Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast


Latest Episodes

Asa Vermette x Neko Mulally | The Exciting Future of MTB
April 07, 2025

Today, weve got a special one for you. Asa Vermette is the most exciting young talent in downhill racing right now, and in this episode, we sit down with him and Neko Mulally to unpack it all. From R

What Is a Tuned Mass Damper and Why Does Your MTB Need One?
March 31, 2025

This week, were diving deep into mountain bike innovation with Matt Shearn from Rimpact, a brand that started with tire inserts and is now making waves with cutting-edge technology. The Tuned Mass Da

Racing to the Top: Ollie Davis’ Untold Story
March 24, 2025

Today, were catching up with rising downhill star Ollie Davis. From his early days on The Union to riding with the legendary Santa Cruz Syndicate, Ollie has been making waves on the World Cup scene.

Ryan Gilchrist – The Ultimate All-Rounder
March 17, 2025

Today, Im joined by a rider whos redefining what it means to be a complete athlete, Ryan Gilchrist. Hes the King of Crankworx, the eEDR overall champion, and Pump Track World Champion. But Ryans s

Harriet Burbidge-Smith: Powerful Tools and Techniques for Injury Recovery
March 10, 2025

Today, Im joined by Harriet Burbidge-Smith, better known as Haz, one of the top names in womens slopestyle and freeride. But the past year has been a challenging one, as she suffered a serious neck

Annie Ford – 55,000m Descending in 24 Hours and Much More
March 03, 2025

Today, Im joined by Annie Ford. Perhaps best known for her recent world record of over 55,000m descending in 24hours, Annie is an adventurer, endurance athlete, and passionate environmental advocate.

Phoebe Gale’s Breakthrough Year and Lessons from the Elite Ranks
February 24, 2025

Today, Im joined by Phoebe Gale, one of the most exciting young talents in downhill mountain biking. From growing up in Scotland to competing against the worlds best, Phoebe has been on an incredibl

Dan Booker: Racing, Recovery & Doing Things His Way
February 17, 2025

Today, Im joined by Dan Booker, one of Tasmanias finest. Hes raced it all, from downhill to enduro, tackling everything from Red Bull Hardline to the Enduro World Series. But his path hasnt been s

Riding the Edge: Pushing Trail Bike Limits with Braydon Bringhurst
February 10, 2025

Today were joined by arguably one of the most skilled all-around mountain bikers on the planet, Braydon Bringhurst. While his name might not immediately top your list of elite riders, his ability bot

Pushing MTB to the Limit: Simon French on Hardline Tasmania
February 03, 2025

Today we are joined by trailbuilder and creator of Hardline Tasmania, Simon French. From working as a cancer nurse to becoming a world-class trail builder, Simon has transformed Tasmania into a mounta