The Ride Companion

The Enduro World Series just wrapped up in Rotorua so it's time to catch up with Rich Payne for episode two of #ewsorbust! We hear how his race went, nearly missing flights, mechanical problems and what it's like to race the EWS as a privateer. Enjoy.... As usual HUGE thanks to our sponsors WWW.35BIKES.COM and everybody who supports the podcast! *Listen to the end for a little gift* www.35bikes.co...

Episode one of #ewsorbust is HERE! In the first episode we check-in with Rich Payne and get to know his plans for the upcoming Enduro World Series, his expectations and understand the challenges he faces as a privateer rider. As usual HUGE thanks to our sponsors WWW.35BIKES.COM and everybody who supports the podcast! www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes SHOUT OUTS!! Rich Payne I...

Specialized Gravity Racing's Loic Bruni joins us for this episode. We chat about many things including how he started racing downhill, 2017 expectations, team changes and pranking team mates. Oh, and 29ers! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwe...

Olly Wilkins joins us on this episode to chat about how he started riding, the evolution of dirt jumping, working within the industry, what's it's like to be a pro rider and plenty plenty more.... HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes SHOUT OUTS!! Olly Wilkins Instag...

On this episode we are joined by Ed Brazier owner of Sheffield based bike company, Airdrop. Ed chats about how he quit his day job to start his own bike brand, the hurdles he's had to jump along the process, the future for Airdrop and plenty of other interesting stuff! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com...

All round adventurer and Specialized bikes brand ambassador Hannah Barnes joins us for this episode. She talks about how she started riding, what it takes to be a brand ambassador, log cabins and plenty of other bits n bobs! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes SHOU...

GT Factory Racing's Brook Macdonald joins us for a chat about the upcoming downhill race season, the offseason, new bikes and plenty more! ANDREW CHO'S GO FUND ME:- https://www.gofundme.com/andrew-chos-medical-fund HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes SHOUT OUTS!! B...

The latest signing to the Santa Cruz Syndicate Luca Shaw joins us for a chat. He talks about his new team, his 2017 expectations and that epic team release video plus plenty more! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes SHOUT OUTS!! Luca Shaw. Instagram - @Luca_Shaw Fa...

Kevin Kolb of Sick Recovery Racing joins us for this episode. Kevin runs a motocross based rehab facility for athletes struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Most notably Kevin helped get Nico Izzi back to sobriety. Kevin talks about his plans to raise awareness for opioid addiction, how he plans to help athletes after injuries and his mission for the future... a really inspiring episode as w...

Lewis Buchanan joins us on this episode to talk about his switch from downhill racing to the enduro world series, injuries, overcoming adversities and his 2017 plans. SHOUT OUTS! Lewis Buchanan Instagram - @lewbuchanan Facebook - Lew Buchanan Athlete Twitter - @lewisbuchanan48 www.hookitproducts.co.uk Instagram - @the_hookit_podcast Twitter - @hookitproducts Facebook - The Hookit Podcast Don't for...

World renowned bike photographer Duncan Philpott joins us on this episode. He talks about why he decided to pick up a camera, how he stumbled upon shooting bikes and his new collab project 'hurly burly'. There's also a chance to WIN some 35Bikes swag! SHOUT OUTS! Duncan Philpott http://www.duncanphilpott.com Instagram - @duncanphilpott / @p4dunc Motoshack Facebook - Moto Shack Custom Graphics Inst...

Current UCI downhill mountain bike world champion Danny Hart joins us on this episode. We hear about his training programme, his epic 2016 race season, his plans for Hamsterley bike park and plenty more. Don't forget you can be in with a chance to WIN a set of signed goggles! SHOUT OUTS https://www.facebook.com/DANNYHARTSDESCENDBIKEPARK/ Facebook - Danny Hart Twitter - @dannyhart1 Instagram - @dan...

'Shop Talk' is here, and on the first episode we chat to The Trailhead owner Sandy Plenty about why he decided to open a bike shop, the industry and plenty of random stories. WIN a set of AMS frame protection too, just listen to find out how! SHOUT OUTS www.thetrailhead.co.uk Instagram - @sandy_plenty Facebook - The Trailhead Bicycle Company Twitter - @sandy_plenty www.hookitproducts.co.uk instagr...

