desert. Olly’s got dry mouth and the lads talk about shutting down a few features, rope access, tree house training, Bren wants 'to add some pepper' this year and loads more… Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here:

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09:24

Olly's Drivetime Episode Two: Jumping up onto the rock!?

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/03

On this episode od Drivetime Brendog talks about where he's planning to go on the mountain and is it even possible to JUMP up onto the rock? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners -

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32:47

Olly's Drivetime Episode One: Lawn care special,...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/10/02

Join Olly, Bren and Deaks as they drive into the desert for Red Bull Rampage day one. During the drive the lads talk about Bren's obsessive lawn care, the Colorado terrain, missed flights from London, the Nissan truck, SAXX saving the day, Bren's new golden helmet and the healthinator reveals his health and nutricion secrets. Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here:

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01:14:47

Red Bull Rampage 2024 Preview & DEATHGRIP 2...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/09/25

Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin sit down to preview Red Bull Rampage 2024. On the episode the lads talk about their previous Rampage experiences and what they've been doing since last years event. Brendan talks about his first ever Rampage, how incredibly unprepared he was and why he really chooses Olly and Deaks each year to help dig his line. Brendan also shares what he'd look for if he was a judge, why the battleship was so terrifying to ride, learning flip step downs and has he

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01:43:27

The most random episode for a while!

The Ride Companion ·

2024/09/18

Davi and Olly sit down for the most random episode in a while! On this episode of The Ride Companion the lads talk about riding Olly's local trails, discuss the evolution of TRC from online to studio and the potential future of the podcast. The lads have some confessions, offend Oasis fans and discuss wether mountain biking is too expensive plus loads more... This episode's sponsors & News Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at

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01:42:35

Manon Carpenter Ep2: Is mountain biking sustainable?

The Ride Companion ·

2024/09/11

Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2! On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as an

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01:27:37

Manon Carpenter Ep1: From World Champion to walking...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/09/04

Former Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion Manon Carpenter joins the podcast! Manon Carpenter sits down with Olly and Davi for an in-depth conversation about her incredible racing career. Growing up in Wales, Manon reflects on her early years immersed in mountain biking, spurred on by her dad, Jason, who founded the Dragon Downhill Series. She shares memories of helping out at races and her journey from her first race to becoming a pro rider. Manon dives into her early successes, including her

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01:39:46

We almost lost Olly... (World Champs, Red Bull...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/08/28

Olly and Davi sit down for a catch up episode. During the podcast Olly talks about getting sick (REALLY SICK), how 'we almost lost him. Davi shares to home renovation news and the lads discuss World Champs, Red Bull Rampage 2024, wholesome memories and announce the first episode of MTB Gogglebox. Get notified to watch World Champs with us HERE. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan! Missed our van build video? Catch it HERE

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01:31:03

Al fresco podcasting with Wyn Masters! (fatherhood,...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/08/21

Our first podcast from Nissan studios! Wyn Masters joins Olly and Davi for a quintessentially British al fresco podcast. In this episode, Wyn discusses how living in various countries has shaped his personality and his ongoing quest to find new riding companions. He also opens up about fatherhood, offering hilarious advice for new dads on time management, social media, and why he believes kids don’t need the most expensive bikes. Wyn further shares his insights on the current state of downhill

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01:14:52

Should downhill mountain biking be an Olympic sport?!

The Ride Companion ·

2024/08/07

Would downhill suit the Olympics or X-Games? Olly and Davi sit down for a good ol' catch up. During the episode the lads talk about attending Formula E in London, Davi's new coach, Olly riding a modern downhill bike for the very first time ever, stag doo's, Champéry downhill track and look at strange Olympic sports. The lads invent a new downhill event to potentially level the field and discuss wether downhill should really be in the Olympics or the X-Games. We hope you enjoy the episode and

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01:30:15

Being guests on our own podcast! (The Ride Companion...

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2024/07/31

Olly and Davi are guests on their own podcast!? In this special episode of The Ride Companion, Andrew Neethling turns the tables on Davi and Olly to dive into the history of the podcast, from the random success of the Lockdown Companion series to its evolution into The Ride Companion. During the episode Olly and Davi discuss how they really first met over a common love of podcasts, why Davi pushed for Olly to join the podcast 'officially' and what the show means to them. They also discuss the

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02:00:34

Kriss Kyle on living in a skatepark to becoming a Red...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/07/24

Kriss Kyle is in the studio! In this episode, Kriss Kyle joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Stranraer, discovering BMX, and dropping out of school. Kriss opens up about leaving home to live inside a skatepark, signing with Nike, and buying a house with the first money he ever made. He also discusses signing with Red Bull and breaks down his most insane video projects, including Kaleidoscope, BMX Riding Dubai's Most Famous Landmarks, Out of Season, and, of course, Riding a Skatepark

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02:06:07

Bernard Kerr on testing Red Bull Hardline, bike setup...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/07/17

Ya boy BK is back in the studio!! In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. He

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02:16:06

Andrew Neethling's ideas to improve downhill, future...

The Ride Companion ·

2024/07/10

Mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron’s insane comeback and the resurgence of Greg Minnaar. Andrew breaks down his LCQ idea which he thinks would make downhill racing more of a level playing field for riders along with talking about the venues that he’d love to see on the World Cup schedule, riding the DarkFest course, creating a union for downhill racers and fatherhood

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