MTB TRIBE PODCAST

Today’s Guest:

Founder and Owner of Feel Good Bicycles – George Allen

On episode #194 we are chatting to George Allen about opening a bike store in Ireland, how the supply and demand problems are affecting his business, how massive growth in the MTB industry is changing things and why George is seeing a large number of roadies moving over to the MTB world, plus lots more.

Today’s Guest:

Professional mountain bike athlete and racer for Chain Reaction Cycles: Kelan Grant

On episode #193 we are chatting with the man, the myth, the legend, Kelen Grant. We chat about his transition to the Chain Reaction Cycles Professional MTB Enduro Race Team, how his first season didn’t really go to plan, how he bounced back with the help of his team mates, racing and learning from Sam Hill, recovering from a major shoulder surgery and what his 2021 race season goals look like. Plus lots more!

Today’s Guest:

The Owner and Founder of Hippie Turtle Herbal Co, Ashley Heeley

On episode #192 we are chatting with Ashley Heeley, the founder and owner of Hippie Turtle Herbal Co about the benefits of CBD for pain relief, injury recovery, anxiety and for simply making you feel better and helping you enjoy your ride in more comfort.

Today’s Guest:

Founder and owner of Instinct Distribution Ltd – Tony Pickford

On episode #191 we are chatting with Tony Pickford the founder and owner of Instinct Distribution about starting a mountain bike distribution company and why the California based goggle brand Flow Vision USA helped him start his journey. We chat about manufacturing, design, pricing, quality and why producing a UK based product is one of Tony’s dreams for future Instinct Distribution products.

Today’s Guest:

Enduro Racer, Writer & Vloger at Bikerumor – Jessie-May Morgan

On episode #190 we are chatting with Jessie-May Morgan about her love for mountain biking, how she got interested in the race scene, her training schedule for racing, what it is like working for Bikerumor and how The DirtFund Project has helped fund her road to the Enduro World Series.

Today’s Guest:

Founder and Owner of the Knoxville Outdoor Tours Mountain Bike Guide Company, Alex Clark 

On episode #189 we are chatting with Alex Clark the founder and owner of the Knoxville Outdoor Tours Mountain Bike Guide Company about how his local scene has changed over the Covid period, why he is stoked to see new people on the trails, new rider behaviors and awareness, what Alex believes the future of mountain biking looks like, and why he decided to start an MTB guiding company.

Today’s Guest:

Nigel Glynn: Founder and Owner of Bikeology 

On episode #188 it was awesome to have a chat with Nigel Glynn about everything mountain bike related. We dive into supply issues of getting bikes, components and accessories that are affecting the complete bike industry. We chat about why he decided to start Bikeology and the growth he has seen in the industry over the years, plus why Ireland is such an awesome place to ride bikes and why we have such great talent for such a small island. 

Today’s Guest:

Yannis Konstantinomanolakis: Owner and Founder of the Specialist Performance Coaching Company, Olympuspro. 

On episode #187 we are chatting with Yannis Konstantinomanolakis, owner of Olympuspro, the specialist performance coaching company. Yannis and his crew specialise in helping Motocross and Downhill MTB athletes and offer everything from bespoke training plans to post rehabilitation. 

Today’s Guest:

Nigel Reeve – Founder and owner of NSR Racing

On episode #186 we are chatting with Nigel Reeve who owns and runs his own performance suspension company called NSR Racing. Nigel mostly works with top class riders, guys that are racing in the World Cup or Enduro World Series and mostly doing this as their day jobs. However, Nigel also caters to anyone who wants their bikes suspension dialled in, helping them get the most from their set up and bikes performance. 

Today’s Guest:

Ex World Cup Mechanic, Founder & Owner of the very cool new goggle and glasses brand Viris. Mr Andy Ward.

On episode #185 We are chatting with Andy Ward about mechanicing on the world cup circuit for such names as the Atherton’s, Lapierre and Mondraker, and how his world cup experience helped him follow his passion in founding his own brand, Viris Brand.

Today’s Guest:

The speed, experience and mentor behind the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team, Philip ‘Beefy’ Mullan

On episode #184 we are chatting with Beefy Mullan about how he got into mountain biking, what his home trails are like, why racing plays such a large part in his love for MTB, how he felt getting a call from Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast to resign with the team, and how he is passing his skills down to the next racing generation with his MTB coaching business, Race Fit MTB.

Today’s Guest:

Resigning for a third period with the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team, Hannah Harvey

On episode #183 we welcome back to the podcast Hannah Harvey to chat about how she felt after getting resigned to the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Teamfor a third period, how she has been recovering from a bad injury, how her racing and training has changed since last being on the show, and what her goals are for the 2021 race season.