Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

Inside the world of Downhill and Enduro MTB

  • 55 minutes 55 seconds
    Amaury Pierron – Working With RockShox to Win World Cups

    While I was out in New Zealand, I caught up with Amaury Pierron to unpack the highs and lows of the past couple of seasons. From those incredible wet-weather wins at the Val di Sole and Les Gets World Cups, to breaking his collarbone in La Thuile and then coming back to take the win in Lenzerheide later that season.

    Then we’re joined by SRAM Race Tech Craig Miller and RockShox long-travel product manager Jason Blodgett to go deeper into how they work alongside Amaury and the Commencal Muc-Off Team to find World Cup-winning pace.

    We get into some of the latest RockShox tech and explore how a close athlete/engineer relationship not only benefits those at the top of the sport, but also us everyday riders.

    This is a rare insight into the relationship between athlete and engineer at the sharpest end of the sport. So sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Amaury Pierron, Craig Miller and Jason Blodgett.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can follow Amaury on Instagram @amaurypierron4 and over on YouTube here. You can find RockShox on Instagram @rockshock and SRAM @srammtb and also over at sram.com.

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    Sponsoring Partners

    This episode is a paid partnership with SRAM and RockShox, you can check out their new DH suspension and drivetrain, plus the updated Mavens over at sram.com.

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Sven Martin

    3 March 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Ed Masters: Perspective, Passion, and the Evolution of MTB

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania I recently travelled to Maydena where I got to sit down with the one and only, Ed Masters.

    Ed’s at a really interesting point in his career right now, so we get into what’s changed for him, why he’s moving away from a full Enduro World Cup schedule, and how his perspective on racing has evolved over the years.

    We talk a bit about the state of enduro,where the discipline sits right now, the challenges it’s facing, and why things feel quite different to a few years ago.

    From there, the conversation continues, touching on the resurgence of downhill, the new generation coming through, and just how fast the level of the sport keeps moving.

    Along the way, we also chat about Ed’s plans for the season ahead, what’s keeping him motivated, and plenty more besidesSo sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Ed Masters.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    You can follow Ed on Instagram @edmasters and on YouTube here.

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    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    24 February 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    How Aaron Gwin Plans to Return to the Top

    Alright, thanks to Tourism Tasmania I’ve been on the ground here in Maydena, bringing you some great conversations. This week, it’s Aaron Gwin.

    Five-time overall World Cup champion, but that’s history. This episode is about what’s next.

    We dive into the move to Frameworks, his plan to ‘go dark’ and get back to his very best, and what Hardline Tasmania was really like from inside the tape. We talk about sharing the pits with teammate and phenom, Asa Vermette, and how that dynamic is shaping up.

    He also opens up about rebuilding his fitness, the motivation that’s still driving him, and what he expects from the season ahead.

    It’s a laid-back chat with one of the greatest the sport has ever seen, heading into what could be the most exciting downhill season in years. So sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Aaron Gwin.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    You can follow Aaron on Instagram @aarongwin1 and on his YouTube here.

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    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Callie Horwath

    17 February 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Aaron Gwin, New Bikes and Team Secrets with Neko Mulally

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania, I’ve been on the ground in Maydena for Hardline Tasmania week and got to have a catch up with Neko Mulally, as well as a ride on their brand new Frameworks enduro bike.

    Frameworks Racing is a team that’s making some serious waves in the world of downhill. From building his own bike 4 years ago, to having a race team made up of some of America’s most talented riders. They’ve got new bikes, new ideas, and a new superstar signing in Aaron Gwin.

    To give us the inside story, we’re talking to Neko Mullaly, the man behind the team. He’ll take us through the strategy behind the bikes, the thinking behind signing one of the biggest names in the sport, and what it’s like managing a team at the cutting edge of downhill racing. So sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Neko Mulally.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    You can follow Frameworks on Instagram @frameworksracing and @rideframeworks. You’ll find their YouTube channel here and their website is rideframeworks.com.

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    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Tanner Stephens

    10 February 2026, 3:33 am
  • 52 minutes 19 seconds
    Hardline Tasmania 2026 – Post-Race Show

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania, I’ve been on the ground in Maydena this week for Red Bull Hardline, a race that sits right on the limit of what’s possible.

    The course demanded full commitment all week, and when heavy rain hit on race day, any margin for error vanished. The course crew did everything they could, but it simply wasn’t safe for the riders.

    Even without a race, the riders pushed the limits throughout the week, testing their skills, on one of the most unforgiving tracks in the sport.

    Afterwards, I sat down with Eliot Jackson, Neko Mulally and Asa Vermette to chat about the week and to break down what really went on: how decisions were made, and why not running the race was the only call possible. So sit back, hit play and check out this Hardline Tasmania post-race show with Eliot Jackson Neko Mulally and special guest, Asa Vermette.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can find Maydena Bike Park on Instagram @maydenabikepark or their website maydenabikepark.com.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    Podcast Stuff

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Sven Martin

    8 February 2026, 9:22 am
  • 54 minutes 10 seconds
    Aaron Gwin, Mikayla Parton & Ryan Gilchrist – The Hardline Rookies

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania, I’m on the ground in Maydena this week, riding the trails, soaking up the atmosphere, and bringing you content straight from Red Bull Hardline.

    After day two of practice, I was invited to host a live show in front of a packed Maydena crowd, where I sat down with three riders taking on Hardline for the very first time, Mikayla Parton, Ryan Gilchrist, and Aaron Gwin. Different backgrounds, different careers, same task ahead of them.

    We talk honestly about the fear that comes with hitting these features for the first time, how each of them is working through that, and what it takes to go from simply surviving the track to actually riding it at race pace.

    This is a fun, open, and insightful conversation with three of the best in the sport, recorded live in Tasmania. So sit back, hit play and check out this Hardline Tasmania live show with Mikayla Parton, Ryan Gilchrist and Aaron Gwin.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can find Maydena Bike Park on Instagram @maydenabikepark or their website maydenabikepark.com.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    You can watch the racing live here.

    Podcast Stuff

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Downtime Podcast

    5 February 2026, 10:56 pm
  • 37 minutes 1 second
    Hardline Tasmania 2026 – Pre-Race Show

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania, I’m on the ground in Maydena this week to experience the incredible trail network and to bring you content from Red Bull Hardline. So, following our World Cup style approach, you’ll be getting a pre and a post-race show from the event. 

    For today’s pre-race show, we’re joined by the man behind Maydena Bike Park and Hardline Tasmania, Simon French, alongside racer, local legend and last years rider of the week, Dan Booker. We’ll be hearing about changes to the course, sneaky inside lines and what it’s really like to ride this beast.

    We talk about some of the riders we’re excited to see on track, wether the world cup racers might be holding back a little to stay safe ahead of the season,  and how this track compares to the original Hardline in Wales. It’s the first big race of 2026 and there’s plenty to discuss. So sit back, hit play and check out this Hardline Tasmania pre-race show with Simon French and Dan Booker.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can find Maydena Bike Park on Instagram @maydenabikepark or their website maydenabikepark.com.

    Thanks to Tourism Tasmania for making this episode possible. Tasmania is a dream MTB destination and you can find info on all their amazing riding spots here.

    You can watch the racing live here.

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    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Nick Waygood / Red Bull Content Pool

    4 February 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Inside Jackson Goldstone’s Breakthrough 2025 Season

    Jackson Goldstone’s first two elite seasons weren’t straight forward, but in 2025 we really saw what he is capable of.

    Coming back from injury, Jackson faced the pressure of expectation, the chaos of a packed race calendar, and the challenge of finding more speed while the rest of the field was doing the same. 

    In this episode, he breaks down what actually went on behind the scenes, from mindset shifts and race-day decision making, to testing new bike parts mid-season and learning how to stay in control when momentum really starts to build.

