MTB Q&A with Johnnie U

Say hey to Jaime a.k.a  @MTBTank  ! I meet this rider out in California at Skypark during  @AdamMock  Ride & Shine event twice and just thought he was a solid guy. He was friendly and just stoked to see another rider from another part of the country coming out to ride and support the community. Not only is a shredder but he is such a huge supporter of the community! He makes Youtube videos and...

Say hey to Ryan Butler,  @ButlerDoesIt76  ! He's a mountain biker that hails from Arizona. So I'm guessing he likes to ride chuck! HA! When Ryan says he "DOES IT" he means it! He still rides bikes even after a liver transplant, a bum knee and and heart problems! Ryan seems tough as nails! In fact he was even attacked by a Javelina on a night ride that left him with a broken arm....

Say hello to Shane Yorke  @calidomestique  ,again! Shane is a rider and fan of all things bikes out of California. I've had him on the show before if he looks familiar to you. This time is a little different though. Shane is an ambassador for the  @seaotterclassic_  and wants to talk about what's coming up for this year. He also wants to give you a chance to win something during the live c...

Say hey to Steve a.k.a  @BentSpokesMTB  ! He's a shredder that hails from New Jersey. I started following Steve years ago after I had chatted with another Jersey rider  @brian_on_a_bike  . I loved watching this guy ride. He rides the way I was I could. He can't keep the tires on the ground! HE SENDS IT! He doesn't just ride he gets involved in the trail building as well. So I reached o...

Say hey to Brady  @BradyLikesBikes  ! I met Brady out at the  @winmantrails  during last years Creator Camp put on by the  @TheDustyDutchman  . He was a solid guy and a talented creator. He in fact won one of the challenges! Brady likes bikes. I mean it's in his handle! HA! He started riding in 1995 and hasn't looked back. His wife has even been bitten by the bike bug as well! Instant ridi...

Say hey to Jamie, founder and creator of  @TorqMTB  mountain bike apparel! Jamie is a diehard rider that shreds out there in Utah! He started the Torq MTB brand out of his passion for mountain biking and necessity. He was laid off as a creative director and instead of fumbling around for another desk job he saw it as an opportunity to start on his own passion project. And we should all be glad he...

Say hey to Jim Day! Jim is an engineer by day and bike builder by night and weekends and maybe whenever he has free time. HA! And the bike brand is called  @QuarryCyclingCo  and the frame is called the Stave. Steel frames! Which is unique in a world of aluminum and carbon fiber. But he isn't just a guy who has a welding tool, he has worked in the bike industry for sometime. Heard of Hayes Domi...

Say hey to Steve Kammerer a.k.a Transplant_mtb! Steve had some serious issues with his heart. So much so he had to get a heart transplant! Going through something like that and coming out the other side is a story of strength in itself. But when Steve got back on his feet he wanted to go back to his first love, riding dirt bikes. But that didn't happen. So instead, he got into mountain biking....

Say hello to Amanda a.k.a  @KittyMcCoy  She will explain. Ha! She is a SoCal native, so it's no wonder how she got on a bike. I think it's in their DNA. I recently connected with "Kitty" on the Instagrams and fell in love with her content. Not only can this gal shred, and shred she does, but she has this incredible ability to capture the fun of riding so well. Not just through PO...

Say hey to Nathan founder ,owner, creator of Ride Reactive UV Protective Clothing! Nathan lives in Phoenix Arizona where the sun beats down hard. And with all the activities that are down outdoors there like Mountain Biking, paddle Boarding and just being outside he wanted to create a brand that protects you from the harsh UV rays and cut down on skin cancer. I can say as a biker and boater, I&#39...

JT  @TheDustyDutchman  is back to talk about his event that is happening next weekend, Creator Camp! He and along with  @winmantrails  get a select group of MTB content creators to come out to Wisconsin to ride, create and have fun! And then you get to judge who wins! There are few categories with certain guidelines that have to be met but it is a great opportunity to connect with other creators t...

Say Hola to Luis! Better known on Instagram as The_Professor_MTB or on Youtube as  @Influbikertv  ! Luis is a South Florida mountain biker and saying he is "good" on a mountain bike would be an understatement! What this guy does on a bike is just amazing. Just about nothing he can't do. When I started following his page my jaw dropped. It's hard to explain but not only can he do...

Say hey to Dustin from  @centralfloridabiketours  ! Dustin lives in Sanford Fl and loves to ride! He loves riding so much that he started a bike tour business. Taking his knowledge of the trails around central Florida and his love for bikes he guides new comers and tourists around sharing the stoke. What I love about his channel is that he shows off all these awesome trails in Florida that I had n...

Say hey to Scott  @walkerswild  .Scott started his passion for mountain biking around 2018 and hasn't looked back. He got bit by the MTB bug so badly that he built a sick trail system on his land and it is a thing of dreams! He even has signage at the heads of each trail...WHAT?! Not only does he shred his trails, and I mean shred, he's a great rider, but he showcases trails all over the C...

Say hey to Shane or better known as @calidomestique . Shane loves bikes! Whether it's on the road or on the dirt he's got it covered. His channel focuses on all things cycling. From riding bikes to product reviews and the lifestyle to comes along with it. He is pumping out some awesome content and he's got a great personality to make it extremely entertaining to watch. He even has his...

Say hello to Checo founder of  @gearhugger  cleaning and lube products! Gear Hugger is a plant based, non-toxic, eco friendly cleaning product. They make heavy duty degreasers, rust protection, bike and carwash, and lubricants that are great for your gear and even better for the environment. I've used their products and I can say that this stuff is amazing. That's why I wanted to have the...

Say hey to Eric Vazquez! Eric is a South Florida shredder that I've been admiring on the Instagram for some time now. When people think of mountain biking they don't think South Florida is a place to do it, but I can say, if you watch any of Eric's reels he will prove you wrong. This dude is extremely skilled on a bike and makes Soflo look like a MTB playground. You can tell Eric has a...

Say hey to Zane a.k.a  @splooshmtb  ! Zane is a Maryland boy like yours truly! Just one reason why I like his content so much. I came across Zane by accident and I'm happy that I did. Zane has a great personality and it comes across well in his video! He's a great story teller, editor and he SHREDS! Taking us all over Maryland and beyond. From trails to bike parks and everything in between...

Say hello to Zach a.k.a  @TumorWarriorMedia  ! In case you don't know, Zach is a brain tumor survivor! But how he found out is nothing short of a miracle! Zach had a bad crash on his mountain bike and had to be airlifted to the hospital. When he got there, they scanned his head and found out he had a tumor! Several (like 18+) operations later Zach is still here and still shredding! A true Warr...

Say hello to Jason, founder of  @UpEnergyProteinPopcorn  Jason loves to mountain bike and he also loves himself some popcorn. So he figured why not make some popcorn aimed to help mountain bikers from bonking. In comes Up Energy Popcorn! It's a protein packed popcorn to help you get over your physical fatigue by slowly releasing energy! It's science folks. But to top it off, it tastes incr...

Say hello to Marley Blonsky Co_Founder of  @allbodiesonbikes4359  ! Marley, along with her friend Kailey Kornhauser, are doing amazing things in the world of cycling! Not just mountain biking but all things bikes! They're mission is to get everyone who wants to ride a bike no matter weight or body size or ability on one. It maybe a little intimidating as a new rider to watch all these videos o...

Say hey to Henry  @YourFavoriteCyclist  ! Henry is a bike enthusiast to say the least! His channel is chuck full of all things bike related! From product reviews, how tos, bike builds, riding and so much more. His channel is a great resource for cycling, whether you're a beginner or advanced rider. He even, on a daily, answers your questions that are left in his comment section! I can't re...

Say hey To Aaron a.k.a  @SuperRiderTV  ! Aaron , if you're new to all this, is an extremely skilled biker. He's a Trials AND Mountain biker and rides everything in between. I'm pretty sure his talent on a trials bike makes him a better mountain biker but I digress. Aaron is best know for his tutorials on the Youtube and on the Instagram. He helps break down complex skills into easy to learn techni...

Say hey to Joe a.k.a @CaliradoKid If by some chance you don't know who he is, Joe is one of the funniest most entertaining mountain bike content creators out there. At least I think so and hundreds of thousands of other people do to!! A MTB influencer of sorts. Between being a husband, dad, having a job AND being a huge content creator it makes you wonder, how does he find the time? If you do foll...

Say hey to Jake a.k.a  @BackyardShredder  and his dad Bobby! Jake and his dad started riding mountain biking back in 2017 and haven't looked back. Bit by the biking bug, Jake has excelled beyond belief. I was in awe of him when I first started my Youtube/Instagram MTB content creating. At such an early age, Jake was doing drops, tail whips, and competing in races. Since then they have moved to the...