Best WYN Studio Podcasts (2026)

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Blake Samson On Building His New Channel the Right Way 1:48:53

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19m ago1:48:53

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Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is back on The Ride Companion to talk about what happens after you take the leap. In this episode, Blake breaks down launching his new YouTube channel, building his first major project from scratch, why he's choosing the slow, proper route, and how trust, planning, and passion are shaping what comes next. We also dive in…

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Jono Jones on Saracen, MAVRIX, returning to racing (ft. Matt Jones) 1:55:42

7h ago1:55:42

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Jono Jones is back for the first Ride Companion episode of 2026 and, Matt Jones joins the chat too! On this episode Jono talks about his return to Saracen Bikes, his early World Cup years, racing as a junior, learning to manage pressure and why stepping away from results chasing has changed how he rides. Jono also shares insights on his role at MAV…

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The Best Moments of The Ride Companion (2025) 2:11:30

14d ago2:11:30

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Companionship, THANK YOU you for an incredible year! Join Olly and Davi as they look back at their personal favorite moments from The Ride Companion in 2025 plus, all the top moments as voted for by you. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use RIDE at https://mengotomars.…

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What 2025 Taught Me (12 Lessons) 48:46

8d ago48:46

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In this episode, I (Davi) reflect on the lessons I've learned this year through building the podcast and business, navigating burnout, deepening friendships, saying no more often, and learning when to slow down. I talk about why community doesn't have to be wide but it does have to be deep, why you can't outwork your nervous system, how guilt shows…

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Community Rules Over Everything... (EOY Episode) 1:57:08

23d ago1:57:08

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HOLY what a year Companionship! Davi and Olly sit down to chat about the recent TRC Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales and how unreal it was. The lads also chat about Davi's new hobby, Travis Pastrana's RMZILLA video, Lando Norris becoming F1 champion, breaking into events, Wyn Masters responding to haters, a discussion about the importance of commun…

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Roger Vieira Breakthrough Season Review, Street Race Wins & Factory Future 1:37:14

27d ago1:37:14

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Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion and this time it's a completely different chapter! Roger Vieira & Pivot Factory Racing was one of the best stories to come out of the 2025 season. Last time Roger sat in the studio he was questioning whether a factory ride would ever happen, then just weeks later he found himself in Poland racing a brand n…

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The Speed Episode Gets Weird (Again) 44:27

1M ago44:27

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This week's episode is a quick-fire catch up with Davi and Olly as they race the clock, talking winter riding, long johns, sauna chats, Facebook Marketplace rabbit holes and getting properly hyped for The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales. The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales! Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, ou…

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Lando Steezy: The Real Story of How Cycling Saved His Life 1:46:25

1M ago1:46:25

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Lando Steezy (Leo Smith) has one of the rawest and most inspiring stories we've ever had on The Ride Companion. From growing up homeless, losing family members, watching friends fall into crime and addiction and nearly going down the same path himself, to discovering BMX and eventually becoming one of the most recognisable and influential riders in…

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Olly's Brutal Injury & Davi's INSANE Amazon Purchases 1:28:21

2M ago1:28:21

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We're back for a long overdue catch up episode folks! We're back with a long overdue catch-up episode! Olly and Davi dive into the current state of the podcast, what the future might look like, and the chaos that's been happening behind the scenes. Olly breaks down his recent injury and how his foot photos somehow blew up on Instagram, while Davi r…

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Tom Isted: Inside Red Bull Rampage 2025 (Judging, Building, Injuries & More) 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

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Tom Isted is back on The Ride Companion! Fresh from Red Bull Rampage 2025, Tom stops by the studio to break down every detail of his time in the Utah desert — from building his line and flipping flat drops, to navigating event politics and dealing with the fallout from Adolf Silva's crash. Tom shares how he manages risk, his honest take on judging,…

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Rob Warner talks Red Bull Rampage, ADHD, new music career and more... 1:57:38

2M ago1:57:38

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Rob Warner is back on The Ride Companion! In this episode, Rob joins Olly and Davi to talk about his first ever trip to Red Bull Rampage, what it was like to finally see the venue in person, the true scale you can't capture on TV and what it feels like watching riders hit massive freeride lines for the very first time. The lads also dig into the ha…

