Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Team Rumours, Podcast BTS and More – Downtime Debrief Episode 4

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode of Downtime Debrief for 2025 and our last episode before Christmas. As many of you will know, this is 3 friends and fans ...

Racing, Recovery and Growth: Oli Zwar Opens Up

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Downtime Podcast, we’re sitting down with a Oli Zwar, a rider who’s lived the full spectrum of what downhill racing can throw at you....

Wyn Masters’ Thoughts on World Cup Downhill and Enduro

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Downtime Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only, Wyn Masters. Wyn’s got a unique view of the sport, from racing to reporting, and in t...

EXCLUSIVE: Inside YT’s Collapse and Re-Start With Markus Flossmann

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Downtime Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about stories in mountain biking this year. YT went into insolvency, the int...

Inside The Mind of Matt Jones

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Matt Jones for a really honest and reflective conversation about what it takes to build a life around mountain biking. You may h...

There Are Other Ways – Glenn MacArthur’s Big Mountain Approach

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. He’s t...

Can Small Teams Still Compete in World Cup Downhill?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a lot of discussion around wether or not it’s getting harder for the smaller teams to survive in World Cup downhill. This week I’m ...

Josh Bryceland On Fatherhood, eBikes, Racing Plans and More

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m catching up with none other than Josh Bryceland. We dive into his thoughts on the 2025 Downhill World Cup season, and some of the exc...

Downtime Debrief Episode Three aka the C-Practice Podcast

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Downtime Debrief episode 3 is here. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill’ series you’ll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who I’ve been ra...

The Most Misunderstood Component on Your Bike (And How to Get It Right)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much thought do you really give to your saddle? It’s one of the most personal contact points on the bike and yet, for most of us, it’s also on...

What Changed for Max Hartenstern in His 2025 Breakthrough Season?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined by Germany’s Max Hartenstern, a rider who’s quietly been building toward a breakthrough. Max started out racing BMX before...

How To Be a Healthy Mountain Biker

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Strength Factory's Ben Plenge to find out how to improve our riding by being healthier humans. Ben breaks it down into fi...

Mont-Sainte-Anne 2025 – Post-Race Show

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast, and you’re tuned into our final post-race show of the season from Mont-Sainte-Anne, with Neko Mulally and...

Luke Meier-Smith: From Avocado Farm to World Cup Winner

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re 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 a...

Mont-Sainte-Anne 2025 – Pre-Race Show

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Mont-Sainte-Anne pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray for the final round of ...

Lake Placid / Whiteface 2025 – Post-Race Show

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Whiteface / Lake Placid post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris fo...

How Jackson Goldstone Took the World Champs – A Mechanic’s Perspective

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Ben Wood, aka Woody, the mechanic behind World Champion Jackson Goldstone. Woody gives us a rare look at life inside the pit...

Lake Placid / Whiteface 2025 – Pre-Race Show

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Whiteface / Lake Placid pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray for round 9 of t...

How Mille Johnset Fought Her Way Back to the Podium

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined by Norwegian downhill racer, Mille Johnset. After making a big team move for the 2025 season, Mille’s year didn’t start th...

Lenzerheide 2025 – Post-Race Show

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Lenzerheide post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’r...

Enduro Showdown: Morillon Finale & Aletsch World Champs

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, it’s time to catch up on the final round of the Enduro World Cup in Morillon and Enduro World Champs in Aletsch Arena with Morgane Charre a...

Lenzerheide 2025 – Pre-Race Show

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Lenzerheide pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, t...

Behind the Scenes at the Canyon CLLCTV

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was lucky enough to be invited behind the scenes of the Canyon CLLCTV team at the recent World Cup round in Les Gets. This episode has three parts. ...

Champéry World Champs 2025 – Post-Race Show

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Champéry World Champs post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. ...

Champéry World Champs 2025 – Pre-Race Show

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Champéry World Champs pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re l...

The Next Generation Are On Fire – Oli Clark

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re heading into the future of downhill with New Zealand junior, Oli Clark. The junior ranks are stacked right now and riders like Oli ...

Les Gets 2025 – Post-Race Show

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Les Gets post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listen...

Winni Goldsbury – How Bright is the Future of Enduro?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by New Zealand enduro racer, Winni Goldsbury. After some stellar U21 results, Winni is competing in her first elite EDR season this...

Les Gets 2025 – Pre-Race Show

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Les Gets pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that mean...

What It Takes To Host a World Cup in 2025

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Downtime Podcast, we’re joined by Marco and Kornel from the Leogang World Cup team to get a real look at what it takes to put...

World Cup Highs and Lows & Our Racing Woes

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Downtime Debrief is back. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill’ series you’ll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who I’ve been racing downh...

How to Turn Local Laps Into World-Class Results – Jake Atkinson

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking to Jake Atkinson, a rider who’s made a meteoric rise in the sport, despite growing up far from the perfect training grounds fo...

Becci Skelton: Building a Life on Two Wheels

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined by Becci Skelton, a rider who proves that racing isn’t the only path to building a life on two wheels. From multi-day advent...

Fox’s Race Spec Secrets: SpeedSuit and Rampage RS Explained

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Fox Racing's Head of Performance Cut and Sew, Keegan Reyfeldt to hear about their SpeedSuit RS which was launched last yea...

Dan and Gee Atherton | The Untold Story of Red Bull Hardline

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Red Bull Hardline has become the most extreme race in mountain biking, but the story of how it came to be? That’s something you’ve never heard lik...

EDR Shifts Gears – The Insider Lowdown from the Italian Rounds

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re catching up after a massive double-header in the Enduro World Cup. Val di Fassa and La Thuile delivered everything we love about the...

Andorra 2025 – Post-Race Show

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Andorra post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listeni...

Andorra 2025 – Pre-Race Show

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Andorra pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that means...

From Chainless Feeling to SRAM Acquisition: The OChain Story

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the spark of an idea in an engineer’s mind to becoming one of the most talked about innovations in mountain biking, this is the story of OChain...

La Thuile 2025 – Post-Race Show

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our La Thuile post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re liste...

Behind the Broadcast – How Josh Carlson Found a New Role in the MTB World

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From racing between the tape to calling the action from the booth, Josh Carlson has experienced mountain biking from every angle. In this episode, we ...

La Thuile 2025 – Pre-Race Show

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our La Thuile pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that mea...

Is Enduro Still On Track? How Is the Season Unfolding?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Enduro World Cup debrief with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan after the first two rounds of the season proved to be really popular, so the team ...

Val di Sole 2025 – Post-Race Show

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Val di Sole post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re lis...

Nina Hoffmann: Down, But Definitely Not Out

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a little different as it was recorded in front of a live audience. BOA invited me out to the Leogang World Cup and after the ...

Val di Sole 2025 – Pre-Race Show

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Val di Sole pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that m...

Hattie Harnden: Even the Best Can Get Better

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hattie Harnden is one of the most versatile riders on the planet, and this year she’s taken a bold leap into downhill racing. In this episode, we di...

Leogang 2025 – Post-Race Show

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Leogang post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listeni...

Loudenvielle 2025 – Post-Race Show

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Loudenvielle post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re li...

Why Cotic’s New eBike Is Causing a Stir

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by Cy Turner, the founder of Cotic, to find out more about one of the most commented on bikes of the year, their brand new Cotic eBik...

Leogang 2025 – Pre-Race Show

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Leogang pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that means...

Enduro Is Back, Is It Bigger and Better Than Ever?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enduro is back and it feels like it might be turning a corner. After a couple of tough seasons, there’s a real sense of momentum building in the spo...

Loudenvielle 2025 – Pre-Race Show

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Loudenvielle pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that ...

Bielsko-Biala, Poland 2025 – Post-Race Show

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Poland post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listenin...

Secrets of Suspension Tuning with Mark Fitzsimmons

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Fitzsimmons has been shaping how mountain bikes ride for decades. From his early days in customer support to developing cutting-edge suspension a...

From the Fundamentals to the World’s Fastest: Coaching Works

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m talking MTB coaching with Paul Howard from ZEP Coaching and the GSMBC. Paul’s been shaping mountain bike coaching for years, and his...

Bielsko-Biala, Poland 2025 – Pre-Race Show

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into the original pre-race show with me and coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray. If yo...

Building Canyon’s Fastest Bike Yet : The New Sender

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m 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 desi...

Troy Brosnan: New Bikes and New Beginnings

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by one of the most consistent and respected riders on the downhill circuit, Troy Brosnan. We dive deep into the emotional and p...

State of World Cup DH and Enduro: Downtime Debrief Ep.1

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a brand new mini-series, Downtime Debrief. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill’ series you’ll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who...

World Cup 2025: What to Expect with Chris Kilmurray

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined once again by elite mountain bike performance coach Chris Kilmurray, as we dive deep into the build-up for the 2025 MTB World ...

Moto Legend, MTB Talent – The Wonderful World of Mani Lettenbichler

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mani Lettenbichler is as humble as he is hardcore. Coming from Hard Enduro where he dominated the 2023 season, going undefeated and proving he’s an ...

Asa Vermette x Neko Mulally | The Exciting Future of MTB

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’ve 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 dow...

What Is a Tuned Mass Damper and Why Does Your MTB Need One?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re diving deep into mountain bike innovation with Matt Shearn from Rimpact, a brand that started with tire inserts and is now making w...

Racing to the Top: Ollie Davis’ Untold Story

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re catching up with rising downhill star Ollie Davis. From his early days on The Union to riding with the legendary Santa Cruz Syndicate, ...

Ryan Gilchrist – The Ultimate All-Rounder

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by a rider who’s redefining what it means to be a complete athlete, Ryan Gilchrist. He’s the King of Crankworx, the eEDR overa...

Harriet Burbidge-Smith: Powerful Tools and Techniques for Injury Recovery

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Harriet Burbidge-Smith, better known as Haz, one of the top names in women’s slopestyle and freeride. But the past year has b...

Annie Ford – 55,000m Descending in 24 Hours and Much More

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Annie Ford. Perhaps best known for her recent world record of over 55,000m descending in 24hours, Annie is an adventurer, endur...

Phoebe Gale’s Breakthrough Year and Lessons from the Elite Ranks

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Phoebe Gale, one of the most exciting young talents in downhill mountain biking. From growing up in Scotland to competing again...

Dan Booker: Racing, Recovery & Doing Things His Way

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Dan Booker, one of Tasmania’s finest. He’s raced it all, from downhill to enduro, tackling everything from Red Bull Hardlin...

Riding the Edge: Pushing Trail Bike Limits with Braydon Bringhurst

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by arguably one of the most skilled all-around mountain bikers on the planet, Braydon Bringhurst. While his name might not immedi...

Pushing MTB to the Limit: Simon French on Hardline Tasmania

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by trailbuilder and creator of Hardline Tasmania, Simon French. From working as a cancer nurse to becoming a world-class trail bui...

EXCLUSIVE: Fabio Wibmer Talks Standing Out and Staying Ahead

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by YouTube sensation and arguably the most famous mountain biker on the planet, Fabio Wibmer. Fabio rarely appears on podcasts, a...

Who’s Riding What? Alan Milway on the 2025 Downhill Roster

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re deep in the middle of the 2025 downhill team moves, and with all the structural changes the UCI has made to the downhill World Cup, things hav...

Exclusive Deep Dive on OneUp Components’ New Pedal

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OneUp Components are renowned for their innovative, high-quality mountain bike parts. In fact, Pinkbike readers voted their dropper posts, handlebars,...

