Tags: Interviews
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.”
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The HKT Podcast
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The HKT Podcast
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ed Spratt
Apr 25, 2020
Interview: Pedro Burns on his Home Advantage and Training Through Self Isolation
Catching up with Chile's fastest rider
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FOX Factory
Apr 24, 2020
Video: Checking in With Aaron Gwin & John Hall
A virtual interview with Aaron Gwin, John Hall and Jordi Cortes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ed Spratt
Apr 17, 2020
Getting to Know: Lars Forster
Catching up with the Swiss rider who won his first World Cup in 2019.
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Pinkbike Staff
Apr 16, 2020
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Nino Schurter, Kate Courtney & Maxxis
Some great answers from the two World Cup overall champions and Maxxis!
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Sarah Moore
Apr 15, 2020
Interview: Rebecca Rusch - 'Experiencing Something Hard on the Bike Gives Us Strength For Handling the Bigger Stuff in Life'
Rebecca talks about how the Ho Chi Min trail helped her find a new purpose to her riding, the power in being vulnerable, and what her advice for business owners, racers and individuals is during these uncertain times.
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Ross Bell
Apr 10, 2020
Interview: Jolanda Neff on How She Became a Dominant Force in XC and her Career-Threatening Crash
An in-depth chat with one of the greatest to ever do it.
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Pinkbike Staff
Apr 9, 2020
Now Finished: Fox Factory Ask Us Anything
Bill, Ariel, Josh and Sean have answered dozens of your most pressing questions.
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Ed Spratt
Apr 7, 2020
Interview: Lewis Buchanan on Building a Last-Minute Race Program
We caught up with Lewis to talk about the decision to build his own program, finding sponsors and how he is coping with the lack of racing this season.
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Ed Spratt
Apr 4, 2020
Getting to Know: The World's Fastest Teenager - Thibaut Daprela
The 2x junior downhill champ talks about how he got started in downhill, how the virus is affecting his season and what he hopes for the future.
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Sarah Moore
Apr 3, 2020
Interview: Jill Kintner - 'It's Far Better to Focus on Positive Things That You Can Control in Your Own Life'
Jill Kintner talks about why she decided to return to the full Crankworx World Tour this year and how she's coping during these uncertain times.
Downtime Podcast
Apr 3, 2020
Podcast: Jesse Melamed on Off-Season Testing, Injury, Bike Set-Up, Mullet Bikes & More
Jesse Melamed talks about the last couple of seasons of racing, his offseason testing, injury, bike set up, mullet bikes and plenty more.
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Pinkbike Staff
Apr 2, 2020
Now Finished: RockShox Ask Us Anything
Read what RockShox's Jed Douglas, Dave Camp, Devon Sullivan and Lindsey Watson had to say during today's Ask Us Anything.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 2, 2020
Throwback Thursday Interview: Gee Atherton Remembers the 5 Biggest Crashes of his Career
The 35-year-old has endured a fair few hard slams in his career and he showed some seriously wince-inducing airtime in the crashes he posted for the #crashchallenge.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 2, 2020
Getting to Know: Quebecois Privateer Pinner Hugo Langevin
The Bromont local finished 26th at the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Champs last year.
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Ed Spratt
Apr 2, 2020
Interview: Tom Caldwell - Mountain Biking's Old School Film Maker
Tommy C talks about his new film, EWS life and filming the world's fastest on a £25 Handycam.
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Sarah Moore
Mar 30, 2020
Interview: Loic Bruni - 'The Future is So Blurry & Unpredictable That I Do Not Really Know What to Do'
The World Champion talks about his feelings coming into the season, the frustrations of not being able to ride, and how it's difficult to stay motivated when the race schedule is up in the air.
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Ed Spratt
Mar 30, 2020
Getting to Know: Pivot's New Signing Sam Gale
The young Kiwi finished 2nd in the NZ National Series this year and has his eyes on World Cup top 20s.
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The HKT Podcast
Mar 26, 2020
Podcast: Volume 2 of 'The Lockdown Companion' With Olly Wilkins & Matt Macduff
Plenty of randomness to help you make it through another day in lockdown.
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Downtime Podcast
Mar 25, 2020
Podcast: Dakotah Norton - Late Starter to Podium Contender
Dakotah Norton chats about his background in Motocross and BMX, how he found mountain biking and his no-compromise approach to becoming one of the best.
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The HKT Podcast
Mar 24, 2020
Podcast: Volume 1 of 'The Lockdown Companion' With Olly Wilkins
Olly Wilkins and The HKT Podcast spread a few laughs, positive vibes and give people something to listen to and engage with.
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Sarah Moore
Mar 23, 2020
Interview: Remi Gauvin on Cancelled Races, Motivation & More Time at Home
We reached out to Remi Gauvin to see what his initial thoughts were when he found out about the race cancellations, his plans for filling his extra time at home, and how he's staying motivated.
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Ed Spratt
Mar 23, 2020
Getting to Know: Enduro's Rising Star Kevin Miquel
Miquel has risen to third in the world in his third year of competition.
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Pinkbike Originals
Mar 22, 2020
Video: Catching Up with Brook Macdonald 6 Months Post Spinal Injury
We caught up with Brook Macdonald at Crankworx Rotorua to see how recovery is going and to talk about his plans for the future.
The HKT Podcast
Mar 20, 2020
Podcast: Lewis Buchanan Talks About Building His Own Programme, New Bikes & New Goals
Lewis has put together his own race program for 2020 which includes riding for Vancouver Island-based Forbidden Bikes and support from various other brands.
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The HKT Podcast
Mar 19, 2020
Podcast: Peter Jamison Talks 'Tribe', Self Funding Films & Working with World Class Athletes
Peter Jamison is a 20-year-old filmmaker from Canada who just launched the self-funded film 'Tribe' with heavy hitters like Ethan Nell, Kade Edwards, and Brett Rheeder.
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 18, 2020
Interview: Fabio Wibmer on Joining Canyon, Hitting the Lyon 25 and Competing in Rampage
We sit down with Wibmer for a chat about his new direction and his plans for the future.
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Downtime Podcast
Mar 18, 2020
Podcast: World Cups & Coronavirus With Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally
Who knows when the racing will start, but that doesn’t mean we don't want to hear these three talk about it.
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Mar 11, 2020
Interview: CJ Selig on Being the Only Woman at DarkFest
CJ Selig traveled down to South Africa with one goal in mind: hit the huge step-up on the Darkfest course.
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Ed Spratt
Mar 10, 2020
Getting to Know: BMX Crossover Anthony Napolitan
The X-Games medalist and the Dew Cup champion will be riding at Fest and Crankworx events in 2020.
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Sarah Moore
Mar 3, 2020
Interview: SRAM CEO Ken Lousberg on Engineering, Maternity Leave, Equal Pay & More
We spoke with SRAM CEO Ken Lousberg about the company's commitment to greater gender parity in the cycling industry.
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Anthill Films
Feb 28, 2020
Podcast: Anthill Films Release New Audio Series 'Until Sunset'
Anthill's new podcast Until Sunset explores the soundscapes around their films with some deeper insights from athletes.
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Sarah Moore
Feb 19, 2020
Interview: 2019 Photo of the Year Winner, JB Liautard
We caught up with JB Liautard to learn more about his winning photo.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 14, 2020
Interview: Nina Hoffmann on Sticking to Her Guns and Not Taking a Team Offer for 2020
After her stellar debut World Cup season, Nina Hoffmann has decided to start her own racing team with Santa Cruz and Stif Bikes.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 14, 2020
Getting to Know: Pemberton Pinner Lucas Cruz
Lucas Cruz joins Norco Factory Racing for 2020 after two great years racing as a Junior.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 13, 2020
Interview: Rachel Atherton & Ben Farmer on the Development of Atherton Bikes from Prototype to Production
A year on since Atherton Bikes burst on to the scene, they're now selling their first frames.
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Sarah Moore
Feb 11, 2020
Podcast: Blind Bobby Interviews Kyle Strait
An honest in-depth conversation with Kyle Strait in "The Way Bobby Hears It".
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2020
Interview: Jack Moir - "I Always Wanted to do a Full EWS Season, but Never Planned on it Being This Soon"
The Aussie racer on his late move to Canyon and his decision to race enduro in 2020.
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Brice Shirbach
Feb 6, 2020
Interview: Abby Long, Executive Director of the Kingdom Trail Association
Abby addresses many of the concerns about the trail access at Kingdom Trails in Vermont.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 5, 2020
Interview: 10 of 2019's Top Juniors on their Move to Elite Racing
Find out what some of 2019's top Junior riders are expecting in the first year of racing World Cups as an Elite level rider.
Downtime Podcast
Feb 5, 2020
Podcast: Sean Leader Talks About Windrock, Snowshoe, Racing, Investing & More
Sean has been a driving force behind developing the riding scene on the east coast of America, and along with Neko Mulally is the man behind Windrock Bike Park.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 4, 2020
Interview: Alex Fayolle on Going From World Cup Winner to Privateer in 2 Seasons
Alex Fayolle talks about his "stolen victory", his near retirement and his fresh start for 2020.
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Ross Bell
Jan 28, 2020
Interview: Myriam Nicole on Her First Team, Women's DH Racing & Her Numerous Comebacks from Injury
Myriam Nicole covers everything from her introduction to riding, balancing studying with racing, her long relationship with Commencal, and the highs and lows of racing.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 24, 2020
Interview: Nico Vink on the Move to Transition, Freeride & Bike Park Dreams
Nico Vink chats about changing sponsors, the future of freeride, what he still wants to accomplish, and more.
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Downtime Podcast
Jan 22, 2020
Podcast: Wind Tunnel Testing With Tahnée Seagrave
Looking for gains ahead of the race season.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 20, 2020
Interview: Andreu Lacondeguy on Signing with Commencal, Freeride & His Plans for 2020
We caught up with Andreu Lacondeguy to find out why he made the move, what his plans are for the coming year, and where the future of freeride is headed.
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Downtime Podcast
Jan 19, 2020
Podcast: Katy Winton Talks About Her Challenging 2019 Season
Katy Winton chats about her 2019 season, injuries, riding Trans Provence with her dad, vlogging and plenty more.
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Beyond The Tape
Jan 18, 2020
Podcast: Chatting with Kona Factory Mechanic Alex Presant
Alex Pesant talks about his career as a World Cup mechanic.
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Sarah Moore
Jan 17, 2020
Podcast: Blind Bobby Interviews Santa Cruz Bicycles' Rob Roskopp
In the first episode of Bobby McMullen's podcast, he chats with Rob Roskopp.
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The HKT Podcast
Jan 9, 2020
Podcast: Brook Macdonald On The Crash, The Recovery & The Comeback
A deep dive into the chaos that followed Brook's crash, his recovery from a spinal cord injury and much more.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 8, 2020
Interview: Danny MacAskill on Finding Inspiration, Attempting Tricks 700 Times & "Game Changing" Tubeless Set Ups
Danny put all our New Year's workout resolutions to shame in his new edit 'Gymnasium'.
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Brian Park
Jan 7, 2020
RC Retires: A Tribute to Richard Cunningham
RC's friends and colleagues weigh in on his many contributions to our sport.
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Downtime Podcast
Jan 8, 2020
Podcast: How to Shred Until You're 70
Ben from The Strength Factory talks about what it takes to set yourself up well for later life.
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Downtime Podcast
Dec 30, 2019
Podcast: Bernard Kerr Talks About Getting into Racing, Building the Pivot Team & Preparing for Anaheim 1
Bernard Kerr has taken on a crazy project this offseason to race Supercross at Anaheim 1.
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Video: John Hall's Fireside Chat with Neko Mulally
Aaron Gwin's mechanic sits down with Neko Mulally to give a different side to Wold Cup racing.
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Downtime Podcast
Dec 19, 2019
Podcast: Scotty Laughland on Making a Career out of Having Adventures by Bike
Scotty shows that you don’t need to be a racer to make a living from riding bikes.
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Downtime Podcast
Dec 11, 2019
Podcast: Tahnée Seagrave on Winning, Losing, Dealing With Injury & More
How Tahnée grew into the athlete she now is, dealing with injury, the prospect of 2020 being the most competitive season in women's downhill ever, and much more.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 8, 2019
Interview: Rob Warner on Travelling the World & Rediscovering his Love for Mountain Biking
At the start of last year, Rob Warner embarked on his most ambitious project to date.
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Ross Bell
Dec 6, 2019
Interview: Vali Höll - The Future Becomes the Present
Vali Höll talks about her career so far as she looks forward to her first year in the elite category.
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Downtime Podcast
Dec 5, 2019
Podcast: Joe Smith on a Tough 2019 Season, Flat Pedals, Arm Pump and More
Joe’s career so far, including his love for flat pedals, his struggles with arm pump, having team mates like Sam Hill and Sam Blenkinsop, and plenty more.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 1, 2019
Getting to Know: EWS Privateer of the Year Matt Stuttard
Matt Stuttard made the switch to enduro from downhill back in 2016 and this year he broke into the top 20 overall for the first time.
Sarah Moore
Nov 29, 2019
Getting to Know: Gabriel Wibmer on His Latest Video, Racing World Cups, & Being Fabio's Cousin
Gabriel Wibmer chats about the creative process behind the street trials video, how he got into riding, what his goals are for 2020 and, of course, what it's like to be Fabio Wibmer's cousin.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 28, 2019
Interview: Bernard Kerr on Racing Anaheim and Being A Rider/Manager on the World Cup Circuit
Bernard Kerr on his plans to race Anaheim 1 and the workload that comes with being both a racer and a team manager at the World Cups.
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Daniel Sapp
Nov 25, 2019
Tool Box Check: Grant Sides - Trek Factory Racing
Take a look at the impressive assortment of tools that Grant Sides brings along with him during the World Cup DH racing season.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 18, 2019
Getting to Know: Camille Balanche - From Ice Hockey Olympian to World Cup Podiums
Camille Balanche has had an incredible year after breaking into the top ten overall during her first full World Cup downhill season.
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Daniel Sapp
Nov 13, 2019
Interview: Neko Mulally - Why I’m Raffling off My World Champs Bike
Neko Mulally on why he's raffling off his custom World Champs bike on Friday and why he loves to give back to the sport.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 13, 2019
Video: Darren Berrecloth Gets Roasted By Fellow Freeriders
Richie Schley, Aaron Chase, Brett Tippie, Cameron Zink and Geoff Gullevich tell the Claw what they really think. #theClawisthelaw
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Downtime Podcast
Nov 13, 2019
Podcast: Is Aerodynamics Important? With McLaren F1's Deputy Head of Aerodynamics, Tony Salter
Chatting through the fundamentals of aerodynamics and what could be done to improve our aerodynamics as riders.
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Beyond The Tape
Nov 7, 2019
Podcast: Talking World Champs, Family & Injury with Kye A'Hern
Growing up in an elite sporting family, what makes World Champs different, and what it was like joining a team with Troy Brosnan.
Downtime Podcast
Nov 5, 2019
Podcast: Danny Hart Talks Mixed Wheels Size Bikes, Data Acquisition, Snowshoe & More
A chat about Dany's career so far, his amazing world champs wins, data acquisition, mixed wheels sized bikes, winning in Snowshoe, and plenty more.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 4, 2019
Podcast: Dean Lucas Opens Up About Childhood Suicide Attempt, Hopes to Inspire Others Who Struggle with Depression
Dean Lucas using his platform as an athlete on the Gypsy Tales podcast to try and help others who struggle.
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Downtime Podcast
Nov 3, 2019
Podcast: Joe Breeden on Leaving Football for Bikes, Racing Snowshoe on a Borrowed Bike and More
Joe is one of the UK’s top up and coming talents, with a bright future in the sport.