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Gee Atherton: Bottling Fear, Mindset, Hardline Future & The Crash That Changed Everything 2:24:15

2M ago2:24:15

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The legend, Gee Atherton is on the podcast! In this episode Gee opens up like never before. From bottling fear and the brutal lessons of the Knife Edge crash, to the mindset shift that's carried him from World Cup Downhill racing into big mountain freeride projects. We get into the story of Atherton Bikes and why the family had to start their own b…

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Duncan Ferris on The Psychology of Trail Building, 4X Racing and More 2:20:41

3M ago2:20:41

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Trail boss Duncan Ferris is on the podcast! Duncan Ferris has lived two MTB lives: from 4X racer and World Cup track builder to shaping the UK's most ridden bike park trails at BikePark Wales. In this episode, Duncan takes us from the Bristol BSX scene, to building World Cup 4X tracks like Schladming, Vigo and Villingen and finally chasing down the…

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Phil Atwill Talks Style, Mental Health, Team Management, Downhill and More 1:47:10

3M ago1:47:10

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Phil Atwill is on The Ride Companion Podcast! In this episode, Phil joins Olly and Davi to talk about his incredible career (so far), from making riding fun at Aston Hill and earning his first pay cheque as a pro, to dealing with injuries, pressure, and the infamous 2017 hardtail World Cup protest run. He talks about his long-standing relationship …

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Red Bull Rampage 2025 Preview (with Brendog) 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Join Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks as they preview the Red Bull Rampage 2025 mens rider list. You're not going crazy either, this is an excerpt from our recent episode with Brendan Fairclough. WIN a Troy Lee Designs D4 by playing fantasy Red Bull Rampage at theracecompanion.com for free! Get early access & ad-free episodes → https…

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Dan Milner on Wild Adventure MTB Photography (North Korea, Afghanistan & More) 2:12:42

3M ago2:12:42

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Adventure photographer Dan Milner has spent three decades turning a bike into a passport. From North Korea to Afghanistan, from camping among polar bears in Svalbard to being buried by a 10-day Alaskan blizzard, his career has been about chasing risk, chasing stories, and suffering for the photo. During this episode we get into the infamous 1994 MB…

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Anton Thelander: From Slopestyle Phenom to Burnout & Finding the Love Again 2:32:04

3M ago2:32:04

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Swedish mountain bike royalty Anton Thelander is on the podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Anton talks about going from local skateparks and Sweden's MTB school to Red Bull Phenom, a 4th place at Joyride and a Rampage debut before suffering the effects of burnout. In this brutally honest conversation Anton opens up about Martin Söderstr…

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Brendan Fairclough Reveals His Gnarliest Build Ever + Rampage 2025 Predictions 1:46:51

4M ago1:46:51

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Brendan Fairclough is back in the studio to reveal his gnarliest build ever and give us an exclusive first look at his wildest project yet, a 9m treehouse to under ground tunnel build we've (temporarily) named MTB OBLIVION. We cover why Bren's sitting out Rampage this year, the mental game of competing in Utah, who he's tipping for the win (Godziek…

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Loam Hunting, Secret Tech & Olly's Surprising New Hobby 1:43:35

4M ago1:43:35

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Loam hunting, superbikes, and downhill! This week Olly and Davi discuss why riders are obsessed with loam, World Superbike vs MTB, BMC's possibly secret XC dropper tech, Olly talks about his trip to Les Gets to discover a new hobby, Ronan Dunne's insane run and Theo Erlangsen winning the internet. We also talk Cerro Abajo in Italy, Billy Bolt's Red…

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Blake Samson Reveals Why He Really Left GMBN (and What's Next) 1:50:34

4M ago1:50:34

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Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is on the podcast!! After nine years at GMBN, Blake opens up for the first time about what it was really like to be part of one of the world's biggest MTB YouTube channels. He takes us inside the "gold rush" early days, the reality of filming 365 videos a year, the sunshine shoots, idea sessions, thumbnail battles, and t…

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A podcast about anxiety and other things 1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

