MTB TRIBE PODCAST

Todays Guests:

We get advice from past guests of the podcast with answering a question I get asked from listeners on a regular bases:  What’s One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Starting Mountain Biking?

On episode #145 I thought I would reach out and ask a number of past guests of the show for their help answering a question I get asked from a number of listeners most weeks: What’s One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Starting Mountain Biking?

Todays Guests:

Alistair & Julie Beckett – Founders of Fustle, a new and exciting gravel bike hand built in Northern Ireland.

On episode #144 we are chatting with Alistair and Julie Beckett about designing and building their new bike brand called Fustle, how the idea came about, why they decided to go the gravel direction, the advantages of having a gravel bike in your garage and why the Fustle ride is that little bit different from other brands out there (in a good way!).    

Todays Guest:

James Wilson – Strength coach to the pro’s, founder of MTB Strength Training Systems and www.bikejames.com & founder of Pedalling Innovations and the Catalyst Pedal.

On episode #143 we welcome back James Wilson to the podcast. James is a wealth of knowledge with all things MTB training related, over the years he has trained pro riders like Aaron Gwin and thousands of other riders through his camps and online training programs.

Todays Guest:

Mic Longhurst – Founder and Owner of Dynamic Motivation & We Ride Mountain Bikes

On episode #142 we are chatting with Mic Longhurst the founder and owner of both Dynamic Motivation and We Ride Mountain Bikes. Mic has been riding bikes since around 1989 and has competed in just about every discipline there is, but these days he is mostly dedicated to running top notch trips, coaching junior development and riding in his home town of Canberra, Australia.

Todays Guests:

From a successful YouTube channel, to living in a van, to creating the worlds first MTB board game called, ‘SEND IT!’, we chat with Professional Mountain Bikers Syd & Macky.

On episode #141 we are chatting with Syd & Macky about being professional mountain bikers, chasing the race scene in their van, breaking bones, crashing out, sponsorship, YouTube and their very exciting (and awesome looking) MTB board game called SEND IT!.

Todays Guest:

Cam Baker – Creative Director, Production + Sales at New Zealand Mountain Biker Magazine

On episode #140 we are chatting with Cam Baker about the New Zealand bike scene, how it has grown over the last number of years, seeing the opening of new trails, better infrastructure and how NZ Mountain Biker Magazine is playing a large part in making this happen, with practical and informative features, spreading the stoke and bringing MTB communities together.

Todays Guest:

Co-Founder and Owner of Helmetor – Timothy McCrea

On episode #139 we are chatting with Tim McCrea co-founder of the helmet holder company called Helmetor. Tim loves to solve problems, and with a passion for mountain biking in the beautifully wet and cold climate of Ireland, there will be a few of those pop up every now and then. But the one that bugged Tim the most was where or how to store his helmet.

Todays Guest:

Tito Tomasi – On travelling the world, making films, riding mountain bikes, surfing, making amazing art, washing in rivers and ‘Las Americas’ the story of a road trip, plus much more.

On episode #138 we are chatting with Tito Tomasi about travelling the world, following his passions, working with bike brands and filming his adventures along the way. Tito is super passionate about life and it shows in everything that he does, from filming his adventures to his drawings and sketches, everything is filled with passion and all that life can bring.

We had been trying to set this interview up for some time but as Tito was in the middle of his American road trip and I had limited free time, we couldn’t quite make it work, but in the end everything worked out for the best as we got to chat with Tito after returning home and becoming a new dad.

Todays Guest:

Monika Mixova – On Life’s Journey To Downhill Racing

On episode #137 we are chatting with Monika Mixova on her life’s journey, that has ended her in the world of mountain biking and in particular the downhill end of things. Monika is still in her young years but she has had a very interesting and action packed life thus far, and I don’t think it is going to end anytime soon. She is originally from the Czech Republic but after living, working and playing in a number of different country’s across the world, fate has landed her in the UK.

Today Guest:

Ram Gurung – Founder of Epic Shangrila Adventure

On episode #136 we are chatting with Ram Gurung who is the founder and main guide of his very cool MTB guiding company based in Nepal called Epic Shangrila Adventure.

We chat to Ram about the mountain bike scene in Nepal, what his trails are like, what you can expect riding there, the different local cultures, how visiting mountain bikers are helping with the local community and how you can have a trip of a lifetime with Ram and Epic Shangrila Adventure.

Todays Guest:

Paul Judd – Founder and Owner of 6SEVEN Factory Racing

On episode #135 we are chatting with Paul Judd, who is the founder and owner of the very cool race apparel brand called 6SEVEN Factory Racing. I reached out to Paul after seeing his brand on the backs of many a rider across social media and asked if he would be keen to come on the show and tell us more about his brand, his passion for riding, racing and giving back to his local race and rider community.

Todays Guest:

Tess Brown – a.k.a. Mud And No Makeup

On episode #134 it is my pleasure to welcome Tess Brown back on the show for a chat about how she has been getting on over the last couple of years regarding racing, injury, training, sponsorship and much much more.