Today we’re joined by Kate Mason, the presenter tasked with taking MTB to the masses through Warner Brothers Discovery’s coverage. I thought it would be great to get to know a bit more about Kate and her experiences in the sport so far. We discuss Kate’s background and her route into sports journalism. Find out what goes into covering the sport we …

Today, Neko Mulally joins me to discuss the development and manufacture of the Frameworks enduro bike, which I had the chance to ride just before recording the episode. We also catch up on his experience so far in team management, signing Asa Vermette and discuss his approach to his own racing and how that has changed in recent years. So, it’s time…

Loudenvielle definitely threw a challenge at the riders with some crazy conditions that led to an ever evolving track that is littered with ruts. We’ll be talking about the evolution of the track, what it took to put together a winning performance and discussing some of the most outstanding runs of the weekend. So sit back, hit play and listen to t…

The end of the season is fast approach and the first of the last two races takes place this weekend in Loudenvielle. We have an awesome track, unpredictable weather, scores to settle after World Champs and overalls on the line. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Loudenvielle pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis…

World Champs 2024 is done and Andorra delivered an ever evolving dustbowl for the riders to contend with. Dice were rolled, limits were pushed and we saw some incredible racing in Andorra. Join me, Neko and Olly to chat about the track itself, the evolution over the week, analyse some of those top race runs and plenty more. So sit back, hit play an…

Today we’re joined by ‘Mr. Gas to Flat’ himself, Adam Brayton. Adam’s faced some serious challenges over the past couple of years, from changes in World Cup entry requirements to the unexpected shutdown of his bike sponsor, Nukeproof, right before the 2024 season. Despite these setbacks, Adam has kept pushing forward, racing whenever and wherever h…

World Champs is upon us, and this year we head to Andorra to see who will come out on top. Join me for a chat with Chris Kilmurray as we discuss the nature of the Andorra track, who to look out for, cheeky practice, local advantage and much more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Andorra World Champs pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Suppo…

Today we’re joined by Cut Media founder, Stu Thompson. Stu might be better known for his video work with Danny MacAskill and around the sports world, with his production company Cut Media. However, Stu was a world cup downhill racer whose talent was spotted by none other than Steve Peat. Believe it or not, Stu was also responsible for the first eve…

Today we’re going behind the scenes of Red Bull Race Tapes, which has been called the ‘Drive to Survive’ of mountain biking. I’m in the Race Tapes studio with producer Romain Dompnier, to find out what goes into making this insanely good series. Hear the background of how Race Tapes came to be and how they get such incredible access and insight tha…

Today we’re joined by Irish enduro star, Greg Callaghan. Greg has recently moved away from a factory team and created his very own programme. We talk about what went into that and how he approached putting together a package to enable him to perform. We’ll delve into his 2024 Enduro World Cup season, his thoughts on how the sport has evolved, and t…

Today we're joined by German enduro star Christian Textor, better known as Texi or Big Chris from MoiMoiTV. We dive into Texi’s incredible journey from discovering dirt jumping, through racing downhill World Cups, to his current home at the YT Mob, competing at the highest level at World Enduro.Texi shares how he manages to successfully combine hav…

Today we're joined by Canadian enduro star Andreane Lanthier Nadeau, also known as ALN. Since we last had ALN on the show, a lot has changed, and it hasn't all been smooth sailing. We'll dive into some of ALN’s experiences, from having victories slip through her fingers to losing faith in the process and herself. Hear how she made the bold move awa…

Today we’re joined by the biggest name in mountain bike photography, Sven Martin. Sven shares his thoughts on what makes a good mountain bike photo as well as giving us the story behind some of his favourite shots. Hear Sven’s take on the changing face of enduro and downhill racing and his thoughts on wether video is taking over from photography on…

Today we’re joined by Enduro star, Jesse Melamed. After winning the overall in 2022, Jesse made a big move from Rocky Mountain to Canyon, so we sat down to see how it’s going. Hear how Jesse has chosen and setup his bike for the season. We discuss some of the changes he’s made over the past year and the influence that Fabien Barel has had on that. …

Round 5 is done and the summer break is upon us, but Les Gets did it’s best to challenge the riders with an incredible track and some unseasonal conditions. Join me, Neko and Olly as we delve into the details of what went on and analyse some of the stand out performances of the weekend. As always, Les Gets delivered incredible racing but with some …

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the one and only Ben Hildred. Ben's double Everest challenge quickly became one of my favourite riding videos of the past year, so I couldn't resist catching up with him to dive into the details. We'll also discuss his recent and even more challenging Olympus Mons ride reboot. Together, we explore the psyc…

Alright, round 5 is upon us and this time we’re in the French alpine resort of Les Gets. We talk about how the season is developing, the changes to the track, the potential for aero and electronic gains and plenty more. Les Gets is no doubt going to provide some amazing racing. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Les Gets World Cup pre-race sh…

Today I’m joined by Cotic’s main man, Cy Turner. Cy has been heavily involved in the steel part of the Frameworks downhill bike project with Neko, so of course we kick off chatting downhill bikes. Then Cy shares an open and honest take on what it’s been like to run a bike brand over the last few years. We also chat about the shift towards eBikes an…

Today I’m joined by Ben and James from Misspent Summers to talk about what’s going on in enduro and downhill world cup racing. Between us, we’ve experienced both disciplines online and on-site this season, so we thought we’d get together to share our thoughts on the coverage and the racing. We also wanted to cover some of the more persistent rumour…

Alright, round four in Val di Sole is in the books and we are over halfway through the season already. Tune in as we find out how the Black Snake evolved over a wet and wild week and what went down come finals day. The 2024 season keeps on giving and Val di Sole was no exception. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Val di Sole World Cup post-r…

Alright, we’re back to back and heading to Val di Sole this weekend for one of the most demanding tracks on the circuit. How will riders ensure they are recovered and ready to go, what does this year’s version of the track have in store for us and are we entering a new era of dominance. We cover all that and more. So sit back, hit play and listen t…

Today I’m joined by YT Industries' Product Development Manager, Frank Dörr to talk about their brand new Tues MK4 downhill bike. How do you take a race winning bike and improve on it, with the pressure of knowing you have 2x World Champion, Vali Höll joining the team. How do you balance the functional vs the aesthetic requirements and how do you ma…

Alright, this weekend we're back in Leogang, a track the riders know well, with historically tight margins. The weather has swung between sunshine and storms all week, giving the riders constantly changing track conditions to deal with. Keeping it rubber side down has been a challenge. As always, we were treated to incredible racing and I’m joined …

Today’s episode is a little different. If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that it’s very much not about me, but today it is. For a while now, Neko has been telling me that he thinks people would like to know more about me. I guess for some of you, you’ve heard my voice for years now and I’ve not shared a whole lot about myse…

Alright, we’re back in Leogang, a track the riders know well, where margins are tight. Will electronic suspension enable those that have it to find the previously illusive perfect setup for this track of differing styles? Is Hardline the best preparation for a World Cup and how are riders that haven’t been racing since Poland keeping sharp coming i…