Ridin' The Line

In this episode of Ridin' the Line , Ross sits down with whitewater kayaker and YouTube creator Ben Schaefer of Schaefer Yaks for a candid conversation about the state of whitewater kayaking. They dive into why so few people stick with the sport, the barriers that keep newcomers from progressing, gatekeeping within the kayaking community, social media's influence, coaching, gear, and wheth...

This week on Ridin’ the Line , Cason and Ross catch up on everything from suspension nerd talk to new truck purchases. Cason breaks down the recent upgrades to his Specialized Levo Evo, including a new RockShox Charger 3.2 damper and the never-ending quest for the perfect suspension setup. The guys dive deep into bike feel, balance, rebound, and why getting your suspension dialed can completely ch...

This week on Ridin’ The Line, Cason and Ross sit down for a laid-back conversation covering everything from mountain biking and motocross to the ongoing e-bike debate that continues to divide the cycling world. The guys talk about finding time to ride while balancing work and life, trail conditions across North Georgia, MTB Atlanta’s trail stewardship efforts, and some exciting new developments co...

This week on Ridin’ the Line , we sit down with outdoor industry veteran and community builder David Chaney for one of our most in-depth conversations yet. From working with brands like Under Armour, Red Bull, and New Balance to building community through Martha’s Outpost and now launching Trail Scouts MTB, David shares an incredible perspective on outdoor culture, sports marketing, family, entrep...

In Episode 23 of Ridin’ The Line, the boys sit down with longtime BMX rider, mountain biker, and industry veteran Matt Stahl to talk about everything from growing up riding BMX in Georgia to building one of the most unique riding styles on a mountain bike today. Matt dives into his early BMX days, the creation of Mainline, his move from Atlanta to Charlotte, and what it’s been like working at Bicy...

In this episode, Cason sits down with downhill racer and Senoia Bicycle’s own Chuck Pitts to break down Specialized’s newest releases including the all new Demo 11 and Levo 4 EVO. The two dive deep into suspension feel, high pivot design, full power e-bikes, downhill race performance, bike industry pricing, and why modern mountain bikes continue pushing the sport forward. From World Cup level down...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line, we sit down with trail builder, racer, and all around mountain bike guy Bergen Khare out of Asheville, North Carolina. We get into what really goes into building great trails and why the smallest details can make the biggest difference. From shaping corners that work for every rider to designing flow that keeps people coming back, Bergen breaks down the art behi...

In Episode 20, we sit down with race car driver Patrick Wilmot to break down what it really takes to chase a career in motorsports. From grinding it out in karting and sleeping at the track to building relationships and earning opportunities the hard way, Pat shares the reality behind the scenes of racing. We dive into his 2026 plans, including endurance racing, the World Racing League, and what i...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line, we dive into everything from the reality of working in motorcycle sales to getting back behind the bars and racing again. Cason breaks down his first month in the powersports industry, the grind of long hours, and what it actually takes to sell bikes day in and day out. From margins on entry-level bikes to why side-by-sides and jet skis matter more than you thin...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line , we sit down with Southeast mountain bike legend Chuck Pitts to talk about decades of downhill racing, BMX roots, and the wild history of Windrock Bike Park. Chuck shares stories from racing against icons like John Tomac and Shaun Palmer , building trails in the early days of Windrock, and how the Southeast gravity scene has evolved into what it is today. From s...

On this episode of Ridin’ the Line, Ross and Cason sit down with Stuart Thiel, VP of RAMBO and Georgia State Director for SORBA, for a deep dive into the growth of mountain biking in Georgia and the people making it happen. Stu breaks down the massive Big Creek freeride trail revamps, what it took to bring those projects to life, and how a volunteer-driven organization continues to raise the bar f...

Porsha Murdock joins the boys for Episode 16. National Champion. EWS racer. Two time BME overall winner. One of the fastest and most grounded athletes in the sport. This one goes deep. Porsha talks about not starting mountain biking until her early 20s and then winning her first Enduro outright. Racing World Championships for Team USA and finishing 11th with broken toes. Dealing with imposter synd...

In Episode 15, it’s a solo mission with Cason and Ross. We kick things off with a big announcement and officially welcome a new brand partner to the Ridin’ the Line family. We talk about what it means for the show, time on the new bikes, upcoming product launches, and how wild it feels to look back at where this podcast started. From there, we get into what’s been going on lately: a new nine to fi...