    We talk about chasing flow state, handling media and fan attention after both big wins and big losses, and why focusing on one race at a time became the key to his most complete season yet. It’s an honest look at what it takes to unlock the next level at the very top of downhill racing, from one of the best we’ve ever seen do it. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Jackson Goldstone.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can follow Jackson on Instagram @jacksongoldstone and on YouTube here.

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    Sponsoring Partners

    This episode is a paid partnership with One Up Components who helped us bring you this conversation. Check out their entire range of products over at oneupcomponents.com.

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Sven Martin

    3 February 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Behind the Scenes of the Nukeproof Axess Racing Team

    For Axess Intense Factory Racing, the 2025 season was full of high highs, and some really low lows.

    Injury. Uncertainty. Financial pressure. And moments behind the scenes that most race programmes never talk about publicly.

    But those lows are exactly what pushed Joe Breeden and Olly Morris forward with new partners, a bigger budget, and an exciting new setup for 2026 as the Nukeproof Axess Racing team is born.

    This is a conversation about pressure, vulnerability, and what it actually takes to keep a race team moving forward when everything’s on the line. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Joe Breeden and Olly Morris.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can find everything Nukeproof Axess Racing on Instagram @nukeproof_axess_racing and the Axess website is here and Axess Racing is on YouTube here.

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    Sponsoring Partners

    This episode is sponsored by Wahoo Fitness. Over the last few years, the Wahoo KICKR has become in invaluable part of my training. They’ve recently launched the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 to provide an incredible trainer with pro level features at entry level pricing. Check it out over at wahoofitness.com.

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – @sursunbikeholidays

    27 January 2026, 3:33 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Can Independent MTB Media Survive? – Drew Rohde of Loam Wolf

    Mountain bike media has always been shaped by the riders, the bikes, and the culture around them. But right now, that landscape is changing faster than ever.

    Today’s guest has seen that shift from the inside. Drew Rohde started his career at Decline, right at the heart of print media, before going on to found the independent mountain bike platform, Loam Wolf.

    In this episode, Drew and I talk about how he made that jump, what it takes to build sustainable MTB media today, and whether the rise of platforms like Meta and AI content and search puts specialist MTB media at risk.

    We also dig into what riders are actually asking for, how e-bikes have changed both coverage and audience expectations, and where Drew thinks bikes, and e-bikes in particular, are heading next.

    This is a conversation about media, bikes, business, and the future of the sport we all care about. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Drew Rohde.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can find everything Loam Wolf at theloamwolf.com and on their YouTube channel here.

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    Sponsoring Partners

    This episode is sponsored by Wahoo Fitness. Over the last few years, the Wahoo KICKR has become in invaluable part of my training. They’ve recently launched the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 to provide an incredible trainer with pro level features at entry level pricing. Check it out over at wahoofitness.com.

    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 a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here.

    Merch

    If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.

    Newsletter

    If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter.

    Follow Us

    Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.

    For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.

    Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.

    Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

    Photo – Loam Wolf

    20 January 2026, 3:33 am
  • Fuel Better, Ride Better – Nutrition Unlocked with Chris Lowe

    For the last three months, I’ve been working on my nutrition with Chris Lowe, to do what a lot of us want to do… lose fat and build muscle. But I was very clear that this couldn’t come at the expense of not having enough energy to work, train and live life in general.

    Honestly, the biggest surprise hasn’t been the results, it’s been how easy it’s been and the other benefits that have come alongside the fat loss. In this episode, Chris will be sharing the methodology that we’ve been following, to enable sustainable fat loss whilst maintaining energy and building healthy habits.

    Find out how to periodise your nutrition to deliver what you need, when you need it. Hear how Chris approaches dialling in calorie deficit and why following Chris’ approach means you get the weight loss done once and never need to do it again.

    Whether you’re riding bikes, training seriously, or just trying to feel better day to day, this is one of the most practical conversations I’ve had about nutrition. No extremes, no fads, just habits that actually work long term. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Chris Lowe.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

    You can follow Chris on Instagram @chrislowenutrition, or at his website here. You can find more podcasts from Chris here.

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    Photo – Chris Lowe

    13 January 2026, 3:33 am
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