Myriam Nicole is one of the greatest downhill mountain bike racers in the history of the sport. Since winning her first world cup in 2011, she has been consistently dominating the womens' field, winning 15 world cup races, 2 world championships, and over 80 podium appearances.Earlier this year, Myriam sustained a concussion, leaving her unable to compete this season. I sat down with Myriam and discussed what this year has been like for her. We also spoke about her observations regarding the w...
Isabeau Courdurier is one of the household names of mountain biking as we know it today. Winning all nine rounds to take home the 2019 EWS Championship title, and taking it back once again in 2022, it's safe to say that Isabeau knows a thing or two about what it takes to stay at the top spot.Isabeau is a crowd favourite, due to her infectiously positive energy and her authenticity. In this conversation, we dove into her upbringing, her transition from XC to Enduro racing, her experience as a ...
For this episode, we've done things a little differently. The Crankworx Innsbruck Mountain Bike Festival took place at the end of last month, and we a number of amazing riders showing off their talent there, in their finest DHaRCO gear of course. Two of these riders were Luke Parker & Tom Isted.Luke is an Australian slopestyle athlete who has been touring the northern hemisphere this summer competing in various FMB events, such as iXS Dirtmasters in Germany, Iron Town in Czech Republic an...
[Some strong language used during this episode]When someone develops a passion for mountain biking, their life inherently changes. The lifestyle associated with this sport is one that puts emphasis on community, mindset, experience and maybe a bit of escapism if we include getting away from the daily grind to do what we love.Joanna Yates is a mountain bike coach based in Sedona, Arizona, and her passion for the sport, as well as her approach to people within it, is exactly why people are floc...
Alan Mandel might be best known for his incredible freeriding talent. However, as we go through this discussion, we learn that not only does he have an incredible amount of ambition in all of his exploits, but also a passion to match.Whether it be hitting insanely huge gaps, organising freeride events in South America, turning his trail building passion into a company and so much more, there is no question that there is a bright and blazing fire in his belly.Alan takes us through his journey ...
This season, we’re starting off big. Our first conversation for 2023 is with none other than the man himself, Amaury Pierron.The French downhill racer has been at the apex of the sport for the past five years, securing himself as a formidable competitor amongst the world’s elite. On track, he’s steely eyed and focused on putting the best performance of the day down. Off-track, he’s also become well known, and well-loved, for his larger-than-life personality and undeniable charisma.We spoke ab...
Thibaut Ruffin is a veteran in the downhill world. He's been racing at the top level since the late 90's, and as a result he’s seen the sport evolve into the dynamic and global phenomenon that it has become.Over time his mission has moved from focusing on his own racing career, to managing race teams. Currently, he’s managing arguably the fastest downhill team in the world, the Commencal Muc-Off Downhill Team.Their domination over the last couple of years has been a spectacle to observe. The ...
Few people in the mountain biking world are unfamiliar with the name Kyle Strait. The Californian athlete has spent nearly all of his life on two wheels, and has become a household name in the mountain bike scene. Whether it be due to his exploits, year after year at Rampage, his edits from New World Disorder, the more recent Strait Acres event set up by himself and Rachel Strait, or anything else on his CV, there’s no doubt that he’s made a huge impact on the sport.Sit down with Josh and Kyl...
What does it take to go from 0 to 100, real quick? How easily can you adjust to the high intensity and fast pace around you? Better yet, can you adjust, and stand out as one of the best? It’s not an easy objective, but Pinkbike Racing has taken this idea and made it their mission. 2022 saw the establishment of Pinkbike Racing, a World Cup downhill team that’s all about bringing up young and emerging riders and giving them a real chance at making a mark on the scene, whilst being fully support...
It's a wonderful thing, the mountain bike lifestyle. It's even better to build a professional life around it. What's that saying about never working a day in your life?Rachel Strait has built her professional career around the love she holds for mountain biking, and the community and lifestyle that revolves around it.In this podcast, we take a look back at where it all started for her, and how it's led to her being one of the biggest personalities in the mountain bike world. We learn the intr...
To be ready for a World Cup race, it takes an insane amount of preparation. Fitness must be at peak levels, nutrition optimised, mental game stronger than ever. Sounds pretty tough, right? Now, imagine you're taking on that challenge, whilst also taking on the challenge of removing cancer from your body. To describe that as tough would be the understatement of the century.Magnus Manson is only 24 years old, but he has a wisdom and profound outlook on life well beyond his years. In this discus...
This episode is special for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it’s the last episode of the year! With that, we wanted to thank you for taking the time to listen to this podcast. This podcast was created to give everyone more insight into the lives of some of the most interesting people in the bike world, and to see that we have people listening in and enjoying the shows means a whole lot.The second reason this podcast is special, is because of the guest. Caleb Holonko is a name you might have hea...