Tags: Interviews
jarrad connolly
Nov 3, 2026
Podcast: Steve Vanderhoek - Big Lines, Broken Noses & Better Conversations
Steve arrived at Red Bull Hardline as an alternate with no real racing background, suddenly surrounded by some of the fastest riders in the world.
Matt Beer
Oct 29, 2026
Interview: Cesar Rojo on Suspension Kinematics, E-Bike Development, and Downhill Racing
We caught up with Cesar after the Whistler World Cup to learn more about the Unno brand, e-bike durability, suspension design, and downhill bike testing.
Davi Birks
Oct 19, 2026
Podcast: What’s Really Happening With adidas Bike and Five Ten
Senior Global Product Manager Luke Hontz joins Davi and Olly to explain the new adidas mountain bike shoe range, the arrival of the three stripes and the thinking behind Five Ten’s next chapter.
Sarah Moore
Oct 16, 2026
Finish Line Interviews with Red Bull Hardline BC Winners
Quick hits with the winners of the inaugural event at Cypress Mountain.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 12, 2026
"Safety First": Todd Barber Addresses Backlash Over 2026 Red Bull Rampage Cancellation
When a multi-day storm hits the desert there's not much that can be done.
Sarah Moore
Oct 7, 2026
Podcast Roundup: Loic Bruni Reveals How Serious His Injury Really Was, Cam Zink Chasing Rampage Wins at 40 & More
Plus Georgia Astle's unlikely path to Rampage, how Aaron Gwin changed downhill mountain biking, and Thomas Genon on what it really takes to win Rampage.
Andrew Neethling
Oct 6, 2026
Podcast: Cam Zink at 40 - Still Chasing Rampage Wins & The Mindset Behind Longevity
Cam Zink is 40 years old — and he’s still chasing Rampage wins.
Jake Johnstone
Sep 29, 2026
Podcast: Strength Training for Mountain Bikers with Alex Ackerley
Alex Ackerley specializes in mountain bike performance, injury reduction, and longevity in the sport.
Sarah Moore
Sep 18, 2026
'It's Another Way of Riding' - Filippo Colombo's First Impressions of the Scott Spark 32" Prototype
Some quick impressions on the bigger wheeled Spark from the Swiss rider.
Sarah Moore
Sep 15, 2026
Podcast Roundup: Aaron Gwin on His Chainless Run, Rachel Atherton on Motherhood & Kilian Bron's Craziest MTB Expeditions
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds for the last little while.
Davi Birks
Sep 9, 2026
Podcast: Roger Vieira on Factory Racing, Winning Cerro Abajo & Chasing a World Cup Podium
What life inside a factory downhill team is really like and more.
Sarah Moore
Sep 4, 2026
15-Year-Old Mayumi Wakefield on Hitting Massive Jumps, Backflips, & Rampage Dreams
We caught up with the young rider to see how she got into riding, what her process is for hitting massive features, and what she hopes her future in the sport will look like.
Andrew Neethling
Aug 31, 2026
Podcast: World Champs Was WILD! Jackson Goldstone, Vali Höll & One INSANE Final Run - Race Review
World Championships delivered one of the most intense races of the season.
Davi Birks
Aug 27, 2026
Video: Bernard Kerr Talks Downhill, Team Management & Cars
Catch up with Bernard and do some talkgatin' across his incredible and very unique car collection.
Sarah Moore
Aug 26, 2026
Parker Garner Bought a $500 Bike 2 Months Ago. Then He Won the Zink Invitational.
Taking home a $10,000 check and an official Natural Selection Bike 2027 Invitation.
Andrew Neethling
Aug 24, 2026
Podcast: Les Gets World Cup Review | Max Alran, Hattie Harden & Total Chaos with Theo Erlangsen
Théo Erlangsen joins Andrew Neethling to break down all the biggest stories from Les Gets.
Ed Spratt
Aug 23, 2026
Interviews: Les Gets DH World Cup Winner Reactions
Dan Wolfe checks in with the elite race winners after a wild finale in Les Gets.
Davi Birks
Aug 20, 2026
Podcast: Brendan Fairclough Talks Les Gets Legends, Business Ventures & Rampage Advice
Brendan Fairclough is back on The Ride Companion to reveal his new business, Rovika.
Davi Birks
Aug 19, 2026
Podcast: Jenna Hastings Gets Honest About Life as a World Cup Racer
The Pivot Factory Racing rider and 2022 Junior Downhill World Champion opens up about the pressures of racing, finishing fifth in Andorra, and more.
Ed Spratt
Aug 17, 2026
Podium Interviews from the 2026 Morillon Enduro World Cup
Post-race reactions from the fastest riders at the 2026 Morillon Enduro World Cup.
Matt Beer
Aug 13, 2026
Burning Question: What's the Safest Full-Face Helmet for Your Riding Style?
Do motocross helmets make more sense for the most extreme MTB events?
Stephane Pelletier
Aug 1, 2026
Bike Check: Wes Lukens' Custom Frameworks 26/24" Mullet
Built to handle the abuse of an 11-year-old phenom, Neko Mulally shares the engineering tricks, reverse-engineered shock curves, and adjustable dropouts behind Frameworks' custom kids' bike.
Stephane Pelletier
Jul 27, 2026
Inside the Judges’ Box: How Slopestyle Scoring Is Trying to Keep Up with Progression
Five judges, one former champion, and a conversation about the gap between technical riding, scoreboards, and fan readability.
Stephane Pelletier
Jul 24, 2026
Bike Check & Interviews: The Urban Slopestyle Bikes of Red Bull District Ride 2026
Tim Bringer's custom Italian prototype, dual 24-inch wheels, 70 psi slicks, and the evolving state of slopestyle as we check out 9 bikes from Groningen.
Stephane Pelletier
Jul 21, 2026
Interview: From Rampage to Dark Horse - Casey Brown on the Future of Women's Freeride
In a wide-ranging conversation after wrapping her annual freeride academy, the mountain bike icon discusses her isolated childhood, the 12-year battle to get women into Rampage, and her mission to build a global community.
Ed Spratt
Jul 20, 2026
Podium Interviews from the 2026 Aletsch Arena Enduro World Cup
Post-race reactions from the fastest riders at the 2026 Aletsch Arena Enduro World Cup.
Podcast: Alan Milway on adidas Tech, World Cup Politics & the Secret to Going Faster
Ed Spratt
Jul 12, 2026
Interviews: Andorra DH World Cup Winner Reactions
Dan Wolfe catches up with the elite race winners in Andorra.
Ed Spratt
Jul 5, 2026
Podium Interviews from the 2026 La Thuile Enduro World Cup
Post-race reactions from the fastest riders at the 2026 La Thuile Enduro World Cup.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jun 30, 2026
Interview: Vali Höll On Not Getting Paid By YT, Rider Safety, and Why DH Won’t Be In the Olympics
Vali Höll talks about winning three in a row, her new team and bike, the bright future of women's downhill racing, and so much more.
Ed Spratt
Jun 28, 2026
2026 Val di Fassa Enduro World Cup: Podium Interviews
Catch up with the top three finishers from the elite races at the 2026 Val di Fassa Enduro World Cup.
Brian Park
Jun 24, 2026
From the Top: Avinox's Joey Hu & Ferdinand Wolf on eMTB Development, Power, Trail Access, & What Comes Next
"Nobody ever got fired for buying IBM." At least, until a consumer electronics company from Shenzhen decided to make a bike motor.
Ed Spratt
Jun 21, 2026
Interviews: 2026 Lenzerheide DH World Cup Winner Reactions
Dan Wolfe catches up with the elite race winners after finals day at the Lenzerheide downhill World Cup.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jun 3, 2026
Interview: Nick Lester on DH World Cups, Data Acquisition, & Mass Damper Testing
As well as a closer look at Nick's heavily damped Gamux Sego.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jun 2, 2026
Interview & Bike Check: Justinas Leveika's Winning Bike - 2026 Highland Trail 550
Justinas pedaled his Trek Top Fuel for more than three days with just 7 hours of sleep, ticking off 925 km and 18,898 meters of vertical.