Finally, we tied Joe Bowman down for an hour to chat all things World Cup, This Is Peaty and how Steel City Media came to fruition. There's also an exclusive on a new project! Don't forget its not too late to grab a #cancersucks mudguard from your local bike shop or 35BIKES.COM... Help s kick cancer in the unmentionables! Here's the video link we promise in this episode // https://vimeo.com/927307...

It's our anniversary episode, and what better way to celebrate than inviting our very first guest Cy Turner back to the show. Along with James Swinden (Rocketman) and Chay Granby (Straightline) we have a look back at their successful enduro race season. Chat about training, the future and even capri sun! Don't forget to grab a #cancersucks mudguard from your local bike shop or 35bikes.com. And, Co...

On this episode we are joined by Alistair Mclean from Fat Creations. Let's face it, Ali creates magic artwork on bicycles. Hear about his incredible work ethic, how he started Fat Creations and get to find out his most memorable work to date. Don't forget October is cancer awareness month and you can grab a limited edition #cancersucks mudguard from your local bike shop or www.35bikes.com // And h...

We've been on a break. But, we are BACK! And on this show we have Ben Eggleston from Gnar Bike Park joining us for a collab with his own GNARCAST... Enjoy! SHOUT OUTS! Joystick Bicycle Components www.ridejoystick.com Facebook - Joystick Bicycle Components Twitter - @ridejoystick Instagram - @ridejoystick Gnar Bike Park Twitter - @GNARBikeParkUK Instagram - @gnarbikepark Youtube - Gnarbikepark Hook...

Bike Park Wales founder/director Martin Astley joins The Hookit Podcast to talk about what it took to create Bike Park Wales. The struggles involved, plans for the future and how the turned an idea between friends into a reality! SHOUT OUTS! Joystick Bicycle Components www.ridejoystick.com Facebook - Joystick Bicycle Components Twitter - @ridejoystick Instagram - @ridejoystick Bike Park Wales www....

World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden joins The Hookit Podcast for episode #006. Tai gives us a run down on how he got into speedway, his new clothing brand and plenty of random stories! Don't forget to leave us a review / comment. And please, if you can share the episode it would be amazing! http://store.taiwoffinden.com Twitter - @twoffinden Instagram - @twoffinden Facebook - Tai Woffinden Youtu...

Today we welcome the Dirt Factory crew! Join us for a chat to hear about their progress, crowd funding and the exciting plans ahead! Don't forget to leave us a review / comment and a share if you can find it in your heart! And please, head over and check out our sponsors www.cavemancornershop.co.uk and use promo code 'Hookit' for 10% off your first order! www.dirtfactory.org Instagram - @dirtfacto...

Today we welcome Blue Steel strength & conditioning founders Adela Carter and Nick Hamilton to the show. Join us as we chat about the evolution of blue steel, nutrition, training advice and white speedo's. Don't forget to leave us a review / comment. And please, head over and check out our sponsors www.cavemancornershop.co.uk and use promo code 'Hookit' for 10% off your first order! Instagram - @c...

The Hookit Podcast #003 welcomes professional mountain bike rider / tv presenter and coach Ricky Crompton to the show. In this episode we discuss Ricky's views on mountain biking, social media and plenty of other random topics. Don't forget to leave us a review / comment. And please, if you can share the episode it would be amazing! www.rickycrompton.com Instagram - @rcrompton twitter - @rickycrom...

Welcome to the second episode of the Hookit Podcast. Today we sit down with Cannonade British Enduro & Shimano British Downhill Series event organiser Simon Paton. We hear how he landed his job, the future of mountain biking and plenty of crazy stories! If you like it, please give the episode a share! www.hookitproducts.co.uk www.britishdownhillseries.co.uk www.british-enduro-series.com

Welcome to the very first episode of the Hookit Podcast. Today we sit down Cotic Bikes founder Cy Turner and chat about everything from the creation of Cotic, marketing and the future. If you like it, please give the episode a share! www.hookitproducts.co.uk www.cotic.co.uk