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Mike Powell
Oct 30, 2019
Podcast: Soundbites from Brandon Semenuk, Andreu Lacondeguy, Tyler McCaul & Others at Red Bull Rampage
Mike Powell checks out Red Bull Rampage and gets quick interviews with riders and spectators.
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Downtime Podcast
Oct 27, 2019
Podcast: Offseason Gains with Jonny Thompson from Fit4Racing
How to approach putting together your own plan, the potential benefits of fasted training, how simplification can help you achieve more, how to spot signs of overtraining, and plenty more covered in this interview.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 25, 2019
5 Questions With Your 2019 Red Bull Rampage Winner
We caught up with the winner of Red Bull Rampage winner right after the champagne was popped.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 26, 2019
Interview: Gee Atherton's Favourite Rampage Run, Where He Would Have Built His Line & More
We find out where Gee Atherton would have built his Red Bull Rampage line, whose run he was most impressed by, and what his goals are for next year.
Sarah Moore
Oct 24, 2019
Interview: Emil Johansson on His First Rampage & First Time Ever in Utah
We caught up with the recent Red Bull Joyride winner shortly after he rode the top section of his line for the first time.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 23, 2019
Interview: Bienvenido Aguado Alba on His First Red Bull Rampage - "I've Been Riding DH for 2 Years"
We caught up with the first-time Red Bull Ramage competitor from Spain in a brief moment where he put his tools down.
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Downtime Podcast
Oct 19, 2019
Podcast: Greg Minnaar - A Lifetime at the Top
Minnaar has spent 20 years at the top and shows no sign of slowing down.
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Brian Park
Oct 12, 2019
Interview: Katie Holden Explains How Formation Is More Than "Women's Rampage"
6 of the world's top female freeriders are testing themselves at the 2015 Rampage site this weekend.
Downtime Podcast
Oct 12, 2019
Podcast: Veronika Widmann Talks About Getting Into Racing, Her Breakthrough Season and More
Veronika Widmann was the third-fastest woman in the world in 2019.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 11, 2019
Andreane Lanthier Nadeau & Haley Smith Draw Parallels Between Racing XC & Enduro at the Highest Level
We ask the two Canadian riders about how their cycling disciplines and skills differ.
Sarah Moore
Oct 10, 2019
Interview: Dr. Chris Leatt on the Neck Brace, Collarbone Breaks, Safety Over Fashion & More
The head of R&D at Leatt talks about inventing the neck brace, the future of neck braces, helmet standards and more.
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 9, 2019
Interview: Tracey Hannah - "Whether For the Good or Bad, I Needed to Change"
It wasn't until this year that Tracey Hannah could finally claim the overall title that had been just out of reach for 12 years.
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Harrison Fetter
Oct 8, 2019
Getting to Know: Juliana Free Agent & EWS Racer Laura Battista
Working three part-time jobs and racing is the normal schedule for the Squamish local.
Downtime Podcast
Oct 4, 2019
Podcast: End of Season Catch Up with Eddie Masters
Find out more about how Eddie's getting on with the injury that he sustained in Northstar, what it takes to be at the top in DH and Enduro these days, and more.
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The HKT Podcast
Oct 4, 2019
Podcast: Nature vs. Nurture With Jackson Goldstone & His Dad
Jackson and his dad Ron discuss Jackson's evolving career, how Ron manages his work/life around travelling with Jackson to events, the importance and balancing act of social media, and much more.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 2, 2019
Interview: George Brannigan on Breaking His Collarbone 4 Times in 12 Months
We caught up with George Brannigan to see what toll the recurring breaks have taken on his body, how mentally taxing it was to have to start from scratch time and time again, and what his goals are for next year.
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| 51 Comments
Mike Powell
Oct 1, 2019
Podcast: Soundbites from Jordie Lunn, Casey Brown, Nicholi Rogtakin & More at Black Sage & Proving Grounds
Some of the best riders in the world converge upon this mecca of jumps and features in Prineville, Oregon.
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Tristan Tinn
Sep 15, 2019
Interview: First Time Rampage Qualifier Johny Salido on Hardline 2019
Juan was the silver medalist at Marzocchi Proving Grounds last month earning himself a spot at this year's Red Bull Rampage.
Downtime Podcast
Sep 14, 2019
Podcast: Enduro's Rising Start Matt Stuttard On Huge Injuries & Privateer Life
After a huge crash in 2017 where he was told he may never ride a bike again, Matt has worked his way back up the field and iscurrently ranked 17th in EWS overall.
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| 4 Comments
Tristan Tinn
Sep 13, 2019
Interview: Digging for Details with Hardline Chief Course Builder Olly Davey
Olly Davey dishes the dirt on the devil child that he and Dan Atherton have created.
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| 11 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Sep 11, 2019
Podcast: Snowshoe Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally
Hear how Neko and the team designed the track, and what they were looking to achieve, the challenges the riders faced, and who really delivered at this amazing race.
The HKT Podcast
Sep 10, 2019
Podcast: Matt Wragg on Travel, Photography & Losing Control Of His Brain
Everything from how Matt first got involved with mountain biking, his photography, travelling, and a deep dive into how his mental health battles first came to the surface and what he's been doing to overcome them.
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| 27 Comments
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Interview: Brook Macdonald Comments on Spinal Injury, Evacuation Delay, & Recovery Outlook
We sent Brook a couple of questions to find out more about how he is doing after surgery.
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Video: Henrique Avancini on Growing Up, Winning XC Marathon Worlds, & Being Big in Brasil
World Cup XC podium regular and 2018 UCI MTB Marathon World Champion Henrique Avancini is a guest on the UCI's 'Coffee Break' series.
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| 11 Comments
Sarah Moore
Sep 4, 2019
Interview: Injury Update from Kate Weatherly
We caught up with Kate Weatherly today to find out more about the crash that sidelined her at World Champs and what her recovery looks like.
Downtime Podcast
Sep 4, 2019
Podcast: World Champs Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson and Neko Mulally
Tight margins made for exciting racing.
Sarah Moore
Sep 3, 2019
Interview: Emily Batty on Loneliness, Burnout & The 2020 Olympics
We find out more about why Emily Batty has had her worst World Cup season ever.
Downtime Podcast
Sep 5, 2019
Podcast: Matt Simmonds Talks About His Career, the Cannondale Development Project & More
Find out more about Matt, his career so far, and a bit more about his project with Cannondale
Sarah Moore
Sep 3, 2019
Interview: Loic Bruni on World Championships, Mental Strength & French Spirit
The pressure was massive for Loic Bruni as the last rider to leave the start gate.
Sarah Moore
Sep 1, 2019
Interview: Myriam Nicole Spent Most of the Race Season on Crutches
Against all odds, starting with over a dozen riders still to go, Myriam Nicole lay down a time that couldn't be beat.
Sarah Moore
Aug 31, 2019
Interview: Finn Iles on Finding Consistency, Racing World Championships in Canada & More
Finn Iles wants to continue Stevie Smith's legacy of doing well at Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Sarah Moore
Aug 29, 2019
Interview: Martin Maes on Being Readier Than Ever for World Champs
Martin Maes' main focus in the past three months has been on the World Championships at Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Nathan Hughes
Aug 27, 2019
Team Spirit - Behind the Scenes at the World Cup with MS Mondraker
There's more to being a successful World Cup DH team than a fancy pit set-up.
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Mike Powell
Aug 27, 2019
Podcast: Todd Barber Talks Rampage, Proving Grounds, Getting Into Event Management & More
Todd Barber helped concept and deliver one of the best action sports events of our time, Red Bull Rampage.
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| 10 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Aug 25, 2019
Podcast: Iago Garay on Turning Pro The Unconventional Way
Iago Garay discusses his unconventional route to becoming a full-time professional rider, travelling the world on a budget, what the future of enduro looks like, and the inspiration behind his unique riding style.
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| 6 Comments
Harrison Fetter
Aug 23, 2019
Getting to Know Slopestyle Rider David Lieb
David Lieb travels the country in a Sprinter van while competing in the FMB World Tour.
