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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

02:08:55

Andrew Dodd on 20 Years in the Bike Industry: Truths,...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/25

Andrew Dodd aka Doddy is the podcast! Doddy is a man who has lived through every era of mountain bike media, from the golden age of print magazines at MBUK to YouTube with Global Mountain Bike Network and now working inside the industry with Mondraker. We dive deep into the evolution of mountain biking, how bike media really works behind the scenes, and why the modern bike industry might be overcomplicating things. Doddy shares untold stories from his time testing thousands of bikes, what it was

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07:25

Top Moment: Sam Reynolds on slopestyle's golden years

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/22

Listen or watch the full episode with Sam Reynolds Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Ad Free on Patreon Episode Sponsors:- - Stashed are offering TRC listeners and exclsuive 10% discount with code TRC10 at https://www.stashedproducts.com/trc - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk - invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at

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02:10:41

Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails on Trail Litter and...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/18

Dom Ferris, founder of Trash Free Trails joins The Ride Companion to talk about one of the biggest issues affecting every rider, runner and outdoor space user: single-use pollution on our trails. Dom explains how Trash Free Trails started, why trail litter is about far more than 'bad behaviour' and how mountain bikers can take real ownership of the places they ride. The conversation goes deep into MTB trail stewardship, nature connection, mental health, community action and the systems that keep

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05:44

Top Moment: Brendan Fairclough on why Monster entered...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/15

Listen or watch the full episode with Brendan Fairclough Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Ad Free on Patreon Episode Sponsors:- - SRAM: https://www.sram.com/en/sram - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code

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01:42:31

Olly is a Dad!!

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/11

In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly opens up about becoming a Dad, the intense reality of birth, life in and out of hospital, sleep deprivation, and what the first days with baby Wilf have been like. During the episode the lads also talk about Davi's up-coming trip to Sea Otter, MTB's identity crisis, eat some weird snacks and share watching and listening recommendations. Episode Sponsors:- - Compex → Use the code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off all recovery products

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01:23:24

Sam Reynolds on Rejoining Polygon & Why DarkFest 10...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/03/04

Sam Reynolds is back in The Ride Companion studio and this one's packed! On this episode we're talking DarkFest 10 and, why it MIGHT be the final event, the new Rocket 2 concept for even more airtime and Sam's full circle return to Polygon bikes after first signing with them back in 2012. Sam breaks down the behind the scenes story of landing his first 'proper' sponsor, how Polygon helped shape his career and the moments he still remembers like they happened yesterday, from Rampage's Superman over

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01:26:34

Brendan Fairclough on Signing with SRAM, Monster...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/02/25

Brendog's back in studio and this episode is stacked! On this episode of The Ride Companion Brendan Fairclough pulls back the curtain on his new SRAM deal and why it really happened, the new parts he's running (Boxxer / Maven / XX DH) and what it's like bolting fresh parts on… then riding a brand new custom downhill track in South Africa. Brendog also reveals details of his new travel series and teases which major platform could stream it, the real reason Monster Energy became a title sponsor of the

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01:46:25

New Bike Day & A POV Podcast Experiment!

The Ride Companion ·

2026/02/18

It's just Davi and Olly in the studio this week and.. it goes exactly how you'd expect. Davi has a new bike day and brings his new Marin Alcatraz dirt jump bike to work (nothing hits like a fresh hardtail), which turns into a bigger conversation about why you don't actually need the best bike to have the most fun. The lads talk about Hardline Tasmania being cancelled, the Super Bowl let down and end up debating UK geology, winter riding, and whether mountain bike culture is slowly losing its soul

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02:14:14

Martyn Ashton on Why Mountain Bikers Need to Show Up...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/02/11

In this episode of The Ride Companion, mountain bike legend Martyn Ashton joins us for one of our most honest, funny and important conversations yet. We talk about Martyn's latest project, Rideable Now and why he believes mountain bikers need to show up for mountain biking. During the episode Martyn gives the usual dose of self deprecation to powerful reflections on injury, identity and access. Rideable Now exists to help riders with life changing injuries and disabilities get back on the trails

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01:52:03

Hardline Tasmania Bench Racing & Predictions

The Ride Companion ·

2026/02/04

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is just days away. Let's go bench racing and make some fun predictions! Olly and Davi break down the full rider list including Jackson Goldstone, Asa Vermette, Bernard Kerr, Troy Brosnan, Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin, Roger Vieira, Gracey Hemstreet and more plus, who's missing, who's under the most pressure and, why Hardline might be changing. The lads also make Hardline Tasmania podium predictions, unpack winter riding guilt and survival strategies, share what they've been

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01:24:38

The TRC Race Team, Motorway Rules, A Pinkbike Award...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/01/28

The first Ride Companion catch up of 2026… and we're straight back into it! We kick things off talking winter illnesses, whether 'man flu' is actually a thing, and why the placebo effect might be more powerful than people think, along with a few honest Christmas confessions (including why we're both useless at gifts). Lunch & Learn is back and we look at motorway lane rules what the rules actually say. We also cover winning Pinkbike Comment of the Year, New Year goal setting vs streak culture,

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01:20:57

Playing MAVRIX with Jono & Matt Jones!

