Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
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Inside The Mind of Matt Jones
Today Im joined by Matt Jones for a really honest and reflective conversation about what it takes to build a life around mountain biking. You may have seen his latest Red Bull video, where he jumps t
There Are Other Ways – Glenn MacArthur’s Big Mountain Approach
Glenn MacArthur grew up in a tiny village high in the French Alps, where riding bikes and exploring mountains was just part of everyday life. Hes taken that foundation and built a really interesting
Can Small Teams Still Compete in World Cup Downhill?
Theres been a lot of discussion around wether or not its getting harder for the smaller teams to survive in World Cup downhill. This week Im joined by Team High Countrys Chris Higgs to find out ho
Josh Bryceland On Fatherhood, eBikes, Racing Plans and More
This week, Im catching up with none other than Josh Bryceland. We dive into his thoughts on the 2025 Downhill World Cup season, and some of the exciting young riders coming through the ranks right no
Downtime Debrief Episode Three aka the C-Practice Podcast
Downtime Debrief episode 3 is here. 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 seasons. For 2
The Most Misunderstood Component on Your Bike (And How to Get It Right)
How much thought do you really give to your saddle? Its one of the most personal contact points on the bike and yet, for most of us, its also one of the least understood. This week, Im joined by
What Changed for Max Hartenstern in His 2025 Breakthrough Season?
This week, Im joined by Germanys Max Hartenstern, a rider whos quietly been building toward a breakthrough. Max started out racing BMX before switching to downhill in his early teens, working his w
How To Be a Healthy Mountain Biker
This week, were joined by Strength Factory's Ben Plenge to find out how to improve our riding by being healthier humans. Ben breaks it down into five pillars of health, from nutrition and hydration,
Mont-Sainte-Anne 2025 – Post-Race Show
Im Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast, and youre tuned into our final post-race show of the season from Mont-Sainte-Anne, with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Its been a big year and honestly, a
Luke Meier-Smith: From Avocado Farm to World Cup Winner
This week, were joined by Luke Meier-Smith, who took his first World Cup win this weekend in Lake Placid. We caught up with Luke just a few weeks ago in Les Gets to talk about his journey from growin





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