In this episode George & Jack run a Mock Draft of how they see the teams lining up in 2025 & then they’re joined by the Fighting Irish; 2 of the fastest DH riders on planet earth, Oisin O Callaghan & Rónán Dunne… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesout...
Dec 20, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In this episode George, Jack & Emi chat Mont Sainte Anne, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season racing World Cups & to play retirement 20 questions! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesout...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In this episode, the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion & World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll chats with George, Jack & Emi about equal pay, three-peats & MTB Reform… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @sch...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 6
George, Jack & Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document before closing out the show with some #teamrumours! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.rideso...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Pit Chat from the 2024 European DH Championships in Champéry featuring (in order of appearance)… George Madley Daniel Bladon Ben Lovell Andi Kolb Billy Hall Henry Kerr Josh Lowe Lisa Baumann Charlie Hatton Emilie Siegenthaler Camille Balanche Remi Thirion Nina Hoffmann Benoit Coulanges Camille Balanche Matt Walker Dom Platt Taylor Vernon Mille Johnset Matt Simmonds Mikayla Parton Jack Reading The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Sus...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 4
We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episode George, Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @sc...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Pit Chat from the 2024 Fort William World Cup featuring (in order of appearance)… Part 1 Dan Bladon Reece Wilson & Joe Krejbich Will Longden Aaron Gwin Emilie Siegenthaler Ed Masters Matt Walker (NZ) & George Brannigan Tom Lloyd Dom Platt Part 2 Alan Milway Grant Wildman Ethan Craik & Rich Simpson Jordi Cortes Martin Whitely Neko Mulally Andi Kolb Dan Slack Henry Kerr Part 3 Ian Warby Seth Sherlock Angel Suarez Dan Slack Phil Seton Adam Brayton Charlie Hatton Wyn Masters Joe Breeden ...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @sing...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 1
After a little break over winter, we’re back! The 2024 race season is already underway & in this episode we chat about those races that have already taken place & then making her debut on the podcast we’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt!
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 11
It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 & the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn & Jordan, & the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revol...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 10
From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb; there’s also Jack’s retirement '20 questions' & possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain ...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar & some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans & then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revo...
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang & in this episode, George, Jack & Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan & Harriet Harnden. Enjoy! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @...
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this episode George, Jack & Emilie catch up on World Champs & the last 3 World Cups with a special guest appearance from Camille Balanche. Then they’re joined by the winner of the Les Gets World Cup, Benoit Coulanges before closing out the show with a few predictions for the final 2 World Cups of the season & some #teamrumours. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 6
George is in Fort William ahead of the biggest race of the 2023 season... Part 1 - Charlie Hatton, Dom Platt, Andreas Kolb, Emilie Siegenthaler, Nathan Carr, Jordan Williams, Matt Walker, Reece Wilson, Louise Ferguson & Ronan Dunne, Hattie Harnden Part 2 - Jake Ireland & Eleonora Farina, Will Longden, Ian Jones, Joe Breeden, Grant Wildman, Monika Mixova, Wyn Masters, Ryan Pinkerton Part 3 - Camille Balanche, Phoebe Gale & Tahnee Seagrave, Gracey Hemstreet, Brook MacDonald, Laurie Gre...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this episode George, Jack & Emilie wrap up the Val Di Sole World Cup & reflect on the season so far, then they’re joined by Norco Factory Team’s Gracey Hemstreet, the Canadian sensation who’s having a fantastic first season in Elite; before rounding out the show with a few predictions for Hardline & World Champs. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bik...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 5Ep. 4
World Cup DH racing is back & in this episode George, Jack & Emi discuss the first 2 races of the season; then, they’re joined by Canyon Collective FMD’s Tahnee Seagrave for a chat about the concussion that ruined her 2022 season & changed her as a person, before closing out the show with Brazil’s Roger Vieira. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Par...