The Ride Companion ·

2026/01/21

Matt Jones and Jono Jones join The Ride Companion to break down MAVRIX ahead of console release on January 22nd. During this episode Matt and Jono give Davi and Olly a tour of the virtual world they've help create, the boys explain how it was built, what makes it feel so real and why it could bring a whole new wave of riders into mountain biking. Matt and Jono also share the future plans for the game, the intricacies of real world physics, the secret challenges Matt has never talked about and much

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01:48:53

Blake Samson On Building His New Channel the Right Way

The Ride Companion ·

2026/01/14

Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is back on The Ride Companion to talk about what happens after you take the leap. In this episode, Blake breaks down launching his new YouTube channel, building his first major project from scratch, why he's choosing the slow, proper route, and how trust, planning, and passion are shaping what comes next. We also dive into burnout, long-form content, attention spans, building without cutting corners and why fun still matters when your passion becomes your work. This is

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01:55:42

Jono Jones on Saracen, MAVRIX, returning to racing...

The Ride Companion ·

2026/01/08

Jono Jones is back for the first Ride Companion episode of 2026 and, Matt Jones joins the chat too! On this episode Jono talks about his return to Saracen Bikes, his early World Cup years, racing as a junior, learning to manage pressure and why stepping away from results chasing has changed how he rides. Jono also shares insights on his role at MAVRIX, what he actually does, why he left banking to work with Matt, how realistic physics shape the gameplay, and why gaming skills are starting to

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02:11:30

The Best Moments of The Ride Companion (2025)

The Ride Companion ·

2025/12/31

Companionship, THANK YOU you for an incredible year! Join Olly and Davi as they look back at their personal favorite moments from The Ride Companion in 2025 plus, all the top moments as voted for by you. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use RIDE at https://mengotomars.com/ Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion Big thanks to all the incredible guests who joined us on the

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48:46

What 2025 Taught Me (12 Lessons)

The Ride Companion ·

2025/12/29

In this episode, I (Davi) reflect on the lessons I've learned this year through building the podcast and business, navigating burnout, deepening friendships, saying no more often, and learning when to slow down. I talk about why community doesn't have to be wide but it does have to be deep, why you can't outwork your nervous system, how guilt shows up when we rest and why giving yourself permission to reset often leads to better work on the other side. This isn't advice — just an honest reflection

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01:57:08

Community Rules Over Everything... (EOY Episode)

The Ride Companion ·

2025/12/17

HOLY what a year Companionship! Davi and Olly sit down to chat about the recent TRC Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales and how unreal it was. The lads also chat about Davi's new hobby, Travis Pastrana's RMZILLA video, Lando Norris becoming F1 champion, breaking into events, Wyn Masters responding to haters, a discussion about the importance of community plus much more... Thanks so much for your support during 2025 gang, it means the world! Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to

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01:37:14

Roger Vieira Breakthrough Season Review, Street Race...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/12/10

Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion and this time it's a completely different chapter! Roger Vieira & Pivot Factory Racing was one of the best stories to come out of the 2025 season. Last time Roger sat in the studio he was questioning whether a factory ride would ever happen, then just weeks later he found himself in Poland racing a brand new bike with barely any testing and suddenly living the dream he'd chased for over a decade. In this episode we unpack that entire whirlwind year, the

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44:27

The Speed Episode Gets Weird (Again)

The Ride Companion ·

2025/12/03

This week's episode is a quick-fire catch up with Davi and Olly as they race the clock, talking winter riding, long johns, sauna chats, Facebook Marketplace rabbit holes and getting properly hyped for The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales. The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales! Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RIDE at https://mengotomars.com/ - Looking for a new car or van and

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01:46:25

Lando Steezy: The Real Story of How Cycling Saved His...

The Ride Companion ·

2025/11/27

Lando Steezy (Leo Smith) has one of the rawest and most inspiring stories we've ever had on The Ride Companion. From growing up homeless, losing family members, watching friends fall into crime and addiction and nearly going down the same path himself, to discovering BMX and eventually becoming one of the most recognisable and influential riders in UK mountain biking, his journey is unreal. In this episode, Lando opens up about his turbulent childhood in Macclesfield, the moment that changed his

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