Anna Newkirk: 2024 Breakthrough and a New Chapter with Frameworks Racing

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by Anna Newkirk, a rider who had a standout 2024 season that put her on the radar of multiple teams. Ultimately, she chose to jo...

Downtime Goes Downhill for the Last Time

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goe...

The Highs and Lows of World Enduro – Gowaan Gals

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by the Gowaan Gals, Bex Baraona and Chloe Taylor, two of the most inspiring and down-to-earth riders in the mountain bike scene. W...

Isabeau Courdurier: Important Lessons from the Highs and Lows of Racing

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by one of the most accomplished athletes in mountain biking, Isabeau Courdurier. From dominating the Enduro World Series with mu...

From World Cup Racer to GMBN Presenter – Neil Donoghue

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Neil Donoghue. While many now recognise Neil as a familiar face and presenter for GMBN, his journey started long before his Yo...

Ellie Hulsebosch – Setting Your Sights on the Top Step

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by 2024 breakthrough star, Ellie Hulsebosch. Ellie made waves as a first year junior, qualifying first three times in a row, befo...

2025 World Cup Changes and 2024 Highlights With Misspent Summers

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Misspent Summers just launched their downhill and enduro yearbooks, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up and chat about some of our favou...

Vero Sandler – Making History at Red Bull Rampage

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re thrilled to catch-up with freeride mountain biking sensation Vero Sandler, who recently made history at the inaugural women’s Red Bu...

Lachie Stevens-McNab – What Actually Goes Into a Breakthrough Season

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by one of 2024’s breakout stars, Lachie Stevens-McNab. After narrowly missing the win in Poland, claiming third in Leogang, an...

From Beginner to World Cup MTB Racer: Sian A’Hern’s Journey

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of resilience and drive with YT Mob’s own Sian A’Hern. From a total skeptic about mountain biking t...

Josh Bryceland – Don’t Call It a Comeback

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Bryceland, aka Ratboy, is a huge fan favourite. After stepping away from World Cup racing after his 2016 season, we've seen Josh change his focus...

Six Simple Steps to Being a Better Rider in 2025

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be a better mountain bike rider? Well, coach Ben Plenge from The Strength Factory is here to help you in just six simple steps. Ben lay...

In the Face of Adversity – Kasper Woolley

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by Kasper Woolley from the YT Mob. After less than a year on a downhill bike, Kasper entered his first World Cup in Mont-Sainte-...

Mont-Sainte-Anne 2024 – Post-Race Show

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mont-Sainte-Anne is an iconic venue that once again played host to the final round of the World Cup. As always, the racing delivered and I'm joined by...

Nina Hoffmann: Mastering MTB Performance, Psychology, Injury and More

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Santa Cruz Syndicate's Nina Hoffmann. Nina dives into her approach to optimising mountain bike performance through a focus on c...

Mont-Sainte-Anne 2024 – Pre-Race Show

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the season is here and we're in Mont-Sainte-Anne for the final round of the Whoop Mountain Bike World Series for 2024. Join me and Chris Ki...

Charlie Murray Shares His Performance Secrets, Discusses the State of Enduro and More

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by enduro mountain bike racer, Charlie Murray. This season, Charlie has really come into form, taking 3rd place in the overall. Bu...

Danny MacAskill – Childhood, Going Viral, Retirement, Fame and More…

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by world-renowned Scottish mountain biker and trials legend, Danny MacAskill, for his most in-depth interview yet. We sit down with...

Downtime Goes Downhill – Team Camp

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goe...

Developing the Best Enduro Bike – Neko Mulally

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

Loudenvielle 2024 – Post-Race Show

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Presenting MTB to the World

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Loudenvielle 2024 – Pre-Race Show

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, unpredi...

Andorra World Champs 2024 – Post-Race Show

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Adam Brayton – Death of the Privateer?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...