Tags: Interviews
Alicia Leggett
May 21, 2022
11 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alicia Leggett
May 2, 2022
A Quiet Achiever: Bec McConnell On Her First World Cup Win
"I would rather under-promise and over-deliver."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Podcast: Catching up with Anna Newkirk on her 2021 season and what lies ahead. And cats.
Josh Blum
Nov 29, 2021
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode 48 with Kat Sweet of Sweetlines
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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.
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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.
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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..."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ross Bell
Jan 29, 2021
Interview: Tracey Hannah - 'Crashing Is My Style & I Finished With Style'
Tracey Hannah looks back at her incredible career.
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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.
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| 86 Comments
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.
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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.
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| 87 Comments
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.
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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.
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| 67 Comments
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.
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| 49 Comments
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.
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| 48 Comments
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,
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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.
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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.
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| 87 Comments
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.
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| 107 Comments
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.
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| 25 Comments
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.
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| 10 Comments
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.
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| 133 Comments
Sarah Moore
Nov 12, 2020
Video & Interview: Emily Batty's Incredible 913km Self-Supported Crossing of Iceland
A route once said to be impassable.
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| 68 Comments
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 32 Comments
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.
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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.
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| 95 Comments
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.
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| 116 Comments
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.
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| 46 Comments
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.
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| 4 Comments
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.
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| 43 Comments
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.
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| 17 Comments
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.
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| 101 Comments
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.
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| 12 Comments
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.
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| 15 Comments
Teton Gravity Research
Jul 22, 2020
Video & Interview: Carson Storch & His Boxer Bentley in 'No Place Like Oregon'
Carson's dog is fast as!
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| 15 Comments
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.
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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.
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| 122 Comments
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.
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| 301 Comments
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
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| 175 Comments
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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| 64 Comments
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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| 21 Comments
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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| 99 Comments
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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| 76 Comments
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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| 80 Comments
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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| 36 Comments
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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| 3 Comments
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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| 11 Comments
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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| 57 Comments
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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| 330 Comments
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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| 22 Comments
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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| 34 Comments
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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| 17 Comments
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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| 55 Comments
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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| 136 Comments
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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| 89 Comments
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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| 374 Comments
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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| 36 Comments
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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| 45 Comments
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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| 9 Comments
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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| 14 Comments
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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| 18 Comments
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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| 22 Comments
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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| 11 Comments
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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| 248 Comments
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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| 10 Comments
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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| 17 Comments
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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| 388 Comments
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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| 17 Comments
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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| 58 Comments
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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| 504 Comments
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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| 16 Comments
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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| 21 Comments
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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| 21 Comments
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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| 602 Comments
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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| 88 Comments
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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| 20 Comments
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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| 15 Comments
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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| 107 Comments
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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| 9 Comments
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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| 7 Comments
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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| 24 Comments
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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| 6 Comments
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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| 8 Comments
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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| 18 Comments
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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| 6 Comments
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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| 4 Comments
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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| 67 Comments
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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| 17 Comments
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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| 65 Comments
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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| 48 Comments
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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| 301 Comments
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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| 7 Comments
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.
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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| 101 Comments
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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| 23 Comments
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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| 109 Comments
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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| 3 Comments
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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| 172 Comments
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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| 165 Comments
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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| 18 Comments
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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| 52 Comments
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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| 44 Comments
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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| 40 Comments
Downtime Podcast
Jan 22, 2020
Podcast: Wind Tunnel Testing With Tahnée Seagrave
Looking for gains ahead of the race season.
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| 131 Comments
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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| 98 Comments
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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| 12 Comments
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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| 8 Comments
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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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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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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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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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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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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