Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Latest Episodes
Building Canyon’s Fastest Bike Yet : The New Sender
This week Im joined by Jan Ehrhard, senior design engineer and one of the key minds behind the new Canyon Sender, to find out what it takes to design a World Cup winning bike. From sketchbook to t
Troy Brosnan: New Bikes and New Beginnings
This week Im joined by one of the most consistent and respected riders on the downhill circuit, Troy Brosnan. We dive deep into the emotional and physical demands of racing at the highest level, and
State of World Cup DH and Enduro: Downtime Debrief Ep.1
This is a brand new mini-series, Downtime Debrief. For fans of our Downtime Goes Downhill series youll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who Ive been racing downhill alongside for the last two se
World Cup 2025: What to Expect with Chris Kilmurray
This week, Im joined once again by elite mountain bike performance coach Chris Kilmurray, as we dive deep into the build-up for the 2025 MTB World Cup season. Were talking preseason prep, the role o
Moto Legend, MTB Talent – The Wonderful World of Mani Lettenbichler
Mani Lettenbichler is as humble as he is hardcore. Coming from Hard Enduro where he dominated the 2023 season, going undefeated and proving hes an absolute machine on a dirt bike. But thats not the
Asa Vermette x Neko Mulally | The Exciting Future of MTB
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?
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
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
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
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