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| 11 Comments
Sarah Moore
Aug 20, 2019
Interview: Rampage Organizer Todd Barber Talks Proving Grounds, Explains How Athletes are Chosen for Rampage
Red Bull Rampage organizer Todd Barber explains how the Wild Cards were chosen, why he decided to add a qualifier event this year and what its format will be.
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| 128 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Aug 21, 2019
Podcast: Yoann Barelli on Injury, Photography, Drug Addiction, Doping & More
Yoann Barelli talks about his season so far, his recent injury and journey to recovery, his photography, drug addiction, doping and much more.
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| 67 Comments
Beyond The Tape
Aug 17, 2019
Podcast: Talking Racing, Family & Injury With Josh Carlson
Josh Carlson is an absolute animal on a bike, a sponsor's dream, and an all-round great guy.
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| 7 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Aug 15, 2019
Podcast: Lenzerheide Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally
Eliot and Neko chat about what went on in Lenzerheide.
Beyond The Tape
Aug 9, 2019
Podcast: Troy Brosnan's Mechanic Talks Bike Tech, Winning Races & the Race Circuit
Aaron Pelttari is one of the worlds best mechanics.
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| 2 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Aug 8, 2019
Podcast: Fabien Barel's Philosophical Approach to Racing
Fabien’s thoughts on the importance of passion and how he tries to instill that in the Canyon team.
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| 8 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Aug 7, 2019
Norco Factory Team Mechanic Lewis Kirkwood Thinks Mountain Biking Could be Giving us Bad Vibrations
He put accelerometers on two top-10 EWS racers' bars as part of his Ph.D studies.
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| 190 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Aug 7, 2019
Podcast: Val Di Sole Post-Race Chat with Eliot Jackson & Neko Mulally
Eliot and Neko discuss what it took to take the win on this insanely rough Val Di Sole track.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 1, 2019
Getting to Know: EWS Les Orres Silver Medallist Raphaela Richter
Raphaela took 6th at the Leogang DH World Cup and then finished second to Isabeau Courdurier at the Les Orres EWS.
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| 9 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Jul 30, 2019
Interview: Vero Sandler - "The Way Forward is to Prove We Can Ride With the Guys"
We caught up with Vero to find out how she went from World Cup hopeful to Instagram star to landing a leading role in her own film.
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| 91 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jul 28, 2019
Podcast: Vali Höll on Racing with her Heroes, Sponsorship, Injury & More
How Vali Holl got into riding, beating boys at her first races, getting sponsored, racing with her heroes, injury and much more.
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| 17 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Jul 26, 2019
European Carbon Manufacturer Rein4ced Aims to Replace Workers With Robots
Rein4ced is building a heavily automated high-end frame manufacturing facility in Belgium, based around a patented thermoplastic process.
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| 190 Comments
Simon Paton
Jul 26, 2019
Update Interview: Rachel Atherton - "I Didn't Want to Look Down"
We catch up with Rachel Atherton to get the full lowdown on her injury and what happens next.
Harrison Fetter
Jul 18, 2019
Getting to Know Swiss DH Racer Carina Cappellari
Carina races at the top level while working full time.
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| 29 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Jul 16, 2019
Interview: Tahnee Seagrave - "I've Never Hit the Deck So Fast"
We caught up with Tahnee Seagrave to chat about her injury, her past success and her mental approach to racing.
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| 28 Comments
Mike Powell
Jul 15, 2019
Podcast: Thomas Vanderham on His Career, Filming & More
An hour with the freeride legend.
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| 5 Comments
Nathan Hughes
Jul 12, 2019
The French Wolfpack: Bruni, Pierron & Vergier's Rise to the Top - Les Gets World Cup DH 2019
Explore the dynamics of the French brotherhood on top of the DH racing world - the Loic Bruni, Loris Vergier and Amaury Pierron wolfpack.
The HKT Podcast
Jul 31, 2019
Podcast: Vero Sandler, From World Cup Racing To Following Her Own Vision
Veronique Sandler's local riding scene, her influencers inside and outside mountain biking, what the future holds, and much more!
James Smurthwaite
Jul 2, 2019
Getting to Know: 'The Unknown Denim Destroyer' Johannes Von Klebelsberg
With number 69 on his board and jeans on his legs, Johannes Von Klebelsberg definitely made an impression in Leogang.
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| 25 Comments
Ed Spratt
Jul 1, 2019
Interview: Jesse Melamed on His Crash at EWS Val Di Fassa
After a great start to the season, it ended in an instant for Jesse Melamed. Here’s the full story.
Downtime Podcast
Jun 26, 2019
Podcast: Madison Saracen DH Team Manager Will Longden on His Journey from From Racer to Manager
Learn about Will Longden's own riding career, his time with Madison Saracen, and what it takes to run one of the top teams on the circuit, with riders like Danny Hart, Matt Walker and Alex Marin.
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| 4 Comments
Mike Powell
Jun 25, 2019
Podcast: The Insane Life & Times of Casey Brown
An amazing athlete who knows all about highs and lows.
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| 27 Comments
Sarah Moore
Jun 24, 2019
Getting to Know Olympic Ski Cross Silver Medallist & EWS Racer Brittany Phelan
Find out how Brittany Phelan got into racing bikes, how she balances competing in two sports at the highest level, and how she copes with spending nine months on the road every year.
Sarah Moore
Jun 21, 2019
Interview: Yoann Barelli on His First Major Injury
Yoann Barelli talks about how he's never broken a bone before, how he's staying positive and how he's already made a plan for recovery.
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| 128 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jun 22, 2019
Podcast: Sam Dale on Riding & Racing His Way
Sam Dale worked his way up from privateer to full pro-team support, took a World Cup podium and a load of other top results, before deciding that pro-team life wasn’t right for him.
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| 36 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Jun 20, 2019
Getting to Know: Nina Hoffmann
As part of the Wyn TV Privateer of the Week prize, we're going to interview all the winners so you can get to know them better.
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| 65 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jun 19, 2019
Podcast: Bex Baraona & Martha Gill on Coaching, Learning EWS Tracks & More
How Bex Baraona and Martha Gill work with professional coaches both on the fitness and the mental side of things, how they learn EWS tracks, Bex’s move from privateer to professional, and plenty more.
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| 12 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Jun 19, 2019
Podcast: Duncan Shaw on the Evolution of Drop and Roll, Street Trials & Media
Professional street trials rider Duncan Shaw describes how he first discovered trials, how the Drop And Roll Tour came to existence, the evolution of media in the bike industry and more.
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| 4 Comments
Mike Powell
Jun 16, 2019
Podcast: An Entertaining Hour with Brett Tippie
Brett Tippie on being a pro snowbaorder, the birth of freeride, partying too hard, coming back from dark times, sponsors, emcee gigs, and more.
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| 14 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Jun 13, 2019
Podcast: The Long Hard Road To Turning Pro And Supporting Privateers With Wyn Masters
A deep dive into what Wyn Masters went through as a privateer and the many reasons that led him to start a privateer GoFundMe page plus plenty more stories and insights from his years of travelling the World Cup series.
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| 20 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jun 13, 2019
Podcast: Loic Bruni on The Winning Recipe
Loic talks about perfecting his winning recipe and piecing together what it takes for him to be at the top week after week.
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| 18 Comments
Beyond The Tape
Jun 11, 2019
Podcast: Brook Macdonald on Racing, Injuries & the Top Step of the Podium
Chatting racing, injuries, and what it takes to be a top World Cup racer with Brook Macdonald.
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| 12 Comments
Mike Powell
May 31, 2019
Podcast: An Hour with Graham Agassiz
Graham Agassiz talks about leaving Kona Bikes for Evil, the influence of other sports on what he does, breaking his neck, Rampage and more.
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| 7 Comments
Sarah Moore
May 30, 2019
Interview: Lael Wilcox on Ultra-Endurance Racing & Having the Courage to Take on the Men's Field
There's no doubt that Lael Wilcox is up for the challenge of winning the 2,750 mile Tour Divide.
