This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton and Rich Payne dive into a truly special moment in mountain biking. Jackson Goldstone has just dominated the past three World Cups in a row! Over in cross-country, Puck Pieterse continues to wow, becoming the first-ever rider to win both XCC and XCO in Val di Sole on the same weekend! ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Downhill Domination 11:21 - News 14:57 - Sickest Thing 16:03 - Hacks And Bodges 20:29 - Things We Liked This Week 22:31 - C...
Jun 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 139
In case you missed it, Ferg has been out on a trip to Canada recently to film with Garmin's senior product manager in Calgary for the launch of the new Garmin Edge MTB (Video on GMBN Tech now). Whilst he was there, we managed to squeeze another collab in with Propain athlete Remy Metailler who coached Ferg down some crazy Squamish terrain. High consequence, physically demanding with a crazy high skill level, Ferg ticked off many of the routes down Gouranga, but was smart enough to know when to w...
Jun 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 138
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to chat about all the wild Downhill and Cross-Country action from the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Is the gearbox MTB takeover coming... or will it all lead to eMTB? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Leogang World Cup Recap 09:34 - News 13:00 - Sickest Thing 13:51 - Hacks And Bodges 18:02 - Things We Liked This Week 22:3...
Jun 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 137
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson. This week Martyn says he really wants to hate on the UCI Mountain Bike World Series... But he can't! Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 htt...
Jun 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 136
Should we constantly be on the hunt for new places to ride? We all love our classic riding spots, knowing every turn, root, rock, jump and line, but do we limit ourselves by being creatures of habit? If we were to constantly ride in the same place, would we become less adaptable to different surfaces, levels of grip and onsighting new tracks? After a trip to Poland, a location he's never visited, Rich is chatting through the theories with Fergus. Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to ...
May 27, 2025•17 min•Ep. 135
How does bike tech and bike setup help you shred? Blake Samson is joined by Fergus Ryan to talk about 'shred science' 🧑🔬🥼🧬. From the world's best Downhill racers, to freeriders, to messing around on Dirt Jump bikes or bike parks, we can all dive into 'shred science' to go faster or have more fun on the bike! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Shred Science! 05:26 - NEWS 8:46 - Things We Liked 11:05 - Caption Contest 13:30 - Bike Vault The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s...
May 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 134
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by our newest GMBN presenter Furgus Ryan! Rich and Furgus are both Enduro nerds so after the first round of the 2025 Enduro World Series it was only natural to ask the question, is Enduro making a comeback in 2025? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - New GMBN Presenter reveal 01:17 - Is Enduro Racing Making A Comeback? 07:27 - Quiz Question 07:45 - Sickest Thing 08:28 - Hacks And Bodges 10:44 - Things We Liked This Week 12:20 - Caption ...
May 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 133
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the age-old debate, is it the bike or the rider? New mountain bike tech has enabled riders to ride faster and do more tricks then ever before, but what happens when you take a great rider and put them on a bad bike? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Is it the bike or the rider? 06:51 - News 08:04 - Hacks And Bodges 10:13 - Things We Liked This Week 12:43 - Caption Contest 13:18 - On The Channel 14:28 - Bike Vau...
May 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 132
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to talk about some bike tech that Martyn thinks changed mountain biking forever, and it’s not what you would expect! It’s helped shape riders such as Jackson Goldstone and many, many more! Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Into 00:16 - Game Changing Tech! 📈 07:32 - News 07:35 - Tom Bower 07:49 - cover this with the pedal and trim the pause 0...
Apr 29, 2025•23 min•Ep. 131
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the question, how does age affect mountain biking? We know MTB doesn’t get easier with age, but what do the experts think? We chat to Professor Leigh Breen, a world-leading expert in skeletal muscle physiology, to dig into why mountain biking starts to feel tougher as we get older. Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! Watch this episode on YouTube here: https:/...
Apr 22, 2025•26 min•Ep. 130
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to find out what's going on with the state of MTB in 2025. We find out from Owen who's reporting from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic in Montery, California 🇺🇸 Watch this show on YouTube here: https://gmbn.eu/DSS527 Plus the latest MTB news, Sickest Thing Of The Week, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 ...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 129
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton discusses the controversial decision by the UCI Mountain Bike World Series to reduce the podium from five to three riders, despite strong objections from athletes! Martyn also recaps the exciting racing from the Araxa World Cup XC race in Brazil, which saw XC legend Nino Schurter have a mechanical and climb back up to secure a 5th place finish! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Topic 10:04 - MTB News 13:05 - Sickest Thing 13:50 - back to the...
Apr 08, 2025•27 min•Ep. 128
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to chat about SRAM's latest development, Eagle Transmission now has gear cables! We chat about how this new bike tech is said to offer durability, reliability, and affordability without sacrificing performance. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Cables Are Back! 08:30 - News 12:33 - Hacks And Bodges 16:41 - Things We Liked This Week 19:42 - Caption Contest 21:27 - Bike Vault The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is...
