Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast


Latest Episodes

Keegan Wright – Always on the Go
September 28, 2020

Today I’m joined by Keegan Wright. Keegan’s career took off when he won the New Zealand National DH Champs and Crankworx Pumptrack at the start of 2017. Since then, he has gone on to pick...

Growing a MTB Brand – Dustin Adams of We Are One Composites
September 21, 2020

Today I’m joined by Dustin Adams from We Are One Composites for a catch-up. We Are One are growing fast, and even a global pandemic hasn’t slowed them down. I chat with Dustin about how...

Matt Walker – Enjoying Every Little Bit
September 14, 2020

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....

Behind the Scenes of the New Trek Slash
September 07, 2020

Want to go behind the scenes of the development of the new Trek Slash? Then this is the episode for you. I’m joined by Trek’s Director of MTB Product Development, John Riley, and Senior Engineer,...

How to Optimise Your Riding and Training – Derek Teel From Dialed Health
August 31, 2020

Do you want to make the most effective use of your time on your bike and in the gym? Do you want to lose excess weight to get lean for riding and racing? Then Derek...

Isac Paddock – From Toilets to World Cups
August 24, 2020

Isac Paddock is one of the youngest mountain bike photographers on the World Cup circuit. He’s also one of few photographers who only shoot for one client, but still manage to make a living. So...

Charlie Harrison – Seeing What He’s Capable Of
August 17, 2020

Charlie Harrison was one of the standout riders of 2019. He stood on the podium at the first and last round of the season but unfortunately suffered a wrist injury that required surgery mid-season. We...

Behind the Scenes of the New Canyon Sender – With Troy Brosnan, Aaron Pelttari and Moritz Ströer
August 11, 2020

Today sees the launch of the brand new Canyon Sender, and I’m going to take you behind the scenes of its development! I’ll be chatting with top World Cup racer Troy Brosnan and his mechanic...

Elliott Heap – Jack Of All Trades
August 03, 2020

Elliott Heap comes from a motocross background, but when he found mountain bikes, he took to it like a duck to water. Getting into Enduro and DH racing early on, Elliott was introduced to Nigel...

Sam Blenkinsop – Fast and Loose
July 27, 2020

There is no doubt that Sam Blenkinsop is one of the most stylish mountain bike riders on the planet. With a career that started racing in New Zealand at a young age, Sam worked his...