Alicia Leggett
May 21, 2026
Interview: Isla Short on Her ADHD Diagnosis, Developing a Privateer Setup & Breakthrough World Cup Results
"I’m enjoying bike racing more than I ever have. I trust myself to show up and bring everything I have each day, and that’s enough for me right now."
Jessie-May Morgan
May 18, 2026
Interview: Anne Terpstra On a Controversial XCO World Cup and Her Return from Iliac Artery Surgery
Three time Olympian and six time Dutch National XCO Champion, Anne Terpstra, shares her insights on racing in challenging conditions, her transition to a new team, and her thoughts on future bike technology and courses.
Jessie-May Morgan
May 13, 2026
Interview: Hattie Harnden on That Wild Reversed Stem Setup and Her Best Downhill Result To Date
One of the stronger contenders for the €100K Gates Belted Purse prize.
Ed Spratt
May 3, 2026
Wyn Masters Calls for Safety Changes After World Cup Near Miss Crash
Wyn Masters highlights issues with course tapping and marshalling at this week's South Korea downhill World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Apr 24, 2026
32" Wheel Skepticism & New Race Tracks: World Cup Downhill's Fastest Pros on the 2026 Opener
What are 2025's top-ranked racers thinking ahead of a new season of World Cup downhill?
Jessie-May Morgan
Apr 2, 2026
Why Arc’teryx Thinks It Can Outperform Established MTB Brands
After five years in development, Arc'teryx releases kit designed to last a very long time
Davi Birks
Mar 18, 2026
Podcast: How Much of a Problem is Trail Litter Causing? Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails Speaks Out
Whatever happened to 'pack it in, pack it out'?
Mike Kazimer
Mar 12, 2026
Interview: Orbea, TQ, and Fox on Developing an eMTB That Doesn't Feel Like an eMTB
What goes into incorporating products from Orbea, Fox, and TQ into one cohesive package?
Andrew Neethling
Mar 10, 2026
Podcast: Tom Van Steenbergen on World-Record Front Flips, Devastating Crashes & the Comeback That Keeps Him Pushing
Tom’s journey is one of risk, resilience and relentless progression.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 5, 2026
Interview: How Microshift Navigates the Tricky Patent Landscape to Create Affordable MTB Drivetrains
Microshift has been quietly making their mark, manufacturing drivetrains that won't break the bank.
Jessie-May Morgan
Feb 26, 2026
Getting to Know Tilly Boadle - Commencal Schwalbe Les Orres’ Super Fast New Junior
Valentina Höll has a rapid new teammate.
Podcast: Brendan Fairclough on Signing with SRAM, Monster Energy’s DH Move & a Secret Project Reveal
Mike Kazimer
Feb 19, 2026
Interview: Faction Bike Studio, The Small Quebec Company Developing Race-Winning Frames
An interview with Erick Auger and Julien Boulais, part of the team developing some of the most exciting bikes on the market.
Davi Birks
Feb 11, 2026
Podcast: Martyn Ashton on Why Mountain Bikers Need to Show Up for Mountain Biking
Mountain bike legend Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for an honest, funny and important conversation.
Ed Spratt
Feb 7, 2026
"I Just Wanted to Leave a Little Bit of Time Out There": Asa Vermette on his Seeding Win at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
Despite winning seeding by over two seconds at Hardline Tasmania, Asa Vermette believes there are "a couple of things he can fix for tomorrow."
Stephane Pelletier
Feb 4, 2026
Interview: Brage Vestavik on Signing With Norco, Staying True, & What Comes Next
Brage talks about what made Norco stand out, freeride roots, and why authenticity still matters.
Matt Beer
Jan 29, 2026
“I Started to Ride and Not Care”: Jesse Melamed on the Freedom of Semi-Retiring From Racing
Jesse popped by to recap on his career highlights, compare enduro to downhill racing, and foreshadow his future endeavors, as well as bring us up to speed on an offseason injury.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 22, 2026
The FBI, a Serial Scammer, and $50k in Stolen Bikes: An Interview with Berm Peak’s Daniel Sapp
A conversation with Pinkbike alum Daniel Sapp on how a scammer talked companies out of thousands of dollars of e-bikes.
Stephane Pelletier
Jan 20, 2026
Dakotah Norton On Big Changes, Taj on Bmx Community, & More Podcasts We've Been Enjoying
A couple of good listens for your ear holes.
jarrad connolly
Jan 19, 2026
Podcast: Emmy Lan - The Sustainable Speed Playbook
How Emmy balances elite racing with law studies, restaurant shifts, and a life that actually fuels performance instead of burning her out.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jan 6, 2026
What Do World Cup XC Athletes Really Think About 32" Wheels?
From the horse's mouth, as it were.
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2025
Interview: The Team Behind Giant's New Anthem Talks Kinematics, In-House Carbon, 32" Wheels, & More
Levy's back! Well, just for this one podcast interview, but still.
Stephane Pelletier
Dec 18, 2025
Brett Rheeder On Rampage Risks, What Happened With Title, & A Possible Return to Competition
From Rampage reflections to building Signature and navigating life after Title, Brett talks about the evolution of his riding and his role in mountain biking.
Jessie-May Morgan
Dec 1, 2025
Interview: Laurence Smith Explains His Link Suspension for Telescopic Forks
The axle path is bump-dependent.
Davi Birks
Nov 27, 2025
Podcast: Lando Steezy Shares The Real Story of How Cycling Saved His Life
Lando Steezy (Leo Smith) has one of the rawest and most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard.
Matt Beer
Oct 23, 2025
Interview: Catching Up with Matt Fairbrother About His Latest Ridiculous Ride
10,252 meters (33,635 ft) of climbing in under 24 hours is bonkers.
Ed Spratt
Oct 18, 2025
Video: Red Bull Rampage 2025 Women's Winner Interview
Dan Wolfe catches up with this year's women's Rampage winner.
Ed Spratt
Oct 12, 2025
Video: Post-Race Interviews with Vali Höll, Jackson Goldstone & More from the 2025 Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup
Ed Masters catches up with Vali Höll, Jackson Goldstone, Max Alran and Aletha Ostgaard after the 2025 series finale.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 14, 2025
Interview: Developing the 2026 Fuel With Trek's Dylan Howes & Dave Knauf
Chatting with the engineer and product manager behind the latest version of the venerable Trek Fuel.
Andrew Neethling
Sep 24, 2025
Podcast: Lenzerheide Review with Sven Martin & Needles
Breaking down the 8th round in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
Stephane Pelletier
Sep 24, 2025
Interview: Max Commencal on Racing Roots, E-Bikes, & the Future of Mountain Biking
“Avoid following others like a sheep — believe in yourself and your instincts.”
Stephane Pelletier
Sep 5, 2025
Interview: Meet the Chinese Rider Going Viral for His Massive Freeride Sends
Wang Hanxiang (aka @dirt.jump.w) is going huge and putting China’s budding freeride (stair hucking) scene on the map.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 4, 2025
Interview: Nino Schurter On His Final Two Major XC Races & Plans for the Future
"I look forward to enjoying more of my other bikes—long-travel bikes I didn’t have much time for before. In three weeks, I’ll bring them out again and just enjoy the mountains."
Stephane Pelletier
Sep 3, 2025
Video: Theo Erlangsen's 2025 Les Get's World Cup Downhill Recap
Inspired by Dirt Shark’s Supercross recaps, this is a look at how the race unfolded, with insights straight from the riders.
Jessie-May Morgan
Aug 22, 2025
Interview: Faction Bike Studio on Load Case Testing Asa Vermette's Frameworks at Hardline
Asa's frame flexed enough at bottom out to give it an extra 10 mm of travel.
Jessie-May Morgan
Aug 22, 2025
Interview: Nukeproof's Clive Gosling on Relaunching the Brand, New Bike Models, & a Return to Racing
The recently appointed global brand manager says the return of the brand that took Sam Hill to multiple EWS titles is imminent.
Stephane Pelletier
Aug 21, 2025
Interview & Bike Check: Brage Vestavik On Trolldom, Rampage, His Approach, & What's Next
We caught up with Brage and filmer Herman after the Crankworx premiere to talk shop with one of the rawest crews in freeride.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 11, 2025
MUST WATCH: One Lap in Whistler With 10-Year-Old Weston Lukens
Weston's riding level is absolutely ridiculous.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 28, 2025
Interview: Seth Alvo on MTB Media, Influencers, & Riding the Grim Donut
We let Seth experience the glory of the Grim Donut during his visit to Whistler. His takeaway? "It's like a forklift."
Seb Stott
Jul 17, 2025
Burning Question: What's The Ideal Frame From a Shock Manufacturer's Perspective?
What factors are most important for shock longevity and reliability?
Nick Bentley
Jul 5, 2025
Interviews: What Changes Are Riders Making For the Steeps of La Thuile?
We caught up with seven of the world’s best to ask them how they’re going about taming this track.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 3, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Tour Divide 2025 Winner Robin Gemperle Interview, Eurobike Highlights, & Dario's Vintage Stab
Dario interviews Robin Gemperle, who rode from Canada to Mexico in under 12 days. We also chat about Eurobike highlights, Dario's vintage Kona Stab, and dig into some reader questions.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jul 1, 2025
Bike Check & Interview: Emma Bateup on Winning the Highland Trail 550
Flat pedals win... long-distance self-supported mountain bike races
Jessie-May Morgan
Jun 25, 2025
Interview: Development Engineer Ariel Lindsley on the Fox Podium
Will we see forks custom-tuned for stiffness in future?
Andrew Neethling
Jun 11, 2025
Podcast: Moving the Needle Leogang Review Show with Alan Milway
The 2025 World Cup Downhill racing is here, and racing Legend Alan Milmay is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 10, 2025
Industry Nine Acquires We Are One Composites
The acquisition should allow both companies to tackle new projects and keep moving into the future. Motorized wingsuit, anyone?
Matt Beer
Jun 5, 2025
Interview: Developing the Orbea Rallon with Phoebe Gale and Martin Maes
What the riders had to say about the development process, testing procedures, what settings they landed on, and what they are most particular about in their setups.
Davi Birks
Jun 4, 2025
Podcast: Kaos Seagrave on Quitting Racing, Freeride, Growing Up in FMD Racing & More
Kaos Seagrave joins Olly and Davi for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes of The Ride Companion yet.
Interview: Digging Out SoCal's Most Popular Bike Parks
Trail Crew Director Ryan Wormsbecker details what it takes to get the Snow Valley and Summit bike parks up and running each year.
Ed Spratt
May 16, 2025
Interview: Rider Reactions After Practice at the 2025 Bielsko-Biała Enduro World Cup
We caught up with some of the enduro racers after a snowy practice day.
Ed Spratt
May 15, 2025
Interview: 5 Questions with 10 Downhill Racers Ahead of the World Cup Season Opener in Bielsko-Biała
We caught up with 10 of the top racers before track walk in Poland.
Ed Spratt
May 12, 2025
Interview: Rider Reactions After the 2025 Pietra Ligure Enduro World Cup
After two huge days of racing, we caught up with some of the racers about how their weekends went in Italy.
Ed Spratt
May 9, 2025
Interview: 5 Questions with 18 Enduro Racers Ahead of the World Cup Season Opener in Pietra Ligure
We caught up with some of the racers ahead of a big weekend of racing in Italy.
Davi Birks
Apr 30, 2025
Podcast: Sam Reynolds' DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB’s Ultimate Safe Space
Sam shares behind the scenes stories about building the biggest freeride course on the planet.
Nick Bentley
Apr 29, 2025
7 Interviews from the iXS Cup: World Cup Racers on Off-Season Changes
Danny Hart, Matt Walker, Veronika Widmann, Reece Wilson, and more discuss all the changes coming into the World Cup season.
Stephane Pelletier
Apr 14, 2025
Burning Question: 16 Brands Share How Tariffs Will Affect The MTB Industry - Sea Otter 2025
Brands big and small—domestic manufacturers and Asian importers alike—shed light on how tariffs are affecting them.
Matt Beer
Apr 16, 2025
Interview: Beyond Impossible - Ben Hildred on Climbing 1 Million Feet in 100 Days
1 million feet of climbing in 100 days is downright ridiculous.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 12, 2025
Interview: Intense Talk Costco, VPP, Industry Limitations, & A Frame-Fresh Future
Brian and Henry sit down with Intense to talk about where they came from, as well as their novel approach on where to go next.
lifetimeseaotterclassic
Mar 7, 2025
The Man Behind the Berms: Kyle Strait on Crafting Sea Otter’s Dual Slalom
A look into the art, science, and challenges of building a track that works for everyone—from weekend warriors to world-class pros.
Davi Birks
Mar 5, 2025
Podcast: Tahnée Seagrave on Rediscovering Her Love for Riding, Speedsuit Controversy & FMD’s Factory Future
Tahnée Seagrave reflects on the highs and lows of her career, from five years of injuries and nearly stepping away from racing to rediscovering her love for the sport.
Wyn Masters
Mar 4, 2025
Video: WynTV Finals Day - Red Bull Valparaíso Cerro Abajo 2025
Post-race interviews from the 21st edition of the iconic urban race.
Stephane Pelletier
Mar 4, 2025
Interview: Cam McCaul Talks Natural Selection Bike Event
We chat about how it all came together, where it's headed, and what everyone can look forward to in tomorrow's broadcast.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 26, 2025
Jose Gonzalez Joins Canyon As Director of Suspension Technology
Jose will be helping Canyon create a new suspension lab in Koblenz, Germany.
Stephane Pelletier
Feb 20, 2025
Photo Epic: The Making of Brage Vestavik's Insane New Film 'Planet Alaska'
For Brage, the project really meant going back to 'pure riding.' Mini Brage interview within.
En Roue Libre
Feb 6, 2025
Anne-Caroline Chausson Opens Up About Her Career, Winning Olympics & Fighting Cancer in En Roue Libre [English Voiceover]
Anne-Caroline Chausson's legacy needs no introduction.
jarrad connolly
Jan 15, 2025
Podcast: 'The Griz' A Lifetime on Two Wheels with Jason Haycock
25 years and counting at Norco Bicycles.
Ed Spratt
Jan 7, 2025
Interview: Andreas Kolb on Joining the YT Mob & World Cup Racing in 2025
We caught up with Andreas Kolb to talk about his new setup with YT and the upcoming race season.
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 23, 2024
Interview: A Tech and Racing-Recap of 2024 with Neko Mulally and Jordi Cortes
Fabricating frames and tuning gains.
George Thompson
Dec 23, 2024
Podcast: The Fighting Irish - Ronan Dunne & Oisin O'Callagahn on 2024
George & Jack run a Mock Draft of how they think the teams might line up in 2025 before being joined by The Fighting Irish.
Davi Birks
Dec 23, 2024
Podcast: The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz Special with Jono Jones
Jono Jones joins Olly and Davi for The Ride Companion Christmas quiz show special.
Ed Spratt
Dec 20, 2024
Getting to Know: USA XCO National Champ & Scott-SRAM's Latest Signing Bjorn Riley
Ahead of his jump to elite racing in 2025, Bjorn Riley has switched to the Scott-SRAM team and will ride alongside Nino Schurter.
