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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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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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21:44

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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26:49

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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30:03

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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24:30

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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31:07

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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35:04

151: Was Mountain Biking Better 10 Years Ago? | The...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Today on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton joins Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan to break down the big question: Was mountain biking better 10 years ago? They dive into the different bikes and equipment, along with the presence of social media, making an impact on different aspects of riding. in the news, we have the release of the new Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedals and also the new Pirreli XC tyres, which are only available for 29’ tyres. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 Was MTB better 10 years ago? 10:42

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27:11

150: What Can We Learn From MTB's Greatest Comebacks?...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/10/01

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering get into some of the biggest comebacks in mountain biking and how crashes can make riders come back even stronger than before. We have some sad news from YT, and some positive news from Nino Shurter with his new trail building company after he retires from racing.🚨Click here to enter our Ergon Giveaway! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/WinErgonDH 🚨 The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain

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22:26

149: Are YOU Riding The Wrong Bike? | Dirt Shed Show...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/09/16

In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan ask the question, is underbiking really a thing or are you just riding the wrong bike? In the news we check out Garmin's new head units. James also joins us to discuss the XC World Championships. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs!⏱ Timestamps⏱ 00:18 Are you riding the wrong bike? 05:36 Our XC expert world champs analysis 09:36 News 12:12 Hacks And Bodges 14:31

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22:08

148: Did Downhill MTB Just Change Forever? World...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS548In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering dive into a 2025 Mountain Bike World Championships round-up! In the news we check out the new Reynolds XC wheels and SRAM’s 1987 limited edition Eagle T-Type groupset. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, BikeVault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - 2025 World Championships Recap 07:21 - News 10:34 -

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21:13

147: Why Do Mountain Bikers SECRETLY Love To Suffer?...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS546This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by James Pickering to dive into the world of Type 2 Fun. You know, that kind of fun that feels terrible in the moment but amazing afterwards! From gruelling winter training rides to 24-hour challenges, we discuss why mountain bikers keep chasing this strange mix of suffering and satisfaction. Plus, we’ve got all the usual Dirt Shed goodness: MTB News, Sickest Thing, Hacks &

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20:28

146: Is Specializing In One Discipline Killing Your...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS545This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, we’re asking the big question: what makes the ultimate mountain biker? Is it the jack-of-all-trades like Ryan Gilchrist and Jordy Scott at Crankworx, or the master of one like Loic Bruni in downhill? We’ll also be looking at the latest MTB news, announcing our Camelbak winners, checking out your Hacks & Bodges, and of course, diving into the Bike Vault! 💻 Got a Hack, Bodge or Caption Contest

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26:19

145: Is Mountain Biking Growing? | GMBN Dirt Shed Show

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS554This week in the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Blake Samson talk about record-breaking WBD racing numbers, the paywall debate in MTB coverage, and what it all means for riders, fans, and the sport. We’ve also got Leadville 100 news, Downeyville results, and Crankworx Whistler kicking off! Plus, it’s a bittersweet one as we say goodbye to Blake in his final Dirt Shed Show after 9 incredible years at GMBN. Camelbak Competition Link! 🔗

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24:48

144: Is THIS Mountain Biking? + Red Bull Hardline...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS542 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to ask the question what IS a ‘Mounting Bike’? What 'counts’ as mountain biking? Our survey 👉 https://gmbn.eu/YT_Survey_2025 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Red Bull Hardline Chat 05:35 - What IS Mountain Biking? 🤔 10:01 - MTB News 12:57 - Hacks And Bodges 15:44 - Things We Liked This Week 18:54 - Caption Contest 20:16 - Bike

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24:10

143: 100Ft Drops, 1 Million Foot Climbs? Where Is The...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/07/22

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Blake Samson is joined by James Pickering to ask the question, how far is too far? Some of the world's best riders have taken on some massive challenges, from 100+ft backflips to climbing 1 million feet of elevation in 100 days, and the recent Vinny T huge drop attempt!Plus the latest MTB news, Sickest Thing, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! Our survey 👉 https://gmbn.eu/YT_Survey_2025 The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN)

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22:44

142: Who Is The Best Mountain Biker Right Now? | Dirt...

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS540This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Blake Samson is joined by EMBN presenter Neil Donoghue to ask the question, who is the best mountain biker in the world currently? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! Our survey 👉 https://gmbn.eu/YT_Survey_2025 link to CamelBak giveaway 👉 https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakPodiumChallenge ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Who’s the best rider? 04:41

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