The Ride Companion

Olly and Davi sit down to record one of those 'no script' episodes and, it gets WEIRD! During the episode the lads talk about getting colonics, Olly unveils his new van, Davi talks about moving house, discuss wether Kilion Bron has the perfect balance, answer listener questions and much more...  Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's spo...

Paul Hadley is a mountain biking church minister from North Wales. During this episode Paul helps Olly and Davi understand why the energy left the studio when the topic of The Bible came up in conversation. The lads take a deep dive into moral compasses, disuss who religion benefits, what Paul actually does as a minister and much more. We hope you enjoy this VERY different episode of The Ride Comp...

Rico Martin is a professional personal trainer to multiple action sports athletes. During this podcast Rico talks about how he got involved in the fitness injury, working with pro riders like Jordan Williams, training to be a faster rider and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Feel optimised, cover your nutritio...

Clay Porter is back in the UK filming for that not so secret DG2 project so, of course he found himself dragged into the studio for another podcast! During this episode Olly and Clay talk about the success of Deathgrip one, invisible lines, creating original content, Alex Rankin's Earthed series, why we should be thankful for the live broadcast, vlogging, Valli Holl, looking to making Drive To Sur...

Olly and Davi sit down to answer questions submitted by the companionship. During the episode the lads discuss the 2024 downhill broadcast team, bum injuries, wether mountain bikes are too big and meal deal preferences. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors If you want to recover like a pro then you have to check out compex.com...

Olly and Davi sit down for a much overdue catch up episode. During the episode the lads discuss getting better at podcasting, home improvements, dream homes, Olly annoying Scottish people, World Champs chat/rants and also do a podium picks! We hope you enjoy this lockdown companion vibe episode. The comments section is very much open for debate. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https:...

Olly and Andrew Neethling spend some time together in a hotel room to discuss all the happenings from the mountain bike World Championship in Fort William.  During the episode Andrew Neethling talks about what it was like to commentate on the world feed to millions of people, preparing for the live broadcast and how he gathers inside information. Olly also shares what it was like from his perspect...

Josh Lowe is a professional mountain bike rider from the South of the UK. On this episode of the podcast Josh talks about being a professional rider whilst choosing to hold down a full time job. Josh shares his incredible attitude to riding and how keeping it fun is the most important thing, competing at Red Bull Hardline, dealing with pressure, injuries and much more... Learn more about PayDirt,...

Mountain bike royalty Wyn Masters is back on the podcast with more hilarious stories and insights!  During this episode, Wyn talks about the crazy crash that put him out of the first part of the 2023 downhill season, head injuries, how his privateer project is helping more riders, race formats, WynTV, proposes a new World Cup schedule and much more... Learn more about PayDirt, submit your project...

Jamie Squibb is the godfather of freestyle motocross in the UK. Jamie stops by the studio to talk about his career as a professional rider, how he discovered the sport, the insane lengths he went through to learn backflips, the current state of freestyle motocross, his iconic compound, electric bike and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix...

Bernard Kerr makes an impromptu visit to the studio for an in-depth chat with Olly. During the episode Bernard gives his honest thoughts on the current state of world cup downhill, talks about the evolution of the Pivot team, Crankworx Innsbruck, almost winning world cup races, new race format, new broadcast and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://two...

On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi recap their trip to Germany to visit Focus Bikes, staying at Andrea Berg land and scooting around Stuttgart. During the first part of the podcast, Davi also shares details of a new charity/challenge concept. Dave the colour analyst then joins Olly in the studio to chat about the Val Di Sole world cup including track changes, Jackson Goldstone's f...

Professional mountain bike rider Daryl Brown joins the podcast for a wide ranging and super fun chat with Davi and Olly. During the episode Daryl talks about how he turned pro and how his job has changed over the years, what it's like to ride at and hit the huge DarkFest jumps, offers up advice for all levels of mountain bikers, racing in China and talks about his most recent injury and how it ver...

On this episode Olly and Davi have a general catch up in the studio. Dave the colour analyst then catches up with Olly to chat about all things Leogang including the double Austrian win, Jackson Goldstone and Danny Hart's runs and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/ Caldera Lab: cr...

Introducing the TRC Post Race Show! The 2023 downhill season kicked off with a bang this past weekend in Lenzerheide so, we're rolling out our new post race show with former World Cup mechanic, mountain bike super fan and TRC colour analyst (a totally fictionally role we made up) Dave Valler.  During the show, Dave talks about working as a world cup mechanic for Brendan Fairclough, the lads discus...

Can you believe The Ride Companion made it to 100 episodes!? On this episode, Davi and Olly enjoy a Buffalo Trace whiskey and reminisce over the past 100 episodes. Davi shares the origins of the show and discusses how they both first connected over a mutual love of podcasts. The lads also discuss the optimal size of a business, expense accounts, Olly's approach to banking, artificial intelligence,...

The Dogfather is back on the podcast with arguably his best appearance yet! During this episode, Brendan Fairclough talks about the ACL injury that changed his career, taking a huge pay cut to ride for Honda, Steve Peat's financial advice, his preparation ahead of the 2023 World Cup season, hating being called a 'freeracer', fatherhood and loads more... If you don't already please shoot @brendog1...

Holy smokes folks we have Clay Porter in the studio for this epic conversation! Join us as Clay spills the beans on his highly-anticipated TOP SECRET DG2 project, delves into his experiences shooting out of industry commercials, and reveals what it's like collaborating with the world's best athletes. Clay also shares his insightful perspectives on the current state of mountain biking, especially w...

Sam Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how DarkFest has evolved over the years, landing the biggest backflip of his life, how many runs Tom Isted's world record actually took, the business behind the event and the responsibility of building a platform for riders to push the limits of what's possible on a mountain bike.  Follow Sam Reynolds @samreynolds26 BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors  ...

Olly's bigger, faster and more handsome brother Henry joins the podcast to help the lads go through some recent TRC Hotline submissions. Henry also talks about being a professional basketball player in the BBL and his potential comeback, jiu-jitsu, having Olly as a landlord and loads more...  Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk BIG LOVE to this epis...

What do you think to the sound quality of the new studio? Let us know! Olly and Davi sit down to record a pilot episode of the podcast in the new studio. During this brief conversation, the lads talk about building the space, dinner party guests, Davi talks about early podcast episodes, bad wages, work experience fails and much more... Companionship, thank you so much for your support. We can't be...

On this weeks Ride Companion Davi reveals he might be moving South, the lads discuss WWE style mountain biking, how driving is a great anaolgy for life, living life in a small circle, Max Anstie winning a supercross, the UCI test event and Olly has a HUGE offer for the Companionship....   Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk   Episode Sponsors:- Looking for a comprehe...

Olly and Davi sit down to talk about attending the Kriss Kyle film premiere at Red Bull F1 HQ, Davi talks about his outdoor 4x4x48 challenge, the lads look at huge brands that have had major marketing fails, listener questions and much more...  Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk   Episode Sponsors:...

The lads are back back shootin' from the hip for episode 92 of The Ride Companion. On this episode Olly and Davi discuss bike thefts, the suprising truth about Northern weather in the UK, Olly has a home renovation update, a TRC studio update and there's a double helping of podium picks plus loads more...  Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL...

Olly returns from Mexico and is back in the UK with a fresh new look. During this episode Davi offers up some deep investigative journalism about Honda's downhill, motocross and MotoGP race wins, the lads make a commitment to the companionship, discuss more OnlyFans headlines and much more... Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. h...