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 coaching, technique, process, and psychology. We also explore her fascinating university project, which examines the use of hypnosis to enhance downhill racing performance, and get a glimpse into her u…

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. But after all those years away, will we finally see him back between the tape at a downhill World Cup? Join me as Josh and I catch up on the last few years. Hear how his use of psychedelics has info…

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 lays out the fundamentals needed to put together a winter of progression, that will lead to you being a better, faster, safer rider in 2025. Ben takes us through planning, building a foundation, looking …

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-Anne and made it all the way to the finals. But his journey to this point has not been easy. Kasper has faced significant health challenges and overcome serious injuries to make a name for himself in en…

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 Neko and Olly to dig into what went on. There’s plenty to discuss, with an updated track, injuries, near misses and more enduro riders than ever before joining the start list. It was also the end of …

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 Kilmurray as we reflect back on the chaos of Loudenvielle and the holidays that followed. We discuss the iconic MSA track, some riders to look out for and dig a little into some of the potential changes…

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. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Charlie as he shares some of the challenges he’s faced behind the scenes this season. Charlie also shares what he believes have been the secrets that have helped…

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 Danny at his home in Scotland to dive deep into his incredible journey, from riding the streets of Dunvegan, to becoming an international sensation. Discover the real story behind his viral breakout …

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 Goes Downhill wouldn’t be happening without the support of some incredible brands. So a massive thanks to Canyon bikes, Fox suspension, Wahoo Fitness, Fox clothing and protection, Maxxis tyres, Magura brakes …

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…

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 …

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 TyresMaxxis i…

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.Suppor…

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…