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GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast

Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

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23:40

572: Should You Copy The Pros? | Dirt Shed Show

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Fergus Ryan and Owen Coutts dive into the world of professional mountain bike trends to decide which ones are game-changers for everyday riders and which ones you should leave for the pros. We cover everything from the controversial 32-inch wheel movement to the pros and cons of "underbiking" and adding ballast to your frame. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Pro Trends: What to Follow vs Avoid13:10 - News14:00 - Hacks and Bodges15:53 - Things We Liked This Week 19:06 - The Bike Vault🎵 Music - licensed by

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21:33

571: Have eBikes Killed The Enduro Bike? | Dirt Shed...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/02/19

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering and Owen Coutts dive into the controversial question of whether enduro bikes have a future or if they are being squeezed out by ultra-capable trail bikes and lightweight e-MTBs. We also take a look at the bold new Mondraker XC kit, share some incredible bike builds in the Bike Vault, and announce our latest competition winners. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 - The Future of Enduro01:28 - E-Bikes vs. Enduro07:58 - Giveaway Winners08:19 - Hacks & Bodges08:52

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20:59

169: What’s The Scariest Race In Mountain Biking? |...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Welcome back to the Dirt Shed Show! This week, we dive into the ultimate debate: which is truly scarier, the high-stakes 80ft gaps of Red Bull Hardline or the 1,300km brutal isolation of the Atlas Mountain Race? We also round up the latest results from the Snowbike World Champs.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - What Is The Scariest MTB Event? 01:28 - Atlas Mountain Race vs. Red Bull Hardline 05:53 - News08:24 - Giveaway! 08:51 - Hacks & Bodges: Cable Sorcery & Blue Tack Fixes 12:24 - Things We Liked

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23:25

168: What Makes A Good Mountain Biker? | Dirt Shed...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Rich and James dive deep into the ultimate debate: what exactly defines a perfect all-round mountain bike rider? We break down whether you need to dominate multiple disciplines to be considered the best. Plus, we’ve got a legendary "Hacks and Bodges" segment and a look at some stunning custom builds in the Bike Vault!

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167: Should There Be An Age Limit For Mountain Bike...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/27

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering and Fergus Ryan ask if it’s time for mountain bike events to introduce tighter age restrictions after watching 11-year-old Wes Sends backflip a 60-foot double. We also dive into the tech of the brand-new Orbea Rallon RS, featuring the Fox Live Valve Neo wireless system. Plus, we’ve got your weekly dose of Hacks and Bodges and a 'Super Nice' session in the Bike Vault!Enter the FSA competition giveaway 👉 https://gmbn.eu/FSAHandlebarComp2026Q1 This

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24:58

166: What To Look Forward To In 2026! | Dirt Shed Show

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Welcome to the first Dirt Shed Show of 2026! This week, Rich Payne and James Pickering dive into the massive team changes shaking up the pro circuit and the controversial rise of 32-inch wheels in World Cup XC. Plus, we look at the $100,000 prize purses up for grabs this season and showcase some of the gnarliest trail-side fixes in Hacks & Bodges.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Welcome to 2026! 00:54 - New Teams, New Kits & Pro Rumors 02:00 - The $100k Belt Drive Challenge 03:40 - 32-Inch Wheels

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22:44

165: Our Favorite Moments Of 2025 | Dirt Shed Show

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Happy New Year from everyone at GMBN HQ! Join Rich, Fergus, and James as they look back at a hectic year of riding, from summiting Europe’s highest peaks to surviving the adrenaline-fueled chaos of urban downhill. We’re also teasing our massive plans for 2026, including some brutal endurance races and a return to the downhill circuit.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Happy New Year from the Dirt Shed! 01:00 - Summiting Europe’s Highest Peak 02:10 - Riding Death Slabs with Remy Metallier 02:54 - XC Bike vs

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22:45

164: Festive Fails, Questionable Gifts, And The Big...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Merry Christmas from the Dirt Shed! This week, Ferg and James dive into the ultimate festive dilemma: will a 6,000-calorie Christmas dinner actually ruin your riding fitness for next year? We also look back at our biggest fails and crashes from our first six months on the channel,⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Merry Christmas from the Shed! 00:48 - Will Christmas Dinner Ruin Your Fitness? 02:12 - Our Christmas Riding Traditions 04:29 - Holiday Weight Gain Stats 05:29 - The Ultimate MTB Gift Guide 09:56 -

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28:40

163: Is This Still A Mountain Bike? | Dirt Shed Show 567

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/20

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Fergus Ryan, to ask the question, are drop-handlebar mountain bikes still mountain bikes? 🤔 What actually makes an MTB an 'MTB' and not a 'gravel bike'?Enter the FSA competition giveaway 👉 https://gmbn.eu/FSAHandlebarComp2026Q1 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro00:22 - Are these mountain bikes?08:37 - News16:46 - FSA Handlebar Competition giveaway17:11 - Hacks And Bodges20:14 - Things We Liked21:48 - Caption Contest23:06 - Bike Vault27:51 - On

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27:41

162: Do Dream Bikes Still Exist? | Dirt Shed Show Ep....

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Martyn Ashton returns to the shed to discuss whether "Dream Bikes" are still relevant in an era where entry-level mountain bikes are better than ever. Martyn also announces the official launch of Rideable Now, his new platform dedicated to adaptive mountain biking, featuring an incredible £10,000 Hope HB916 giveaway. Plus, we check out your snowy bike shots in the Vault and crown a life-saving winner of Hacks & Bodges!Check out RideableNow 👉 https://gmbn.eu/RideableNow to help⏱ Timestamps

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24:16

161: Is Wearing Protection Putting You In Danger? |...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan are back in the Dirt Shed, and they've got a bone to pick with Owen Coutts from GMBN Tech! We dive deep into Owen's controversial take that riders should slow down rather than rely on body armour and full-face helmets. Plus, we've got the latest mountain bike news, a crash story, an Enduro legend retiring, and a fresh round of Hacks & Bodges.

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160: Are Mountain Bikers Too Vain? | Dirt Shed Show 561

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Welcome back to The Dirt Shed Show! This week, Ferg and Adam dive into a hot topic: are mountain bikers letting vanity get in the way of performance and safety? We discuss everything from rear mudguards and white riding shoes to the vital importance of wearing protection like back protectors. Plus, we cover the latest MTB news, a Giveaway, and all the usuals!

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34:15

159: The Side Of Mountain Biking Nobody Talks About |...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/03

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, we dive into the hidden side of MTB injuries, recovery, and the inspiring growth of adaptive riding. Martyn shares his personal injury recovery journey and the excitement around his new project, Rideable Now, as we discuss Adolf Silva's incredible progress. Plus, catch up on the news, Hacks & Bodges, and the wildest videos we liked this week!Check out the GMBN Black Friday sale 👉 https://gmbn.eu/BF25 🚨 Enter the TopeakCycling Competition here 👉

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19:49

158: Is The Bike Industry Trying To Cancel 29”...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Are we ready to talk about wheel size again?! 🤯 The Dirt Shed Show is back and this week we're tackling the elephant in the room: 32-inch wheels. Neil and James discuss whether these massive wheels will ever move beyond niche XC use, plus we cover big news, bike hacks, and the best riding edits of the week! Check out the GMBN Black Friday sale 👉 https://gmbn.eu/BF25 🚨 Enter the @TopeakCycling Competition here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/TopeakInflationBundle ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - The

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25:19

157: Is Marketing Ruining Mountain Biking? | Dirt...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Does Mountain biking have too many labels? This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Ferg and James discuss how Mountain biking should not be split into so many sub-categories. We have some very positive news from YT and Nukeproof, and much more of the usuals! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Why Does Mountain Biking Have So Many Labels? 07:21 - News 11:00 - Hacks And Bodges 14:18 - Things We Liked This Week 16:00 - Caption Contest 17:35 - Bike Vault 24:20 - On The Channel The Global Mountain Bike

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156: 99% Of People Buy The Wrong Bike, Have You? |...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/03

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan dive into how you might have bought yourself the wrong bike. Did you buy the bike that would be perfect for shredding trails in the Alps or a big bike park holiday, where you might have been better off with a more practical bike, like a trail bike for everyday riding? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Have you bought the wrong bike? 07:17 - News 13:25 - Hacks And Bodges 16:20 - Things We Liked This Week 18:10 - Caption Contest 20:10 -

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27:10

155: Is The UCI Going To Ruin Mountain Biking? |...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/12/03

In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering is joined by Fergus Ryan to ask a big question: are we living in the golden age of mountain biking, and is it about to end? From UCI rules, F1-style elitism and shrinking finals, to privateers being squeezed out. Is downhill and XC racing becoming too exclusive, and if so, what does that mean for us trail riders? Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! Adolf Silva fundraising -

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154: When Does A Bike Go Out Of Date? | Dirt Shed...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering are asking the big question: Do mountain bikes go out of date? They debate whether modern innovations are necessary by looking at highly capable Enduro bikes from 2017-2018, and discuss the evolution of bike standards. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, the caption contest, and Bike Vault!Adolf Silva fundraising - https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete-causes/adolf-silva/ Orbea’s competition -

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153: Has Red Bull Rampage Gone Too Far? | Dirt Shed...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Fergus Ryan, they dive into the 19th edition of Red Bull Rampage, which saw incredible riding, but the cost was huge. They dive into the aftermath, discussing whether the event's evolution from raw freeride to slopestyle is pushing the limits of safety. ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Has it gone too far? Redbull Rampage 09:54 - News 12:25 - Giveaway 12:55 - Hacks And Bodges 16:05 - Things We Liked This Week 17:33 - Caption Contest

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152: The Cure For Stress And Anxiety? | Dirt Shed...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering is joined by Rich Payne to talk about how mountain biking can be a massive help for your mental health. The News is a racing edition, covering all the drama from the final round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Mont-Saint-Anne! - Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Mountain Biking & Mental Health 08:41 - News: World Cup Finals

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