GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast
Episodes
61: Riding To Combat Adversity with Nils From Rider Resilience | The GMBN Podcast
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Martyn Ashton chats with Nils from Rider Resilience about his story and how mountain biking can help combat adversity. Rider Resilien...
60: Talking Shop With Sandy From The Trailhead Bicycle Co! | The GMBN Podcast
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Sandy Plenty from The Trailhead bicycle company. Sandy has worked in bike shops almost all of his life and has built one of...
59: From Bullets To Bikes With Ben Deakin | The GMBN Podcast
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin story is one that is very different from the traditional way in which people become pro mountain bikers. From former Royal...
58: How Extreme is the World Trials Champion? | The Jack Carthy Interview
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Martyn is joined by Jack Carthy, Jack is the 9X UCI Elite world champion and multiple UCI World Cup champion of competition bike trials. Jac...
57: Managing A Factory Racing Team With Nigel Page | The GMBN Podcast
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Martyn is joined by Nigel Page, masters downhill extraordinaire and team manager of the Nukeproof Sram Factory Racing Team (formerly CRC Mav...
56: How to Have the Most Fun on Your Mountain Bike, With Tracy Moseley | The GMBN Podcast
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martyn is joined by EWS Champion, Downhill Champion, Downhill World Champion, and Mum Tracy Moseley on the Podcast this week. Listen now as they recou...
55: Catching Up With Youtube Sensation Sam Pilgrim | The GMBN Podcast
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martyn sits down for a chat with FMB Champion and Youtube Sensation and life-long friend Sam Pilgrim to chat about his beginnings in mountain biking a...
54: Trials & Tribulations With Chris Akrigg | The GMBN Podcast
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we've had a visit from Chris Akrigg so that Martyn can talk to someone about Trials (who actually wants to listen!). We've also got a great...
53: Growing Into Mountain Biking With Chopper Fielder | The GMBN Podcast
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst over filming for the latest Dirt Shed Show, Martyn thought he'd revive the GMBN Podcast, and what better guest to kick things off (again) than ...
52: Recovering From Spinal Injury, With Brook Macdonald | The GMBN Podcast
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GMBN Podcast is back with a very special guest, none other than Brook Macdonald! Listen now as he and Martyn discuss his crash and injury at Mont ...
51: EWS 2020 Round 3, Finale Ligure | The GMBN Podcast
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just like that, the weekends racing in Finale Ligure marks the end of the Enduro World Series 2020 season. Ric, Ruaridh, and Duncan recap all the acti...
50: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 2: Pietra Ligure | The GMBN Podcast
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Ric McLauglin and Duncan Philpott as they recap all the action from the weekends racing of the penultimate round of the 2020 Enduro ...
49: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 1: Zermatt | The GMBN Podcast
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The GMBN Podcast returns along with the first round of the 2020 Enduro World Series and EWS-E from home of the Toblerone - Zermatt, Switzerland. Neil ...
48: Wheelies With Jake100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 48
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Martyn speaks with Nike Athlete and Instagram sensation Jake100, talking about how wheelies and riding bikes can b...
47: The Sam Pilgrim Interview | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 47
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Pilgrim is the special guest in this episode of the GMBN Podcast! Listen now as he and Martyn chat about his early career, becoming FMB Champion, ...
46: Dyfi Bike Park & Atherton Bikes With Gee Atherton | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 46
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Rich is joined by none other than Gee Atherton. Listen now as they reminisce over school days in Somerset, chat ab...
45: Tech Talk With Jordi Cortes | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 45
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Henry and Jordi Cortes of Fox talk all things suspension, the development of Fox's RAD program, geometry, and interpreting the suspension demands of w...
44: 29ers & Tight Trousers With Loic Bruni | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 44
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Steve chats with the fastest man in Downhill mountain biking, Loic Bruni; about the current French domination of t...
43: A Chat With Greg Minnaar | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 43
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the GMBN podcast this week we're joined by the G.O.A.T, Greg Minnaar. Listen now as we hear his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation and it's effect ...
42: Coronavirus & The EWS With Iago Garay | The GMBN Podcast Ep.42
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Neil is Joined by Spanish Enduro Racer Iago Garay. Listen now as they talk about the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain, t...
41: The 2020 Race Season With Ric McLaughlin | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 41
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by EWS host Ric McLaughlin on the GMBN podcast as we announce our partnership with them for the coming season! Listen now as they chat ...
40: What Does It Take To Become An Olympic Mountain Biker? | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 40
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Martyn is joined by Oli Beckingsale in this episode of the GMBN podcast; a Cross Country rider who took part in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympic Mount...
39: Pole Bikes With Designer Leo Kokkonen | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 39
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the GMBN podcast Henry is joined by Pole Bicycles founder and designer, Leo Kokkonen. Listen now as they discuss progressive geom...
38: Changing Teams With EWS Rider Greg Callaghan | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 38
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Henry is joined by EWS racer Greg Callaghan; listen now as they talk team changes, negotiating contract law as a mountain bik...
37: Olly Wilkins Talks the Surrey Hills Scene and Brendan Fairclough's Rampage Gap | The GMBN Podcast EP. 37
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Olly Wilkins to ask about him growing up in the UK’s famous Surrey Hills. Why has it produced so many UK pros? Does he ri...
36: From EWS Or Bust To GMBN - With Rich Payne | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 36
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome our latest presenter on this episode of the GMBN Podcast, Rich Payne, former World Cup 4x and EWS racer. Listen now to find out his backg...
35: Fashion & Trends In The Mountain Bike Industry | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 35
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast we're discussing trends and fashion in the MTB industry. Is the latest kit and componentry really necessary? Are e...
34: Can A Youtuber Race World Cup Downhill? With Ben Cathro | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 34
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GMBN Podcast - Henry is joined by Ben Cathro; a veteran of the downhill MTB scene known for his analysis and insight of World Cup Rac...
33: The Best Mountain Bike Riders Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 33
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As 2019, and the decade, draw to a close; Henry, Martyn, and Neil discuss who they think have been the best MTB riders of this decade. Who has had the...
32: The Most Influential MTB Tech Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 32
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The last ten years have seen mountain bike technology advance rapidly. From geometry to tubeless tyres, the bikes we ride are a far cry from that avai...
31: Is Mountain Biking Worth The Risk? With Martyn Ashton & Neil Donoghue | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 31
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast; Henry, Martyn, and Neil sit down to talk all about risk. What does it mean to them? How do they measure up risk v...
30: Is Boutique Best? With Starling Cycles | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 30
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles. With a background in aerospace engineering, steel might seem like a stran...
29: Rob Warner Talks About His Mountain Biking Career | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 29
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Martyn Ashton and Neil Donoghue interview mountain biking’s biggest character Rob Warner to discuss commentating on live XC and downhill r...
28: The Mountain Bike Podcast Presented By GMBN #28 | The Importance Of Dirt Jumping With Steve Geall
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Henry, Chris, and special guest Steve Geall as they talk all things dirt jumping in this week's GMBN Podcast; from it's origins in BMX to riders ...
27: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #27 | Talking Trials With Martyn Ashton
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Henry is joined by our very own Martyn Ashton as they discuss his transition from motorbike trials to mountain bike trials, how trials skills can help...
26: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #26 | Managing A Race Team With Harry Molloy
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Henry is joined by World Cup racer and manager of Insync Racing, Harry Molloy, in this episode of the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN. They ch...
25: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #25 | Has Mountain Bike Geometry Reached Its Extreme? With Paul Aston
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GMBN podcast Neil is joined by industry veteran Paul Aston to talk carbon rims, e-bikes, mullets, gearboxes, and more!
24: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #24 | Mountain Bike Design With Nukeproof
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GMBN Podcast Henry is joined by Rob and Dale from Nukeproof to discuss whether all mountain bikes are created equal, the development ...
23: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #23 |Talking Freeride with Blake Samson & Chris Smith
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the MTB podcast Henry sits down with Blake and Chris to discuss their freeride careers, thoughts on the sport, and where it has got them....
22: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #22 | EWS Trophy Of Nations
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Henry and Neil recap all of the action from the weekends racing in Finale Ligure - The Enduro World Series Trophy Of Nations.
