Tags: Interviews
Sarah Moore
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Interview: Christopher Blevins on Winning the First XC World Cup of the Year, The Olympic Qualifying Process & More
Sarah talks to the American World Cup Winner.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2024
Rebuilt: Johnny Waddell On the Head Injury That Transformed Him From Top World Cup Racer to Endurance Athlete
Over the roughly two decades since that head injury, Johnny Waddell has transitioned from World Cup downhill into endurance racing.
Sarah Moore
Mar 13, 2024
Podcast Round Up: The Art of Trials with Chris Akrigg, 120 Foot Backflips, Lou Ferguson on Red Bull Hardline & More
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Podcast: Getting to Know Miss Miniflip Michelle Neuner
Sarah Moore
Mar 8, 2024
Interview: Gracey Hemstreet - The First Ever Woman to Complete a Full Run at Red Bull Hardline
Gracey Hemstreet just made history.
Downtime Podcast
Mar 5, 2024
Podcast: Louise Ferguson Talks About Her Incredible Hardline Tasmania Run
Louise is one of the first two women on the planet to complete a top to bottom Hardline race run.
Sarah Moore
Feb 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Eliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Grow Cycling's 2024 Plans, & More
Our free flowing conversation ranges from his early days as a racer to the pump track he just opened in Los Angeles County.
Podcast: Gravity Co-op Hot Seat: Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series with Clay Harper
Davi Birks
Feb 28, 2024
Podcast: Hans Rey's Incredible Life on Two Wheels
Hans Rey dives into the unforgettable moments of his career.
Jake Johnstone
Feb 27, 2024
Podcast: Louise-Anna Ferguson shares a mental perspective of navigating the world of professional mountain bike racing
The challenges of competing at the World Cup level, managing race day nerves and fear, what you can and can't control in racing, and more.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 23, 2024
Interview: Creators of the 'Dirt Relations' Film On Where Trailbuilding Meets Community Development
How an unlikely friendship has helped shape British Columbia trails and their surrounding communities.
Sarah Moore
Feb 23, 2024
Podcast: 'Why We Ride' - Rob Warner & Eliot Jackson Interview Rachel Atherton
The ultimate comeback athlete.
Henry Quinney
Feb 16, 2024
Aaron Gwin to Join Crestline as Rider & Part-Owner for 2024 - Full Interview & Podcast
Aaron Gwin joins the young brand but it isn't your standard sponsorship deal.
Davi Birks
Feb 14, 2024
Podcast: From Factory Motocross Champion to Elite Downhill Privateer with Preston Williams
Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 10, 2024
Checking In On San Util's Whirlpool Hip Pack & The Process Behind Development
A peek into the evolution of a small, Colorado-based pack manufacturer,
Davi Birks
Feb 7, 2024
Podcast: Sam Reynolds Talks DarkFest 2024 Insights, Injuries, Rider Lists & Exclusive News
Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his contrasting life as a dad and big air bike rider, his recently ankle injury, how he compiles the rider invite list, how to flip huge jumps and much more.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Rónán Dunne Podcast
If you can't listen to the Pinkbike podcast this morning, here is a text synopsis of the highlights.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rónán Dunne on Signing for Mondraker, His Secret Broken Scaphoid & Getting Fired Up To Race
Sarah Moore catches up with the Irishman, and learns about his rapid ascent through the ranks of World Cup downhill.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jan 31, 2024
Podcast Round Up: Rob Warner Opens Up, Bernard Kerr Talks Pay Cuts, Aaron Chase's Near Career-Ending Back Injury & More
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Sarah Moore
Jan 25, 2024
Full Interview: Vali Höll on Why She's Back With YT for 2024
We get the details on one of the biggest moves ahead of the 2024 season.
Pascal Pensa
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: What Does A Trailforks Ambassador Do?
An overview of the main features, on how the approach works on the platform and what regular users can do to improve the maps.
Davi Birks
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: Rob Warner Opens Up
Rob Warners talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the World Cup commentator, what it was really like going back to the races, and more.
Andrew Neethling
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: Aaron Chase: Top of the World to Inspiring Comeback from Near Career-Ending Back Injury
Discover the heart-pounding tales, the thrill of overcoming adversity, and the epic pivot that reshaped Aaron's trajectory.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 19, 2024
Rebuilt: Grant Allen's Path from Rampage Rider to Paralympian
On dealing with his injury with positivity, earning a spot on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team, bringing Bowhead bikes to Australia, and more.
Henry Quinney
Jan 18, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Jesse Melamed Podcast
If you happen to be enjoying Pinkbike from the office this morning, this article may be of use.
Podcast: Bernard Kerr talks pay cuts, the return of skin suits, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania and more
Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
Minnaar has signed a three-year contract with Norco Bicycles and has pulled together a team around him that sounds more than promising.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jan 8, 2024
Behind The Lens: Paris Gore
A look behind the curtain with one of mountain biking's best photographers.
Top 10 Pinkbike Podcast Episodes of 2023
Alicia Leggett
Dec 15, 2023
Rebuilt: Tarek Rasouli on Being A Slopestyle Leader, His Paralyzing Accident & Rising Up Again
Tarek Rasouli is someone who has seen many sides of the bike world.
Ed Spratt
Dec 10, 2023
"Sad it Had to Come to an End" - Greg Minnaar Features on Santa Cruz's 'The Roller Door' Podcast
In the latest episode of Santa Cruz's 'The Roller Door' podcast, Greg Minnaar shares stories about the early days of the syndicate, his greatest moments with the team and more.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 4, 2023
Behind The Lens: Christoph Laue
We sat down with Christoph at the Red Bull Illume Winner Awards to chat about his career and this year’s image that made the final.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 4, 2023
Podcast Round Up: November 2023
A (slightly late) look at what's been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 1, 2023
Behind The Lens: Breaking Down A Winning Image with JB Liautard
The French photographer just took home the win in the 'Playground' Category at Red Bull Illume.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 2, 2023
Rebuilt: Landon McGauley on Experiencing Many Shades of Paralysis
Landon McGauley is a mountain biker and skier whose mountain biking and skiing path has had some serious twists and turns, and yet he’s still working his way forward.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 1, 2023
From the Top: Darren Kinnaird Talks Women in Slopestyle, Crankworx's Beginnings, DH racing in 2024, & More
Brian and I catch up with the driving force behind Crankworx to talk past, present, and future.
Podcast: Kelsey Toevs | Following your passion, channelling creativity, and riding without an ego.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 8, 2023
Rebuilt: Paul Basagoitia on Recovery From His Rampage Crash & The Ongoing Process
"Am I the same athlete as I was prior to the injury? Absolutely not, and I'm okay with it."
Brian Park
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Inside the Development of Schwalbe's Tacky Chan
We get nerdy about tire development, weight, price, manufacturing, sustainability, and how to actually pronounce Schwalbe.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Slope Prodigy Patricia Druwen & Mentor Erik Fedko
Patricia Druwen has proven that she's one to watch in the slopestyle world, all while staying humble and down-to-earth, letting her riding do the talking.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 24, 2023
Interview: Flo Espiñeira on Another Chance at a Racing Career, Winning Two E-Enduro Seasons, & More
We caught up with former Pinkbike Academy winner on what it takes to dominate the e-enduro circuit, off-season training, and more.
Darren Berrecloth
Oct 16, 2023
Rampage Judge Darren Berrecloth Speaks Out On 2023 Event
The Claw is the Law, so I'm sure everyone will be polite in the comments.
Izzy Lidsky
Oct 13, 2023
Checking in with 3 Female Rampage Hopefuls at Red Bull Rampage 2023
Hannah Bergemann, Robin Goomes, and Cami Nogueira on what lines they'd choose, what they're learning this year, and how they want to advance women's freeride.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 5, 2023
Interview: Charlie Hatton On His New Rainbow Jersey, Race Mentality, & Being Part of the Atherton Team
He's sitting out injured at the moment, but Charlie Hatton definitely is not done yet.
Ed Spratt
Oct 3, 2023
"I’m Still Speechless" - Oisin O'Callaghan on his First Elite World Cup Win in Snowshoe
Oisin is the first Irish racer to win a Junior World Cup, Junior World Champs and now an Elite World Cup.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 26, 2023
Getting to Know the Young & Very Fast Asa Vermette
The 16-year-old Durango local is one of the nation's top riders in both downhill and enduro.
Brian Park
Sep 22, 2023
Interview: Vaea Verbeeck on Women Competing at Red Bull Rampage
The Rampage hopeful shares some of the challenges going on behind the scenes of efforts to have a women's category at Rampage.
Nick Bentley
Sep 15, 2023
"It Doesn't Seem Like They Really Want Privateers Here" - Interviews with World Cup Privateer Racers
We catch up with Wyn Masters and some of the World Cup privateer racers for their views on the state of downhill racing.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 29, 2023
Getting to Know Eddie Reynolds, the 17-Year-Old Crankworx Whip-Off Winner
A chat with the Californian who is making waves in many of the gravity disciplines.
Nick Bentley
Aug 19, 2023
Interview: Downhill Tire Tech with Maxxis
Talking about tread patterns, casings, and tire pressures.
Scott Beaumont
Aug 17, 2023
The 96 Podcast: Tracy Moesley
Scott Beaumont speaks to former teammate and one of Mountain Biking greats, Tracy Moseley.
Nick Bentley
Aug 9, 2023
Interview: Downhill Tire Tech with Schwalbe - Fort William DH World Champs 2023
Tire talk from the sidelines of a course that's known for being especially hard on wheels.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 3, 2023
Meet 6 of the Ladies Sending the Joyride Features
Chatting with some of the female riders who threw down on the Joyride course.
Henry Quinney
Jul 21, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Taj Mihelich
Henry sits down with PB illustrator and retired BMX pro, Taj, for a wide-ranging chat.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 20, 2023
Interview: A Look At the Red Bull Hardline Women's Round Table Conversation
Some of the top female riders share their thoughts on riding at Hardline.
Dario DiGiulio
May 24, 2023
Interview: Talking About Tires With Bontrager, e*thirteen, Michelin, and More
Another round of tire talk with Bontrager, Michelin, Vee Tire Co., Goodyear, and e*thirteen.
Matt Beer
Mar 29, 2023
Interview: 5 World Cup Mechanics Talk About Stressful Fixes, Favorite Tools, & More
Knipex pliers are the best.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Mar 13, 2023
Podcast Round Up: Avocado Farming, The Future of DH & Rampage at 14 - March 2023
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Matt Beer
Feb 14, 2023
Getting To Know: Dan Booker - Tasmania's Flat Pedal Wonderboy
Flat pedal racers are few and far between these days as bikes and tracks have evolved, but every once in a while one of those special riders pops onto the scene.
Dario DiGiulio
Feb 10, 2023
A Closer Look at the High-Performance Steel Creations of Zoceli Bikes
A chat with Martin Saida, the designer and fabricator behind Zoceli Bikes.
Seb Stott
Feb 3, 2023
Interview: Rocksled Suspension's Wild New Linkage Fork
Much like gearboxes, linkage forks are one of those ideas that keep cropping up decade after decade but so far have never quite managed to go mainstream.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Kyle Strait on World Cups vs New World Disorder, Style vs Tricks, & Rampage at 14
We also get into the most impressive riding he's seen at Rampage, owning property with jumps, and declassified rocket testing.
Ed Spratt
Jan 31, 2023
Interview: Jack Moir on Joining YT & His Enduro Racing Sucess
We caught up with Jack to talk about his enduro success, the new setup with YT and whether we may see him on a DH bike this year.
Henry Quinney
Jan 19, 2023
Interview: Craig Evans Signs with Airdrop Bikes
Previous Redbull Hardline winner Craig Evans has signed with UK brand Airdrop.
Mike Levy
Jan 13, 2023
Interview: Rob Roskopp on Skateboarding, the Syndicate, & Leaving Santa Cruz
Roskopp joined us on the Pinkbike podcast earlier this week, and this one's for those who'd rather read than listen.
Nathan Hughes
Jan 10, 2023
Photo Epic: The Dirt Farmer - At Home with David Trummer
Gorge on these glorious golden hour shots from Steirmark, Austria.
TEBP
Dec 28, 2022
University Student Designs Oleo Shock With a Titanium Shaft
The shock was designed with low friction and easy serviceability in mind.
Seb Stott
Dec 20, 2022
Are Elite Athletes At Higher Risk Of Heart Problems & Premature Death?
And is too much exercise bad for you?
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 155 - Andi Kolb & Charlie Hatton on the Right Headspace & Why Fun is Fast
Kolb and Hatton also talk about the dangers of over-training, the differences between Fox and Öhlins, and how World Cup racers test tires.
Eric Olsen
Dec 8, 2022
What Geometry Numbers Do the Top Enduro Racers Actually Prefer?
Digging into the details with some of the world's fastest riders.
Ed Spratt
Nov 18, 2022
Getting To Know 5 Pump Track Racers Ahead of the 2022 World Championships
Before racing kicks off in Chile find out more about some of the top riders.
Dario DiGiulio
Nov 17, 2022
Bike Check: Acoustic Cycles' Steel High Pivot is a Thing of Beauty
At his workshop in the small town of Pine, Colorado, Zach Geller cooked up this 160mm 29er to be his personal trail bike.
Matt Beer
Nov 14, 2022
Getting To Know: Bodhi Kuhn - Trek's Call-Up Kid
From Rossland, BC, to World Cup podiums and beyond.
Mike Levy
Nov 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 151 - F1's Valtteri Bottas on How Bikes Make Him a Better Racer & Dealing with Pressure
What's more uncomfortable: pulling five Gs in a braking zone or your ass after a five-hour ride?
Tom Bradshaw
Oct 21, 2022
Finish Line Interviews: Red Bull Rampage 2022 Podium & All Award Winners
Interviews from the finish corral of Redbull Rampage 2022.
Tom Bradshaw
Oct 17, 2022
Interview: BMX Crossover Dylan Stark on How He's Approaching His First Rampage - Red Bull Rampage 2022
"After riding my old frame for a while, Brandon Semenuk hit me up on Instagram and sent me one of his bikes."
George Thompson
Sep 23, 2022
Podcast: Amaury Pierron on Winning the 2022 World Cup & Magnus Manson on Beating Cancer
Two winners on the pod.
Davi Birks
Sep 21, 2022
Podcast: Bernard Kerr Discusses His Breakout Season, MTB's Unknown Future, Team Management, & More
Bernard Kerr joins Olly and Davi to chat about a wild year and beyond.
Matt Beer
Sep 16, 2022
Getting to Know: Canadian Enduro Racer & Silent Assassin Jack Menzies
Jack Menzies has been quietly picking off EWS top-tens is a first year elite racer.
Nick Bentley
Sep 13, 2022
Interview: Gee Atherton on his Return to Racing at Red Bull Hardline 2022
We caught up with Gee after his return to racing.
Nick Bentley
Sep 12, 2022
Interview: Jess Blewitt on Hitting the Big Sends at Red Bull Hardline 2022
"We're trying to push for the younger generation so that when they all get to our age, there's something for them to go to."
Nick Bentley
Sep 12, 2022
"I Said I Won't Come Back if I Win" - 10 Rider Interviews from Red Bull Hardline 2022
We caught up with some of the riders for a quick interview before the celebrations started!
Matt Wragg
Sep 5, 2022
Interview: World Cup Downhill Riders' Union Rep Emilie Siegenthaler
We sit down with newly-elected riders' rep Emilie Siegenthaler to learn more about how the World Cup riders' union came to be, what they hope to achieve and how much they know about the World Cup next year
Alicia Leggett
Sep 2, 2022
Interview: Alexandera Houchin on Her Colorado Trail Race Win(s), Ultra-Endurance Motivations, & Identity
Alexandera Houchin is a tenacious and gritty ultra-endurance bike racer who isn't afraid to break the mold.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 25, 2022
MountainFLOW Wants Green Bike Care Products to Go Mainstream
Because chain lube and other care products don't stay on the bike forever.
Matt Wragg
Aug 23, 2022
Profile: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot on Training with Cecile Ravanel, Depression, Disordered Eating, & More
Pauline Ferrand Prevot set herself up differently for the 2022 season.
Tom Bradshaw
Aug 22, 2022
Interview: 18-Year-Old Matt Fairbrother Rides 200km a Day to North American EWS Rounds - An Update
Matt Fairbrother has turned 18 since we last caught up, and he has lots of new stories to tell from the journey.
Nick Bentley
Aug 14, 2022
Interview: Airdrop Bikes on its Slacker DH Bike Development
The Slacker is a new 27.5" DH Bike from UK Brand Airdrop.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 8, 2022
Finish Line Q&A with the EWS Whistler Podium Finishers
Catching up with the fastest enduro racers in the world.
DHaRCO
Aug 1, 2022
Podcast: Rachel Strait on Balancing Parenthood, Social Media, and a Pro MTB Career - Half the Effort, Half the Result
The new Dharco podcast catches up with Rachel Strait.
George Thompson
Jul 28, 2022
Podcast: Luca Shaw on Life On & Off the Syndicate, Seeding First & Training with Jolanda
George Thompson previews the next two World Cups and takes a look back at Luca Shaw's career.
Beyond The Tape
Jul 25, 2022
Podcast: Dave Rome Chats Tools, Journalism & Riding bikes
Dave Rome is a tech editor at Cycling Tips and knows his way around a bike.
Downtime Podcast
Jul 12, 2022
Podcast: Finn Iles and Kev Joly Chat Putting a Prototype Bike on the Podium
A top rider-mechanic duo chats about their process of setting up a fast race bike.
Josh Blum
Jul 11, 2022
Trail EAffect #76 with Shannon Casson of the Desert Dose - A Womens Mountain Bike Retreat
Shannon talks about why she created Desert Dose, which offers transformative MTB experiences for women in the desert.
Podcast: How to Overcome Mountain Biking's Five Biggest Mental Challenges
Alicia Leggett
Jul 6, 2022
Introducing Morgan Kurz & Her Handmade Wool Bike Clothing
Free spirit Morgan Kurz does things her own way.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 1, 2022
Podcast Round Up: All Kinds of Progression in Racing & Freeride
What's been filling our earbuds lately?
Tom Bradshaw
Jun 17, 2022
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[Updated] Interview: 17 Year Old Bikepacks 250km a Day to Race the EWS
Updated after Matt goes Top 10 at EWS with a dislocated finger.
Matt Wragg
Jun 15, 2022
Injury Update with Adrien Dailly
Adrien Dailly would like to race the Petzen-Jamnica EWS this weekend if his toe injury allows it.
Seb Stott
Jun 14, 2022
Bike Check: Innes Graham's Nukeproof Giga
Innes Graham piloted his Giga to a third place finish at the Tweed Valley EWS.
Alicia Leggett
May 24, 2022
Interview: Cami Nogueira on Winning the Red Bull Formation 'Spicy Award' & Sending Her Wild 'Fall Line'
From racing World Cups to sending one of the wildest lines at Red Bull Formation, Cami Nogueira's rapid progression has been one to watch.
Alicia Leggett
May 21, 2022
12 Under-the-Radar Female Freeriders to Watch Among the Diggers at Red Bull Formation 2022
This year's Red Bull Formation brought in a great deal of talent in addition to the 12 headlining riders.
Mike Levy
May 18, 2022
From The Top: Atherton Bikes on Additive Manufacturing, Carbon Masts, & Buckets of Titanium Dust
Chief designer Rob Gow, engineer Ben Farmer, and some guy named Gee Atherton on the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing. Plus the new bikes they plan to release in 2022.
Matt Wragg
May 18, 2022
Getting to Know: Commencal Muc-Offs New Junior Talent, Hugo Marini
Hugo Marini is a rider to watch this weekend in Fort William.
Alicia Leggett
May 13, 2022
Catching Up with 10 Red Bull Formation 2022 Diggers
These unsung heroes have been working hard this week to build massive lines for 12 of the world's best women in freeride.
Matt Beer
May 5, 2022
Burning Question: Why Have Some Pro Riders Downsized to a 27.5" Rear Wheel?
Chatting with some of the world's fastest riders about how they decided which wheel size to run.
Alicia Leggett
May 2, 2022
A Quiet Achiever: Bec McConnell On Her First World Cup Win
"I would rather under-promise and over-deliver."
Alicia Leggett
Apr 29, 2022
From The Top: San Util Founder Adam Nicholson Handmakes Hip Packs, Tool Rolls & More in Winter Park, Colorado
We've been testing a few of San Util's products, so we reached out to learn more about the person who makes them.
Beta MTB
Apr 8, 2022
Interview: Keegan Swenson
After stepping away from the World Cup, the U.S. XC national champ is poised for domestic dominance.
Sarah Moore
Apr 6, 2022
Interview: 20-Year Old Mona Mitterwallner Has Her Sights Set on an Elite XC World Cup Win This Year
And what's more, we think she can do it, and perhaps more.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 28, 2022
Interview: Katie Holden on Creating Red Bull Formation & Bringing It Back Bigger This Year
Red Bull Formation is back for another year, so we caught up with freerider and event co-founder Katie Holden to talk about it.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 30, 2022
Getting to Know the Speedy & Determined First-Year Elite Siel van der Velden
"The hardest part of being of a downhill racer for me is staying strong mentally when nothing goes as planned."
James Smurthwaite
Mar 28, 2022
World Cup Burning Question: Why AREN'T You Running a High Pivot?
Not every brand has hopped on the high pivot train, so we took a lap around the pits to find out why.
Interview: 'You Have to Open Your Mind to Try New Things' Jeff Steber Shares the Process Behind the Next Intense DH Bike
Alicia Leggett
Mar 2, 2022
Interview: Isla Short on Her Progression, XC Commentating, Disordered Eating, Endometriosis, & More
Isla Short is a Scottish racer who likes to do things her own way.
Ross Bell
Feb 11, 2022
Interview: Evie Richards - From Disordered Eating & Anxiety to the Rainbow Stripes
Evie Richards opens up on her breakthrough season, Olympics disappointment, the importance of mental health and how she overcame adversity to become World Champion.
Mike Levy
Feb 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 104 - Lachlan Morton on How to be a Happy Bike Racer and the World's Longest Climb
Lachlan talks about what it takes to compete at the highest level and how that can bring out the worst in some people, wild tours in Columbia and Eastern Europe, and mountain biking at Leadville and across the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail.
Ed Spratt
Jan 29, 2022
Interview: Oisin O'Callaghan on Competitive Junior Racing, His New YT Setup & More
We catch up with Oisin O'Callaghan ahead of the 2022 season.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 22, 2022
Meet the 7 Women Sending at Freeride Fiesta
These ladies are pushing the limits at an exciting moment for freeride mountain biking.
