Beyond The Tape Podcast

Every now and then I think I have run out of amazing humans to talk to. When I heard Ben's Story I knew I had to get him on the poddy ASAP. We chat about his crazy ideas, how he dreamt them up, and his experience throughout. I hope you enjoy this episode.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike....

In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Paine. Dan has been working with Jack Moir for the last couple of years and we chat about his experiences as a mechanic, the intense team and the YT Mob.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk,...

In this episode, Mic, Lachy and I answer a whole bunch of listener questions, talk about world champs and go on a tonne of tangents. I hope you enjoy the episode and all the random stories in it.    Thanks to our sponsors:  Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk,...

In this episode I am stoked to be joined by Anna Newkirk. We had an amazing chat about growing up in Europe, racing bikes, taking on the world and how she turned her toughest years around. I truly hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reaso...

I think it might actually be impossible to talk with Renee and Grant without getting inspired. It has nothing to do with their injuries or the fact that they are in a wheelchair, it is more to do with their positivity and motivation to improve other people's lives. In this episode, we talk about Push Mobility, getting wheelchair users out into the wilderness, what is a Bowhead bike, and racing at...

In this episode, I am stoked to have Australia's own MTB power couple, Ellie Smith and Duke Millington, chatting about their experience in Val Di Sole. They have a bunch of insight around the race,  chat about crankworx, and even a bit of $-Cross. I hope you enjoy their stories as much as I did.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have be...

This is a short sharp and cheerful episode where we get a brief rundown of the Leogang WC round with Kael and Jamie from Fusion racing!!  Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and...

It is always a good time to catch up with Mic and Lachy to talk tech. In this episode, we chat about the new world cup format, world cup tech, our most efficient tools and we go down a random rabbit hole on Japanese track cycling.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that so...

In this episode I catch up with Josh Arcus and Will Ireland from Fushion Racing. We do a Quick race recap and talk about their experiences in Lenzerheide. We also have a quick chat with Jamie and see how the team adapted to the new setup.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason...

In this episode, we catch up with one of our favourite humans Baxter Maiwald. We chat about moving to NZ so he could ride and train more. His successes and downfalls at the Crankworx summer series and his huge crash at Crankworx Cairns.  Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason tha...

Jamie Foale has been a huge driving force behind the DH race scene in Adelaide for quite a long time now. After experiencing the trials and tribulations of racing overseas last year with his son Kael, Jamie realised that racing could be a lot easier. In partnership with Jeremy Ireland, Fusion Racing was created. A unique team platform that supplies a tonne of support to riders looking to take on t...

In this episode I am stoked to be chatting with Piper Albrecht, an XC whippet turned professional photographer. After winning the AMB photo awards in 2022 he has absolutely blow up on the gram. He has a unique style and ability to capture the most amazing moments in a race. We chat about travelling, racing and what life as a photographer is like.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been...

In this episode of tech talk Mic, Lachy and I talk about the new SRAM Transmission, Gearbox developments and random sea otter things. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.    Poddy Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece...

In this episode I am stoked to have had the opportunity to chat with Jordi Cortes.  Jordi is the head of Fox Factory Racing's DH, XC and Enduro MTB suspension service that you see at all the world cups. We chat about his path to that position, what his role entails and we even chat about suspension...... I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have...

Harriet "Hattie" Harnden is one of the best bike riders in the world. She has raced Cyclocross and XC on the world stage and is one of the youngest to ever win an EWS. Coming into 2023 she is primarily focused on enduro and is ready to dominate! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been...

In this episode I sat down with our good friend Sian A'hern and chatted about everything that lead up to her joining the YT Mob and the plans she has for 2023.    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and ca...

I am stoked to have Zoe Cuthbert on the podcast this week. She is a dominant force in the Australian MTB scene yet, she somehow seems to fly under the radar. Beggining in XC, Zoe slowly began branching out into every discipline she possibly could. We chat about her introduction to bikes, growing up with parents into alternative sports and her attitude towards expectations.    Thanks to our sponsor...

In the latest Tech Talk we chat about our favourite tech in 2022, future predicitions in 2023, team changes and a bunch of other stuff. I hope you enjoy the episode and learn a bunch.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wils...

Jackson Connelly is a young pinner hailing straight out of Thredbo. There was no better opportunity to drop this episode than just before Cannonball festival takes off in his home town. We chat about growing up in a small tourist town, his riding journey and taking on the world cups with pink bike racing.   Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then the...

In this episode I am so happy to be chatting with Amelia Howler!! Amelia is by far one of the best up and coming photographers in Australia. We talk about her introduction int photographys, wanting to shoot bikes from day one and achieving her goals.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There...

Annie Ford Is one of the most positive, motivational and inspiring people I have ever had the opportunity to talk to. She is extremely passionate about the environment, spreading the word about climate change, and did I mention she SHREDS on a bike? Sit down and have a listen because this episode is EPIC!!   Thanks to our supporters:  Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s s...

In this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Luke Parker. Luke has a wild story that takes us from his days as a pro BMX rider when he was young, through his apprenticeship, and now as a leader in the Australian Slopestyle scene. Grab a big beverage because this is a huge episode!!!   Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have...

In this episode I was lucky enough to be joined by Bergen O'Neill. Bergen is a first year DH privateer who took on racing at the top level in 2022. We chat about his first race experience, how he decided to take on the world cups and finding unique accommodation where ever possible.      Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bik...

In this episode, I was lucky to be sit down in the studio with by Alex Presant. We chatted about his new gig at Yeti, travelling around the globe and just a bunch of other general crap. I hope you enjoy.  Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon s...

In this episode I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Luke and Remi Meier Smith. We chat about growing up on an avocado farm, racing BMX and taking on the world of MTB.    Thanks to our Supporters:     Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, V...