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| 51 Comments
Downtime Podcast
May 27, 2019
Podcast: Matt Walker on What It Takes to Rise to the Top
With a 5th place finish at the first World Cup of the year, in only his second elite season, it’s clear that Matt is someone to watch.
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| 6 Comments
Ben Winder
May 25, 2019
Interview: Thomas Daddi Talks Hosting the First EWS and Superenduro Race Formats
Thomas Daddi is the owner of Puntala Camp and Resort, hosted the first ever EWS back in 2013, rowed for the Italian National Team, played rugby in Australia but now spends his time between Florence and his resort in Punta Ala
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| 16 Comments
Daniel Sapp
May 23, 2019
Aaron Gwin Comments on Injured Ankle, Broken Cranks, & More
We do a quick check in with Aaron Gwin and his longtime mechanic John Hall to get an update on Aaron’s ankle injury along with a little insight into product testing and what went wrong at Mountain Creek this past weekend.
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| 239 Comments
James Smurthwaite
May 22, 2019
Interview: Danny MacAskill - "I've Still Got a Few Things I'd Like to Put Down on the Streets"
We sat down with Danny to chat about how his latest project came together, the difficulties of flipping a trailer and how he stays motivated to consistently push the boundaries of what's possible on two wheels.
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| 24 Comments
Sarah Moore
May 21, 2019
Interview: Tyler McCaul on Building, Self-Producing 'Handbuilt', Moving to Utah & More
We ask Tyler McCaul about the inspiration behind 'Handbuilt', how he was able to pull it together before moving from California to Utah, and why he prefers building by hand.
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| 42 Comments
Harrison Fetter
May 15, 2019
Getting to Know World Cup Racer & Fest Rider Theo Erlangsen
Former rugby player turned mountain biker Theo Erlangsen talks with us about how he got into bikes, his thoughts on the state of World Cup racing, and his plans for the future.
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| 52 Comments
Beyond The Tape
May 13, 2019
Podcast: Finding the World's Top Talent, Handling Negative Feedback & More with Martin Whitely
Behind the Tape sits down with one of the most important people in World Cup downhill racing history.
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| 33 Comments
Downtime Podcast
May 11, 2019
Podcast: Rémy Métailler on Creating a Niche
How Rémy Metailler has built his career within the mountain bike industry, and some of his experiences along the way.
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| 14 Comments
James Smurthwaite
May 9, 2019
Sick Bicycle Co Responds to Anger Over Undelivered Frames
Professional agitators? Revolutionaries? The meteoric growth of Sick Cycles has been interesting to watch from the sidelines but what happened when it all started to happen too fast?
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| 473 Comments
Downtime Podcast
May 8, 2019
Podcast: Maribor Post-Race Chat with Neko Mulally & Eliot Jackson
Neko Mulally and Eliot Jackson give some analysis of the track, explain why the times were so close, and much more.
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| 8 Comments
Richard Cunningham
May 2, 2019
Interview: Catching Up With Aaron Gwin & Supercross Legend Ryan Dungey
Two legendary racers talk about riding bikes and their new roles at Intense
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| 79 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Apr 23, 2019
Podcast: Rachel Atherton - What It Takes to Win
What it takes to push yourself to the edge to be one of the most successful athletes the sport has ever seen.
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| 21 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Apr 20, 2019
Podcast: Claire Buchar - Driven to Succeed
Find out more about Claire Buchar’s story, what drives her, and some of the huge challenges that she has had to overcome in order to achieve everything that she has.
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| 11 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Apr 12, 2019
Interview: Claudio Caluori on Concussions, Closing His Race Team, & the Josh Bryceland Controversy
From racer to track-builder to team manager to commentator, we chat to Claudio Caluori about his involvement in the sport.
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| 246 Comments
Harrison Fetter
Apr 9, 2019
Getting to Know: St. George, Utah Freerider Jaxson Riddle
We talk to Jaxson Riddle about how he got into freeride, his hiatus from social media, and the work he’s putting in to get to his biggest dream.
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| 42 Comments
Ed Spratt
Apr 5, 2019
Interview: Rachel, Gee & Dan Atherton Chat Business, Bikes & the Upcoming Season
Ed Spratt met up with the most famous family in mountain biking at the London Bike Show.
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| 42 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Apr 5, 2019
Podcast: 2019 World Cup Season Preview with Neko Mulally & Eliot Jackson
Listen to this podcast for ideas on who to include on your Fantasy DH team...
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| 14 Comments
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 3, 2019
Now Finished: Ask Me Anything with Trauma & Orthopaedic Doctor Henry Turner
Dr. Henry Turner was live on Pinkbike today to respond to your questions.
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| 377 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Mar 29, 2019
Podcast: Eliot Jackson on Breaking with Convention
His background in motocross, leaving school at a young age, his naivety when he started racing, web programming, investing and plenty more…
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| 19 Comments
Sarah Moore
Mar 28, 2019
Behind The Lens: Scott Secco
Find out how Scott Secco made a career out of making bike videos.
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| 25 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Mar 26, 2019
Podcast: Pre-Season Catch up with Neko Mulally on the Downtime Podcast
Neko talks about his 2018 season, his move to Intense, consulting on the Snowshoe World Cup track, learning from other disciplines and more.
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| 6 Comments
Sarah Moore
Mar 20, 2019
Interview: Jill Kintner on Not Competing at Crankworx Rotorua, Tackling New Challenges & Finding Motivation
We learn more about why the five-time Queen of Crankworx winner isn't contending the crown this year.
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| 36 Comments
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 19, 2019
Now Finished: Ask Me Anything with Greg Minnaar
Greg Minnaar was live on Pinkbike today to respond to your questions.
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| 355 Comments
Harrison Fetter
Mar 14, 2019
Behind The Lens: Peter Jamison - 19 Years Old & Already a Professional Photographer & Videographer
Some of Peter's clients include Red Bull, Monster Energy, Pivot Cycles, GT Bicycles, and Camelbak, and he's shot with Nicholi Rogatkin, David Lieb, Reed Boggs, Ethan Nell, & Matt Macduff and more.
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| 29 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Mar 14, 2019
Podcast: Tom Caldwell Talks 'Slice of British Pie', Following His Passion & More
If you’ve seen any of the ‘Slice of British Pie’ series, then you’re familiar with Tom’s work, and his passion for documenting raw, wild riding.
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| 34 Comments
Brian Park
Mar 12, 2019
Ryno Power's Ryan McCarthy Says Their Supplements Not Responsible for Rude & Graves' Failed Drug Tests
Tainted supplements? Human error? We asked Jared & Richie's supplement sponsor some questions.
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| 154 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Mar 11, 2019
Podcast: Adam Krefting from CushCore Talks Tires as Suspension
CushCore's founder explains his product.
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| 84 Comments
Sarah Moore
Mar 8, 2019
Interview: Paul Basagoitia on His Upcoming Film, Rehab & the Future
It's been over three years since Paul Basagoitia’s life-changing crash at Red Bull Rampage.
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| 45 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Mar 2, 2019
Podcast: Ben Cathro Talks 2019 Downhill Season Predictions, Team Moves, Gossip & More
The analytical mastermind himself, Ben Cathro.
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| 36 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Feb 27, 2019
Podcast: Ruaridh Cunningham on His Transition to EWS, Killing Wheels & More
Ruaridh Cunningham from the Trek Factory Enduro team talks about his background in downhill racing, how he’s overcome some pretty serious injuries, and more.
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| 32 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Feb 26, 2019
Podcast: Max Fredriksson Talks Recovering From Injuries, Mindset & 2019 Slopestyle Season Preparation
Overcoming career-threatening injuries, the mindset and physical capabilities it takes to compete at the highest level and much more...
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| 5 Comments
Sarah Moore
Feb 22, 2019
Interview: Anneke Beerten on Changing Focus, Training & Vlogs
We asked the Dutch rider about her new program, how she feels to be moving on from doing the full Enduro World Series circuit, and what she's most excited about this coming year.
