The Ride Companion

It's been a while since we caught up with our favourite privateer Rich Payne. On this episode we discuss the theft of his custom Deviate Cycles bikes, the reasons he missed a couple of events, epic travel schedules and shouting at family members!  Keep up to date with all things racing and EWS or Bust related by checking out our social media pages below. Why not give them a cheeky follow? You can...

What better way to kick off the first episode of this new series than with the super polarising Marin Mount Vision! Wether you like the look of the bike or not it's hard to ignore the forward thinking NAILD suspension system and the hundreds of hours that went in to product development. This episode features Marin's head of full suspension product Matthew Cipes to chat through the timeline/road ma...

  Wyn Masters is one of the most likeable characters on the planet, a true gentleman who's doing life the right way. What most people might not realise is that Wyn bust his ass to get to the position he is in now, he worked some crazy jobs and made huge commitments to become a professional rider/personality in the mountain bike world. On this episode we take a deep dive into what he went through a...

Duncan Shaw is a professional street trials rider from Inverness, Scotland. On this episode Duncan describes how he first got into riding trials, growing up in Inverness and how he came to start the Drop And Roll Tour with friend/house mate Danny Macaskill plus much more... Enjoy!  Follow Duncan Shaw:- Instagram @duncshaw Youtube - Duncan Shaw www.dropandrolltour.com DONATE TO THE RNLI MARATHON CH...

Rich just returned from racing the Enduro World Series round 3 in Madeira with fellow Remap owner Mark. On this episode we discuss the differences between the EWS series and EWS Continental rounds, bike set up, the Gamble line and plenty more...  Keep up to date with all things racing and EWS or Bust related by checking out our social media pages below. Why not give them a cheeky follow? You can a...

Jase Macalpine is the host of one of my all time favourite podcasts, Gypsy Tales. Jase has been involved with action sports as a film maker and content creator for many years and it's always a pleasure to have him on the podcast for a chat about anything and everything...  Enjoy! Follow Gypsy Tales:- Instagram @gypsytalespodcast Youtube - Gypsy Tales www.gypsy-tales.com The podcast is made possibl...

Welcome to the second instalment of the secret sessions series and, with it something totally different for this episode. James and Alex are two of my closest friends, together last weekend we embarked on a trip to canoe the 97km long Caledonian Canal which runs from Fort William to Inverness in Scotland. Unfortunately, on the third day the trip took a turn for the worse and thanks to a few incred...

Rich is back from the first round of the EWS European Enduro Series that was held in Macanet de Cabrenys, Spain. On this episode we find out how Rich found his first taste of the Continental series, how the new bike is performing, get an update on any off season changes and also find out just how relaxed Spanish people are!  Keep up to date with all things racing and EWS or Bust related by checkin...

Joe Bowman is the brainchild behind Steel City Media, a Sheffield based MTB media company and, one of my closest friends. On this episode we sat down at his new office for a long overdue catch up about how he entered the film making world, life after Gamble, his 2019 plans, the up-coming race season and discuss the future of MTB media plus, lots more... Follow Steel City Media & The Santa Cruz Syn...

Welcome to The Secret Sessions series. On today's episode I am joined by Daniel Makin, Ian Wheeler and Dirt Factory's first employee Matt Greenwood to check out their new pop-up indoor mountain bike park in Manchester, UK. The Dirt Factory guys were first on the podcast way back in June 2016 so it's awesome to see them finally realise the first part of the project as they gear up to fully open the...

Todd Meyn is an Australian professional BMX athlete and a regular on the Nitro Circus World Tour. Todd is no doubt one of the hardest working people in action sports, he turned pro at a very early age and has a very unique story which involves life threatening injuries, World first tricks, a crazy tour schedule and has also recently started his own airbag company called DD Airbags.  Todd's book re...

EWS or BUST is back with series three episode one! On this episode we catch up with everybody's favourite privateer and team rider Rich Payne to discuss his approach to the 2019 race season, a change in sponsors, a fresh bike and a complete overhaul of goals/targets.  Keep up to date with all things racing and EWS or Bust related by checking out our social media pages below. Why not give them a ch...