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Flying solo this week companionship! During this episode I decided to talk about anxiety (amongst other things). I wanted to share how my anxiety presents it's self, where I think it comes from, why so many of us feel it and what's actually helped me manage it. I also take some time to answer some listener questions around MTB origins, riding with …

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Honey, I Shrunk the Nuts! Listener Questions Special 1:30:50

5M ago1:30:50

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You're listener questions NEVER disappoint! A proper mixed bag this week folks. No guest, just your amazing questions. We go deep on memories, first crashes, shrinking nuts, inspirations, dodgy tricks, bike tech, injuries, the price of bikes and even how many times we all poo in a day. Safe to say our listeners (YOU) are the best! Episode Sponsors:…

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Our Weird Spa day, Icks, Gym Etiquette and More 1:17:32

5M ago1:17:32

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A classic TRC catch-up episode! ketchup theft confessions, weird words we can't stand, gym guy etiquette, and chicken chaos… plus proper Red Bull Hardline debrief, from track walk insights to standout riders. Oh, and we somehow ended up talking about yoghurt, cleaning TikTok, and spa days for bikes. We LOVE doing these types of episodes! Episode Sp…

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Ed Masters on the Spirit of Enduro, the Psychology of Racing & His Wild Hardline Pitch 43:11

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We sat down in the heat of Hardline week with the one and only Ed Masters for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly honest catch up. From the state of Enduro and why it lost (and is now regaining) its "spirit," to juggling downhill World Cups with injuries. Ed talks about how to get back into the "red zone" after setbacks, wild Hardline predictions, h…

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Josh Bryceland on Why He Really Came Back to Racing, MTB Philosophy & the State of Downhill 26:18

5M ago26:18

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Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland joins us at the Red Bull studio at Hardline! In this episode, Josh opens up about his unique approach to racing and fatherhood, freeriding, organising events, and his not so serious attempt at farming (despite owning all the gear and growing nothing). We dive into what it's really like to ride Hardline, how he manages his mi…

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Wyn Masters Talks Shifting Focus, Secret Elite DH Performance Hacks, E-Bikes & Wyn TV's future 57:56

6M ago57:56

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Wyn Masters joins the show to talk about his move to Focus Bikes, how he's "shifting focus" after 17 years on the World Cup circuit, and why cooking lunch with your bike brand might be the ultimate vibe check. We dive deep into Wind TV's evolution, e-bike warm-up secrets, caffeine-fueled race prep, Jackson Goldstone's unconventional setup, and the …

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Brendan Fairclough's WILD top to bottom at Hardline 2025 (full story) 13:26

6M ago13:26

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Brendan Fairclough had a crazy start to Red Bull Hardline 2025 and after missing two days of practice showed up and did a first run top to bottom towed by Kaos Seagrave. This is the full story of one of the wildest and most impressive Red Bull Hardline runs of all time... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.red…

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Eliot Jackson's Red Bull Hardline insights, predictions and more... 17:43

6M ago17:43

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We sat down with Eliot Jackson to chat about what's to come in the next few days including Berndard Kerr's secret line, predictions, course changes and more... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-hardline-uk-2025/ Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRI…

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Red Bull Hardline 2025 preview & our BIG news! 47:43

6M ago47:43

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Red Bull Hardline 2025 is just around the corner and we're finally heading to Wales to be there in person and bring behind the scenes (back door?) content! In this episode, we run through the rider list, speculate on who's racing (and who might not be), and try to figure out whether Jackson Goldstone will show up or sit it out to protect the World …

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Iago Garay: The Real State of Enduro, Life Threatening Scares & Why He Rides With Gratitude 1:54:31

6M ago1:54:31

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What does it take to race almost every Enduro World Series round since 2013, survive a life threatening brain aneurysm and then keep racing? In this episode of The Ride Companion we sat down with Iago Garay to hear about his journey from early Mega Avalanche races to the modern EDR World Cup. We cover everything from how Enduro racing has evolved, …

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Ella Conolly: From XC Burnout to 2025 EDR World Cup Champion! 1:42:00