Matt Wragg
Jan 21, 2022
Interview: Jamie Edmondson Looks Back on his First Year as a Factory Racer
Chatting racing mindsets, success and testing with Edmondson.
LWMag
Jan 17, 2022
Podcast: Greg Minnaar Chats About The Syndicate's New Riders & Changes for 2022
Greg Minnaar gives some insight into the new Syndicate additions and changes.
Ed Spratt
Jan 13, 2022
Getting to Know: Junior DH World Champion & Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Val di Sole - Izabela Yankova
After her huge successes, Izabela is on a new program and bike for 2022 and we caught up with the rapid young rider to find out about her start in mountain biking.
Matt Wragg
Jan 12, 2022
Getting to Know: Downhiller Turned EWS-E Racer Kevin Marry
Catching up with a rider at the forefront of the eMTB racing scene.
Matt Wragg
Jan 7, 2022
Interview: Vali Höll Reflects on her Championship-Winning Season - 'I Don't Want to Need Luck to Win a Race'
Vali Höll looks back at the highs and lows of the 2021 race season.
Downtime Podcast
Jan 4, 2022
Podcast: Neko Mulally Shares All the Details Behind His 2022 Race Programme & the Bike He Designed
Find out how much a World Cup season costs and what Neko felt he needed around him in order to perform.
Sarah Moore
Dec 22, 2021
Interview & Video: Emil Johansson on Winning the Crankworx Slopestyle Triple Crown
We asked Johansson how he came to be so relentlessly consistent, how winning the Triple Crown compares to other wins, what it was like competing after spending two weeks in MIQ, and more.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 22, 2021
Interview: Martin Maes on His Switch to Orbea - I Don't Really See The Advantage of a High Pivot Bike for Enduro
We caught up with Martin Maes to hear about his 2021 season, his team change, and what the future might hold.
Ed Spratt
Dec 20, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from EWS Tweed Valley - Corey Watson
Corey Watson ended his 2021 with his first top 30 finish in an Elite EWS race.
Ed Spratt
Dec 18, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Snowshoe - Kirk Mcdowall
Kirk Mcdowall has seen great results over the past few seasons with top finishes at BC Cup races, a 2nd place at the 2019 Canadian National Champs and a 20th place finish in Snowshoe this year.
Ed Spratt
Dec 15, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Lenzerheide - James Macdermid
James Macdermid is coming off a really successful year of racing as a Junior on the World Cup circuit with a 6th place at World Champs at a top three in Lenzerheide.
Ed Spratt
Dec 11, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Snowshoe - Dante Silva
Dante Silva ended his time as a Junior win a win in Lousa last year and his first year in Elites continued with great success.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2021
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Pinkbike's Tech & News Editors
Thanks for all the questions!
Sarah Moore
Dec 8, 2021
Interview: Darcy Wittenburg on Directing Long Live Chainsaw
We caught up with the film's Director, Darcy Wittenburg, to find out more about how the film about Stevie Smith's life came together, what is was like to sift through the archival footage, and more.
Ed Spratt
Dec 8, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Maribor - Lachie Stevens-McNab
Lachie took three Junior World Cup podiums and at the World Champs in Val Di Sole as a privateer.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 6, 2021
Mountain Biking is 'Creativity with Consequences' - Catching Up with 2020's 'Pandemic Riders' After a Second Riding Season
One rider has been doing charity rides, another has started taking bikepacking trips, and one competed in the Sea Otter enduro on his hardtail.
Podcast: Catching up with Anna Newkirk on her 2021 season and what lies ahead. And cats. 
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode 48 with Kat Sweet of Sweetlines
Ed Spratt
Nov 29, 2021
Interview: Cotic's Prototype Alloy eMTB & How Supply Chain Issues Have Affected Its Development
Supply issues have delayed the bike, but when it's available it will be made of aluminum, not steel.
Podcast: Trail Fairies, Grey Zones & Secret Works of Art in the Forest 
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode 47 Corey Clayton, Vee Hollow Trails, The Knoxville Series
Sarah Moore
Nov 19, 2021
Podcast: Dean Lucas on Getting a Private Jet Home from World Cups
Getting back to Australia after the World Cup season finished was no joke for Dean Lucas. His flight home ended up costing more than $10,000.
Seb Stott
Nov 19, 2021
First Look & Interview: Trinity's Honda-Inspired Frame-Mounted Derailleur Drivetrain
"So we wanted to bring the Honda RN-01 back to life..."
Matt Beer
Nov 12, 2021
First Look: Lal Bikes' Supre Drivetrain Splits The Derailleur In Half Before It Happens On the Trail
Cedric Eveleigh has created a new drivetrain that splits apart the traditional derailleur functions and moves everything out of harm's way.
Seb Stott
Nov 10, 2021
Are Bike Brands Greenwashing? We Asked An Expert
Environmental claims critiqued by a professional sustainability consultant.
Sarah Moore
Nov 2, 2021
Getting to Know Your 5 Male Pinkbike Academy Contestants
Get to know your five male Pinkbike Academy Season 2 contestants.
Sarah Moore
Nov 1, 2021
Getting to Know Your 5 Female Pinkbike Academy Contestants
Get to know your five female Pinkbike Academy Season 2 contestants.
Nick Bentley
Oct 24, 2021
Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Roger Vieira's Specialized Demo
We sat down with Roger Vieira, World cup privateer and now reigning UK National Downhill Series Champion.
Nick Bentley
Oct 23, 2021
Bike Check & Interview: UK National DH Series Winner Stacey Fisher & her Transition TR11
Once the champagne had been sprayed and the trophies had been handed out we managed to catch up with the UK National Downhill Series champion for 2021 Stacey Fisher.
Seb Stott
Oct 20, 2021
Burning Question: Do Bike Brands Have Targets To Reduce CO2 Emissions?
Climate change pledges and plans from around the industry
Sarah Moore
Oct 16, 2021
Finish Line Questions With Each Of The Red Bull Rampage Podium Finishers
We catch the event's winners at the finish line corral after the podium.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 7, 2021
Interview: Pinkbike Academy Winner Evan Wall After His 14th at EWS Tweed Valley
Evan's progression from 63rd at Loudenvielle to 14th last week suggests great things to come.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 14, 2021
Getting to Know Sukchanya "Tang" Chinnapat, the First Thai Rider in the EWS
Tang has teamed up with the Sunn French Connexion riders and hopes to help grow the sport in Asia.
Ed Spratt
Sep 12, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Richie Rude, Morgane Charre, Martin Maes & More from EWS Crans-Montana 2021
Dan Wolfe catches up with some of the riders after finishing racing in Crans-Montana.
Nick Bentley
Sep 11, 2021
Interview: The Evolution of the Privateer E161 eMTB
Privateer explains what's going on with the development of their new eMTB.
Pascal Pensa
Sep 8, 2021
Podcast: Rethinking Bike Racing, Development Paths & the Swiss Enduro Series
The guests on this podcasts are part of the team behind this week's EWS race.
Sarah Moore
Sep 7, 2021
Getting to Know: Junior World Champs Bronze Medallist Gracey Hemstreet
Gracey Hemstreet will be heading to Proving Grounds after bursting onto the World Cup downhill scene in the Junior category this season.
Ed Spratt
Sep 5, 2021
Video: Interviews with the Elite Podium Finishers from EWS Loudenvielle 2021
Dan Wolfe catches up with the fastest riders from EWS Loudenvielle 2021.
Sarah Moore
Sep 2, 2021
Video: Interviews with Jack Moir, Harriet Harnden & All Podium Finishers from EWS Loudenvielle 2021
Dan Wolfe catches up with the men's and women's podium finishers after Race 1 in Loudenvielle, France.
Sarah Moore
Aug 31, 2021
Interview: Steve Vanderhoek - "It Actually Has to be Really, Really, Really Big in Order to Translate on the Camera"
We catch up with Steve Vanderhoek while he recovers from his recent injury.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 26, 2021
Getting to Know Tayte Proulx-Royds, the 12-Year-Old Who Won the Dark Horse Award
The next generation of shredders has arrived.
Matt Beer
Aug 25, 2021
Getting to Know Tuhoto Ariki, New Zealand's Next Rising DH Star
Tuhoto Ariki won his first junior gold medal at Val di Sole in 2019. Now, he's been mixing it up in the top level and has shown that he's one to watch at World Champs.
Brett Tippie Podcast
Aug 18, 2021
Podcast: Matt MacDuff vs. Brett Tippie
The Loop of Doom, antique clocks, and more.
Andrew Neethling
Aug 17, 2021
Podcast: Maribor Race Review with Andrew Neethling
Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey break down an exciting third DH World Cup race of the season.
Brett Tippie Podcast
Aug 17, 2021
Podcast: Paddy Kaye the Godfather of Joyride
Paddy Kaye co-founded the original Joyride and has done a large part of the behind-the-scenes work to make Whistler the MTB mecca that it is.
Sarah Moore
Aug 17, 2021
Interview: Hannah Bergemann on Her Visualization Process, Formation & The Future of Women's Freeride
It's incredible that she's only been riding for six years.
Pascal Pensa
Aug 11, 2021
Podcast: Terra One and the New Tire for Vintage Bikes
This one's for the vintage bike lovers out there.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 11, 2021
Podcast Round Up: Mental Health, the Creation of 50to01, All Things Training, Hattie Harnden's First EWS Win & More
This month, we have a long list of new podcast episodes for you to check out.
Nick Bentley
Aug 11, 2021
Interview: Reece Wilson on Head Injuries, the Rainbow Stripes and Domestic Racing
Catching up with the World Champion.
Henry Quinney
Aug 4, 2021
The Vertical Kilo-Meter Eater Ben Hildred on Climbing a Million Feet in 200 Days
Ben Hildred has Everested Queenstown's Skyline Bike Park, climbed and descended 21,635 meters in three days, and much more that he probably won't tell you about, but his latest efforts may eclipse even those feats.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 3, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from La Thuile - Slawomir Lukasik
Everything you need to know about the DH veteran turned enduro racer.
Nick Bentley
Jul 27, 2021
Interview: Dan Atherton Digs Deep into the Huge Hardline Course
A chat with the man behind the craziness that is Red Bull Hardline, Course Designer Dan Atherton.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 26, 2021
Getting to Know: Jim Monro - The Hardline Builder Turned Racer
Jim helped build the Hardline course, and then ended up competing in the event on a borrowed bike.
Nick Bentley
Jul 26, 2021
"I Ended Up Doing My Whole Run Trying to Pull My Pants Back Up" - 6 Rider Interviews from Red Bull Hardline 2021
We caught up with some of the riders for a quick interview before the celebrations started!
Nick Bentley
Jul 25, 2021
Interview: Rob Warner & Reece Wilson at Red Bull Hardline 2021
We caught up with Rob Warner and Reece Wilson in the commentary booth after qualifying was disrupted by poor weather conditions.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 17, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of Leogang - Ronan Dunne
Ronan cracked into the top 20 at Les Gets with a 17th place finish as a privateer.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 16, 2021
Getting to Know Hattie Harnden, the Youngest Elite Women's EWS Winner in History
Hattie Harnden loves fast, steep, and technical trails, but she is equally excited for the buzz she feels on the start line of an XC or cyclocross race.
Chris McLeod
Jul 15, 2021
Interview: Getting to Know Tom Bunney, Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Rider
Tom Bunney's unique style extends well beyond his designs.
Downtime Podcast
Jul 13, 2021
Podcast: Sam Needham Talks Trail Advocacy, Mountain Bike Media, Vlogs and More
Sam Needham is a mountain bike photographer, videographer and illustrator.
Sarah Moore
Jul 13, 2021
Interview: Andréane Lanthier Nadeau on the Massive Crash That Took Her Out of Contention for the Win - EWS La Thuile 2021
We caught up with Andréane Lanthier Nadeau to learn more about her eventful weekend and what it was like to come so close to her first Enduro World Series win.
Nick Bentley
Jul 13, 2021
Interview: Scott Beaumont on the Future of 4X & the UK Race Scene
The UK racing veteran talks about the future of the domestic scene.
Ed Spratt
Jul 11, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Harriet Harnden, Jesse Melamed, Jack Moir, Isabeau Courdurier and More
After a long day of racing, Dan Wolfe was at the finish line to chat with some of the top riders.
Sarah Moore
Jul 8, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Richie Rude, Andreane Lanthier Nadeau, Adrien Dailly, & More - EWS La Thuile 2021 Race 1
Nothing like rain on race day to make for an exciting race and good post-race stories.
Ed Spratt
Jul 3, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews from the Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
Dan Wolfe was on the ground after the Les Gets Finals to get reactions and interviews with riders.
Ed Spratt
Jun 26, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Harriet Harnden, Morgane Charre, Jack Moir, Richie Rude and More
After a long day of racing, Dan Wolfe was at the finish line to chat with some of the top riders.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 25, 2021
Getting to Know Robin Goomes, the First Woman to Backflip in a Crankworx Competition
Robin Goomes did six backflips in Speed & Style last week and already has a Whip-Off win to her name.
Sarah Moore
Jun 23, 2021
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Isabeau Courdurier, Richie Rude, Jack Moir, Sam Hill & Jesse Melamed
After a long day of racing, Dan Wolfe was at the finish line to chat with Isabeau Courdurier, Richie Rude, Jack Moir, Sam Hill, and Jesse Melamed.
George Thompson
Jun 23, 2021
Podcast: 2021 EWS Season Preview with Florian Nicolai, Isabeau Courdurier, Matt Stuttard & Dan Wolfe
Featuring two of the most consistent finishers in recent EWS history plus some 'real talk'.
Downtime Podcast
Jun 23, 2021
Podcast: Ella Conolly Talks About Her Journey to the EWS Podium
Ella Conolly has been one of the breakthrough Enduro World Series racers in recent years.
Sarah Moore
Jun 23, 2021
Getting to Know Vanesa Petrovská - The 15-Year-Old Who Would Have Finished 5th in Elite DH at Crankworx Innsbruck
We reached out to Vanesa Petrovská after her race to find out how she got into mountain biking, how she spends her days, and what some of her goals are with downhill racing.
Sarah Moore
Jun 22, 2021
Interview: The Wizard Shawn Cruickshanks on the Bike Industry & SRAM's New Canadian Tech Support Facility
Shawn Cruickshanks is known as "The Wizard" within the mountain bike community and with his recent move to the SRAM Technical Service Center in North Vancouver, BC, we thought it would be a good time to catch up with him.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 21, 2021
Getting to Know North American Enduro Cup Winner Kate Lawrence
Kate Lawrence is absolutely on fire this year. Turns out, she's also pretty accomplished outside of biking.
Matt Wragg
Jun 15, 2021
Interview: Specialized's Sponsorship Boss Benno Willeit Speaks Candidly About Losing Athletes, Fewer World Cup Teams, & More
"Aaron Gwin was expensive, but he was even more expensive when he left Specialized. At that stage, we said enough is enough, we cannot afford or justify that amount of money."
Sarah Moore
Jun 8, 2021
Video & Interview: Aaron Gwin on the Tire Testing Process
Find out what goes into making a new tire with Aaron Gwin, his mechanic John Hall, and Kenda.
Sarah Moore
Jun 8, 2021
Interview: Catharine Pendrel on Racing World Cup XC 3 Months After Giving Birth to Her Daughter Dara
We find out how Pendrel was able to finish a remarkable 23rd in Nove Mesto just three months after giving birth.
Alicia Leggett
Jun 7, 2021
Catching Up With 7 World Cup XC Racers Before Leogang
The riders are gearing up for the next phase of racing.
Sarah Moore
May 31, 2021
Interview: Carter Woods on Winning the Albstadt & Nove Mesto U23 XC Races in His Second Year in the Category
Carter Woods is only in his second year in the U23 category, but has already racked up two U23 World Cup wins this season.
Alicia Leggett
May 28, 2021
What Does Red Bull Formation Mean for the 8 Riders?
After three days of digging, we caught up with the eight riders to find out what it means to take part in Red Bull Formation.
Alicia Leggett
May 27, 2021
Catching Up with 10 Red Bull Formation Diggers
The diggers are the unsung heroes of an event like Formation.
Sarah Moore
May 24, 2021
Interview: Haley Batten on Qualifying for Tokyo & Winning Bronze, Silver & Gold in Her First Elite XC World Cup Races
Haley Batten has qualified for the US Olympic Team after an impressive debut in the Elite category, finishing third in Albstadt, first in the Short Track in Nové Město, and second in the Nové Město XCO World Cup.
marketing Prologo
May 17, 2021
Video: Henrique Avancini on Race Battles & Staying Humble
"Every time I go out I learn something new, no matter how much you do this thing, at some points riding bikes is going to humble you."
Alicia Leggett
May 10, 2021
We Are One Composites Drops Teaser Info About Made-in-Canada Carbon Frame
We Are One probably won't be known primarily as a rim manufacturer for much longer.
Sarah Moore
Apr 30, 2021
Interview: Anneke Beerten Opens Up About the Traumatic Brain Injury She Suffered 8 Months Ago
We caught up with Anneke Beerten to find out more details about the injury, what some of the things she's been doing for rehab, and how she is doing eight months after the incident.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 29, 2021
Scottish Cycling Develops 'Trail Therapy' Mental Health Program
Scotland is leading the charge for national initiatives to incorporate mountain biking in mental health treatment plans.
Sarah Moore
Apr 18, 2021
Interview: Katy Winton Opens Up About The Struggle to Find Sponsors
Katy Winton talks about her 2021 program and some of the challenges she faced in pulling it together in time for the race season.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 18, 2021
Video & Interview: Josie Fouts on Personal Development Through Para-Cycling
Josie Fouts is an aspiring Paralympian and a mountain biker who learns about life by going on bike rides.
Alicia Leggett
Apr 17, 2021
Getting to Know Enduro Breakout Rider Guillaume Larbeyou
Guillaume Larbeyou has only raced four EWS races, and he's already placed in the top 10.
Sarah Moore
Apr 7, 2021
Interview: Kate Courtney on Head Injuries, World Champs & Recovery
We ask Kate Courtney about her new partnership with Team MIPS, the role head injuries have played in her career, and what she wishes more athletes knew about concussions.
Ed Spratt
Apr 7, 2021
Interview: Charlie Murray On Joining Specialized, Quitting his Day Job & Racing the eMTB World Champs
We caught up with Charlie to talk about how he got into mountain biking, his racing career and some more details about the new team.
Matt Wragg
Apr 5, 2021
Getting to Know Lisandru Bertini, the Lapierre-Zipp Collective's Rider to Watch
Lisandru Bertini just might be the fastest rider you've never heard of.
Downtime Podcast
Mar 31, 2021
Podcast: Trail Access and Advocacy with IMBA Europe's President
Thomas Larsen Schmidt talks the current state of trail access, user conflict and the challenges he faces.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2021
Interview: Chris Leatt On MTB Injury Research & Protective Gear
The Leatt Corporation founder shares his thoughts on how data makes our sport safer.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 26, 2021
Interview: Norco Explains Rebrand & Stays Tight-Lipped About 'No Other Way' Mystery Bike
Norco's VP of Marketing explained the ideas behind the company's rebrand, but we are still curious about the aluminum bike in 'No Other Way.'
Downtime Podcast
Mar 24, 2021
Podcast: Inside Öhlins With MTB Racing Team Leader, TJ Hansen
Go behind the scenes at Öhlins with their MTB racing team leader, TJ Hansen.
Seb Stott
Mar 17, 2021
Interview: Laurie Greenland's Coach, Olly Morris, on Faster Rebound Damping & Riding Technique
Olly Morris describes the importance of a balanced bike, how rebound has trended faster in recent years, and why riders benefit from suspension telemetry.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 4, 2021
Interview: Researcher Debbie Palmer on Studying Mountain Biking Injuries for the EWS
Debbie Palmer is a three-time winter Olympian in speed skating and a top injury epidemiologist.
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 4, 2021
Interview: 2020 Photo of the Year Winner, Jan Cadosch
We caught up with Jan Cadosch to learn more about his winning photo.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 3, 2021
Getting to Know: Junior World Cup Champion Ethan Craik
Craik emerged from the COVID disrupted season as World Cup champion with a win and a further two podiums.
Ed Spratt
Mar 1, 2021
Getting to Know Jackson Frew as he Prepares to Take on the 2021 DH World Cup as a Privateer
This season brings plenty of change for Jackson as he leaves the Kona Factory team to his own supported program
Alicia Leggett
Feb 26, 2021
Interview: Rachel Atherton on Her Pregnancy & Plans for the Future
It's safe to say Atherton Bikes has a sweet balance bike in the works.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 17, 2021
Video: From Living In A Tent To EWS Racing & Presenting at Pinkbike - Getting To Know Christina Chappetta
Join Christina to find out how it all started.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 11, 2021
Getting to Know Chelsea Kimball, the Free Spirit Who Sent Big Jumps at Freeride Fiesta
Chelsea Kimball can hold her own, whether she's surfing ridgelines in Utah or soaring over big jumps.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 6, 2021
Vero Sandler on Her Switch to Santa Cruz
Vero Sandler has been pushing the limits of freeride, both on camera and off. She has recently been working on filming her segment for the first-ever X Games Real Mountain Bike video competition.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 5, 2021
Interview: Adam Sklar - A 27-Year-Old Building Hardcore Hardtails from Steel and Titanium
What started as a college experiment grew to become Sklar Bikes and earned Adam a place among the best U.S. handmade frame builders.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 2, 2021
Interview: Haley Hunter Smith on Eating Disorder Recovery & Mental Health
The Canadian World Cup XC rider speaks openly about her struggles in 2020 and a relapse into her eating disorder.
Ross Bell
Jan 29, 2021
Interview: Tracey Hannah - 'Crashing Is My Style & I Finished With Style'
Tracey Hannah looks back at her incredible career.
Beyond The Tape
Jan 27, 2021
Podcast: Mad Dog Boris Chats About Breaking Into the Scene, Weird Encounters & Shooting Photos
A chat about his path into the media industry, crazy side like stories (including BJ's and Pastrana), and everything in between
James Smurthwaite
Jan 27, 2021
Interview: Wyn Masters on Racing World Cups With a Fractured Spine in 2020
Racing a World Cup season is hard enough on its own.
Sarah Moore
Jan 27, 2021
Interview: Jamie Edmondson - 'I Can Just Focus on the Racing & Not Spend All Off Season Writing Emails to Sponsors'
From a fourth place in Lousa as a privateer, to a factory ride with the RockShox Trek Race Team in 2021.
Sarah Moore
Jan 26, 2021
Interview: Vali Höll - 'I Got So Many Offers, I Didn't Really Expect That People Would be Interested In Me'
We catch up with Vali Höll as she gets ready for her second first elite season.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 21, 2021
Who Is Cannondale's Rising Enduro Star Kera Linn?
Kera Linn is one of the emerging US racing talents after first picking up a mountain bike only four years ago.
Andrew Neethling
Jan 21, 2021
Podcast: 'Freeride MTB Almost Cost Me My Life' - Matt Macduff
Matt has not only recovered from his crash on the Loop of Doom, but reflected on the event and came out stronger as a person and rider.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 19, 2021
Interview: Eliot Jackson on Santa Cruz, Grow Cycling Foundation, & Finding His Niche
Eliot describes his new sponsorship relationship with Santa Cruz and how he sees his role in the bike community.
Ross Bell
Jan 15, 2021
Getting To Know: Mikayla Parton, The Privateer Who Finished 5th At World Champs
Mikayla Parton showed that she's a rider to watch with a career-best fifth place at World Champs.
Sarah Moore
Jan 14, 2021
Interview: Margaux Elliott on Climbing 1 Million Feet in 2020
Flat pedals, a 140mm trail bike, and a massive amount of climbing,
Sarah Moore
Jan 13, 2021
Interview: Braydon Bringhurst on His Tribute to 'RAD' - BMX Racing, Pole Vaulting & More
We caught up with Bringhurst to find out where the idea to do a Rad tribute came from, learn more about his BMX racing past, and find out more about how he progressed so quickly as a mountain biker.
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 26, 2020
Video: Christina Chappetta Interviews Pinkbike Academy Winner Evan Wall
Christina catches up with Pinkbike Academy winner, Evan Wall, to find out what life looks like and what his plans for the future are.
Sarah Moore
Dec 10, 2020
Interview: Brandon Semenuk Signs With Team MIPS
We ask Semenuk a couple of questions about what this partnership means to him, his own history with head injuries, and whether he has any advice for fellow riders.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 7, 2020
Interview: Trickstuff Announces 3 Month Sales Pause Following Huge Growth
The German boutique brake brand will be re-opening for orders in February.
Sarah Moore
Nov 30, 2020
Interview: Chris Burkard on Bikepacking Iceland - 'The Night Before the River Crossing Came I Honestly Couldn’t Sleep'
Burkard talks about how difficult it was to plan the journey, how terrifying the river crossings were, and his deep love of Iceland.
Sarah Moore
Nov 29, 2020
Interview & Photo Epic: Tom Van Steenbergen on Wild West's Success & What's Next
Find out how Tom Van Steenbergen worked up to an 80 foot front flip, how long the build took, where the name came from, and more.
Sarah Moore
Nov 26, 2020
Interview: How 'Dolores' Won The Pinkbike Fantasy XC & DH Leagues
We reached out to @dolores to gain some insight into becoming a master at Fantasy League.
Sarah Moore
Nov 12, 2020
Video & Interview: Emily Batty's Incredible 913km Self-Supported Crossing of Iceland
A route once said to be impassable.
Sarah Moore
Nov 6, 2020
Getting to Know Squamish's Teigen Pascual - The High School Student On Track to Make the Canadian BMX Olympic Team
Teigen is also an avid mountain biker and she coaches mountain biking locally for Jaime Hill's Hilltop MTB.
Josh Blum
Nov 3, 2020
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode Eight with Joe V - Formerly of Trek Bicycles
Joe is a lifelong cycling industry veteran who spent nearly 30 years working for Trek.
Brian Park
Oct 23, 2020
Interview: Wesley Ferguson on Mountain Biking as a Black Man
Wesley works at a non-profit bike shop in Minneapolis that's working to improve diversity in the cycling world, and he's recently gotten into mountain biking.
Sarah Moore
Oct 22, 2020
Getting to Know Pinkbike Contestants Tom Bradshaw, Jo Peters & Vlad Sherryuble
Two seasoned enduro racers with EWS competitions on their resumes and a downhill racer.
Sarah Moore
Oct 22, 2020
Getting to Know Pinkbike Academy Contestants Evan Wall & Julia Long
These two contestants live in the mountain bike meccas of Revelstoke and Whistler.
Sarah Moore
Oct 15, 2020
Getting to Know Pinkbike Contestants Nicole Kennedy, Ben Wallace & Michaela Pacakova
Nicole has hit the "Semenuk Drop" in Utah, Ben is a World Cup racer from Vancouver's North Shore, and Michaela is a ski patroller originally from the Czech Republic.
Sarah Moore
Oct 15, 2020
Getting to Know Pinkbike Academy Contestants Angeline McKirdy & Addison Zawada
Angie came second at the Trans BC Enduro in 2019 and Addison won the single speed category at Dirty Kanza 200, a 320km gravel race.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 15, 2020
Interviews: Reece Wilson & Camille Balanche on Their World Champs Wins
Reece Wilson and Camille Balanche share their experience of winning 2020 World Champs in Leogang last weekend.
Pinkbike Staff
Oct 12, 2020
Interview: The Team Behind Specialized's Wild Stumpjumper Evo Video Talks Acting, Gender Reveal Bonfires, & Bill Clinton
Scott Secco interviews Matt Hunter, Matty Miles, and the production team about what went into making one of the best launch videos of the year.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 8, 2020
Interview: YT Industries’ Founder Markus Flossman on Christopher Walken, COVID, and Brick & Mortar Shops
We caught up with YT's founder at the brand's new UK store.
Nathan Hughes
Sep 29, 2020
Video & Photo Epic: One Year Later - Brook Macdonald's Incredible Road to Recovery
Brook Macdonald prepares to race again, an astonishing 12 months after his terrible accident at the World Championships in Mont Sainte Anne.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 23, 2020
Getting to Know: The 11 Year Old Competing in the FMB Tour - Finley Davies
Finley is one of the UK's best dirt jumpers and even has a custom made bike from Commencal.
Sarah Moore
Sep 15, 2020
Getting to Know: Squamish's Rhys Verner is a Triple Threat
Rhys Verner has raced for Canada at the XC World Championships twice, seen success in downhill, and now races full time for Kona on the EWS circuit.
Ross Bell
Sep 14, 2020
Interview: Manon Carpenter 3 Years Post Racing Retirement
It's been three years since Manon Carpenter announced her immediate retirement right in the thick of the 2017 season.
Andy Vathis
Sep 5, 2020
Photo Epic: At Home in Quebec with Commencal Muc-Off's Newest Member Tristan Lemire
Tristan Lemire will be entering his first Junior year on the World Cup circuit in 2021.
Brian Park
Aug 24, 2020
From The Top: Bike-Components.de CEO Philipp Simon on the Future of MTB Retail
And why the "COVID bike boom" is a huge challenge.
Sarah Moore
Aug 6, 2020
Getting to Know: Australian XC MTB Champion Bec McConnell
Bec McConnell of Australia finished third at the 2019 XC MTB World Championships in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec last year.
Teton Gravity Research
Aug 1, 2020
Video & Interview: Paul Basagoitia - Finding New Life with Mountain Biking
Even though Basagoitia was able to relearn how to walk and ride a bike after his 2015 spinal cord injury, he figured that his days in front of a film camera were done. Until Accomplice.
Teton Gravity Research
Jul 22, 2020
Video & Interview: Carson Storch & His Boxer Bentley in 'No Place Like Oregon'
Carson's dog is fast as!
Teton Gravity Research
Jul 18, 2020
Video & Interview: From Racing Roots To The Freedom of Freeride with Nico Vink
One of the world’s prominent freeride mountain bikers grew up in one of the flattest countries on Earth.