The energy. The vision. The mad scientist behind Go Nuts. David “Squirrelly” Moore joins the boys for Episode 14. From BMX freestyle dreams and backyard foam pits… to building one of the most recognized Enduro series in the Southeast… to now taking Go Nuts international — this one goes deep. David is the founder of Go Nuts Biking and the man responsible for some of the most fun race weekends in th...

The man. The myth. The legend. Ben Hobbs joins the boys for Episode 13. Ben’s done it all — GNCC racing, downhill, Enduro, industry rep life, and works with Bike Fettish while representing Troy Lee Designs and Intense Cycles in the Southeast. This episode goes everywhere in the best way: Dirt bike crashes that should’ve ended careers How he got from racing to working inside the bike industry The r...

Ridin’ the Line is back and Cason Smith and Ross Monckton are joined by their good friend Justin Edmondson, founder of Edmonson Motorsports. What starts as a quick catch up about Georgia’s wild winter weather turns into a deep dive on what it really takes to build a grassroots race team from the ground up. Justin breaks down endurance racing in the ChampCar Series, the team’s rapid rise with multi...

Supercross is officially back and Anaheim 1 is here. In this episode of Ridin’ the Line , Cason and Ross kick off the 2026 season with a full A1 preview alongside special guest Josh Cohan , co-owner of Jarrod’s Place and longtime industry insider. The crew breaks down the biggest storylines heading into round one, including Jett Lawrence’s injury and how it reshapes the championship picture, early...

In the final episode of 2025, we sit down with Tony Mueckl, Brand Development Manager at Specialized, for one of our most wide ranging and honest conversations yet. Tony shares his unconventional path into the bike industry, from fixing cars and riding fixed gears in Buffalo to becoming a key voice for one of the biggest brands in cycling. We dive deep into how the industry has changed post COVID,...

In this episode of Ridin’ The Line , Cason Smith and Ross Monckton close out the year with a classic solo-crew episode—trail talk, bike nerdery, and a couple well-earned rants included. Ross breaks down his first rides at Carters Lake (plus some leaf-blower trail stewardship), then dives into a surprise “Christmas elf” hookup: a Specialized Turbo Levo loaner and first impressions on modern e-bike...

In this episode of the Ridin’ The Line Podcast , hosts Ross Monckton and Cason Smith sit down with Justin Martin (@jmart_bikes) — a lifelong two-wheel athlete with roots in both motocross and mountain biking. Justin shares his story of growing up inside his family’s Texas motorcycle dealership, climbing through the amateur moto ranks, breaking bones, chasing Loretta’s, and eventually reinventing h...

In this episode of Ridin' the Line Podcast, hosts Cason Smith and Ross Monckton welcome Ethan Quehl, who shares his journey through the world of dirt biking and mountain biking. The conversation explores Ethan's experiences in the woods, his transition from mountain biking to dirt biking, and the challenges of mastering riding techniques. They delve into the vibrant community of vintage ra...

In this episode of Ridin’ The Line, Cason and Ross sit down with one of the raddest father–son duos in mountain biking: Ridwan and Rowan Ahmed, better known as @twowheeledrovers. From building features in their front yard in East Atlanta, to moving across the continent and riding Whistler multiple days a week, to racing the Monster Energy DH series, this family’s journey is unreal. We cover: Rowan...

In this episode, Ross and Cason dive into everything from moto adventures and surprise run-ins with hunters to building confidence on the bike, overcoming the seasonal slump, and scouting the best places to live for quick trail access. The guys break down technique progression, dirt jumper sessions, winter riding motivation, and why surrounding yourself with the right riding crew matters more than...

In this episode of Ridin’ The Line , Cason Smith and Ross Monckton sit down with Will Zierden — head trail builder at Jarrod’s Place Bike Park, longtime friend of the crew, and a certified jack-of-all-trades. From digging the earliest lines in Cartersville to leading one of the Southeast’s premier trail crews, Will walks us through the real story behind building a world-class bike park from the gr...

In this episode of Ridin' the Line, hosts Ross and Cason are joined by Harrison, who heads up Gravity Carolinas, a race series focused on supporting amateur mountain bikers. Harrison shares his journey from working in a motorcycle dealership to creating a successful race series that caters to amateur athletes. The conversation explores the importance of safety in racing, the challenges of secu...