The Ride Companion

We sat down with mountain biking legend, Hans Rey!   In this episode of The Ride Companion, Hans dives into the unforgettable moments of his career, reminiscing about the iconic SWATCH ad campaign and reflecting on the pivotal German TV show that changed everything. We also delve into the golden era of 90s mountain biking, where Hans competed at the first ever X-Games, the Laguna Rads crew, 37 yea...

We've waited over 6 months to share this news!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down for an old school general catch up. During the episode the lads reflect on the Rob Warner episode, make an announcement, have some HEAVY bike chat, answer listener questions plus, much more... Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.c...

Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer. On this episode Preston talks about his illustrious but strict motocross career and why he made the switch to racing downhill. Preston talks about winning his first ever National race, almost beating Jackson Goldstone and breaks down his first couple of years in the elite category. Preston is currently living the full p...

Sam Reynolds is back in studio with Olly for a pre DarkFest chat! During the episode Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his heavily contrasting life as a Dad and big air bike rider, his recently ankle injury, how he compiles the rider invite list, how to flip huge jumps and much more. There's also a HUGE teaser at the end of the episode! Follow all the DarkFest act...

Joel Anderson dropped by The Ride Companion studio to record his first-ever podcast! On this episode, Joel talks about building a riding scene in Triscombe, filming edits with Tommy C, and riding downhill bikes where most people wouldn't. Joel also opens up about his almost career-ending injury and what it's really like to ride huge jumps. Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Want to...

Rob Warner is back on the podcast for the most open, honest and unfiltered conversation we've ever released. During the episode Rob talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the world cup commentator and what it was really like going back to the races. Rob also opens up about a topic he's wanted to share with the world for over six years and much much more...  Rather than write a...

The lads are back in studio for their first podcast of 2024. During the episode Olly talks about his recent injury he sustained while shooting a video with Brendan Fairclough. The lads discuss dream guests, petrol station merch, skin suits, Anaheim 1, T-Pain's album and loads more...  Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day?  Get a FR...

Bernard Kerr drops by the studio slightly unplanned so, we decided to record a podcast!  On this episode of The Ride Companion Bernard talks about buying the BK Sport warehouse, wether DYFI is becoming the global hub of mountain biking and switching GoPro footage to hide lines. Bernard also opens up about taking a pay cut to keep the race team alive, testing jumps at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, wi...

Jono Jones is in studio for a chat with Olly Wilkins. During this episode Jono talks about being in competition with brother Matt, sauna competitions, home renovations and dream trips. Jono also opens up about why he's never turned full time pro, riding Mexican street racers, commentating with Rob Warner, Red Bull Hardline, what he has planned for 2024 and much more... Support this episode's spons...

After Brendan Fairclough's 4th place finish at the 2019 Red Bull Rampage he insisted that his dig crew had to spend the winnings on something they really wanted. Olly Wilkins chose a jet-ski, Ben Deakin decided he wanted a hair transplant... On this episode Ben Deakin (aka The Deakinator) talks about why he decided it was finally time to commit and go for the procedure, this is the full story... ...

Welcome to The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz Special! Join your hosts Davi, Olly, and Dan as they lead you through 24 family-friendly general knowledge questions, sprinkled with a festive touch of Christmas cheer. Play a long with your loved ones over Christmas or, test your general knowledge whilst out on your next solo ride. The choice is yours! Don't be a Grinch though—spread the holiday cheer...

Dan Wolfe is a former World Cup downhill and EDR racer from Ireland, known to many for his live reporting from events for Pinkbike. During the episode, Dan talks about growing up in Ireland and how he discovered mountain biking through his older brother. He also discusses how he first started racing downhill, becoming one of the early riders to switch to enduro, and speculates on what the future c...

Vero Sandler is one of the worlds leading female freeriders who has literally carved her own path in the sport. On this episode of The Ride Companion Vero joins Olly and Davi in studio to talk about her current injury, how her riding motivations have changed since quitting racing, trick progression, her back yard build project, signing for monster energy, advice for your girls and much more...  Su...

Jonny Thomson is the man behind Fit4Racing, a specialist mountain bike and two-wheeled sports training platform. During the episode, Jonny talks about his original motivation to launch Fit4Racing, his fallout with CrossFit, training pros like Danny Hart, Jonny Walker, and Adam Brayton. Jonny also breaks down why e-bikes are great training tools, common fitness mistakes mountain bikers make, the Fi...

Olly and Davi are back in studio to discuss wether Lewis Buchanan should have ridden Brendan Fairclough's Red Bull Rampage battleship line. During the episode the lads also talk about personality types, bucket list biking trips, the Focus Bikes team camp, play podium picks, create a Sam Pilgrim Monster flavour and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Want to feel optimize...

Steve Geall is a legend of the UK BMX and mountain bike scene and we're stoked to have him on The Ride Companion this week! During the podcast we discuss how Steve discovered BMX in the late 80's and competiting in the early competitions to became a National Champion. Steve talks about falling out of love with the BMX, buying his first mountain bike, turning pro on the Giant team and racing the fi...

Olly and Davi get REALLY into your listener questions, bring back the podium picks feature and discuss desert island survival tactics, winter riding tips, adult movie start names, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the state of the bike industry and much more...  Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day?  Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D...

It's one of 'those' ones folks! On this episode Olly and Davi have a good old fashioned catchup. Olly talks about his trip to the gym in Bernard Kerr's Ferrari and the crazy furniture he found in a bin. Davi talks about his recent engagement, discovering he's a good actor and seeing Blink 182 plus load more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Want to feel optimized and ready to ki...

Mountain bike royalty Alex Ranking is in studio! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi take a deep dive into Alex's film making career. During the episode Alex opens up about his early skateboarding and BMX inspirations, how and why he first picked up a camera, learning to edit on tape, investing in the first 1000 Sprung videos and why Sprung really finished, meeting Steve Peat and R...

Guess who's back, CHOPPERS BACK!! Grant 'Chopper' Fielder drops by the studio for a very ride ranging convesation about his job at Muc Off, how he unlocks creativity to keep making fun content, crying on planes, ASMR content, practical jokes, old bike geometry and then weighs in on how Red Bull Rampage judging could be improved and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Wan...

On this very special episode of The Ride Companion Davi finally sits down with his family member who appears to have the ability to speak to the dead. During the episode Davi and his guest discuss many aspects of this extraordinary and complex topic including, how this gift first came into her life and some of her early and terrifying experiences with the spirit world. She talks openly about how s...

Olly, Bren, and Deaks are back in the truck on route to the airport post Red Bull Rampage.  On this episode of Drivetime Bren takes the lead in dissecting what Rampage means to him and why he keeps returning to the event, whether party trains should even be possible at Rampage and explains how the event has evolved over the years. The lads also question whether Beinvenido Aguado deserved his low s...

The lads sit down to record hours before Olly hops on a flight to Red Bull Rampage. During the episode Olly talks about the Jono Jones viral clip and shares things you might not know about the Red Bull Rampage event, Davi teasers out the secret episode that's going to drop soon, reviews things and discusses the best listener question for a while...  Don't forget to keep an eye on the Brendan Fairc...

Mountain biking royalty Martyn Ashton is in studio!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for this wide ranging and honest conversation. During the episode Martyn talks about the early years of his career, the MBUK generation, why he stopped competing and signing huge pro contracts. Martyn also opens up about his life changing accident, meeting his idols, how roa...

Duncan Shaw is back in studio folks!  During this episode Duncan talks to Olly about he started riding street trials, the history of trials and the various types of bikes. The lads also talk about Drop And Roll shows, useful skills you can gain from riding trials, Hans Rey stories and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's s...