Ed Spratt
Jul 13, 2020
Getting to Know: French Moto Champion Turned e-MTB Racer Levy Batista
The past French Motocross Champion was planning on competing in the new EWS-E series this year.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 9, 2020
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Cane Creek
Brent Graves, Jeff LaForge and Sam Anderson answered your most pressing questions.
Wyn Masters
Jul 8, 2020
Video: Wyn Masters Speaks to Yoann Barelli on Sponsorship and Salaries in Pro MTB
An in-depth chat on how athletes make money in mountain biking
Matt Wragg
Jun 30, 2020
Profile: Cecile Ravanel's XC Roots, Recovery, & Whether She'll Race Enduro Again
“Best case, I die. Worst case, I end up as a tetraplegic.”
Ed Spratt
Jun 28, 2020
Interview: Marine Cabirou on Her First World Cup Win and Her Plans for the New Race Season
After a breakout season in 2019, how is Marine preparing for 2020?
Sarah Moore
Jun 24, 2020
Interview: Why Yoann Barelli Is Stepping Away From Racing
Yoann Barelli has been a mainstay on the Enduro World Series since 2013.
Ed Spratt
Jun 24, 2020
Interview: Troy Brosnan on Consistency, Set Up and the Restructured Race Season
We caught up with Troy to talk about his incredible consistency and his view on the 2020 season so far.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 21, 2020
Getting to Know: Japan's Answer to Fabio Wibmer, Tomomi Nishikubo
Tomomi Nishikubo, a former Japanese trials champion, has moved onto shooting narrative-led street trials videos full time.
Matt Wragg
Jun 19, 2020
Interview: Nico Vouilloz Goes Down the Rabbit Hole on Bike Setup & Design
An in-depth interview with Nico Vouilloz, with topics ranging from geometry to suspension set up and everything in between.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 11, 2020
Interview: The UCI's Simon Burney on How the Revised World Cup Calendar Came to Life & What it Means for Racers
Some insights into the UCI World Cup planning process with the manager of the off-road division at the UCI.
HKT Products Ltd
Jun 7, 2020
Podcast: Volume 12 of The Lockdown Companion with Olly Wilkins and Joe Bowman
The lads discuss MTB content, bygone publications and take listener questions.
Downtime Podcast
Jun 7, 2020
Podcast: Kathy Sessler Talks About Running the Syndicate, Being a Stunt Woman & Her Race Career
Kathy has a rich history with the sport and some great stories to tell.
Wyn Masters
May 30, 2020
Video: Wyn Masters Talks to Nigel Page About How He Managed to Sign Sam Hill
Nigel Page goes in deep on how he signed Sam Hill and nearly signed Josh Bryceland.
Teton Gravity Research
May 27, 2020
Video & Interview: Cam Zink - The Fearless Pioneer of Freeride in 'Accomplice'
Cam Zink's career is a laundry list of accolades and pivotal firsts.
Sarah Moore
May 26, 2020
Interview: Darren Kinnaird on Cancelling Crankworx Whistler, What Goes Into Organizing the World Tour & More
We caught up with Crankworx General Manager Darren Kinnaird to understand more about the decision to cancel Crankworx Whistler.
HKT Products Ltd
May 23, 2020
Podcast: Volume 10 of The Lockdown Companion with Olly Wilkins, Boris Beyer and a very special guest
Olly's mum joins in the fun for episode 10.
Ross Bell
May 22, 2020
Bike Check: Ben Cathro's Santa Cruz V10
The Privateer's 2020 rig is ready for when racing gets back underway.
Brian Park
May 21, 2020
Interview: Trek's Travis Brown On Experimenting With 32" & 36" Wheels
Big wheels aren't coming any time soon, but Trek's field test lead has a lot to say about them.
James Smurthwaite
May 19, 2020
Getting to Know: EWS Privateer Louis Jeandel
Louis Jeandel finished an impressive 13th in Val di Fassa and 26th in Olargues as a privateer.
Ed Spratt
May 18, 2020
Interview: Danny Hart on Consistency, His Snowshoe Victory, Being a Father, & More
Danny Hart was looking forward to racing this year after an incredible end to the 2019 season.
Ed Spratt
May 17, 2020
Getting to Know: Welsh Enduro Racer Leigh Johnson
The British Pole Enduro Team rider finished 12th overall in the EWS last year.
Ross Bell
May 13, 2020
Interview: Henrique Avancini on Being Broke in Europe, Racing Rivalries, MTB Growth in Brazil, & Much More
Perseverance has paid off for the Brazilian cross-country racer.
Brian Park
May 8, 2020
From The Top: Karl Nicolai on Gearboxes, Geometry, & How His Company Found Its Niche
We sat down with the founder and owner of Nicolai Bikes to talk about the past, present, and future.
Matt Wragg
May 6, 2020
Interview: Formula's Suspension Engineer, Luca Rossi
Learn more about some of the many intricacies and the story behind why Formula is the brand it has become.
Pinkbike Staff
May 6, 2020
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything - MTB Fitness Edition with Coaches Dee Tidwell, Jonny Thompson & Todd Schumlick
The coaches behind Aaron Gwin, Adam Brayton, Richie Rude & more answered your most pressing fitness questions.
Sarah Moore
May 5, 2020
Interview: Casey Brown on her Signature Dakine Collection, Women's MTB Apparel & More
We talk to Casey Brown about the inspiration behind her signature line, what having her own signature line means to her, and how apparel can help your riding.
Pinkbike Originals
May 5, 2020
Video: What Scares Loic Bruni? - 15 Questions with 9 MTB Pros
Have you ever wanted to sit down and chat with your favourite professional mountain bike athletes? Join Christina Chappetta as she quizzes MTB pros.
Teton Gravity Research
Apr 30, 2020
Interview & Video: Hannah Bergemann on Breaking Boundaries in Women's Freeride for 'Accomplice'
A breakthrough year on the EWS circuit and at the Red Bull Formation event launched Hannah Bergemann into the public’s eye.
Teton Gravity Research
Apr 30, 2020
Interview & Video: Jaxson Riddle is Young & Hungry in 'Accomplice'
Jaxson Riddle is young, even for a young-person's sport like downhill mountain biking.
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 30, 2020
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything - Jesse Melamed, Remi Gauvin & Andreane Lanthier Nadeau
The three podium threats from the Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro Team had some great answers to your questions.
Teton Gravity Research
Apr 30, 2020
Interview & Video: Kurt Sorge on The Ultimate BC Shred Session for 'Accomplice'
From an early age, Kurt Sorge was drawn into the two-wheeled life.
Ed Spratt
Apr 25, 2020
Interview: Pedro Burns on his Home Advantage and Training Through Self Isolation
Catching up with Chile's fastest rider
FOX Factory
Apr 24, 2020
Video: Checking in With Aaron Gwin & John Hall
A virtual interview with Aaron Gwin, John Hall and Jordi Cortes.
Sarah Moore
Apr 23, 2020
Getting to Know: Ibis Enduro Team's Kiwi Rookie Cole Lucas
Cole Lucas tells us how he got into racing enduro, what his strengths and weaknesses are, and where his favourite place to ride is.
Sarah Moore
Apr 23, 2020
Throwback Thursday: 10 Interviews from 2013-2016 - Santa Cruz, Fox Factory, Yeti, Cube & More
We look back at the predictions and predicaments that were discussed half a dozen years ago.
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 22, 2020
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Giro
Dain, Margaux and Eric answered dozens of your most pressing questions on sustainability and apparel.
Ed Spratt
Apr 18, 2020
Interview: Charlie Hatton on Bike Development and Being on the Cusp of the World Cup Top 10
We caught up with the young British rider to talk about how he has found the unique development of the Atherton Bikes, his 2019 season and how he is dealing with race cancellations.