6M ago1:42:00

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What does it take to become the 2025 Enduro World Cup overall champion... without a factory team and without ever planning to go pro? In this episode, we sit down with Ella Conolly, the 2025 EDR World Cup overall winner, to hear about her incredible journey. Ella opens up about growing up in Inverness and leaving British Cycling's Olympic program, …

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The 200th Episode From A Mountain Lodge! (Listener Questions Special) 1:29:41

6M ago1:29:41

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Massive thanks to YOU for helping us get to 200 episodes of The Ride Companion! In this episode Olly and Davi sit down in a Welsh mountain lodge for a general catch up and to answer your listener questions. In this episode Olly and Davi dive into the origins of the podcast, Olly's epic Bikepark Wales challenge, Travis Pastrana ghosting Davi, Robot …

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Alan Milway: Inside the Systems, Stress & Success of Norco Factory Racing 1:35:28

7M ago1:35:28

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What does it really take to manage a World Cup downhill team in 2025? In this episode, Alan Milway, team manager of Norco Factory Racing and long-time performance coach joins Olly and Davi to unpack the chaos, structure, and behind-the-scenes secrets of running a top-tier MTB team. We dive into the logistics of back to back race weekends, what it's…

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Tom Fuller on Painting Helmets for Red Bull, Monster & Why He'll Never Stop 1:37:44

7M ago1:37:44

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Tom Fuller is the co-founder of Image Design Custom and, the man behind the paint on some of the most iconic helmets in two-wheel sports. From Red Bull Rampage and the UCI World Cup, to motocross legends and movie stars like Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill, his work has quietly shaped the visual identity of action sports for decades. In this episode, T…

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Kaos Seagrave: Quitting World Cup Downhill, Going Full Freeride, Growing Up in FMD Racing & More 1:48:28

7M ago1:48:28

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Kaos Seagrave joins Olly and Davi for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes of The Ride Companion yet. From racing World Cups as a junior to flipping 90-foot jumps at Darkfest, Kaos opens up about the exact moment he walked away from downhill racing, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what it really takes to go full freeride. He shar…

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Why Rob Warner Opened Up on The Ride Companion (Olly Wilkins x Just Ride Teaser) 4:43

8M ago4:43

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In this honest and emotional clip from the Red Bull Just Ride podcast, Rob Warner shares why The Ride Companion was the place he chose to open up about his autism diagnosis for the first time. He reflects on the powerful moment he called Olly and said, "I need to do it, mate — I'm going to lay it all out there." That episode became a major turning …

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The DJ Zesty story: Medical trials, UK dirt jumping and new sponsors! 1:34:05

8M ago1:34:05

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DJ Zesty (Andy Lehmann) is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with DJ Zesty to hear how a jump bike and a patch of woods in Swinley led him to building world class freeride courses in Queenstown. Andy shares his journey through the UK trails scene, competing in Dirt Wars, digging for Natural Selection, living out of a van, surviving medical trials t…

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Ben Smith: From Troy Lee Intern to HipLok Founder, Building a Global Brand from Scratch 1:46:47

8M ago1:46:47

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Ben Smith is the co-founder of HipLok. Ben joins Olly & Davi in studio for a deep-dive into his journey from working at Troy Lee Designs in California to launching one of the most innovative bike security brands in the world. During the episode Ben opens up about how the idea for HipLok was born, the early struggles of building a brand from scratch…

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We're Increasing Downhill World Cup Prize Money by 30% 1:23:32

8M ago1:23:32

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This episode has serious old school TRC vibes! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly and Davi discuss everything you need to know heading into the 2025 downhill World Cup season. Including team moves, breakout picks, fantasy tips, and some insights from the inside. We also announce ourselves as the unofficial World Cup podium sponsor... we're…

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Roger Vieira: A true privateer World Cup downhill story, NEVER giving up. 1:45:10

8M ago1:45:10

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Roger Vieira is in studio to share his incredible story! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Roger joins us in the studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Brazil to chasing the World Cup Downhill dream as a full on privateer. He opens up about the financial realities of racing, why his first ever World Cup at Fort William lead him to…

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Sam Reynolds: DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB's Ultimate Safe Space 1:04:12

