Fosforo Garcia is the event producer for Red Bull Cerro Abajo, Guanajuato and a promoter of urban mountain bike racing. In this episode, Fosforo and Olly dive into the recent Genova Cerro Abajo's massive spectator turnout, the community impact of Cerro Abajo races, and how Fosforo engages locals to get involved and understand the event’s significance. They discuss everything from racing through people’s homes to the safety of riding in Mexico, why urban downhill clips go viral, the rise of urban...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Olly's got a new bike, the Focus Jam2 with the next-gen Bosch motor! On this episode Olly and Davi take a look at Olly's new bike during honeymoon period. The lads talk about Olly's trip to Germany, helicopter rescue wild fires and attempt some 'conversation starters' which gets a bit weird... Yes, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago after a few very long days! Check out the new Focus Jam2 here https://www.focus-bikes.com/gb_en/bikes/e-mountainbike-full-suspension/jam2 BIG thanks to this e...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Brendan Fairclough and Olly Wilkins get together in the van on route to DYFI to break down Red Bull Rampage 2024. The lads discuss Brendan's approach to the event, pressure, Godziek's front flip, Tom Isted's insane run, Should Brendan Semenuk have won, the right of passage to competing at Rampage, how the judges apologised for Brendan's 2023 score before the event and of course, his thoughts on the final result. All VLOGS, PODCASTS, and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/b...
Oct 20, 2024•49 min
Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS, and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episodes on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support Our Long-Term Partners: Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: Website: https://www.theracec...
Oct 10, 2024•18 min
Theo Erlangsen is BACK, and the gloves are off... In this episode, Theo joins Olly and Davi to break down the leaked Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) document titled '2025 MTB Reform: Evolution of Mountain Bike Racing'. Together, they dissect how the document was leaked, explore Theo's take on the few positive suggestions, and critically examine the potential fallout. Will race teams and riders be forced out? Could a big social media following become more important than race results? Should Chris Bal...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion...
Oct 08, 2024•17 min
Brendan reviews the iPhone 16, Olly's bag got smahed to pieces by United Airlines, the lads talk about what needs doing on Brendan's line, Stop Drop technology, Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term ...
Oct 07, 2024•16 min
Olly’s bag finally turned up, paying tribute to Jordie Lunn’s ambitious 2018 line and what on earth has been happening to Olly's nose!? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Vans: h...
Oct 07, 2024•18 min
Danny MacAskill joins Olly and Davi in the studio to break down his latest film project, CAMPUS. In this episode, Danny shares what it was like to have free rein to ride at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He talks about his first visits to the campus, pitching the project with stick figure drawings, figuring out how to ride on top of an Adidas city bike (and how it almost broke his ankle), meeting Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of Adidas, and landing his biggest ever flat drop. He als...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 55 min
The lads are feeling the impact of the desert. Olly’s got dry mouth and the lads talk about shutting down a few features, rope access, tree house training, Bren wants 'to add some pepper' this year and loads more… Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user...
Oct 04, 2024•18 min
On this episode od Drivetime Brendog talks about where he's planning to go on the mountain and is it even possible to JUMP up onto the rock? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Va...
Oct 03, 2024•9 min
Join Olly, Bren and Deaks as they drive into the desert for Red Bull Rampage day one. During the drive the lads talk about Bren's obsessive lawn care, the Colorado terrain, missed flights from London, the Nissan truck, SAXX saving the day, Bren's new golden helmet and the healthinator reveals his health and nutricion secrets. Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb...
Oct 02, 2024•33 min
Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin sit down to preview Red Bull Rampage 2024. On the episode the lads talk about their previous Rampage experiences and what they've been doing since last years event. Brendan talks about his first ever Rampage, how incredibly unprepared he was and why he really chooses Olly and Deaks each year to help dig his line. Brendan also shares what he'd look for if he was a judge, why the battleship was so terrifying to ride, learning flip step downs and has ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Davi and Olly sit down for the most random episode in a while! On this episode of The Ride Companion the lads talk about riding Olly's local trails, discuss the evolution of TRC from online to studio and the potential future of the podcast. The lads have some confessions, offend Oasis fans and discuss wether mountain biking is too expensive plus loads more... This episode's sponsors & News Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2! On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as an a...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Former Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion Manon Carpenter joins the podcast! Manon Carpenter sits down with Olly and Davi for an in-depth conversation about her incredible racing career. Growing up in Wales, Manon reflects on her early years immersed in mountain biking, spurred on by her dad, Jason, who founded the Dragon Downhill Series. She shares memories of helping out at races and her journey from her first race to becoming a pro rider. Manon dives into her early successes, including her...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Olly and Davi sit down for a catch up episode. During the podcast Olly talks about getting sick (REALLY SICK), how 'we almost lost him. Davi shares to home renovation news and the lads discuss World Champs, Red Bull Rampage 2024, wholesome memories and announce the first episode of MTB Gogglebox. Get notified to watch World Champs with us HERE. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan! Missed our van build video? Catch it HERE! Th...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Our first podcast from Nissan studios! Wyn Masters joins Olly and Davi for a quintessentially British al fresco podcast. In this episode, Wyn discusses how living in various countries has shaped his personality and his ongoing quest to find new riding companions. He also opens up about fatherhood, offering hilarious advice for new dads on time management, social media, and why he believes kids don’t need the most expensive bikes. Wyn further shares his insights on the current state of downhill r...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Would downhill suit the Olympics or X-Games? Olly and Davi sit down for a good ol' catch up. During the episode the lads talk about attending Formula E in London, Davi's new coach, Olly riding a modern downhill bike for the very first time ever, stag doo's, Champéry downhill track and look at strange Olympic sports. The lads invent a new downhill event to potentially level the field and discuss wether downhill should really be in the Olympics or the X-Games. We hope you enjoy the episode and ple...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Olly and Davi are guests on their own podcast!? In this special episode of The Ride Companion, Andrew Neethling turns the tables on Davi and Olly to dive into the history of the podcast, from the random success of the Lockdown Companion series to its evolution into The Ride Companion. During the episode Olly and Davi discuss how they really first met over a common love of podcasts, why Davi pushed for Olly to join the podcast 'officially' and what the show means to them. They also discuss the po...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Kriss Kyle is in the studio! In this episode, Kriss Kyle joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Stranraer, discovering BMX, and dropping out of school. Kriss opens up about leaving home to live inside a skatepark, signing with Nike, and buying a house with the first money he ever made. He also discusses signing with Red Bull and breaks down his most insane video projects, including Kaleidoscope, BMX Riding Dubai's Most Famous Landmarks, Out of Season, and, of course, Riding a Skatepark ...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Ya boy BK is back in the studio!! In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. H...
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron’s insane comeback and the resurgence of Greg Minnaar. Andrew breaks down his LCQ idea which he thinks would make downhill racing more of a level playing field for riders along with talking about the venues that he’d love to see on the World Cup schedule, riding the DarkFest course, creating a union for downhill racers and fatherhood...
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Jake100 is on The Ride Companion! On this episode Jake talks about growing up in East London and his incredible journey of transforming negatives into positives through cycling. During the podcast Jake also opens up about how his first wheelie bike sparked a passion that led to the creation of a sub-culture in urban cycling, the impact of social media in accelerating the Bike Life scene, performing a 100km/h manual, and reflects on the viral success of his videos, including one that garnered ove...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Rowan Sorrell is the founder, director, and head of trails at Bike Park Wales. In this episode, we sit down with UK mountain biking legend Rowan Sorrell to discuss everything from the evolution of mountain bike trail centres to becoming a World Champion downhill racer. Rowan shares stories from his early years, racing downhill in the sport's early days, and how modern bikes have dramatically improved the riding experience. We explore the founding and development of Bike Park Wales, drawing inspi...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Olly and Davi sit down for a well overdue catchup. During the episode the lads discuss having loser vibes, all things Red Bull Hardline including the gap jump conspiracy, Ronan Dunne and Bernard Kerr's runs and more. The lads also talk about Poland and Leogang world cup races, Backyard Battle and lots more... This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage With all these pro rider insights you're ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Joe Barnes is finally on The Ride Companion podcast! On this episode Joe sits down with Olly and Davi to discuss his new film, The Rare Folk. Joe also talks about growing up in Fort William, The Dudes Of Hazard, racing downhill, signing for Canyon, the spirit of enduro, Christmas number one attempts, what it's like to have a photographic memory, building rut tracks, fatherhood and much more... This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Luke Wallace is a former professional rugby player for the Harlequins. Olly and Davi sit down with Luke to accidentally announce his retirement from professional rugby. During the episode Luke delves into his journey turning professional, public school scholarships, winning the premiere league and playing in front of 80,000 fans, the unwritten rules of rugby, and overcoming injuries with rigorous recovery and concussion protocols. Luke also talks about his new favourite hobbies which include Jiu...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 42 min
What does it take to become a 4 time SuperEnduro world champion? Billy Bolt makes his first ever appearance on The Ride Companion to chat with Olly Wilkins about his journey to becoming a 4 time SuperEnduro world champion. During the episode Billy opens up about his upbringing in Newcastle, injuries, Red Bull Tyne Ride, signing for Factory Husqvarna, races he wants to win, 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, vlogging, electric dirt bikes, training and much more! Follow Billy Bolt on Instagram Subscribe to Bil...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Rob Weaver has been a mountain bike journalist for over 18 years and has a deep expertise of bike testing and all things mountain bike tech. On this episode Rob talks about his path to working in the bike industry, what it takes to be an un-biased and thorough bike tester, milestones in bike design, the history of Mountain Biking UK and so much more.... This episode's sponsors & News We're about to drop new merch but you HAVE to be on the mailing list for first dibs! Head to theridecompanion...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 19 min
