MTB - Sharing the STOKE!

In this powerful and inspiring episode of MTB: Sharing the Stoke , host Jamie sits down with 13-year-old mountain biker Amelia Twist and her mum Toni to talk about a ride that’s about so much more than just bikes. Amelia, a passionate Mountain Bike rider from Tauranga, is on a mission to challenge New Zealand’s outdated school sport rules that exclude homeschooled students from receiving medals or...

In this episode I chat with Matt at the airport as we wait for our flight south from Skardu. We talk about the two weeks we have just spent in one of the most incredible places on earth, trying to find epic single trail. Turns out this place has a lot more than just that! From the culture, terrain, people, landscapes, and food to the challenges and successes that a trip like this breeds. Hear a fr...

Remote coaching is here. See how it went with Nick and the creators of BrakeAce. Not only are we talking more about braking, but we also did something pretty awesome. I used BrakeAce to coach Nick remotely. I didn't ride with him at all, he recorded his rides with BrakeAce and Strava - so I could see some common themes with his riding correcting some bad habits and encourage the good ones. He...

I have had Matt on MTB - Sharing the Stoke before because I think that he likes brakes even more than I do. We went out and shot a video trying to see how an eBike rides compared to a mountain bike and if one was better than the other. It all came down to a couple of things that we should have guessed! Matt is a 3rd generations cyclist and really loves science and has been a big part of the develo...

There is no question - Nelson has some of the best riding in NZ, but it didn't happen overnight and negotiating access is just as important as ever. The mountain bike club is huge and they have an amazing amount of riding, but securing access is still at the top of their priorities. Join us as we chat about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into keeping trails accessible for us to ride with...

Yes, there is mountain biking in Northland. There is quite the scene of stoked locals up there digging trails and keeping the clubs alive. Have a listen to hear what Ben has seen over the years and his involvement with the club. Also, get some insight to the club's vision for the Whangarei MTB Club for the future. Should we have a New Zealand Mountain Bike Club? ⁠⁠ Have a look at Ben's blo...

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Matt Miller about Braking, brake balance, when where and how we brake and the effects that has on our overall ride on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. Matt is a 3rd generations cyclist and really loves science and has been a big part of the development of BrakeAc...

This episode is just yarning about what we love - BIKES. Catching up with Morgan after his first stint away working with World Class Acadamy in Whistler. Travelling, working, and wrenching on bikes. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the...

In this episode of MTB - Sharing the Stoke, I catch up with Taylor Grey who has developed his own brakes - the Radic Kaha. These brakes don’t only look sick but they perform and have been in production now for a year and have been tested by some of NZ’s top riders. I want to get my hands on a set after talking to Taylor! Check out radicperformance.com for more information on the Kaha and to get yo...

This episode is about grassroots riding, racing, and some key things for the progression of your riding. I yarn with Ben about his development as a mountain biker and how that has shaped what he tries to give back to the community. Based in Alexandra, Ben now rips at Matangi Station and helps with a club race series for the community through summer among other things. Chasing Ben down one of his f...

If you have ever participated in or spectated at an event in Rotorua, you will probably recognise  Philly ! She is involved in the mountain bike scene through events and helps organise ladies rides and Women's Ride Month. This is a great way to get out there and meet other riders, and learn some pretty key things to give you more confidence to ride more! We chat about community, gear, skills,...

Ian is a legend. He makes no claims to being the best rider, and he is not afraid to have a laugh at himself. He just loves riding bikes. When NZMTB was just getting set up, Ian helped us with some branding work. He also helped with our website, and he still helps whenever it's time to bounce ideas around when it comes to the business. Grab a brew, or settle into a drive, ride, or however else...

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Russ Garlick on what mountain biking is for him on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about his experiences getting into riding, how he got so involved in trail advocacy and his involvement in the mountain bike scene in Wellington. At New Zealand Mountain B...

At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who w...

At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who w...

The Mt Hutt MTB trails are just out of Methven, which is smack bang in the middle of the South Island. Andy has been involved in the club out there since the early 2000's and is in charge of the trial maintenance. Not only is he a passionate digger but he rips on a bike too and is all about community! In this episode, I talk to Andy about how mountain biking in Methven started and how it has d...

Cable Bay Adventure Park is a short 15-minute drive from Nelson with some of the best riding in that IMBA Gold Destination. In this episode I talk to Richard about how the mountain biking at Cable Bay started and how he can keep it free for the community with the other activities and amazing dig crew that just love what's going on at the park. Here is the trip that we offer in Nelson - https://new...

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Jeff Carter on what mountain biking is for him on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about his experiences getting into riding, how he began building trails and how South Star came about - and racing and riding in some epic spots around the world. Jeff has...

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Perryn Lydford who is based in the South Island on what mountain biking is for her on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about her experiences getting into riding, and how she ended up helping run woman's mountain bike events and progression camps. At N...

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Dr Matt Miller on what mountain biking is for him on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about his experiences getting into riding, how he began working on his revolutionary product and how the BrakeAce came about - and racing and riding in some epic spots a...

Catching up with Graeme Murray - One of NZ's most talented photographers, Trail Adoptee, and avid mountain biker. In this episode, I catch up with Graeme on what mountain biking is for him on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about his experiences getting into photography, riding, trail building and community, racing and riding in Rotorua and some epic spots around the world. At New Zealand Mou...

Catching up with Ali from @zerodebikes on what mountain biking is for him! On MTB - Sharing the Stoke, We talk about his experiences getting into the bike industry, the new G3 Down Hill race bike, and stories from the trails... We talk riding in Wellington, Nelson, and Rotorua and how good they all are in their own different ways. Check out their sweet bikes https://zerodebikes.com/ and follow the...

Catching up with Anthony who has started his own brand to promote mental health through action sports. Mountain biking has all sorts of benefits. Today on MTB - Sharing the Stoke I chat with Anthony who is currently in BC, Canada, building his brand - Buzzed Riders. We talk about his experiences getting into riding, how Buzzed came about, building awareness on men's mental health. At 19 he is doin...

Catching up with Cati Pearson @catipearson If you need some inspiration - this is for you. In this episode, I catch up with Cati on what mountain biking is for her! on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about her experiences getting into riding, how the Mud Maidens came about, racing and riding in some epic spots around the world. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours acr...

In this episode, I catch up with Waero Tomlin on what mountain biking is for him! on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. We talk about his experiences getting into riding, how he has improved his riding after only 5 years, the series of bikes that he has ridden,and how he has built his YouTube channel - Here is is latest video - https://youtu.be/VdPkj1-EpEU At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountai...