GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

Does Mountain biking have too many labels? This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Ferg and James discuss how Mountain biking should not be split into so many sub-categories. We have some very positive news from YT and Nukeproof, and much more of the usuals! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱  00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Why Does Mountain Biking Have So Many Labels? 07:21 - News 11:00 - Hacks And Bodges  14:18 - Things We Liked T...

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan dive into how you might have bought yourself the wrong bike. Did you buy the bike that would be perfect for shredding trails in the Alps or a big bike park holiday, where you might have been better off with a more practical bike, like a trail bike for everyday riding? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱  00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Have you bought the wrong bike? 0...

In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering is joined by Fergus Ryan to ask a big question: are we living in the golden age of mountain biking, and is it about to end? From UCI rules, F1-style elitism and shrinking finals, to privateers being squeezed out. Is downhill and XC racing becoming too exclusive, and if so, what does that mean for us trail riders? Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges...

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering are asking the big question: Do mountain bikes go out of date? They debate whether modern innovations are necessary by looking at highly capable Enduro bikes from 2017-2018, and discuss the evolution of bike standards. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, the caption contest, and Bike Vault! Adolf Silva fundraising - https://www.road...

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Fergus Ryan, they dive into the 19th edition of Red Bull Rampage, which saw incredible riding, but the cost was huge. They dive into the aftermath, discussing whether the event's evolution from raw freeride to slopestyle is pushing the limits of safety. ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Has it gone too far? Redbull Rampage 09:54 - Ne...

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering is joined by Rich Payne to talk about how mountain biking can be a massive help for your mental health. The News is a racing edition, covering all the drama from the final round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Mont-Saint-Anne!  - Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! ⏱️...

Today on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton joins Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan to break down the big question: Was mountain biking better 10 years ago? They dive into the different bikes and equipment, along with the presence of social media, making an impact on different aspects of riding. in the news, we have the release of the new Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedals and also the new Pirreli XC ty...

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering get into some of the biggest comebacks in mountain biking and how crashes can make riders come back even stronger than before. We have some sad news from YT, and some positive news from Nino Shurter with his new trail building company after he retires from racing. 🚨Click here to enter our Ergon Giveaway! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/WinErgonDH...

In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan ask the question, is underbiking really a thing or are you just riding the wrong bike? In the news we check out Garmin's new head units. James also joins us to discuss the XC World Championships. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! ⏱ Timestamps⏱ 00:18 Are you rid...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS548 In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering dive into a 2025 Mountain Bike World Championships round-up! In the news we check out the new Reynolds XC wheels and SRAM’s 1987 limited edition Eagle T-Type groupset. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, BikeVault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show la...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS546 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by James Pickering to dive into the world of Type 2 Fun. You know, that kind of fun that feels terrible in the moment but amazing afterwards! From gruelling winter training rides to 24-hour challenges, we discuss why mountain bikers keep chasing this strange mix of suffering and...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS545 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, we’re asking the big question: what makes the ultimate mountain biker? Is it the jack-of-all-trades like Ryan Gilchrist and Jordy Scott at Crankworx, or the master of one like Loic Bruni in downhill? We’ll also be looking at the latest MTB news, announcing our Camelbak winners, checking out your Hac...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS554 This week in the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Blake Samson talk about record-breaking WBD racing numbers, the paywall debate in MTB coverage, and what it all means for riders, fans, and the sport. We’ve also got Leadville 100 news, Downeyville results, and Crankworx Whistler kicking off! Plus, it’s a bittersweet one as we say goodbye...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS542   This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to ask the question what IS a ‘Mounting Bike’? What 'counts’ as mountain biking? Our survey 👉 https://gmbn.eu/YT_Survey_2025 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Red Bull Hardline Chat 05:35 - What IS Mountain Biking? 🤔 10:01 - MTB News 12:5...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Blake Samson is joined by James Pickering to ask the question, how far is too far? Some of the world's best riders have taken on some massive challenges, from 100+ft backflips to climbing 1 million feet of elevation in 100 days, and the recent Vinny T huge drop attempt! Plus the latest MTB news, Sickest Thing, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course t...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS540 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Blake Samson is joined by EMBN presenter Neil Donoghue to ask the question, who is the best mountain biker in the world currently? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! Our survey 👉 https://gmbn.eu/YT_Survey_2025 link to CamelBak giveaway 👉 http...

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS539 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and our new GMBN presenter James to chat about the latest racing news. From a huge win in La Thuile to chaos in the Mega Avalanche. Ben Moore gives us an update on the cheating controversy. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Meet James 02:11 - Racing News 07...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by GMBN Tech's Owen Coutts to recap on EUROBIKE 2025 and to ask the question, is this the direction the industry is going? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The Industry Is Moving In One Direction… 13:48 - News 16:38 - Hacks And Bodges 20:52 -...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton and Rich Payne dive into a truly special moment in mountain biking. Jackson Goldstone has just dominated the past three World Cups in a row! Over in cross-country, Puck Pieterse continues to wow, becoming the first-ever rider to win both XCC and XCO in Val di Sole on the same weekend! ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Downhill Domination 11:...

In case you missed it, Ferg has been out on a trip to Canada recently to film with Garmin's senior product manager in Calgary for the launch of the new Garmin Edge MTB (Video on  GMBN Tech now). Whilst he was there, we managed to squeeze another collab in with Propain athlete Remy Metailler who coached Ferg down some crazy Squamish terrain. High consequence, physically demanding with a crazy high...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to chat about all the wild Downhill and Cross-Country action from the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Is the gearbox MTB takeover coming... or will it all lead to eMTB? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Leogang World Cup Reca...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson. This week Martyn says he really wants to hate on the UCI Mountain Bike World Series... But he can't!  Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe Submit your...

Should we constantly be on the hunt for new places to ride? We all love our classic riding spots, knowing every turn, root, rock, jump and line, but do we limit ourselves by being creatures of habit? If we were to constantly ride in the same place, would we become less adaptable to different surfaces, levels of grip and onsighting new tracks? After a trip to Poland, a location he's never visited,...

How does bike tech and bike setup help you shred? Blake Samson is joined by Fergus Ryan to talk about 'shred science' 🧑‍🔬🥼🧬. From the world's best Downhill racers, to freeriders, to messing around on Dirt Jump bikes or bike parks, we can all dive into 'shred science' to go faster or have more fun on the bike! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15   - Shred Science! 05:26 - NEWS 8:46 - Things We L...

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by our newest GMBN presenter Furgus Ryan! Rich and Furgus are both Enduro nerds so after the first round of the 2025 Enduro World Series it was only natural to ask the question, is Enduro making a comeback in 2025? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱  00:00 - Intro 00:23 - New GMBN Presenter reveal 01:17 - Is Enduro Racing Making A Comeback? 07:27 - Quiz Quest...