Podcast: The Ups & Downs of the MTB Lifestyle with Dave Spielmann

We sat down with Dave Spielmann to talk #allaboutmtb. By all accounts, Dave was living the dream of a professional fun haver. Working as a mountain bike guide for over a decade, he spent his time touring some of the best riding spots with guests, media projects and press camps. If he wasn’t riding, he was running a bike school and IMBA Switzerland, or providing expertise for industry bodies. However, like for many others, the Covid pandemic also brought to light some of the limitations of his business model and it all came to a head last year. Looking for a more balanced approach to his life, his own riding and his career, Dave has recently embarked on a new journey with Specialized and with the backing of the Big S, he is now directing his energy and passion for the sport towards furthering industry partnerships, events and infrastructure projects. We thank Dave for the open and honest conversation and look forward to finding out what he can achieve next!

Have a listen to the episode below or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or any of the other platforms where you find great podcasts! For more info on the podcast, check out the Skids & Giggles website.


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