Today I’m joined by Pivot Factory rider, Matt Walker. Matt had an awesome 2019 season taking 8th overall in the Enduro World Series and scoring an impressive 11th place at downhill World Champs in Mont-Sainte-Anne. As you’ll find out, Matt has a great approach to riding and racing, and it seems to have worked well for him. He was one of the original Vanzacs travelling Europe on the cheap, racing world cups along the way, and getting plenty of media attention for their ability to get results and have a lot of fun at the same time.

From living the simple van life, Matt has gone on to ride for a number of pro teams before joining Pivot in 2019, where he seems to be very much at home. We caught up while Matt was recovering from knee surgery, to find out about his career so far, and his hopes for the future. So hit play below and give this episode with Matt Walker a listen.

You can follow Matt on Instagram @mattjwalker.

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We Are One Composites

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