Andrew Neethling
Dec 11, 2024
Podcast: Jamie Read: High-Performance MTB Coaching ,Secrets and Mental Game Insights
Jamie has built a reputation for unlocking riders' full potential both on and off the bike.
jarrad connolly
Dec 10, 2024
Podcast: Dryland Training Isn't Just for Skiing - Jason Bond
Jason Bond, founder of Bond Training, shares his experience and strategies for maintaining cycling fitness during the colder months.
Davi Birks
Dec 4, 2024
Podcast: Rob Warner is Back in More Ways than One
Rob shares how much the support has meant to him after opening up about autism and mental health and how life’s shifted since then.
Davi Birks
Nov 27, 2024
Podcast: Brett Tippie on Freeride, Fatherhood, Bigfoot & Living a Life Worth Remembering
Olly and Davi sit down with the freeride mountain biking legend to uncover his incredible journey.
Matt Wragg
Nov 27, 2024
Interview: The Godfather of Enduro Speaks - Fred Glo on the State of the Sport
The man behind the sport examines Enduro's current crisis in an exclusive interview.
Davi Birks
Nov 25, 2024
Podcast: The Deathgrip 2 Breakdown with Brendan Fairclough & Chris Seager
The story behind the original Deathgrip, a passion for long-form content, and how the delay in the fim's release happened.
Betsy Welch
Nov 11, 2024
Interview: Team USA on Whether the Olympics is Still the Pinnacle of XC Racing
Haley Batten, Christopher Blevins, Riley Amos, Madigan Munro and Bradyn Johnson weigh in on what the Olympics mean to them.
Betsy Welch
Nov 8, 2024
Interview: Team USA's XC Racers on the State of the Sport in the USA
2024 was a banner year for the cross-country riders on Team USA.
Henry Quinney
Nov 7, 2024
Interview: Greg Minnaar on Blank Chequebooks, Winning Culture & How to Truly Test a Bike
Henry and Brian sit down with the South African racing legend.
George Thompson
Nov 4, 2024
Podcast: Greg Minnaar on His Final Season Racing World Cups & Retirement
George, Jack & Emilie chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T. Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season racing World Cups & to play retirement 20 questions.
jarrad connolly
Oct 30, 2024
Podcast: Trail Tactics & Mental Mastery - Jake Johnstone
Practical tips on managing trail anxiety and setting intentions for each ride.
Davi Birks
Oct 30, 2024
Podcast: Fosforo Garcia on the Rise of Urban Downhill MTB Racing & Its Promising Future
Fosforo Garcia is the event producer for Red Bull Cerro Abajo, Guanajuato and a promoter of urban mountain bike racing.
jarrad connolly
Oct 16, 2024
Podcast: Cultivating Resilience with Ultra-Endurance Cyclist Mel Webb
From social media’s role in promoting diversity to celebrating artistic collaborations, Mel gives a fresh take on building a more inclusive sports community.
Izzy Lidsky
Oct 12, 2024
What Covering the First Women's Rampage Means to Women in Media
Women riding in Red Bull Rampage for the first time was not only a historic moment for the freeride movement but for women in mountain bike media as well.
Sarah Moore
Oct 7, 2024
Interview: 6 Questions with Vali Höll After Winning Her Third Overall World Cup DH Title
We caught up with Vali Höll after she took her third overall World Cup DH title.
Sarah Moore
Oct 6, 2024
Interview: Greg Minnaar on His Final World Cup, MSA Through the Years, Regrets & The Future
The Goat wrapped up his World Cup career in Mont-Sainte-Anne after 22 World Cup wins, three overall titles, four World Champion titles, and 86 podiums.
Sarah Moore
Oct 5, 2024
Interview: Kasper Woolley On Making Finals in His First Ever DH World Cup Race
Kasper Woolley has qualified for finals in Mont-Sainte-Anne in his first year on a downhill bike.
Davi Birks
Oct 5, 2024
Podcast: Danny MacAskill Breaks Down 'Campus' - His Latest Film Project from Adidas HQ
Danny MacAskill joins Olly and Davi in the studio to break down his latest film project.
Sarah Moore
Oct 2, 2024
Interview: Dan Honeycutt on His 5-Year-Old Elliot's Viral Balance Bike Video & His Kids' Love of Riding
We find out how Elliot got so good at riding bikes before many kids even learn to pedal around the block.
Jessie-May Morgan
Sep 27, 2024
Burning Question: Eleven Major Manufacturers on Frame Warranty
Marin, Hope, Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Transition, Raaw, Ibis, Santa Cruz, Yeti and Commencal answer questions on their warranty policies.
Jake Johnstone
Sep 26, 2024
Podcast: Alex Chapellier on Bikes, Risks, and Big Dreams
Alex Chapellier on the Grit With Wisdom podcast.
Davi Birks
Sep 25, 2024
Podcast: Red Bull Rampage 2024 Preview & Deathgrip 2 Exclusive! (with Brendog, Odub & Deakinator)
Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin sit down to preview Red Bull Rampage 2024.
George Thompson
Sep 23, 2024
Podcast: Vali Höll on Equal Pay, Three-Peats & MTB Reform
The 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion & World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll chats with George Thompson, Jack Reading & Emilie Siegenthaler about equal pay, three-peats & MTB Reform.
Alex Hunt
Sep 19, 2024
Interview: Bart Brentjens on What The Future of XC Racing Looks Like
More capable bikes, courses that promote closer racing and 13-speed groupsets could all be on the horizon according to Bart Brentjens.
Betsy Welch
Sep 18, 2024
Interview: Matt Beers Thinks "Marathon is Basically a Better Version of Gravel"
Gravel is the more popular of the two, but having competed at the highest level in both, Matt Beers prefers XC marathon.
Ed Spratt
Aug 26, 2024
"We Want the Sport of Mountain Biking to be Far Larger" - 5 Things We Learned from Chris Ball's En Roue Libre Interview
Interesting to read between the lines of his most recent interview.
Brian Park
Aug 14, 2024
Interview: Bryn Atkinson & Shimano Product Manager Nick Murdick on Developing Drivetrains, Feedback, & Gearboxes
Why products like Saint can take a (ridiculously) long time to bring to market, and where they think drivetrain development is going in the future.
OutsideOnline
Aug 7, 2024
Leadville 100 MTB Course Record Holder Annika Langvad on Her 2015 Race, Women’s-Only Start Lines, & Gravel
Langvad is the only women to have gone sub-seven hours at the 100-mile mountain bike race. She's expecting her first child next week.
Jessie-May Morgan
Jul 27, 2024
Getting to Know Swedish Slopestyle Star Alma Wiggberg
Alma Wiggberg is taking to the Red Bull Joyride course after finishing 2nd at Crankworx Innsbruck.
Betsy Welch
Jul 26, 2024
Durango Roots: How Chris Blevins & Riley Amos Punched Two Tickets to the Paris Olympics
Since mountain biking became an Olympic sport, Durango has sent someone to the Games.
Alex Hunt
Jul 25, 2024
Interview: Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå Looks Back at Her Olympic Mountain Bike Victory 20 Years Later
Course technicality, the future of the sport and the one piece of tech she wishes she had back in 2004
Sarah Moore
Jul 24, 2024
Interview: Tom Pidcock & Pinarello's MTB Product Team on Developing a Pure XC Race Bike & More
Brian Park and Sarah sat down with Pinarello's Chief Marketing Officer and their R&D Engineer on the Dogma XC project, as well as Tom Pidcock himself.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 10, 2024
Interview: Catching Up With Wade Simmons
The Godfather weighs in with his thoughts on modern freeriding, social media, e-bikes, and more.
Davi Birks
Jul 10, 2024
Podcast: Andrew Neethling's Ideas to Improve Downhill, Future Venues, Racing the Mega Avalanche & More
Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron’s insane comeback, the resurgence of Greg Minnaar, and more.