9M ago1:04:12

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Sam Reynolds is back in studio for a full DarkFest 2025 debrief! Sam shares behind the scenes stories about building the biggest freeride course on the planet, like the massive new Quarterpipe and the mind blowing progression of riders from this years event. We also talk about why DarkFest is the ultimate mountain bike safe space, how it stays true…

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Davi cycled across the UK, Red Bull Featured insanity, space travel & more... 1:36:25

9M ago1:36:25

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On this episode of The Ride Companion, Davi talks about his recent Trans Pennine Trail adventure. He shares what it's really like riding across the UK, the accidental insane setup, the kit he took, and advice for anyone wanting to attempt the ride. The lads also chat about Katy Perry going to space, being featured by Red Bull, Olly riding the new B…

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The Melon Mukbang with Jono Jones & Ben Deakin 1:28:41

9M ago1:28:41

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It's a full house in the new studio! Jono Jones and Ben Deakin join Olly and Davi after a long day of filming the new Melon Optics photochromic lens launch video. During the episode the lads talk about the hilarious days filming at Rogate Bike Park, Jono talks about racing the Red Bull Cero Abajo in Mexico, his boxing career, quitting banking to he…

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Our new studio, Olly's wild Mexico street race build and a £XXXX water bill 1:40:02

9M ago1:40:02

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We're back...and in a brand new studio! (building site) Olly and Davi sit down for a long overdue catch up. Olly shares stories from his Red Bull Cerro Abajo Guanajuato street race build trip, trail adventures in Madeira, and the shock of receiving a ridiculous water bill while he was away. The lads also chat about the new studio space, ancient pyr…

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MTB World News LIVE: Darkfest, Downhill Broadcast Discssion, Ai and More... 1:15:54

10M ago1:15:54

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Hang out with Davi live on YouTube to discuss downhill broadcast changes, AI, DarkFest and much more... - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RIDECOMPANION at https://www.oneskin.co/ - Do you get hangry? Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ Unlock a healthi…

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John Fernandes of Freeride Madeira on the highs and lows of building a mountain biking paradise 1:17:13

10M ago1:17:13

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In this episode Olly sits down with John Fernandes, co-founder of Freeride Madeira. John takes us through the wild journey of turning a passion for trail building into a global MTB hotspot, hosting the Enduro World Series, Trans Madeira, and welcoming some of the biggest names in the sport. The lads discuss how Jacob Gibbins' iconic photos and Bren…

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Tahnée Seagrave on Rediscovering Her Love for Riding, Speedsuit Controversy & FMD's Factory Future 2:05:13

10M ago2:05:13

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Tahnée Seagrave is on the podcast! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Tahnée Seagrave reflects on the highs and lows of her career, from five years of injuries and nearly stepping away from racing to rediscovering her love for the sport. She opens up about the mental challenges of recovery, the impact of concussions and burnout, and how self-ta…

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Scott Beaumont: What REALLY happened to 4X, 30 years of pro racing lessons and more... 1:58:01

11M ago1:58:01

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Scott "Boom Boom" Beaumont is on the podcast! In this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down with the BMX, downhill, and 4X legend to take a deep dive into his wild 30 year career. From growing up in a motorsport racing family to pioneering 4X and fighting to keep it alive, Scott's got some unbelievable stories. We chat about why 4X g…

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Reece Wilson: From Factory Rider to AON Racing Team Owner, The State of Downhill & More 2:13:34

11M ago2:13:34

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Reece Wilson is in studio for a well overdue podcast! Former Downhill World Champion Reece Wilson joins the podcast for a deep dive into his career so far, from his switch from motocross to downhill to the highs and lows of racing at the elite level. We discuss his decision to leave a secure factory contract to build his own team, Aon Racing. Reece…

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Ben Plenge Opens Up About War, MTB Training and Mental Resilience 2:15:09

11M ago2:15:09

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Ben Plenge is in studio for a hard hitting banger of a podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Ben Plenge opens up about his past in the British Army, sharing intense war stories from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Battle of Danny Boy, one of the most brutal British military engagements in recent history and the war crimes i…