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| 41 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Feb 20, 2019
Podcast: Chatting with Hope Technology's Head of Sales & Marketing, Alan Weatherill
How Hope got started 30 years ago, some of their key projects along the way, and their plans for the future.
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| 47 Comments
Harrison Fetter
Feb 18, 2019
Getting to Know: Part Time DH Racer, Part Time Hucker Reece Potter
We chat with Reece about his custom painted bikes, his building apprenticeship, and his plans for the future.
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| 18 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Feb 15, 2019
Burning Question: What's Next for Mountain Bike Helmet Safety?
Electronics, new materials, better testing standards - there's a lot of work going on behind the scenes to ensure the next generation of helmets are safer than ever.
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| 216 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Feb 15, 2019
Podcast: Jake Pantone of ENVE Talks Product Development, Eliminating Pinch Flats & Price Points
Jake is the VP of product & consumer experience at ENVE Composites, and has been with the company for over 10 years.
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| 36 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Feb 13, 2019
Getting to Know: Monika Hrastnik
Asking one of last year's breakout downhill stars the questions that matter.
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| 22 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Feb 13, 2019
Podcast: YT Mob Mechanic & Chromag Engineer Chats About His Toolbox, Geometry & More
Ben Arnott is a super interesting guy who's followed his passion and skill in engineering to build a lifestyle that a lot of people would consider a dream…
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| 15 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Feb 5, 2019
Interview: The Professor Studying the Connections Between Mountain Biking & Music
We sat down with Jeff Warren, a professor of music at Quest University, Squamish, for a chat about sounds, silences and shredding.
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| 109 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Feb 6, 2019
Interview: Phil Atwill - "No One Really Knew I Had an Injury and I’m Sure They Just Thought I Was Riding Sh*t"
We caught up with Phil to talk about his struggles in 2018, his new team and how he's settling in to his new home in Greece.
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| 51 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Feb 5, 2019
Podcast: Angel Suarez on his 2018 Season & Plans for the Future
Learn about Angel’s background in motocross, how he’s dealt with his past injuries, the successes of his 2018 season, plans for 2019 and a special YT Mob project…
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| 6 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jan 31, 2019
Update: What's Going On With Shimano's New XTR Group?
Production delays, manufacturing issues; Shimano hasn't had an easy time getting the new XTR to market.
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| 605 Comments
Sarah Moore
Jan 26, 2019
Interview: Juliana Bicycles' New General Manager Elayna Caldwell
Elayna Caldwell has been working in the bike industry for over two decades, from Bell Sports, to Fox Racing, to Interbike, SRAM, and now Juliana.
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| 74 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Jan 25, 2019
Interview: The Athertons - "If People Want Gee’s Fort William Race Bike, We Can Make it for Them"
We quizzed Gee, Dan, and Rachel on some of the finer details of their new company, Atherton Bikes.
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| 251 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Jan 25, 2019
Getting To Know: Aspiring World Cup DH Racer Max Morgan
The University of Vermont graduate who lives in Neko Mulally's basement will be racing the full World Cup series in 2019.
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| 34 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Jan 23, 2019
Interview: Aaron Gwin on His Break With YT & Becoming a Team Owner
2018 will definitely be a season that Gwin will never forget
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| 477 Comments
Sarah Moore
Jan 24, 2019
Interview: Miranda Miller on the Switch to Enduro - 'I Have a New Motivation & Drive'
We ask Miranda Miller about her upcoming season.
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| 56 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jan 22, 2019
Podcast: Tahnée & Kaos' Dad Talks About Bringing up Fast Kids, Running FMD Racing & More
Find out what being the father of two of the fastest and most stylish riders on the circuit is really like in this interview with Tony Seagrave.
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| 20 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Jan 17, 2019
Podcast: A Guide To MTB Health & Fitness With a Professional Coach
Diet, training the mind, training the body and recovery with Ben Plenge of Strength Factory Action Sports Training.
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| 20 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jan 12, 2019
Podcast: Adam Brayton's Coach is Back With More Off-Season Workouts
Jonny talks us through both a DH and an Enduro specific workout, to help you move towards the start of the race season, and bring some more speed, power and endurance into your training.
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| 122 Comments
Ross Bell
Jan 9, 2019
Interview: Steve Peat Reflects on Retirement
Ross Bell sat down with Steve to chat through everything from his pathway into the sport, chasing the rainbow stripes, and his thoughts on Josh Bryceland's departure from Santa Cruz Bicycles.
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| 81 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jan 9, 2019
Podcast: Eddie Masters on His Approach to Life, His 2018 Season & More
Chris Hall chats with Eddie about what it's like being a team manager, what helped him get to the podium in 2018 and more.
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| 31 Comments
Sarah Moore
Jan 8, 2019
Interview: Anthill Films on Upcoming Feature Length Film 'Return to Earth'
Today the Anthill Films crew dropped a little hint that they’ve been working on a new film. We asked them a few questions about their new project.
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| 40 Comments
Matthew DeLorme
Jan 4, 2019
Interview: JC Canfield of High Above Talks Hip Packs, Domestic Manufacturing, & Why People Don’t Put Ideas on the Table
The owner of the small Bellingham company makes a hip pack while he chats to Pinkbike photographer Matt DeLorme.
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| 163 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Dec 28, 2018
Podcast: Yoann Barelli Talks Happiness, Risk-Taking, & Being a Dad
Chris Hall sat down and chatted about Yoann’s career so far, his thoughts on happiness, risk-taking, doping in EWS, being a Dad, and much more, as well as discussing his plans for the future.
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| 30 Comments
Ross Bell
Dec 27, 2018
From The Top: Devinci's Félix Gauthier
Félix Gauthier talks about the Canadian brand's success, its rich racing heritage, and a stumbling block so big that it nearly brought them to their knees before they could even get going.
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| 72 Comments
The HKT Podcast
Dec 23, 2018
Podcast: Matt Jones Talks Becoming A Red Bull Athlete & Big Film Projects
Matt's career began digging in the local woods and racing 4X. He's now one of the top slopestyle athletes in the world.
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| 16 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Dec 22, 2018
Podcast: Why Carbon Expert Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles Chooses to Make Steel Bikes
Plus some inside info on Starling Cycles' latest prototypes.
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| 185 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Dec 18, 2018
Interview: Pro XC & Cyclocross Racer Ellen Noble
23-year-old Ellen Noble has won or podiumed at some of the biggest races in the world but she hasn't forgotten her roots. When it comes down to it, she simply loves riding bikes.
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| 31 Comments
Sarah Moore
Dec 18, 2018
Interview: Talking Injuries & Recovery with an EWS Team Physio
Find out how Tara Lazarski helps professional athletes prepare for major races and deal with injuries and what the average mountain biker can learn from her expertise.
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| 37 Comments
Harrison Fetter
Dec 17, 2018
Getting to Know: XC Turned DH Racer Rachel Pageau
The French Canadian rider has gone from racing XC World Cup to DH World Cup in a short period of time.
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| 31 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Dec 12, 2018
Interview: Connor Fearon - "I Can Honestly Say That Clips Are Better"
We caught up with Connor Fearon for an in-depth look at 2018 and to get his thoughts on the biggest talking points of the season.
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| 145 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Dec 12, 2018
Podcast: Talking Data Acquisition with Specialized & Ohlins' Engineers
Jason Chamberlain from Specialized and Torkel Sintorn from Ohlins discuss how data has been used to help design better bikes, how it’s used today by people like Loic Bruni to get their bike set up for ultimate performance, and where data acquisition might be heading in the future.
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The HKT Podcast
Dec 8, 2018
Podcast: Jed Mildon Talks Nitro Circus, Quadruple Backflips & Finding Peace
Nitro Circus World Tour athlete Jed Mildon landed the world's first BMX triple backflip and the world's first BMX quadruple backflip.
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James Smurthwaite
Dec 5, 2018
Interview: Rachel Atherton - The Records Don't Matter
Week in, week out, each race means as much to Rachel Atherton as her first.