Sarah Moore
Jun 26, 2024
Interview: Orbea Bicycles on Hacking Shimano Motors, The Hardest Part About Making Bikes, Customization & More
The company started out making handguns, before expanding into baby carriages, and bicycles.
Nick Bentley
Jun 21, 2024
Interview: Discussing Data Acquisition for World Cup DH with Nick Lester
Digging into the world of data acquisition with the Muc-Off Young guns team manager.
Jake Johnstone
Jun 17, 2024
Podcast: Greg Day on the Haulback Marathon XC Race & How to Get the Best Out of Yourself
The 3x Overall Champion of the BC Bike Race three times has started a new XC marathon race in Squamish.
Andrew Neethling
Jun 4, 2024
Podcast: Jackson Goldstone - Junior Phenom to Elite Success
Andrew Neethlings dives into his World Cup triumphs, battle with injuries, and navigating the spotlight at a tender age.
Nick Bentley
Jun 3, 2024
Finish Line Interviews from Red Bull Hardline 2024
After a nail-biting finish to Red Bull Hardline 2024, we caught up with the podium riders.
Dario DiGiulio
Jun 1, 2024
Santa Cruz Bikes Founder Rob Roskopp is Joining Specialized Bikes
Once fierce competitors, two visionary founders are now sharing ideas under the same roof.
Burgtec Limited
May 29, 2024
Video: Ratboy Rambles - On Red Bull Hardline 2024, Being A New Dad & Being Back on a DH Bike
Burgtec's Disco Dave and Josh sit down for a natter about him having a baby, Red Bull Hardline, racing and more.
Sarah Moore
May 28, 2024
Video: Gee Atherton on His Brutal Crashes, What Motivates Him to Keep Riding & Red Bull Hardline
Gee explains why injuries would never stop him from doing what he loves, what motivates him, and previews the 10th-anniversary Red Bull Hardline course.
Izzy Lidsky
May 22, 2024
Getting to Know: Cam Zink Invitational Golden Ticket Winner Brady Tweedy
The Cam Zink Invitational was Brady Tweedy's first major mountain bike event.
Nick Bentley
May 19, 2024
Finish Line Interviews from the Bielsko-Biala DH World Cup 2024
Winner reactions from the second round of the 2024 downhill World Cup series.
Nick Bentley
May 19, 2024
Interviews: Qualifying & Semi-Final Reactions from the Bielsko-Biala DH World Cup 2024
With Semi finals done and dusted we grabbed some reactions from the riders to see how they are enjoying this Polish track.
Jessie-May Morgan
May 16, 2024
Getting to Know Heather Wilson of Muc-Off Young Guns
We get to know the Junior Women's winner of the opening round of the DH World Cup, ahead of her trip to Poland.
Podcast: 2024 Fort William DH World Cup Review Show 
Podcast: How to Start, Build & Manage a Successful Bike Park
Nick Bentley
May 8, 2024
Interview: Dylan Maples on Going from Privateer to Being Amaury Pierron's Teammate - Fort William World Cup DH 2024
Nick Bentley caught up with Dylan Maples to talk about his journey from privateer to pro racer on the Commencal Muc-Off team.
Nick Bentley
May 8, 2024
Interviews: Inside the Privateer Pits - Fort William World Cup DH 2024
We hear from the privateers of Fort William about what they thought of the new Privateer Pits along with Ruaridh Cunningham, who is the Director of Gravity Sport at Warner Brothers Discovery.
Nick Bentley
May 7, 2024
Interview: Data Acquisition & Developing Future Champions with Nick Lester - Team Manager of the Muc-Off Young Guns
Muc-Off Young Guns rider Heather Wilson took the win at her first ever World Cup.
Nick Bentley
May 7, 2024
Interview: Adam Brayton on 100 World Cup DH Starts - Fort William World Cup DH 2024
There aren't very many riders out there who have raced in 100 World Cups, and this weekend at Fort William, Adam Brayton joined that elite club.
Ed Spratt
May 5, 2024
Video: Finish Line Interviews from the Fort William DH World Cup 2024
Henry catches up with the Junior and Elite race winners from Fort William.
Nick Bentley
May 5, 2024
Interview: Fort William World Cup Qualifying & Semi-Final Reactions
We caught up with some of the riders after a packed day of qualifying and semi-finals.
Sarah Moore
May 1, 2024
Interview: Christopher Blevins on Winning the First XC World Cup of the Year, The Olympic Qualifying Process & More
Sarah talks to the American World Cup Winner.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2024
Rebuilt: Johnny Waddell On the Head Injury That Transformed Him From Top World Cup Racer to Endurance Athlete
Over the roughly two decades since that head injury, Johnny Waddell has transitioned from World Cup downhill into endurance racing.
Sarah Moore
Mar 13, 2024
Podcast Round Up: The Art of Trials with Chris Akrigg, 120 Foot Backflips, Lou Ferguson on Red Bull Hardline & More
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Podcast: Getting to Know Miss Miniflip Michelle Neuner
Sarah Moore
Mar 8, 2024
Interview: Gracey Hemstreet - The First Ever Woman to Complete a Full Run at Red Bull Hardline
Gracey Hemstreet just made history.
Downtime Podcast
Mar 5, 2024
Podcast: Louise Ferguson Talks About Her Incredible Hardline Tasmania Run
Louise is one of the first two women on the planet to complete a top to bottom Hardline race run.
Sarah Moore
Feb 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Eliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Grow Cycling's 2024 Plans, & More
Our free flowing conversation ranges from his early days as a racer to the pump track he just opened in Los Angeles County.
Podcast: Gravity Co-op Hot Seat: Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series with Clay Harper
Davi Birks
Feb 28, 2024
Podcast: Hans Rey's Incredible Life on Two Wheels
Hans Rey dives into the unforgettable moments of his career.
Jake Johnstone
Feb 27, 2024
Podcast: Louise-Anna Ferguson shares a mental perspective of navigating the world of professional mountain bike racing
The challenges of competing at the World Cup level, managing race day nerves and fear, what you can and can't control in racing, and more.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 23, 2024
Interview: Creators of the 'Dirt Relations' Film On Where Trailbuilding Meets Community Development
How an unlikely friendship has helped shape British Columbia trails and their surrounding communities.
Sarah Moore
Feb 23, 2024
Podcast: 'Why We Ride' - Rob Warner & Eliot Jackson Interview Rachel Atherton
The ultimate comeback athlete.
Henry Quinney
Feb 16, 2024
Aaron Gwin to Join Crestline as Rider & Part-Owner for 2024 - Full Interview & Podcast
Aaron Gwin joins the young brand but it isn't your standard sponsorship deal.
Davi Birks
Feb 14, 2024
Podcast: From Factory Motocross Champion to Elite Downhill Privateer with Preston Williams
Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer.
Alicia Leggett
Feb 10, 2024
Checking In On San Util's Whirlpool Hip Pack & The Process Behind Development
A peek into the evolution of a small, Colorado-based pack manufacturer,
Davi Birks
Feb 7, 2024
Podcast: Sam Reynolds Talks DarkFest 2024 Insights, Injuries, Rider Lists & Exclusive News
Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his contrasting life as a dad and big air bike rider, his recently ankle injury, how he compiles the rider invite list, how to flip huge jumps and much more.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Rónán Dunne Podcast
If you can't listen to the Pinkbike podcast this morning, here is a text synopsis of the highlights.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rónán Dunne on Signing for Mondraker, His Secret Broken Scaphoid & Getting Fired Up To Race
Sarah Moore catches up with the Irishman, and learns about his rapid ascent through the ranks of World Cup downhill.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jan 31, 2024
Podcast Round Up: Rob Warner Opens Up, Bernard Kerr Talks Pay Cuts, Aaron Chase's Near Career-Ending Back Injury & More
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Sarah Moore
Jan 25, 2024
Full Interview: Vali Höll on Why She's Back With YT for 2024
We get the details on one of the biggest moves ahead of the 2024 season.
Pascal Pensa
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: What Does A Trailforks Ambassador Do?
An overview of the main features, on how the approach works on the platform and what regular users can do to improve the maps.
Davi Birks
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: Rob Warner Opens Up
Rob Warners talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the World Cup commentator, what it was really like going back to the races, and more.
Andrew Neethling
Jan 24, 2024
Podcast: Aaron Chase: Top of the World to Inspiring Comeback from Near Career-Ending Back Injury
Discover the heart-pounding tales, the thrill of overcoming adversity, and the epic pivot that reshaped Aaron's trajectory.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 19, 2024
Rebuilt: Grant Allen's Path from Rampage Rider to Paralympian
On dealing with his injury with positivity, earning a spot on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team, bringing Bowhead bikes to Australia, and more.
Henry Quinney
Jan 18, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Jesse Melamed Podcast
If you happen to be enjoying Pinkbike from the office this morning, this article may be of use.
Podcast: Bernard Kerr talks pay cuts, the return of skin suits, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania and more
Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
Minnaar has signed a three-year contract with Norco Bicycles and has pulled together a team around him that sounds more than promising.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Jan 8, 2024
Behind The Lens: Paris Gore
A look behind the curtain with one of mountain biking's best photographers.
Top 10 Pinkbike Podcast Episodes of 2023
Alicia Leggett
Dec 15, 2023
Rebuilt: Tarek Rasouli on Being A Slopestyle Leader, His Paralyzing Accident & Rising Up Again
Tarek Rasouli is someone who has seen many sides of the bike world.
Ed Spratt
Dec 10, 2023
"Sad it Had to Come to an End" - Greg Minnaar Features on Santa Cruz's 'The Roller Door' Podcast
In the latest episode of Santa Cruz's 'The Roller Door' podcast, Greg Minnaar shares stories about the early days of the syndicate, his greatest moments with the team and more.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 4, 2023
Behind The Lens: Christoph Laue
We sat down with Christoph at the Red Bull Illume Winner Awards to chat about his career and this year’s image that made the final.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 4, 2023
Podcast Round Up: November 2023
A (slightly late) look at what's been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Dec 1, 2023
Behind The Lens: Breaking Down A Winning Image with JB Liautard
The French photographer just took home the win in the 'Playground' Category at Red Bull Illume.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 2, 2023
Rebuilt: Landon McGauley on Experiencing Many Shades of Paralysis
Landon McGauley is a mountain biker and skier whose mountain biking and skiing path has had some serious twists and turns, and yet he’s still working his way forward.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 1, 2023
From the Top: Darren Kinnaird Talks Women in Slopestyle, Crankworx's Beginnings, DH racing in 2024, & More
Brian and I catch up with the driving force behind Crankworx to talk past, present, and future.
Podcast: Kelsey Toevs | Following your passion, channelling creativity, and riding without an ego.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 8, 2023
Rebuilt: Paul Basagoitia on Recovery From His Rampage Crash & The Ongoing Process
"Am I the same athlete as I was prior to the injury? Absolutely not, and I'm okay with it."
Brian Park
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Inside the Development of Schwalbe's Tacky Chan
We get nerdy about tire development, weight, price, manufacturing, sustainability, and how to actually pronounce Schwalbe.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Slope Prodigy Patricia Druwen & Mentor Erik Fedko
Patricia Druwen has proven that she's one to watch in the slopestyle world, all while staying humble and down-to-earth, letting her riding do the talking.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 24, 2023
Interview: Flo Espiñeira on Another Chance at a Racing Career, Winning Two E-Enduro Seasons, & More
We caught up with former Pinkbike Academy winner on what it takes to dominate the e-enduro circuit, off-season training, and more.
Darren Berrecloth
Oct 16, 2023
Rampage Judge Darren Berrecloth Speaks Out On 2023 Event
The Claw is the Law, so I'm sure everyone will be polite in the comments.
Izzy Lidsky
Oct 13, 2023
Checking in with 3 Female Rampage Hopefuls at Red Bull Rampage 2023
Hannah Bergemann, Robin Goomes, and Cami Nogueira on what lines they'd choose, what they're learning this year, and how they want to advance women's freeride.
Alicia Leggett
Oct 5, 2023
Interview: Charlie Hatton On His New Rainbow Jersey, Race Mentality, & Being Part of the Atherton Team
He's sitting out injured at the moment, but Charlie Hatton definitely is not done yet.
Ed Spratt
Oct 3, 2023
"I’m Still Speechless" - Oisin O'Callaghan on his First Elite World Cup Win in Snowshoe
Oisin is the first Irish racer to win a Junior World Cup, Junior World Champs and now an Elite World Cup.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 26, 2023
Getting to Know the Young & Very Fast Asa Vermette
The 16-year-old Durango local is one of the nation's top riders in both downhill and enduro.
Brian Park
Sep 22, 2023
Interview: Vaea Verbeeck on Women Competing at Red Bull Rampage
The Rampage hopeful shares some of the challenges going on behind the scenes of efforts to have a women's category at Rampage.
Nick Bentley
Sep 15, 2023
"It Doesn't Seem Like They Really Want Privateers Here" - Interviews with World Cup Privateer Racers
We catch up with Wyn Masters and some of the World Cup privateer racers for their views on the state of downhill racing.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 29, 2023
Getting to Know Eddie Reynolds, the 17-Year-Old Crankworx Whip-Off Winner
A chat with the Californian who is making waves in many of the gravity disciplines.
Nick Bentley
Aug 19, 2023
Interview: Downhill Tire Tech with Maxxis
Talking about tread patterns, casings, and tire pressures.
Scott Beaumont
Aug 17, 2023
The 96 Podcast: Tracy Moesley
Scott Beaumont speaks to former teammate and one of Mountain Biking greats, Tracy Moseley.
Nick Bentley
Aug 9, 2023
Interview: Downhill Tire Tech with Schwalbe - Fort William DH World Champs 2023
Tire talk from the sidelines of a course that's known for being especially hard on wheels.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 3, 2023
Meet 6 of the Ladies Sending the Joyride Features
Chatting with some of the female riders who threw down on the Joyride course.
Henry Quinney
Jul 21, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Taj Mihelich
Henry sits down with PB illustrator and retired BMX pro, Taj, for a wide-ranging chat.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 20, 2023
Interview: A Look At the Red Bull Hardline Women's Round Table Conversation
Some of the top female riders share their thoughts on riding at Hardline.
Dario DiGiulio
May 24, 2023
Interview: Talking About Tires With Bontrager, e*thirteen, Michelin, and More
Another round of tire talk with Bontrager, Michelin, Vee Tire Co., Goodyear, and e*thirteen.
Matt Beer
Mar 29, 2023
Interview: 5 World Cup Mechanics Talk About Stressful Fixes, Favorite Tools, & More
Knipex pliers are the best.
Christie Fitzpatrick
Mar 13, 2023
Podcast Round Up: Avocado Farming, The Future of DH & Rampage at 14 - March 2023
Here are some of the podcasts that have been filling our earbuds the last little while.
Matt Beer
Feb 14, 2023
Getting To Know: Dan Booker - Tasmania's Flat Pedal Wonderboy
Flat pedal racers are few and far between these days as bikes and tracks have evolved, but every once in a while one of those special riders pops onto the scene.
Dario DiGiulio
Feb 10, 2023
A Closer Look at the High-Performance Steel Creations of Zoceli Bikes
A chat with Martin Saida, the designer and fabricator behind Zoceli Bikes.
Seb Stott
Feb 3, 2023
Interview: Rocksled Suspension's Wild New Linkage Fork
Much like gearboxes, linkage forks are one of those ideas that keep cropping up decade after decade but so far have never quite managed to go mainstream.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Kyle Strait on World Cups vs New World Disorder, Style vs Tricks, & Rampage at 14
We also get into the most impressive riding he's seen at Rampage, owning property with jumps, and declassified rocket testing.