21: Climbing Everest's Elevation & The Leadville 100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 21
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Adventure Week here at GMBN, so Neil sat down with Henry and Chris to chat about their recent rides. Both featuring high altitude but in two diff...
20: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #20 | What Is It Like To Run A Bike Shop?
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Something a bit different on the podcast this week as Neil sits down with Sandy of The Trailhead to chat bikes, bike shops, direct sales models, and t...
19: The GMBN Podcast Episode 19 | UCI World Cup Finals
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible weekend of racing! Henry is joined by Ex Cross Country racer Oli Beckingsale as they recap the action from a brand new venue. It's ...
18: The GMBN Podcast Episode 18 | 2019 World Champions Are Crowned
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is joined once again by special guest Oli Beckingsale to chat about everything to do with this weekend's World Champs Race in Mont St Anne. From...
17: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #17 | Is Crankworx The Biggest Mountain Bike Event?
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined by Steve Jones in the shed as they discuss everything from Crankworx, the random tandem, and E-Bike Racing in the Alps.
16: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #16 | What Are We Doing In Whistler? World Cup & EWS Recap
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Martyn and Neil in Whistler Olympic Village as they recap the action from a busy weekend's racing at the Lenzerheide World Cup Downhill and Cross...
15: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #15 | Val Di Sole World Cup Downhill & Cross Country
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The UCI World Cup returns to the classic Italian venue of Val Di Sole. Neil Donoghue and Steve Jones recap all the action in this episode of the GMBN ...
14: The GMBN Podcast Ep.14 | The Future Of Mountain Bikes With Chris Porter
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our mountain bikes have changed drastically over the last decade, but how will they look in 2030? In this Podcast our ex world cup Downhill mechani...
13: The Mountain Bike Podcast #13 Tour de France Special - Is Road Cycling easier than MTB?
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Could a Mountain Biker compete at the Tour De France? Neil is joined by Si from GCN, a former pro Mountain Biker and Road Cyclist to chat about this y...
12: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #12 Les Gets World Cup Downhill & Cross Country
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup Mountain Bike racing returned to a classic French venue and the racing was as hot as the weather. Neil is joined by Oli Beckingsale and Stev...
11: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #11 EWS Les Orres & The Vallnord World Cup
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Henry, and Doddy give you the run down of a busy weekend of mountain bike racing. Covering the EWS from Les Orres, France; as well as the World...
10: The Mountain Bike Podcast #10 EWS Round 4 Val di Fassa
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EWS racing returns in the Italian Dolomites at Val Di Fassa with plenty of hot topics on and off the race track. The return of Richie Rude, the depart...
9: Retro Week- How Has Mountain Biking Changed?
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neil, Martyn and Doddy are getting nostalgic about Mountain Biking, delving deep into 90’s bikes, racers and how the scene has matured since the ear...
8: GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast with Brendan Fairclough
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Downhill racer, Freerider and all round super skillful Mountain Biker, Brendan Fairclough for a chat about bikes, videos, money, cars...
7: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #7 Leogang DH
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back to back weekends for Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB World Cup as the circus moves to Leogang, Austria. Neil and Steve talk about what happ...
6: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #6 Fort William DH
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2nd round of the 2019 Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB WorldCup took place this weekend on the brutal track at Fort William, Neil and Martyn talk th...
5: GMBN presents The Mountain Bike Podcast #Ep.5 XC Nove Mesto Featuring Oli Beckingsale
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Round 2 of the UCI Cross Country World Cup has just taken place in Nové Město, Czech Republic. Neil welcomes back Oli Beckingsale to pick his brains...
4: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #4 XC Albstadt Featuring Oli Beckingsale
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neil is joined this week by ex pro Cross Country racer and Olympian Oli Beckingsale to chew the fat over the very first Cross Country World Cup race o...
3: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #3 EWS Madeira Featuring Tracey Moseley
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Downhill and Enduro veteran Tracy Moseley. Chatting about her current role at Trek; making the switch fr...
2: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #2 The Life Of A World Cup Mechanic
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome to the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN, I am Neil Donoghue and I’m back, ready for round 2! For this episode we have an ex ...
1: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #1 Maribor
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Network’s (GMBN) all-new Mountain Bike Podcast for a casual chat with the experts of mountain biking about the b...