Making Up The Numbers

We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episode George, Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb

Pit Chat from the 2024 Fort William World Cup featuring (in order of appearance)… Part 1 Dan Bladon Reece Wilson & Joe Krejbich Will Longden Aaron Gwin Emilie Siegenthaler Ed Masters Matt Walker (NZ) & George Brannigan Tom Lloyd Dom Platt Part 2 Alan Milway Grant Wildman Ethan Craik & Rich Simpson Jordi Cortes Martin Whitely Neko Mulally Andi Kolb Dan Slack Henry Kerr Part 3 Ian Warby  Seth Sherlock Angel Suarez Dan Slack Phil Seton Adam Brayton Charlie Hatton Wyn Masters Joe Breeden Bernard Kerr Jenna Hastings Jack Reading Nuno Reis Tahnee Seagrave Luke Williamson Sam Blenkinsop Taylor Vernon Matt Walker (GB) Finn Iles Nathan Carr The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season…  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb

After a little break over winter, we’re back! The 2024 race season is already underway & in this episode we chat about those races that have already taken place & then making her debut on the podcast we’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt!

It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 & the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn & Jordan, & the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb; there’s also Jack’s retirement '20 questions' & possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Enjoy…  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar & some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans & then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #mtbworldseries

The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang & in this episode, George, Jack & Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan & Harriet Harnden. Enjoy!  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie catch up on World Champs & the last 3 World Cups with a special guest appearance from Camille Balanche. Then they’re joined by the winner of the Les Gets World Cup, Benoit Coulanges before closing out the show with a few predictions for the final 2 World Cups of the season & some #teamrumours. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb

George is in Fort William ahead of the biggest race of the 2023 season... Part 1 - Charlie Hatton, Dom Platt, Andreas Kolb, Emilie Siegenthaler, Nathan Carr, Jordan Williams, Matt Walker, Reece Wilson, Louise Ferguson & Ronan Dunne, Hattie Harnden Part 2 - Jake Ireland & Eleonora Farina, Will Longden, Ian Jones, Joe Breeden, Grant Wildman, Monika Mixova, Wyn Masters, Ryan Pinkerton Part 3 - Camille Balanche, Phoebe Gale & Tahnee Seagrave, Gracey Hemstreet, Brook MacDonald, Laurie Greenland, Finn Iles, Simon Burney

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie wrap up the Val Di Sole World Cup & reflect on the season so far, then they’re joined by Norco Factory Team’s Gracey Hemstreet, the Canadian sensation who’s having a fantastic first season in Elite; before rounding out the show with a few predictions for Hardline & World Champs. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #

World Cup DH racing is back & in this episode George, Jack & Emi discuss the first 2 races of the season; then, they’re joined by Canyon Collective FMD’s Tahnee Seagrave for a chat about the concussion that ruined her 2022 season & changed her as a person, before closing out the show with Brazil’s Roger Vieira.   The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

  The DH World Cup season is just around the corner & in this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss the amendments to the rule changes for 2023. Then, they’re joined by Pivot Factory Racing’s Ed Masters for a chat about The Black Pearl, seeding second at Fort William & winning an EWS. Expect a lot of laughs…  The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro

Round 2 of the British Cycling National Downhill Series would be the only opportunity to race Fort William in 2023 ahead of World Championships in August. As well as his armour, George also packed his mic & in between runs he caught up with the crème de la crème of the World’s Elite DH racers… Part 1 (Friday) - Matt Walker, Monika Hrastnik, Luke Williamson, Andreas Kolb, Roger Viera, Loic Bruni, Jordan Williams & Joe Breeden Part 2 (Saturday) - Thibaut Daprela, Luca Shaw, Adam Brayton, Hattie Harden, Ben Cathro, Charlie Hatton & Jordan Williams Part 3 (Sunday) - Marine Cabirou, Mille Johnset, Camille Balanche, Benoit Coulanges, Loris Vergier, Henry Kerr, MUTN Team: Mark Weightman, Richard Binns & Neil White, Phoebe Gale & Nina Hoffmann The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb

After a short break they’re back & In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the 5 x World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin to chat about moving away from SoCal, redemption in 2022 & the new era of DH that’s upon us. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro