The Ride Companion

On this episode we are joined by none other than freeride mountain bike legend Jordie Lunn. We chat about how he first got into riding, travelling the World Cup Downhill scene with his parents, Crankworx, training and everything in-between!  HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links belo...

Round 1 of the Enduro World Series in Lo Barnechea just wrapped up. So, it's time to check in with our trusted #ewsorbust rider Rich Payne to chat about his offseason, travelling to the event, arm pump solutions, racing in Chile and wild horses!!  Watch the accompanying video here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XidD9D3qFKw HUGE THANKS to Rich's sponsors:-  Ridge Components  Remap Clothing  35Bi...

DEATHGRIP can now be experienced through the world's leading movie and TV streaming service, Netflix. So what better way to celebrate a mountain bike movie being in over 100+ million homes than by grabbing some of the cast and crew for a chat! Olly Wilkins, Clay Porter, Chris Seager and Brendan Fairclough all join us to chat about there DEATHGRIP filming experiences, challenges and much more...  S...

On this episode we are joined by BMX royalty and recently turned mountain bike slopestyle rider Ryan Nyquist. We discuss his involvement in BMX Freestyle entering the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, how and why he started on a mountain bike, CTE in action sports and much more... During the episode Ryan chats about the UCI BMX Freestyle app, you can find out more information/download HERE . HUGE thanks to our...

On this episode we are joined by the one and only Danny MacAskill. We chat about growing up in a remote Scottish village, YouTube fame, the creative process behind his viral videos and much more! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And One Free Ride for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo...

Here's an impromptu #ewsorbust episode for you! On this one we check in with our privateer pal Rich Payne to see where he's at with his season preparation, plans and goals.... Don't forget to watch the offseason edit here!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Zh4jQgjR4 HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check...

On this episode we are joined by Bas Van Steenberg aka, Steezeberg! We cover everything from growing up in Europe and racing BMX, Red Bull Rampage, filming his epic edits and of course brotherly competition. HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget...

Blogger, Vlogger & shredder Scotty Laughland joins us for episode #042. We chat about his Youtube channel, EWS & World Cup downhill racing, presenting and everything in-between! Beware: This podcast will probably motivate you and neither Scotty Laughland or The HKT Podcast will be held responsible for bold financial purchases and career changing moves! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAX...

Mike Redding joins us for episode #041 and the first podcast of 2018. Having recently joined Fasthouse we chat about what it takes to launch the MTB side of the brand using their MX routes, his team decisions and previous job roles in and out of the industry! HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out...

2017 has been an amazing year. So, here's a few of my personal favourite highlights, inspirational and funny stories! Featuring Luca Shaw, Brook Macdonald, Hannah Barnes, Olly Wilkins, Loic Bruni, Kathy Sessler, Boris Beyer, Ed Masters, Ben Deakin, Martyn Ashton, Craig Evans, Josh Lewis, Sick Bikes and Brett Tippie. HUGE thanks to our 2017 sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. An...

On this episode we collaborate with Chris Hall of Downtime Podcast. Amongst other things we discuss our own podcasts, riding, favourite guests, screw ups and where this is all heading. Not in a sauna.... in a pub in Leeds! Vote for your guest of the year here:- https://surveyhero.com/c/0eec01ea HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing...

The director of good times Brett Tippie joins us for episode #038. On this episode we chat about the birth of freeride mountain biking, his battles with addiction, fatherhood and much more... Yes, there's a few one liners in there too! Vote for your guest of the year here:- https://surveyhero.com/c/0eec01ea HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event f...

On this episode we are joined by Jordan and Tim of Sick Bicycle Co. These two have made quite a name for themselves in a short period of time and on this episode we chat about how and why they started Sick, the challenges, criticism and a whole host of other subjects! Enjoy... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SA...

On this episode we are joined by Josh 'Loosedog' Lewis. We chat about how he first met Steve Peat and got involved in racing downhill for the SPS, discover more about 50to01 and of course wheel love, the feature length film that drops in January... plus plenty of other stories! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & S...

This podcast, entitled 'A Pro, A Privateer & A Podcast' features both Lewis Buchanan of Trek Factory Racing and #ewsorbust mega star Rich Payne. Amongst other things we chat about the challenges, experiences and differences between them whilst competing in the Enduro World Series. There's plenty of pro tips and laughs along the way too... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http:/...

On this episode we recap Rich's Enduro World Series season. We discuss the challenges, the fun, the podcast and the laughs along the way. We also break down the final race in Finale Ligure. Watch the full edit here:- HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Insta...

Sheffield local Craig Evans joins us for this episode to chat about all things downhill racing, getting a factory ride for Hope Technology, media and of course winning Red Bull Hardline 2017 amongst other things... Also, have you wondered where the nickname 'sevens' came from? Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SA...

The legend that is Martyn Ashton joins us for episode #033. We chat about his childhood and his love for two wheels, Youtube video fame, his attitudes to mental health, getting back on a bike and of course..... The Great British Bake Off! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main...

FEST series rider, trial builder and all round two wheel shredder Jasper Flashman joins us for episode #032. He chats about hitting big jumps, sponsorship and his involvement with FEST series amongst other things. Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the...

Episode six of #ewsorbust follows Rich Payne to Whistler in Canada for round six of the series. Plenty of racing news, stories and some pro-tips! Watch the full edit here:- HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxu...

Olly Forster is the man behind Sender Magazine, a new high end independent MTB mag that just launched it's first episode. What goes in to starting a magazine of this size? Why? How? and what does the future hold for Sender? Find out in this episode plus much more! BUY A COPY HERE:- https://www.sendermag.com Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks t...

Episode #030 is HERE! And on this episode we are joined by Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin. Ben chats about how he first found mountain biking, sponsorship and his life changing time as a Royal Marine Commando. A seriously inspiring and eye opening episode with lots of cool stories... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SA...

We're back!! Episode five of #ewsorbust follows Rich Payne to Millau in France for round five of the series. We hear about his love for slack lining, trance music and crazy sunglasses.... and some race related chat! Watch the full edit here:- https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-or-bust-episode-four-millau-france.html HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main...

Drew Rohde is the man behind theloamwolf.com a new online MTB website with a difference. On this episode we hear why Drew started theloamwolf, how it's been created and plenty of other stories! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to ch...

Dirt Magazine's deputy editor Steve Jones joins us for a chat on this episode. We find out about the future of Dirt, Steve's industry/race opinions and also hear about his upcoming documentary due to be released shortly! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providi...