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Downtime Podcast
Dec 4, 2018
Podcast: Andréane Lanthier-Nadeau Talks Psychology & Switching From XC to EWS
A fantastic interview with one of enduro racing’s top podium contenders.
Pinkbike Staff
Dec 4, 2018
Finished: Chris Akrigg Ask Me Anything
Chris Akrigg was live on Pinkbike today to respond to your questions. Check out his answers inside.
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Sarah Moore
Nov 28, 2018
Getting to Know: World Cup XC Racer Lea Davison on Resilience, Happiness & the Olympics
Vermont-based Lea Davison talks happiness, crashes, women's cycling, and going for her third Olympics in Tokyo.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 27, 2018
Downhill's Decision Makers on the Future of World Cup Racing
We sit down with the UCI, Red Bull and Martin Whiteley, the teams rep, to get to grips with the big talking points of downhill World Cups.
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The HKT Podcast
Nov 25, 2018
Podcast: Matt Macduff Talks Life-Altering Injuries & Life-Changing Practices
This episode of the HKT Podcast talks to Matt Macduff about the practices he uses to stay mindful, living with Brett Rheeder and why the footage from his loop-the-loop attempt has never been released.
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Alex Evans
Nov 24, 2018
Getting to Know: Enduro World Series Champion Elliott Heap
We caught up with this year's EWS Under 21 Champion, Elliott heap to find out how his racing is going, what it's like being on a team with such legendary and seasoned veterans and how he feels about winning his first EWS title.
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Sarah Moore
Nov 23, 2018
Interview: Jordie Lunn Talks Rampage, Goals & the Most Terrifying Feature to Guinea Pig in Rough AF 3
We caught up with Jordie Lunn ahead of the release of Rough AF 3 to find out what the filming process was like, how it tied into his 2018 Rampage bid, and what his goals with mountain biking are.
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Richard Cunningham
Nov 22, 2018
Interview: Meet Jason Steris, the New CEO of Troy Lee Designs
After 23 years with Volcom, Jason Steris is the now the CEO of Troy Lee Designs. Find out more about what he's hoping to accomplish in his new role.
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Ross Bell
Nov 21, 2018
Interview: Amaury Pierron's Rise to the Top
Ross Bell gives us unique insight into why Amaury Pierron's 2018 season was such a success and what we can expect from the French rider in 2019.
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Downtime Podcast
Nov 20, 2018
Podcast: Gee & Dan Atherton, Tracy Moseley & Katy Winton Chat Having Kids, Hardline, the EWS & More
This behind the scenes chat from Kendal Mountain Festival's Bike Night features Gee & Dan Atherton, Tracy Moseley & Katy Winton
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Harrison Fetter
Nov 17, 2018
Getting to Know: Flow & Style Expert Tommy Zula
As well as winning this year's Pump Track World Championship, Tommy's been getting a taste of mountain bikes after spending most of his youth riding BMX.
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Harrison Fetter
Nov 10, 2018
Getting to Know: World Cup Racer Bryn Dickerson
From his time as a privateer to being part of a team, Bryn brings a lot of experience to the table and discusses his fight through a life-threatening injury and the direction he thinks the World Cup is headed, plus loads more.
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The HKT Podcast
Nov 9, 2018
Podcast: Olly Wilkins Talks About Digging, Naming Features & Rampage Adventures
The HKT Podcasts and Olly Wilkins chat about his adventures, the equipment needed to spend hours upon hours digging in the Utah sun, hair transplants, naming features after Hollywood actors and anything and everything in-between.
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Paul Aston
Nov 7, 2018
From The Top: Szymon Kobylinski, Founder of NS Bikes
We chat with Szymon about his days as a famous rock star in Poland, starting his own bike company, and racing the XC Masters World Championships.
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Downtime Podcast
Nov 6, 2018
Podcast: Off Season Workouts From Adam Brayton's Coach
Find out about the minimum time needed to really make some gains, why and how gym time can be really beneficial and efficient, and the need to develop multiple 'energy systems'. If you want to get the most out of your time over the winter, then give this episode a listen to find out how.
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Matt Wragg
Nov 1, 2018
Interview: An Injury Update with Adrien Dailly
After going down early in the 2018 race season, we caught up with French EWS racer Adrien Dailly at his home in Nice to see how his road back to racing is going.
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Alex Evans
Oct 30, 2018
Interview: The Building Blocks of an MTB Community
We speak to three UK-based trail advocacy groups about the importance of getting involved with local dig days, volunteering and helping the MTB scene grow.
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Pinkbike Staff
Oct 27, 2018
What 5 Things Would Make Red Bull Rampage Even Better?
We asked insiders, athletes, and spectators what would make Red Bull Rampage even better. This is what they said.
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Danielle Baker
Oct 26, 2018
Interview: Carson Storch Talks About the Pressures of Rampage
Before Carson headed down to Red Bull Rampage we caught up with him to talk about everything from injury to career path and how to manage the pressure that comes with competing in an event like this.
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Danielle Baker
Oct 25, 2018
Interview: Cam Zink - Red Bull Rampage 2018
We chat with previous Rampage winner Cam Zink about his approach to a fresh venue, how he's managing his injuries, and what his goal is for Friday.
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Downtime Podcast
Oct 23, 2018
Reece Wilson on the Downtime Podcast
The Downtime podcast chat to Reece about how he got into the sport, his progression to the top level, his 2018 season, Red Bull Hardline and much more, including why it’s easier to whip on a 29er, and Eddie Masters' approach to world travel!
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Downtime Podcast
Oct 20, 2018
Gee & Rachel Atherton's Coach on the Downtime Podcast
Downtime Podcast talks to Nick Grantham about how he got involved with Atherton Racing, injury prevention, recovery, key aspects of mountain bike training, and his view on the future of physical preparation for downhill mountain biking.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 17, 2018
Interview: Martin Maes Discusses His Plans for 2019
GT Bicycles just announced that Martin Maes will be riding for them again in 2019, so we sent the Belgian a couple questions to find out what he's got planned for the upcoming season.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 14, 2018
Interview: How Nick Geddes Returned to Cycling After Battling Cancer - #fcancerup
We caught up with former pro mountain bike Nick Geddes to find out more about what it was like to go through cancer, and what he's up to now.
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Downtime Podcast
Oct 13, 2018
Behind the Scenes of the Crankbrothers Synthesis Wheelset on the Downtime Podcast
Jason Schiers, and Mello Bouwmeester, the guys behind the development of Crankbrothers new Synthesis wheelset, join Chris Hall for an in-depth chat on the Downtime Podcast.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 10, 2018
Interview: Rebecca Rusch Takes Home Emmy Award for 'Blood Road'
We ask Rebecca Rusch what it means for her to win an Emmy Award for Blood Road, how it compares to her World Championship and other athletic wins, and what she's got planned next.
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Pinkbike Staff
Oct 7, 2018
Interview: Reece Wallace on How He's Fighting to #fcancerup
We reached out to Reece Wallace, whose Huck Cancer fundraiser we shared in April, to find out how cancer has affected his daily life.
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Harrison Fetter
Sep 28, 2018
Getting to Know: World Cup Racer & Registered Nurse Veronika Widmann
She took her first World Cup podium at Val di Sole this year.
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Harrison Fetter
Sep 15, 2018
Getting to Know: Max Beaupre
We find out more about this east coast young gun who is in the process of stacking podium finishes, winning several ESC race stops and snagging a first place at National Champs.
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 6, 2018
Interview: Superenduro Founder Enrico Guala
As the final round of the 2018 Superenduro series is now over, we caught up with one of the founders of the series: Enrico Guala.
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Sarah Moore
Sep 2, 2018
Interview: Rae Morrison on Social Media, Injuries & Being a Pro EWS Racer
We chatted social media, injuries, and what it's really like being a professional athlete with Rae Morrison when she was in Squamish at Liv's launch event for the Intrigue.
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Mike Kazimer
Aug 29, 2018
Video Interview: Leo Kokkonen, Pole Bicycles' Founder
Leo Kokkonen and Mike Kazimer chat about Pole's boundary-pushing Machine, the future of bike geometry, and much more.
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Mike Kazimer
Aug 28, 2018
Burning Question: Is Super Boost 157 Spacing Going to Become the New Standard?
Is Super Boost 157 going to take over, or is it just a flash in the pan? We asked seven key players to weigh in on the topic.
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Sarah Moore
Aug 22, 2018
Getting to Know: EWS Whistler's 6th Place Finisher Christina Chappetta
Coming off a career-best finish at the Enduro World Series in Whistler, we caught up with Whistler local Christina Chappetta to find out what it's like living in the bike capital of the world, how she got into riding, and how she supports her racing habit.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 16, 2018
Where's the New XTR? 8 Questions With Nick Murdick, Shimano MTB Product Manager
We've all seen pictures of the new XTR, but when will it actually be in stores?
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Downtime Podcast
Aug 16, 2018
Unno Bikes Creator Cesar Rojo on The Downtime Podcast
The Downtime Podcast talks to Cesar Rojo who's a great rider and one of the key engineers in the world of modern mountain biking. In this interview, we talk to Cesar about his thoughts on geometry, testing, data acquisition, timing vs feel, and comparisons between mountain biking, Moto GP and Motocross.
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Matt Wragg
Aug 4, 2018
From the Top: BMC's Head of Mountain Bike Development Stefan Christ
We sit down with BMC's head of mountain bike development to talk about the challenges of making carbon bikes in Switzerland, taking risks and why 27.5 wheels should never have been a thing.
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Richard Cunningham
Jul 28, 2018
Interview: DVO's First Season With the Giant DH Team
Giant is running DVO suspension this year, and ace tuner Ronnie Dillon gave us the inside story while he was dialing in the team's suspension in the pits at the Val di Sole World Cup.
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Harrison Fetter
Jul 24, 2018
Getting to Know: 15-Year-Old Stylecat Soren Farenholtz
For someone who still can't legally drive a car, Soren has some incredible skills on two wheels.
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Harrison Fetter
Jul 21, 2018
Behind the Lens - Isac Paddock
We speak to the YT Mob's staff photographer and videographer, Isac Paddock who, after a ballsy move at just 16-years-old, landed his dream job working for Martin Whiteley's super team.
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Sarah Moore
Jul 19, 2018
Interview: Soon-to-be-Dad Robin Wallner on Sitting Out EWS La Thuile
Robin Wallner is giving up his second spot in the Enduro World Series overall to stay home this weekend to be present for the birth of his first child.
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Daniel Sapp
Jul 15, 2018
The Latest Injury Update from Greg Minnaar
Greg Minnaar was back on track in Andorra this weekend but not racing. Daniel Sapp caught up with him today for the latest on his injured arm.
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Jul 3, 2018
Interview: New Beginnings for Tracy Moseley
We catch up with Tracy Moseley in her new role as a mother and the co-ordinator of the European Continental Enduro Series.
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Downtime Podcast
Jul 3, 2018
Vero Sandler on the Downtime Podcast: Following a Different Route
The Downtime Podcast talks to Vero about how she got into mountain biking, her move away from World Cup racing, her approach to learning tricks, thoughts on social media, and much more.
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Pinkbike Staff
Jun 27, 2018
Interview: Joey Schusler on His Latest Film 'RJ Ripper'
We ask Joey Schusler how the idea for RJ Ripper came about, what the hardest part about the project was, and what the mountain bike scene in Nepal is like.
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Interview: The Lowdown on The Canazei Superenduro 2018
We caught up with local guide and trail builder Willy Basilico to get the low down on the new tracks for the first round of the new European Continental Enduro Series in Canazei and find out more about what the resort has to offer.
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Downtime Podcast
Jun 19, 2018
Greg Callaghan on the Downtime Podcast: Making it Happen
Greg talks about his career so far, what it takes to make it to the top, some of the mental cues he uses to help his performance, and much more.
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Daniel Sapp
Jun 14, 2018
Mountain Biking's Troubled Roots & the Hope in Marin County
The birthplace of our sport still isn't a must-visit mountain bike destination, but progress is being made, one inch of trail at a time.
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Sarah Moore
Jun 11, 2018
From the Top: Skratch Lab's Allen Lim - 'Sports Nutrition is About What You Do in Your Kitchen, Not on the Bike'
We talk to Skratch Labs founder Dr. Allen Lim about starting a company from nothing, eating real food, what gut rot is, why pro athletes are like canaries in a coal mine, and more.
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Alex Evans
Jun 1, 2018
Interview: Martin Maes to Race Fort William World Cup
We caught up with Martin Maes at the 2018 Fort William World Cup to discuss why he's racing a downhill round, GT's new prototype DH Bike, and what his plans for the season are.
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Sarah Moore
May 23, 2018
Ergon's Saddle Designer: "My Female Colleagues & I Couldn't Find a Saddle We Were Happy With" - Interview
Ergon saddle designer Janina Haas was at the Sea Otter Classic this April to launch their new line of women's saddles and answer all of our questions about the development process.
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Downtime Podcast
May 21, 2018
Josh Bryceland on the Downtime Podcast: The Story So Far
Josh Bryceland talks about his childhood, riding with Peaty, sports psychology, why he quit downhill and plenty more in this edition of the Downtime Podcast.
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Irmo Keizer
May 19, 2018
Julien Absalon Talks Origins, Racing, and Retirement
One of the greatest competitors our sport has ever seen is about to bow out of racing. We talk with Julien to find out how it all started, hear about some of his favorite memories, and what he plans to do in the future.
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Alex Evans
May 19, 2018
Exclusive Interview: Stu Thomson, Industry Legend in the Making
Find out how Stu Thomson has gone from being a Steve Peat protégé, top-level World Cup racer and running his own DH race team of young Scottish talent to bringing Danny MacAskill's films to life.
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Mike Powell
May 16, 2018
Carson Storch Talks Support, the Fest Series, & Being a Grom on the Powell Movement Podcast
Mike Powell asks Carson about being a grom, his parents' divorce, Red Bull's support, and his background compound.
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Sarah Moore
May 14, 2018
An Update From Katy Winton After Her Brutal Crash At EWS Olargues, France
With a mega crash, a flat tire, and various other hurdles throughout the weekend, Round 3 of the Enduro World Series was a difficult one for Katy Winton. We caught up with her to see how she's doing after digging deep to stay in the race.
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Daniel Sapp
May 14, 2018
Interview: Greg Minnaar Talks Tires, Career, & Pinkbike Comments
We chat with Greg Minnaar about his new signature tire, the Maxxis Assegai.
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Pinkbike Staff
May 6, 2018
Getting to Know - Maxime Chapuis
The Swiss rider talks about what he would be doing if he wasn't competing on the Enduro World Series circuit, and why he switched from downhill to enduro.
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Sarah Moore
May 3, 2018
Getting to Know: Kialani Hines
After a decade racing BMX, Kialani Hines switched to mountain biking, and at 20 years old, she's already nipping at the likes of Jill Kintner's heels. We caught up with her at Sea Otter to see what the transition to bigger wheels has been like.
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Ross Bell
Apr 30, 2018
From The Top: Öhlins Racing CEO Henrik Johansson & His Team
We caught up with key members of the Öhlins' mountain bike department to find out how they approach suspension, where the market is heading and what you can expect from the Swedish company in the future.
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Alex Evans
Apr 28, 2018
Danny MacAskill Talks Big Moves, Sequels & His Latest Film: Exclusive Interview
Off the back of the release of his latest film and between rehabbing from a nasty knee injury and getting fit for the season ahead, we managed to catch up with trials legend Danny MacAskill to talk about working with Claudio Caluori and what his future plans are.
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Alex Evans
Apr 28, 2018
Getting To Know - Morgane Charre
Ex-World Champion Morgane Charre is a real force to be reckoned with on the bike but her quiet and calm personality means she normally sails under the radar. We lift the lid and get to know the 2012 Elite World Champion a little better.
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