Ed Spratt
Jan 31, 2023
Interview: Jack Moir on Joining YT & His Enduro Racing Sucess
We caught up with Jack to talk about his enduro success, the new setup with YT and whether we may see him on a DH bike this year.
Henry Quinney
Jan 19, 2023
Interview: Craig Evans Signs with Airdrop Bikes
Previous Redbull Hardline winner Craig Evans has signed with UK brand Airdrop.
Mike Levy
Jan 13, 2023
Interview: Rob Roskopp on Skateboarding, the Syndicate, & Leaving Santa Cruz
Roskopp joined us on the Pinkbike podcast earlier this week, and this one's for those who'd rather read than listen.
Nathan Hughes
Jan 10, 2023
Photo Epic: The Dirt Farmer - At Home with David Trummer
Gorge on these glorious golden hour shots from Steirmark, Austria.
TEBP
Dec 28, 2022
University Student Designs Oleo Shock With a Titanium Shaft
The shock was designed with low friction and easy serviceability in mind.
Seb Stott
Dec 20, 2022
Are Elite Athletes At Higher Risk Of Heart Problems & Premature Death?
And is too much exercise bad for you?
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 155 - Andi Kolb & Charlie Hatton on the Right Headspace & Why Fun is Fast
Kolb and Hatton also talk about the dangers of over-training, the differences between Fox and Öhlins, and how World Cup racers test tires.
Eric Olsen
Dec 8, 2022
What Geometry Numbers Do the Top Enduro Racers Actually Prefer?
Digging into the details with some of the world's fastest riders.
Ed Spratt
Nov 18, 2022
Getting To Know 5 Pump Track Racers Ahead of the 2022 World Championships
Before racing kicks off in Chile find out more about some of the top riders.
Dario DiGiulio
Nov 17, 2022
Bike Check: Acoustic Cycles' Steel High Pivot is a Thing of Beauty
At his workshop in the small town of Pine, Colorado, Zach Geller cooked up this 160mm 29er to be his personal trail bike.
Matt Beer
Nov 14, 2022
Getting To Know: Bodhi Kuhn - Trek's Call-Up Kid
From Rossland, BC, to World Cup podiums and beyond.
Mike Levy
Nov 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 151 - F1's Valtteri Bottas on How Bikes Make Him a Better Racer & Dealing with Pressure
What's more uncomfortable: pulling five Gs in a braking zone or your ass after a five-hour ride?
Tom Bradshaw
Oct 21, 2022
Finish Line Interviews: Red Bull Rampage 2022 Podium & All Award Winners
Interviews from the finish corral of Redbull Rampage 2022.
Tom Bradshaw
Oct 17, 2022
Interview: BMX Crossover Dylan Stark on How He's Approaching His First Rampage - Red Bull Rampage 2022
"After riding my old frame for a while, Brandon Semenuk hit me up on Instagram and sent me one of his bikes."
George Thompson
Sep 23, 2022
Podcast: Amaury Pierron on Winning the 2022 World Cup & Magnus Manson on Beating Cancer
Two winners on the pod.
Davi Birks
Sep 21, 2022
Podcast: Bernard Kerr Discusses His Breakout Season, MTB's Unknown Future, Team Management, & More
Bernard Kerr joins Olly and Davi to chat about a wild year and beyond.
Matt Beer
Sep 16, 2022
Getting to Know: Canadian Enduro Racer & Silent Assassin Jack Menzies
Jack Menzies has been quietly picking off EWS top-tens is a first year elite racer.
Nick Bentley
Sep 13, 2022
Interview: Gee Atherton on his Return to Racing at Red Bull Hardline 2022
We caught up with Gee after his return to racing.
Nick Bentley
Sep 12, 2022
Interview: Jess Blewitt on Hitting the Big Sends at Red Bull Hardline 2022
"We're trying to push for the younger generation so that when they all get to our age, there's something for them to go to."
Nick Bentley
Sep 12, 2022
"I Said I Won't Come Back if I Win" - 10 Rider Interviews from Red Bull Hardline 2022
We caught up with some of the riders for a quick interview before the celebrations started!
Matt Wragg
Sep 5, 2022
Interview: World Cup Downhill Riders' Union Rep Emilie Siegenthaler
We sit down with newly-elected riders' rep Emilie Siegenthaler to learn more about how the World Cup riders' union came to be, what they hope to achieve and how much they know about the World Cup next year
Alicia Leggett
Sep 2, 2022
Interview: Alexandera Houchin on Her Colorado Trail Race Win(s), Ultra-Endurance Motivations, & Identity
Alexandera Houchin is a tenacious and gritty ultra-endurance bike racer who isn't afraid to break the mold.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 25, 2022
MountainFLOW Wants Green Bike Care Products to Go Mainstream
Because chain lube and other care products don't stay on the bike forever.
Matt Wragg
Aug 23, 2022
Profile: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot on Training with Cecile Ravanel, Depression, Disordered Eating, & More
Pauline Ferrand Prevot set herself up differently for the 2022 season.
Tom Bradshaw
Aug 22, 2022
Interview: 18-Year-Old Matt Fairbrother Rides 200km a Day to North American EWS Rounds - An Update
Matt Fairbrother has turned 18 since we last caught up, and he has lots of new stories to tell from the journey.
Nick Bentley
Aug 14, 2022
Interview: Airdrop Bikes on its Slacker DH Bike Development
The Slacker is a new 27.5" DH Bike from UK Brand Airdrop.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 8, 2022
Finish Line Q&A with the EWS Whistler Podium Finishers
Catching up with the fastest enduro racers in the world.
DHaRCO
Aug 1, 2022
Podcast: Rachel Strait on Balancing Parenthood, Social Media, and a Pro MTB Career - Half the Effort, Half the Result
The new Dharco podcast catches up with Rachel Strait.
George Thompson
Jul 28, 2022
Podcast: Luca Shaw on Life On & Off the Syndicate, Seeding First & Training with Jolanda
George Thompson previews the next two World Cups and takes a look back at Luca Shaw's career.
Beyond The Tape
Jul 25, 2022
Podcast: Dave Rome Chats Tools, Journalism & Riding bikes
Dave Rome is a tech editor at Cycling Tips and knows his way around a bike.
Downtime Podcast
Jul 12, 2022
Podcast: Finn Iles and Kev Joly Chat Putting a Prototype Bike on the Podium
A top rider-mechanic duo chats about their process of setting up a fast race bike.
Josh Blum
Jul 11, 2022
Trail EAffect #76 with Shannon Casson of the Desert Dose - A Womens Mountain Bike Retreat
Shannon talks about why she created Desert Dose, which offers transformative MTB experiences for women in the desert.
Podcast: How to Overcome Mountain Biking's Five Biggest Mental Challenges
Alicia Leggett
Jul 6, 2022
Introducing Morgan Kurz & Her Handmade Wool Bike Clothing
Free spirit Morgan Kurz does things her own way.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 1, 2022
Podcast Round Up: All Kinds of Progression in Racing & Freeride
What's been filling our earbuds lately?
Tom Bradshaw
Jun 17, 2022
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[Updated] Interview: 17 Year Old Bikepacks 250km a Day to Race the EWS
Updated after Matt goes Top 10 at EWS with a dislocated finger.
Matt Wragg
Jun 15, 2022
Injury Update with Adrien Dailly
Adrien Dailly would like to race the Petzen-Jamnica EWS this weekend if his toe injury allows it.
Seb Stott
Jun 14, 2022
Bike Check: Innes Graham's Nukeproof Giga
Innes Graham piloted his Giga to a third place finish at the Tweed Valley EWS.
Alicia Leggett
May 24, 2022
Interview: Cami Nogueira on Winning the Red Bull Formation 'Spicy Award' & Sending Her Wild 'Fall Line'
From racing World Cups to sending one of the wildest lines at Red Bull Formation, Cami Nogueira's rapid progression has been one to watch.
Alicia Leggett
May 21, 2022
12 Under-the-Radar Female Freeriders to Watch Among the Diggers at Red Bull Formation 2022
This year's Red Bull Formation brought in a great deal of talent in addition to the 12 headlining riders.
Mike Levy
May 18, 2022
From The Top: Atherton Bikes on Additive Manufacturing, Carbon Masts, & Buckets of Titanium Dust
Chief designer Rob Gow, engineer Ben Farmer, and some guy named Gee Atherton on the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing. Plus the new bikes they plan to release in 2022.
Matt Wragg
May 18, 2022
Getting to Know: Commencal Muc-Offs New Junior Talent, Hugo Marini
Hugo Marini is a rider to watch this weekend in Fort William.
Alicia Leggett
May 13, 2022
Catching Up with 10 Red Bull Formation 2022 Diggers
These unsung heroes have been working hard this week to build massive lines for 12 of the world's best women in freeride.
Matt Beer
May 5, 2022
Burning Question: Why Have Some Pro Riders Downsized to a 27.5" Rear Wheel?
Chatting with some of the world's fastest riders about how they decided which wheel size to run.
Alicia Leggett
May 2, 2022
A Quiet Achiever: Bec McConnell On Her First World Cup Win
"I would rather under-promise and over-deliver."
Alicia Leggett
Apr 29, 2022
From The Top: San Util Founder Adam Nicholson Handmakes Hip Packs, Tool Rolls & More in Winter Park, Colorado
We've been testing a few of San Util's products, so we reached out to learn more about the person who makes them.
BetaMTB
Apr 8, 2022
Interview: Keegan Swenson
After stepping away from the World Cup, the U.S. XC national champ is poised for domestic dominance.
Sarah Moore
Apr 6, 2022
Interview: 20-Year Old Mona Mitterwallner Has Her Sights Set on an Elite XC World Cup Win This Year
And what's more, we think she can do it, and perhaps more.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 28, 2022
Interview: Katie Holden on Creating Red Bull Formation & Bringing It Back Bigger This Year
Red Bull Formation is back for another year, so we caught up with freerider and event co-founder Katie Holden to talk about it.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 30, 2022
Getting to Know the Speedy & Determined First-Year Elite Siel van der Velden
"The hardest part of being of a downhill racer for me is staying strong mentally when nothing goes as planned."
James Smurthwaite
Mar 28, 2022
World Cup Burning Question: Why AREN'T You Running a High Pivot?
Not every brand has hopped on the high pivot train, so we took a lap around the pits to find out why.
Interview: 'You Have to Open Your Mind to Try New Things' Jeff Steber Shares the Process Behind the Next Intense DH Bike
Alicia Leggett
Mar 2, 2022
Interview: Isla Short on Her Progression, XC Commentating, Disordered Eating, Endometriosis, & More
Isla Short is a Scottish racer who likes to do things her own way.
Ross Bell
Feb 11, 2022
Interview: Evie Richards - From Disordered Eating & Anxiety to the Rainbow Stripes
Evie Richards opens up on her breakthrough season, Olympics disappointment, the importance of mental health and how she overcame adversity to become World Champion.
Mike Levy
Feb 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 104 - Lachlan Morton on How to be a Happy Bike Racer and the World's Longest Climb
Lachlan talks about what it takes to compete at the highest level and how that can bring out the worst in some people, wild tours in Columbia and Eastern Europe, and mountain biking at Leadville and across the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail.
Ed Spratt
Jan 29, 2022
Interview: Oisin O'Callaghan on Competitive Junior Racing, His New YT Setup & More
We catch up with Oisin O'Callaghan ahead of the 2022 season.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 22, 2022
Meet the 7 Women Sending at Freeride Fiesta
These ladies are pushing the limits at an exciting moment for freeride mountain biking.
Matt Wragg
Jan 21, 2022
Interview: Jamie Edmondson Looks Back on his First Year as a Factory Racer
Chatting racing mindsets, success and testing with Edmondson.
LWMag
Jan 17, 2022
Podcast: Greg Minnaar Chats About The Syndicate's New Riders & Changes for 2022
Greg Minnaar gives some insight into the new Syndicate additions and changes.
Ed Spratt
Jan 13, 2022
Getting to Know: Junior DH World Champion & Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Val di Sole - Izabela Yankova
After her huge successes, Izabela is on a new program and bike for 2022 and we caught up with the rapid young rider to find out about her start in mountain biking.
Matt Wragg
Jan 12, 2022
Getting to Know: Downhiller Turned EWS-E Racer Kevin Marry
Catching up with a rider at the forefront of the eMTB racing scene.
Matt Wragg
Jan 7, 2022
Interview: Vali Höll Reflects on her Championship-Winning Season - 'I Don't Want to Need Luck to Win a Race'
Vali Höll looks back at the highs and lows of the 2021 race season.
Downtime Podcast
Jan 4, 2022
Podcast: Neko Mulally Shares All the Details Behind His 2022 Race Programme & the Bike He Designed
Find out how much a World Cup season costs and what Neko felt he needed around him in order to perform.
Sarah Moore
Dec 22, 2021
Interview & Video: Emil Johansson on Winning the Crankworx Slopestyle Triple Crown
We asked Johansson how he came to be so relentlessly consistent, how winning the Triple Crown compares to other wins, what it was like competing after spending two weeks in MIQ, and more.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 22, 2021
Interview: Martin Maes on His Switch to Orbea - I Don't Really See The Advantage of a High Pivot Bike for Enduro
We caught up with Martin Maes to hear about his 2021 season, his team change, and what the future might hold.
Ed Spratt
Dec 20, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from EWS Tweed Valley - Corey Watson
Corey Watson ended his 2021 with his first top 30 finish in an Elite EWS race.
Ed Spratt
Dec 18, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Snowshoe - Kirk Mcdowall
Kirk Mcdowall has seen great results over the past few seasons with top finishes at BC Cup races, a 2nd place at the 2019 Canadian National Champs and a 20th place finish in Snowshoe this year.
Ed Spratt
Dec 15, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Lenzerheide - James Macdermid
James Macdermid is coming off a really successful year of racing as a Junior on the World Cup circuit with a 6th place at World Champs at a top three in Lenzerheide.
Ed Spratt
Dec 11, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Snowshoe - Dante Silva
Dante Silva ended his time as a Junior win a win in Lousa last year and his first year in Elites continued with great success.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2021
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Pinkbike's Tech & News Editors
Thanks for all the questions!
Sarah Moore
Dec 8, 2021
Interview: Darcy Wittenburg on Directing Long Live Chainsaw
We caught up with the film's Director, Darcy Wittenburg, to find out more about how the film about Stevie Smith's life came together, what is was like to sift through the archival footage, and more.
Ed Spratt
Dec 8, 2021
Getting to Know: Wyn TV's Privateer of the Week from Maribor - Lachie Stevens-McNab
Lachie took three Junior World Cup podiums and at the World Champs in Val Di Sole as a privateer.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 6, 2021
Mountain Biking is 'Creativity with Consequences' - Catching Up with 2020's 'Pandemic Riders' After a Second Riding Season
One rider has been doing charity rides, another has started taking bikepacking trips, and one competed in the Sea Otter enduro on his hardtail.
Podcast: Catching up with Anna Newkirk on her 2021 season and what lies ahead. And cats. 
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode 48 with Kat Sweet of Sweetlines
Ed Spratt
Nov 29, 2021
Interview: Cotic's Prototype Alloy eMTB & How Supply Chain Issues Have Affected Its Development
Supply issues have delayed the bike, but when it's available it will be made of aluminum, not steel.
Podcast: Trail Fairies, Grey Zones & Secret Works of Art in the Forest