Jun 24, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The DH World Cup season is just around the corner & in this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss the amendments to the rule changes for 2023. Then, they’re joined by Pivot Factory Racing’s Ed Masters for a chat about The Black Pearl, seeding second at Fort William & winning an EWS. Expect a lot of laughs… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Round 2 of the British Cycling National Downhill Series would be the only opportunity to race Fort William in 2023 ahead of World Championships in August. As well as his armour, George also packed his mic & in between runs he caught up with the crème de la crème of the World’s Elite DH racers… Part 1 (Friday) - Matt Walker, Monika Hrastnik, Luke Williamson, Andreas Kolb, Roger Viera, Loic Bruni, Jordan Williams & Joe Breeden Part 2 (Saturday) - Thibaut Daprela, Luca Shaw, Adam Brayton, H...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
After a short break they’re back & In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the 5 x World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin to chat about moving away from SoCal, redemption in 2022 & the new era of DH that’s upon us. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Sp...
Apr 28, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie round up all of this offseason's #teamrumours & chat with the Bulldog, Brook Macdonald about his struggles in 2022, a new Mondraker DH bike & the broken back he sustained in 2019. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain....
Jan 19, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie try & make sense of the new rule changes. Then they chat with 2 x EWS Champion Richie Rude about that DSQ in Innerleithen, his battles with Jack Moir & Jesse Melamed & his return to DH; will there be a new Yeti DH bike? Is there a new Pivot DH bike in the works? There’s definitely a new Intense DH bike & in the final section Todd Schumlick tells us all about the development process, life on Intense Factory Racing & training his Perfo...
Dec 21, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Just a hint of what’s in this episode… A Red Bull Race Series? Mark Wallace, Mille Johnset & Angel Suarez Team Rumours. Wyn bending the plate in his arm. Why was Ronan Dunne riding gloveless at Hardline? Greg Williamson & Sam Blenkinsop Team Rumours. The return of Sam Hill, Richie Rude & Brendan Fairclough? Wyn racing Loic’s dad. Camille Balanche taking her trailer test. The impossible question. Ronan’s incredible 2022 & who will he be riding for in 2023? Brook MacDonald cooking ...
Dec 03, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Blenki to Cube? Madison to quit DH? A new rider on Pivot Factory Racing? Just some of the team rumours discussed in this episode of the pod. We’ve also got the inimitable Bernard Kerr talking about hitting those 90ft Hardline jumps for the first time, his love of women’s racing & if he could add any rider to the Pivot Factory Racing team, who would it be? The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In May 2020 we did our first show with Vali Höll & Thibaut Daprela; 2 young guns who’d dominated their Junior categories & were about to embark on their first elite seasons. Then in September 2021 we did a follow up show; Thibaut had just crashed out in Snowshoe ending his chances of a first elite overall, but Vali won both Snowshoe races to take the title. In this episode we catch up with them about their 2022 seasons. Oh & there’s a stack of #teamrumours too… The Making Up The Numb...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 9
On this episode of the pod George & Jack chat with Greg Minnaar about his 2022 season, the 3 broken vertebrae he sustained in Val di Sole & how excited he is for 2023. Then they’re joined by 2022 Junior World Champion, Jordan Williams. Oh, there’s some hot team rumours in there too courtesy of a very jetlagged Emilie Siegenthaler… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Rev...
Oct 13, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Don’t call it a comeback… On this episode of the pod George, Jack & Emilie wrap up the final weeks of the season, chat with Amaury Pierron about his amazing 2022 & Magnus Manson about his career so far & his recent cancer battle. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernsp...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On this episode of the pod, George, Jack & Emilie review the last couple of races; chat with the Luca Shaw about his career so far, including that amazing 2018 season when he qualified first at 3 World Cup rounds, and preview Snowshoe and Mont Sainte-Anne! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this episode of the pod, George apologises to the fastest woman in the world right now, Camille Balanche for not making her the favourite in Leogang; we catch up with Florent Payet who recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season and we preview the Lenzerheide World Cup! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this episode of the pod, George, Jack & Emilie chat all things Fort William & Leogang & they’re joined by 2011 & 2016 World Champion Danny Hart & 2021 US National Champion Dakotah Norton. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schw...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
