Mick Hannah is an MTB legend period. Mick burst onto the scene at his first World Championships in shorts and a T-shirt and no knee pads to claim a Silver medal. He went on to get signed by the mighty Global Racing and tore up his first year as a pro ( even though he was still a junior ). Mick went on to win a World Cup in Spain and stepped on the podium 20 times in his 105 UCI Downhill World Cups starts. Enjoy Pt 1 with the man himself. Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens is going to give you a F...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 100
Mick Hannah is an MTB legend period. Mick burst onto the scene at his first World Championships in shorts and a T-shirt and no knee pads to claim a Silver medal. He went on to get signed by the mighty Global Racing and tore up his first year as a pro ( even though he was still a junior ). Mick went on to win a World Cup in Spain and stepped on the podium 20 times in his 105 UCI Downhill World Cups starts. Enjoy Pt 1 with the man himself. Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens is going to give you a F...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 99
The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and Sven Martin is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the 3rd race of the 2023 season held in Val Di Sole, Italy. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 years in a row of Elite World Champs wins with the Mallet DH pedal! And it’s no...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 101
The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and Ed Masters is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the 2nd race of the 2023 season held in Leogang, Austria. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 years in a row of Elite World Champs wins with the Mallet DH pedal! And it’s not j...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 98
The 2023 World Cup Downhill racing season is here and Alan Milway is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the first race of the 2023 season held in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 12 years in a row of Elite World Champs wins with the Mallet DH pedal! And...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 97
2023 World Cup Downhill racing is here and Sven Martin and Alan Milway are my co-hosts for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the upcoming 2023 season with a preview show including the riders to watch for 2023, rule and broadcast changes, and random bits of info and gossip. Racing kicks off in Lenzerheide, Switzerland on the 9th and 10th of June. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrot...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 96
With over 50 years of racing experience, Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into getting you the rider faster and more confident on an MTB, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!! Episode Sponsors: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporti...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 95
Bernard Kerr is easily one of the busiest and most hardworking riders on the circuit. He owns and runs his own Enduro and DH team all while racing at the top level. Coming off his best season finishing 5th in the overall and notching up his best Wc finish with a 2nd place in Snowshoe, Bernard is not afraid to speak his mind and wants to protect the sport the best he can. Super fun conversation with the fast-talking and confident Kerr. Enjoy. Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Gree...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 94
Tom Isted has just set the World Record for the longest dirt-to-dirt backflip on a MTB at 120 feet at Darkfest. He currently does not have a bike sponsor which is crazy to say. Tom switched from BMX to MTB. He is a top Slopestyle rider earning his best result at Crankworx with a 3rd spot. He is fast becoming one of the riders pushing the sport of freeride as well. Please don't forget our episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 93
Surprise guest and friend of the show SVEN MARTIN hops on board to join Andrew Neethling to take you on a journey into their MTB World. Sven Martin was at Rd1 n 2 of the Enduro World Cup. Why is Sam Hill so cagey about his DH season, who is the best all-around MTB rider at the moment, and more.. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/movingtheneedle...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 92
Hans is considered the world’s leader in extreme mountain biking. He is a former trials riding world champion, a showman, a stuntman, and an adventure mountain biker. He has traveled the world extensively; riding his mountain bike, over and through areas previously considered unrideable. All the while, capturing the cultural, scenic, and spiritual aspects of these exotic locations; and always in search of something mystical or historical. At the age of 57, Hans is still doing what he loves and i...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 91
Brett Tippie is a larger-than-life character in the sport of MTB. He was one of the original free riders and pioneered the sport we know today. A former professional snowboarder Tippie then turned to MTB and was one of the very first sponsored free-riders before the industry even knew what the sport was. He admits he had some dark years when he turned to drugs but sights MTB as the sport that pulled him out of that place. He now is an ambassador for brands, announces, coaches, and guides to name...
Mar 14, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 90
Charlie Harrison at only 25 , has decided to retire from professional downhill mountain biking. Many will say with so much more to give. Charlie achieved great success but also suffered many injuries and disappointment along the way. Charlie knew racing was not going to be forever and is excited about pursuing his next career and has found his love for mountain biking again. This episode has some awesome insights into the challenges of the sport and life! Please don't forget our episode Sponsor:...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 89
Surprise guest and friend of the show SVEN MARTIN hops on board to join Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network to take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into Sven Martin and many of the changes to EWS and the World Cup series, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!! Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year...
Feb 14, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 88
Darren Berrecloth is a MTB freeride legend period. The Claw had an incredible career coming over to MTB from BMX. He has been in some of the biggest movies in the industry and pushed the sport to new heights. He has recently been inducted into the MTB hall of fame. Some injuries have forced him to hang up his competitive boots but he is very much still active as an adventure rider doing trips and projects. Episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-suppo...
Jan 31, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 87
Marcelo Gutierrez is the most successful Downhill Mountain Biker in Colombia. It was not an easy road out of Colombia onto the world stage. Marcelo managed to get multiple World Cup podiums and become the king of the most grueling downhill race known as Garbonza Downhill at the Crankworx festival. Winning at the highest level for Marcelo was not quite enough. He lost his passion for the sport and competiting knowing there was more to life. After 12 years on the circuit, he has chosen to step awa...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 86
Tomas Slavik is a multiple 4x MTB World Champion and former king of Crankworx. He is an all-around MTB badass. He has shifted his focus from 4x once the UCI dropped it as a official discipline and competes in those crazy Urban Downhill races alongside the Crankworx World Tour. Slavik shares thoughts on the sport as a whole and his attitude to racing and life are just plan epic. Enjoy Episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 F...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
With over 50 years of racing experience, Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into getting you the rider faster and more confident on an MTB, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!! Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 84
Stikman as he is known by the industry has seen and done it all. As a legendary World Cup Mechanic to some of the greats of the sport, Stik has stories upon stories of the sport that we know today. He has lived through multiple generations of racers and riders. He has held a few different jobs in the industry and worked alongside top athletes as well. Stik is a man that will say it like it is.
Dec 06, 2022•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 83
With 19 National and 5 World Championships split between BMX and mountain biking to his name, Eric Carter is a living MTB legend. EC came over to MTB from BMX in the heyday when pay was big and the partying even bigger. I learned so much from EC during my years racing and owe a ton to the man. His attitude to life and racing was incredible and was always a good time being around the man. Enjoy some incredible stories from over the years. An Episode not to be missed.
Nov 22, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 82
Ever wondered how a bike makes its way to market? Tim Stevens, head of mountain bike engineering, and Julian Wagner, bike marketing lead at Scott Sports join the show for a fascinating look at everything that goes into designing, building and marketing the all new Scott Genius and Genius ST. For more info and the tech video : CLICK HERE Visit Scott Sports...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 81
Timo Pritzel and a straight-up OG of MTB Freeride. Insane movie parts to jaw-dropping stunts at Cranworx, not to mention jumping the Berlin Wall. You name it he has done it. Timo is a deep thinker as well and turned to yoga and alternative medicine to heal his body. A fascinating conversation not to be missed.
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 80
Anneke Beerten is a 3 x World Champion in 4 cross Mountain Biking. She grew up racing BMX in the Netherlands and switched to mountain biking and had an incredible career. Anneke suffered a scary car crash in August 2020 which left her with traumatic brain injury and severe whiplash. She has been in therapy ever since and was advised to medically retire from racing. Anneke is one strong individual and is back riding and pursuing a career in MTB post her racing career. She says life is like a roll...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 79
With over 50 years of racing experience, Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network take you on a journey into their MTB World. We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into getting you the rider faster and more confident on an MTB, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!!
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
Flo Payet was born in Reunion Island and carved out an incredible career in Downhill MTB. Flo went on to race 101 World Cup finals which is an incredible feat. Spending 19 years racing the world circuit, you can imagine he had his fair share of challenges along the way but also achieved highlights like a bronze medal at the World Championships. Flo became a character on the circuit with his laid-back Island way and positive attitude. He will be missed between the tape but will still be around th...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 77
2022 World Cup Downhill racing is in the books and Sven Martin is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. WHAT A RACE !! We break down the final round held in Val Di Sole, Italy. Get all the insights and behind-the-scenes chat from the race. We will cover the season and bring you review episodes of each race throughout the year. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 11 years in a row of Elite...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 76
The 2022 World Championships from Les Gets, France was a race for the history books! The world champs had not been held in France since 2004. The French went 1,2 and 3 in the men's race. Wyn Masters is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. WHAT A RACE !! Get all the insights and behind-the-scenes chat from the race. We will cover the season and bring you review episodes of each race throughout the year. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous w...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 75
Marine Cabirou is awesome! The French rider has tasted the top step of the podium multiple times and won an overall downhill title but has had her fair share of injuries along the way in a somewhat short space of time. She never fails to have a smile on her face throughout the setbacks. Hear about her upbringing, how she deals with setbacks, winning and what makes her tick. Shoutout to Scott Sports , a long-time partner of mine and supporter of the Podcast, for making this episode possible. Obvi...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Sven Martin , a friend of the show and huge contributor to the sport shares his rider interviews from Mont Ste Anne Downhill WC and includes riders' thoughts on the upcoming World Champs in Les Gets, France Thanks to https://misspentsummers.com . Make sure to check out their awesome work!!
Aug 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 73
2022 World Cup Downhill racing is here and Cedric Gracia is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. WHAT A RACE !! We break down the 7th round held in Mont Ste Anne,Canada. Get all the insights and behind-the-scenes chat from the race. We will cover the season and bring you review episodes of each race throughout the year. This podcast series is brought to you by Crankbrothers . Crankbrothers is synonymous with the DH racing circuit, and last year celebrated 11 years in a row of Elite World...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 72