Apr 01, 2025•26 min•Ep. 127
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to dive into the highs and lows of trail building in the MTB world. From exciting new developments like Greg Callaghan’s ‘Greg’s Granite’ in Ireland and Tomomi Nishikubo’s signature build in Japan, to a surprising threat facing riding spots - Pickleball! Could the rise of this fast-growing sport mean the end of even more skateparks, pump tracks, and bike parks? 🤷♂️ ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - MTB Under Threa...
Mar 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 126
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Owen Coutts to react to what might just be the most wild event in action sports, Trey Jones’ Florida Swampfest! Plus the incredible endurance event the Cape Epic race in South Africa. Martyn breaks down how modern XC mountain biking demands a new level of skill compared to back in the day! Plus MTB News from Tom, Sickest Thing from Toff as well as Hacks & Bodges and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:31 -...
Mar 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 125
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS522 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to dive into the great debates that divide us mountain bikers! From the controversial "acoustic MTB" label to the battle between Shimano vs SRAM, and wireless vs mechanical gear shifting. Plus, we talk about our brand-new partnership with MET & Bluegrass, including the launch of the MET Revo Helmet. Let’s settle some of these MTB arguments once and for a...
Mar 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 124
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to discuss the price wars hitting the bike industry in 2025. With big brands slashing prices and EMTBs now competing directly with traditional mountain bikes, are we entering a new era of cheaper bikes for everyone? Plus, we celebrate 10 years of GMBN, talk about the return of Nukeproof! 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault and more to 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Do you think e-bike price cuts will put pressure on t...
Mar 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 123
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS520 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne. To check out out a revolutionary AI balance bike robot that’s gone viral by blowing minds with its ability to learn and execute wild new skills far faster than humans! They check out Nineyard’s epic and inspirational recent edit, highlighting that pro riders inspire and influence the public by pushing the boundaries of skill and art by embracing failure as pa...
Feb 25, 2025•24 min•Ep. 122
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS519 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne. They’re talking about how mountain biking is evolving with new freeride MTB events like Natural Selection Bike, shining a spotlight on body image with inspiration from Isabeau Courdurier, and checking out the new high-rise handlebar trend. 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault and more to 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - The ...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min•Ep. 121
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to talk through all the recent changes to off-road bike racing! Apart from Red Bull Hardline, the 2025 mountain bike season hasn’t even started, but the changes are massive. From huge team moves to a new UCI World Series format. We break down the biggest transfers in DH, XC, and Enduro! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vau...
Feb 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 120
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS517 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to talk about hardtails! Many people started their mountain bike journey with a hardtail, due to the price point. It could be a jump bike, trials bike, XC hardtail. There is something pure about a hardtail! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault...
Feb 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 119
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS516 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to talk about bad ideas… that are actually good! This topic was inspired after seeing James Bruton’s omnidirectional ball-wheeled bike. It’s a crazy idea, but it’s amazing and we love it! 📺👉 https://gmbn.eu/OmnidirectionalBike 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bik...
Jan 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 118
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS515 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Owen Coutts, aka Owen The Bike Nerd to discuss how a bike purchase has lead us to discuss an uncomfortable truth about buying a bike in 2025. 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault and more to 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 08:19 - News 11:19...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 117
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Owen Coutts, aka Owen The Bike Nerd to discuss how our mountain bikes are going to get even better in 2025 and the future! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 07:44 - News 10:27 - Back to the shed 12:28 - Things we liked this week 15:58 - Support The Channel 16:58 - Hacks And Bodges 20:31 - Caption Contest 23:52 - On The Channel 24:50 -...
Jan 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 116
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS513 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to discuss their personal development goals for mountain biking in 2025! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault and more to 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Our 2025 Riding Goals 08:31 - News 13:51 - Sickest Thing 14:58 - S...
Jan 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 115
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS512 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to discuss their predictions of bike trends we are going to see in 2025. Celebrate the end of 2024 in this New Years special 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - 2025 trends 13:24 - Hacks And Bodges 18:30 - Things We Liked This Week 21:39 - ...
Dec 31, 2024•27 min•Ep. 114
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS511 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to discuss the biggest and most important moments of mountain biking in 2024. 🛍🎄[Christmas] Shop Official GMBN Merch 👉 https://gmbn.eu/christmas-2024 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:08 - The Biggest MTB Moments Of 2024 16:37 - Hacks And B...
Dec 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 113
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to discuss the importance of proper bike edits! Will people continue to produce riding edits they are proud of and help stand the test of time in history, or will the world become viral crash clips only? 📺 Watch Vašek Kolář's new video part 👉 https://gmbn.eu/MyFuelVašek Kolář 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - We...
Dec 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 112
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the question, does everyone ACTUALLY secretly love ebikes? 🤔 Plus the latest MTB news, Sickest Thing, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - do you secretly love e-bikes? 04:57 - News 08:19 - Sickest Thing 09:21 - Back to the shed / GMBN Shop Shout ...
Dec 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 111
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS508 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Christmas Gifts Every Mountain Biker Wishes For 10:09 - News 11:57 - Things We Liked This Week 15:10 - Caption Contest 16:51 - On The Channel 17:21 - Bike Vault The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocki...
Dec 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 110