Ajay Jones is a semi professional mountain bike rider from the Welsh Valleys. On this episode we discuss how he first got involved with riding all things two wheeled, being in a hardcore punk band and the real story behind his clothing table #lewsavew plus lots more randomness... Follow Ajay Jones:-  Instagram - @ajayxjones  / @letsavew www.lewsavew.com The podcast is made possible by our sponsors...

Ben Cathro returns for this episode of The HKT Podcast! Ben's videos attracted a lot of attention last year with his detailed track walks and course break downs. We decided to sit down and preview the upcoming 2019 downhill mountain bike race season and discuss some of the recent team moves, track changes, make some wild predictions and have a good ol' gossip.  Ben also reveals his 2019 plans. Are...

Max Fredriksson is a professional mountain bike slopestyle rider from Sweden. On this episode we discuss Max's meteoric rise to fame, over coming career threatening injuries, the mindset it takes to ride at the biggest events in the World, making YouTube videos and much more...  Watch 'I Broke My Arm' vide Max's Fredriksson's Links:- Instagram - @maxfredriksson Facebook - Max Fredriksson YouTube -...

Jake Pantone is the VP of product & consumer experience at ENVE Composites and, has been with the company for over 10 years. On this episode we discuss his current diverse role, product development, manufacturing in the USA, working with race teams and hear all about the new M series range of products. Plus, plenty more...  Have ENVE managed to eliminate the dreaded pinch flat?  Watch the BikeMag....

Josh Perry is a former professional BMX rider who has competed at the highest level of the sport. He was a regular Dew Tour competitor, lived amongst the World's other top professionals and had appearances at X-Games. During a routine practise session he over rotated a trick, hit his head and required an MRI scan which uncovered a life threatening brain tumor. Josh has since been on a new journey...

Peter Jamison is a mountain bike photographer/film maker who at 19 years of age has just released his first feature length film called 'PASSION'. The movie takes a behind the scenes look at the lives of David Lieb, Ethan Nell, Reed Boggs, Matt Macduff and Nicholi Rogatkin.  On this episode we discuss how Peter was living in a tent when he came up with the concept for the film, how he managed to ke...

For episode #066 of The HKT Podcast we are joined by Peter Jamison, the man behind new freeride mountain bike documentary 'PASSION'.  Peter is just 19 years old and has self funded this entire project on his own and, came up with the concept whilst living in a tent at Highland Mountain Bike Park.  The movie takes a behind the scenes look at the lives of David Lieb, Ethan Nell, Reed Boggs, Matt Mac...

On this episode we are joined live by Ben Plenge, a strength and conditioning coach operating as 'Strength Factory Action Sports Training'. We sat down at his facility in Bristol to answer a host of listener questions and discuss some key aspects of on and off the bike training. We broke this podcast down into four sections, diet, training the mind, training the body and recovery. There's plenty o...

Matt Jones is a professional mountain bike slopestyle athlete on the FMB World Tour. Matt joins the podcast to discuss his rise to fame from humble beginnings digging in the local woods with his brother, becoming a Red Bull athlete, what it takes to be a professional slopestyle rider, vlogging plus much more.... Watch Matt's 'Frames Of Mind' edit HERE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PROJECT CHAINGE HERE Thank...

Michael Staab is the senior product manager at Canyon Bikes and, has been with the company since it was an independent bike shop 29 years ago. Michael and I had a brief chat about the new Canyon Neuron CF, bike design, emerging trends and explains the process of bringing a new product to market.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PROJECT CHAINGE HERE Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for support...

Jed Mildon is a professional BMX rider and part of the Nitro Circus World Tour. He made history in 2011 landing a triple backflip and followed it up in 2015 with the World's First BMX quadruple backflip. On this episode we chat about being part of the Nitro Circus crew, how he first found BMX, tricks and tips he uses to stay optimal and plenty more... FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PROJECT CHAINGE HERE Thank...

Matt Macduff is a Canadian professional freeride mountain bike rider. In 2016 Matt sustained a terrible fall attempting to make his way around the 'Loop Of Doom' and, on this episode we discuss the effects that day had on his mind/body, injuries, mindfulness, Red Bull Rampage and anything and everything else in-between.  Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast....

On this episode we are joined by Olly Wilkins to discuss his Red Bull Rampage adventures. We discuss what it's like to spend 10 days digging in Utah, the features on Brendan Fairclough's line including, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Along with some travel tips and anything and everything else in-between. Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with ZEB for...