The Downtime Podcast

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 for 2025. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Mont-Sainte-Anne pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. They also have a brand new intermediate tyre for you to check out, the new High Roller. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Po

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 him perform at the top this year, as well as providing great insight into his offseason testing process. Hear about Charlie's experience in commentary for the downhill with Warner Brothers Discovery, as well as his thoughts on the future of enduro racing and much more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Charlie Murray. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Charlie on Instagram @murraycharles and find his YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites WeAreOne are offering listeners 20% off their awesome Revolution wheelsets and rims for the whole of the mont

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 video, Inspired Bicycles. Danny opens up about the creative process behind his viral edits, managing fame, and his thoughts on retirement. He also shares insights into risk and injury, hints at exciting future projects and much more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Danny MacAskill. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Here are some links to videos we discussed in the episode... Chainspotting, Inspired Bicycles, Wee Day Out, Manifesto by Ryan Leech. You can of course, follow Danny on Instagram @danny_macaskill and find him on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites

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 and We Are One Composites wheels. Downtime Goes Downhill is back and this time we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of our team camp to give you some insight into what went on. I’m joined by my teammates, Jonny and Ben, as well as World Cup mechanic and suspension wizard, Rich Simpson, as we take you through our work on suspension setup, trying out some interesting new technology in our forks, new tyres and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to Downtime Goes Downhill with me, Ben and Jonny and Rich. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here and you can check out Rich's suspension setup work here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if y

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 to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode discussing the Frameworks enduro bike with Neko Mulally. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can find out more about the bike at rideframeworks.com. You can also see more videos about the Frameworks bikes on YouTube here and follow Frameworks on Instagram @frameworksracing. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites WeAreOne are offering listeners 20% off their awesome Revolution wheelsets and rims for the whole of the month of September. Just use the code DowntimeSept2024 at the checkout over at weareonecomposites.com. Patreon I would love it if you were able to

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 this Loudenvielle post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. They also have a brand new intermediate tyre for you to check out, the new High Roller. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love

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 all love, and hear how Kate is settling in. Kate also opens up about her experiences with online hate and much more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Kate Mason. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Kate on Instagram @kvlmason. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites WeAreOne are offering listeners 20% off their awesome Revolution wheelsets and rims for the whole of the month of September. Just use the code DowntimeSept2024 at the checkout over at weareonecomposites.com. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation.

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 World Champs pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. They also have a brand new intermediate tyre for you to check out, the new High Roller. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations

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 and listen to this Andorra World Champs post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. They also have a brand new intermediate tyre for you to check out, the new High Roller. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Pa

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 he can, and seizing every opportunity. In this episode, we dive into how he’s navigated these obstacles, his experiences at Hardline Maydena and Wales, and his thoughts on the massive new canyon gap. We also discuss the evolving landscape of World Cup downhill racing, the role of personality in today’s social media-driven world, and much more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Adam Brayton. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Adam on Instagram @adbrayton and watch 'GastoVlog' here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Canyon The Canyon End of Season Sale is live! Now's your chance to grab th

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. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. They also have a brand new intermediate tyre for you to check out, the new High Roller. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donati

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 ever World Cup livestream. We chat about his racing career and it’s unfortunate or fortunate end, depending on how you look at it. Hear how Stu met Danny MacAskill and how their work together evolved. We also discuss his other Cut Media projects, the creator landscape in MTB and plenty more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Stu Thompson. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can find out more about Cut Media at their website here and on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Canyon The Canyon End of Season Sale is live! Now's your chance to grab that Canyon you've been eyeing all year at an un

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 that we don’t tend to see elsewhere. How do they approach the more controversial subjects and rivalries and have they ever upset anyone in the process? What goes into choosing the stories that they will follow, what can we expect from the 2024 season and plenty more. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Race Tapes producer, Romain Dompnier. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can watch Race Tapes over on Red Bull TV here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s

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 the adaptations he's made along the way. I chat with Greg about his experience of racing the eEnduro to get some insight into this new discipline and how it works. Greg has a wealth of experience in the sport and it shows in this episode with some great insight into what it takes to perform. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Greg Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Greg on Instagram @greg_callaghan and on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little

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 having four children with elite-level racing, offering some great insights on becoming the best version of yourself. It's clear that Texi really thinks about things, and he's found an amazing balance that works for him. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Texi. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Texi on Instagram @texi5 and watch his YouTube content here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s less than £1 per episode and less than the price of

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 away from a factory team to build something new, bringing a fresh and more positive energy with her. ALN’s journey shows that change can be incredibly positive, even during tough times. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with ALN. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow ALN on Instagram @andreaneln. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites For the Convergence rims, We Are One took their incredible ride feel and durability, added in the latest engineering understanding and materials science and came up with something really special. Improving their already amazing ride characteristics a

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 the hill. Sven lives and breathes this sport, so you know he’s going to have some well thought out points of view and plenty of great stories. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Sven Martin. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Sven on Instagram @svenmartinphoto and @squidsontour or checkout his work over at misspentsummers.com. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites For the Convergence rims, We Are One took their incredible ride feel and durability, added in the latest engineering understanding and materials science and came up with something really special. Improving t

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. Hear Jesse talk about what it takes to win an EDR these days, along with discussing the state of the sport, the impact of eBike racing and find out if we’ll see Jesse racing downhill any time soon. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Jesse Melamed. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Jesse on Instagram here and on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites For the Convergence rims, We Are One took their incredible ride feel and durability, added in the latest engineering understanding and materials science and came up with something really special. Improving thei

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 big schedule changes and there’s heaps to talk about. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Les Gets World Cup post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I w

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 psychology behind these monumental rides, delving into what drives Ben and how he achieves such remarkable feats. This conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the limits of human endurance and the power of a solid process. Personally, I find it impossible not to feel inspired to ride hard after talking with Ben. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ben Hildred. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Ben on Instagram @benhildred and watch his double Everest here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites For the Convergence rims, We Are One took their incredible ride feel and d