GMBN - Global Mountain Bike Network
GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show
Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
S1 Ep57: Managing A Factory Racing Team With Nigel Page | The GMBN Podcast 25.03.2022 2:06:51
This week Martyn is joined by Nigel Page, masters downhill extraordinaire and team manager of the Nukeproof Sram Factory Racing Team (formerly CRC Mavic and team Chain Reaction Cycles). What is it like to manage a team with some superstar EWS athletes and how what is the role of a team manager in their success?
S1 Ep56: How to Have the Most Fun on Your Mountain Bike, With Tracy Moseley | The GMBN Podcast 18.03.2022 57:24
Martyn is joined by EWS Champion, Downhill Champion, Downhill World Champion, and Mum Tracy Moseley on the Podcast this week. Listen now as they recount her career, her work for Trek and Bosch, being a mum vs mountain biker, and how to keep riding fun!
S1 Ep55: Catching Up With Youtube Sensation Sam Pilgrim | The GMBN Podcast 11.03.2022 57:10
Martyn sits down for a chat with FMB Champion and Youtube Sensation and life-long friend Sam Pilgrim to chat about his beginnings in mountain biking and how it's not always a good idea to listen to the teacher!
S1 Ep54: Trials & Tribulations With Chris Akrigg | The GMBN Podcast 04.03.2022 1:17:59
This week, we've had a visit from Chris Akrigg so that Martyn can talk to someone about Trials (who actually wants to listen!). We've also got a great announcement that Chris will be one of the cycling superstars joining us at the Global Bike Festival, Saalbach from June 16th to the 19th!
S1 Ep53: Growing Into Mountain Biking With Chopper Fielder | The GMBN Podcast 25.02.2022 1:06:48
Whilst over filming for the latest Dirt Shed Show, Martyn thought he'd revive the GMBN Podcast, and what better guest to kick things off (again) than Grant Fielder. Chopper, the godfather of the UK scene was a kid who was good at everything, so what was it that made bikes stick?
S1 Ep52: Recovering From Spinal Injury, With Brook Macdonald | The GMBN Podcast 04.01.2021 36:57
The GMBN Podcast is back with a very special guest, none other than Brook Macdonald! Listen now as he and Martyn discuss his crash and injury at Mont St Anne 2019, his surgery and the recovery steps that followed, and getting back on the bike for 2020's shortened season.
S1 Ep51: EWS 2020 Round 3, Finale Ligure | The GMBN Podcast 28.09.2020 24:53
Just like that, the weekends racing in Finale Ligure marks the end of the Enduro World Series 2020 season. Ric, Ruaridh, and Duncan recap all the action, speculate on signings over the off season, and discuss the changes in bike setup over the years
S1 Ep50: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 2: Pietra Ligure | The GMBN Podcast 21.09.2020 45:50
Neil is joined by Ric McLauglin and Duncan Philpott as they recap all the action from the weekends racing of the penultimate round of the 2020 Enduro World Series. Sudden thunderstorms meant a change in conditions for finals, the French riders had a field day, and a couple of crashes meant early baths for Martin Maes and Robin Wallner. Listen now for all the details
S1 Ep49: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 1: Zermatt | The GMBN Podcast 01.09.2020 39:21
The GMBN Podcast returns along with the first round of the 2020 Enduro World Series and EWS-E from home of the Toblerone - Zermatt, Switzerland. Neil and Ric bring you a recap of the weekend's racing; discussing the challenges of holding an event during a pandemic, the less than ideal conditions and how the riders dealt with them, and talk the significance of the inaugural EWS-E event.
S1 Ep48: Wheelies With Jake100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 48 01.06.2020 37:46
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Martyn speaks with Nike Athlete and Instagram sensation Jake100, talking about how wheelies and riding bikes can bring communities together, the #bikelife scene, and his new project @downtoride
S1 Ep47: The Sam Pilgrim Interview | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 47 25.05.2020 45:42
Sam Pilgrim is the special guest in this episode of the GMBN Podcast! Listen now as he and Martyn chat about his early career, becoming FMB Champion, and reaching a million subscribers on YouTube.
S1 Ep46: Dyfi Bike Park & Atherton Bikes With Gee Atherton | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 46 18.05.2020 52:46
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Rich is joined by none other than Gee Atherton. Listen now as they reminisce over school days in Somerset, chat about Gee's involvement with Dyfi Bike Park and Atherton Bikes, and Rich finds out if anyone has ever tried to split the Atherton family up.
S1 Ep45: Tech Talk With Jordi Cortes | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 45 11.05.2020 41:32
Henry and Jordi Cortes of Fox talk all things suspension, the development of Fox's RAD program, geometry, and interpreting the suspension demands of world's best racers in this episode of the podcast. There were some technical difficulties due to the remote nature of recording this podcast, we hope they're not too distracting. Enjoy.
S1 Ep44: 29ers & Tight Trousers With Loic Bruni | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 44 20.04.2020 47:52
In this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Steve chats with the fastest man in Downhill mountain biking, Loic Bruni; about the current French domination of the sport, his massive crash in Fort William, his fondness of tight trousers, and more.
S1 Ep43: A Chat With Greg Minnaar | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 43 03.04.2020 46:06
On the GMBN podcast this week we're joined by the G.O.A.T, Greg Minnaar. Listen now as we hear his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation and it's effect on the World Cup season, some of his stories of the circuit from back in the day, his involvement in the Honda team and development of the bike, and what he would be doing if his wasn't a mountain biker. Enjoy.
S1 Ep42: Coronavirus & The EWS With Iago Garay | The GMBN Podcast Ep.42 20.03.2020 40:16
On this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Neil is Joined by Spanish Enduro Racer Iago Garay. Listen now as they talk about the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain, the effect on the bike industry, and the upcoming Enduro World Series.
S1 Ep41: The 2020 Race Season With Ric McLaughlin | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 41 10.03.2020 42:22
Neil is joined by EWS host Ric McLaughlin on the GMBN podcast as we announce our partnership with them for the coming season! Listen now as they chat everything from Cross Country to Downhill, Mathieu Van Der Poel to Sam Hill, the Olympics and the year to come!
S1 Ep40: What Does It Take To Become An Olympic Mountain Biker? | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 40 24.02.2020 56:19
Martyn is joined by Oli Beckingsale in this episode of the GMBN podcast; a Cross Country rider who took part in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympic Mountain Biking. They discuss what it takes to become an Olympic Athlete, the change in the process and event over the years, and whether British Cycling is biased towards Track cycling.
S1 Ep39: Pole Bikes With Designer Leo Kokkonen | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 39 10.02.2020 51:11
On this episode of the GMBN podcast Henry is joined by Pole Bicycles founder and designer, Leo Kokkonen. Listen now as they discuss progressive geometry, the lack of carbon in Pole's line up, and the direction of the mountain bike industry. Follow Leo on Instagram here: @leo_kokkonen
S1 Ep38: Changing Teams With EWS Rider Greg Callaghan | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 38 03.02.2020 36:51
This week on the podcast Henry is joined by EWS racer Greg Callaghan; listen now as they talk team changes, negotiating contract law as a mountain biker, getting used to new equipment, and making the switch from privateer to factory rider.
S1 Ep37: Olly Wilkins Talks the Surrey Hills Scene and Brendan Fairclough's Rampage Gap | The GMBN Podcast EP. 37 27.01.2020 48:47
This week we sit down with Olly Wilkins to ask about him growing up in the UK’s famous Surrey Hills. Why has it produced so many UK pros? Does he ride illegal trails? Does the UK have a Dirt Jump scene anymore? What was the story behind Brendan Fairclough's CRAZY Rampage Backflip?- 🔈 Listen now to find out and more.
S1 Ep36: From EWS Or Bust To GMBN - With Rich Payne | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 36 20.01.2020 36:12
We welcome our latest presenter on this episode of the GMBN Podcast, Rich Payne, former World Cup 4x and EWS racer. Listen now to find out his background, thoughts on the British MTB scene, the Enduro World Series, and life living in Jersey 🤘
S1 Ep35: Fashion & Trends In The Mountain Bike Industry | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 35 13.01.2020 46:27
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast we're discussing trends and fashion in the MTB industry. Is the latest kit and componentry really necessary? Are energy drink helmets trendy? Who is the most fashionable mountain biker? Listen now to find out.
S1 Ep34: Can A Youtuber Race World Cup Downhill? With Ben Cathro | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 34 06.01.2020 43:52
This week on the GMBN Podcast - Henry is joined by Ben Cathro; a veteran of the downhill MTB scene known for his analysis and insight of World Cup Racing; being one of the tallest men in downhill; and, THAT skinsuit. Listen now as they discuss Ben's career and his plans for the coming season
S1 Ep33: The Best Mountain Bike Riders Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 33 30.12.2019 45:30
As 2019, and the decade, draw to a close; Henry, Martyn, and Neil discuss who they think have been the best MTB riders of this decade. Who has had the greatest comeback? Who was the biggest game changer? Who had the most bad luck? Listen now to find out!
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