The Ride Companion

Shop talk returns with a new format! For this episode we are joined by four independent bike shop owners/managers from four opposite corners of the UK. During this podcast we discuss the impact of direct to consumer brands on the cycle industry, online pricing, how to be more environmentally friendly plus much more...  Our guests for this episode were:-  Dan Locks / D&D Cycles - Instagram , Facebo...

Rich just returned from what was supposed to be a three week trip. But, things didn't go quite to plan for our favourite privateer.  On this episode we chat about the Enduro World Series in Ainsa, Spain along with recapping the years races, bro-geography and discuss whats to come in 2019!   DONATE TO JARED GRAVES HERE Watch the full video HERE HUGE thanks to Rich's Sponsors:- 35Bikes , Remap Cloth...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a mountain bike frame from scratch? For episode number #058 of The HKT Podcast we are joined by Si & Matt Bowns of 18Bikes. 18Bikes are an independent bike shop based out of Hope Valley in the glorious Peak District, Sheffield. Since taking over the shop in 2006 and after a couple of years building the business they began manufacturing their own frames...

Aaron Baker is a recovering quadriplegic athlete, adventurer and ambassador who recently starred in the Netflix documentary 'Coming To My Senses'. After a life changing motocross racing accident Aaron defied the odds to regain movement and embark on some incredible challenges. On this episode we chat about some of the tools he has used to reclaim independence, inspiring others and the C.O.R.E cent...

On this episode of The HKT Podcast we are joined by Ben Cathro. Ben's #CATHROVISION videos have been getting a lot of attention recently for his in-depth track/line analysis at World Cup races. We chat about how and why he started his YouTube channel, his early racing career plus, Ben drops some mountain bike coaching golden nuggets too!  Get your SAXX / HKT Podcast collab boxers HERE Thanks to ou...

Rich Payne has been the subject of our #EWSORBUST series and a HKT supported rider for a couple of years. On this episode, recored live at The Ard Rock Enduro in the UK's Yorkshire Dales we finally meet in person! We discuss his Enduro World Series season so far, his plans for the Remap clothing range, 2019 and everything else in-between. Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for suppo...

Bryce Starling is a professional mountain bike slopestyle athlete from North America. Bryce has recently created the North American Slopestyle Circuit to help nurture new talent and get local kids involved in the sport, along with rebuilding a run down bike park to host the first event.  Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with Main Event for providi...

Jase Macalpine is an action sports film maker who's travelled the globe working with some of the Worlds most influential brands and athletes for over ten years. He recently started his own podcast called Gypsy Tales where he chats with some of the friends he met along the way. On this episode Jase joins us to chat about how he got involved in film making, podcasting and a term we have dubbed 'acti...

For the very first time the Enduro World Series headed to both Austria & Slovenia. With some gnarly stages, underground liaisons and some added family support it's time to check in with #ewsorbust pilot Rich Payne to get the inside scoop. Watch the full video HERE HUGE thanks to Rich's Sponsors:- 35Bikes , Remap Clothing , Ridge Components , Cycle Centre Jersey, Wild Trail , Has Designs , Trek UK...

Join us for the third episode of 'Behind The Scenes' from Crankworx in Les Gets,France. Today we chat with athletes Bernard Kerr, Keegan Wright, Loic Bruni and Rachel Atherton. We then caught up with Santa Cruz Syndicate mechanic Jason Marsh.   Huge thanks to our sponsors SAXX for supporting the podcast.  For event information, results, standings and live stream times head to www.crankworx.com  /...

Join us for the second episode of 'Behind The Scenes' from Crankworx in Les Gets,France. Today we chat with athletes Vaea Verbeeck, Sam Reynolds and Sam Blenkinsop.  Huge thanks to our sponsors SAXX for supporting the podcast.  For event information, results, standings and live stream times head to www.crankworx.com  / www.lesgets.com  and follow Crankworx on these channels, Instagram , Facebook ,...

Join us for the first episode of 'Behind The Scenes' from Crankworx in Les Gets,France. We grabbed a quick chat with athletes Ed Masters, Jill Kintner, Craig Evans and Ryan Howard. We also caught up with freeride legend and Crankworx presenter Cam McCaul and SRAM's European marketing manager, Elmar Keineke. Huge thanks to our sponsors SAXX for supporting the podcast.  For event information, result...

Ali Clarkson aka 'Ali C' and I sat down in his motorhome at The Malvern's Classic for a chat and a brew. We discuss his early competition days, living with some of the best trials riders on earth, The Drop And Roll Tour and much more. There's some EXCLUSIVE news from him too! On the podcast we also chatted about this 1,000,000 hit video where he tested a tubeless setup. Click below to take a look:...

Darren Kinnaird is the general manager of Crankworx. On this episode we chat about how Darren became involved with the Crankworx brand, bringing new venues to the series, Slopestyle courses, equal prize money and the direction of our beloved sport plus much more...  Thanks to our sponsors Unite Components, 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with Main Event for providing t...

The Enduro World Series headed to Montagnes du Caroux in Olargues, France for round 2 of the 2018 season. So, it's time to hear how our mate Rich Payne got on, how he prepared for the race, bike changes and most importantly if he'd prefer a year in the Bertha the camper or a year in a hotel room!  Watch the accompanying video here:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMoOEi8GymBOAnXD8WrbghQ/featured...

On this very special episode we are joined by Joe Bowman of Steel City Media and Aaron Bartlett of Creative Concept to chat about the release of their much anticipated new feature film 'GAMBLE'. There's also sound bites from Steve Peat, Loic Bruni, Mark Wallace and Jordan Gould. PRE ORDER / BUY THE FILM HERE:- https://gamblefilm.com HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX Underwear for supp...

On this episode of The HKT Podcast we are joined by mountain bike industry veteran, downhill super fan and Troy Lee Designs bike head honcho Craig 'Stikman' Glaspell. We chat about how he first got into the mountain bike industry, working at TLD, product development, World Cup predictions, sponsorship and much more... HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX Underwear for supporting the podc...

Swedish slopestyle legend Martin Söderström joins us for this episode to have a chat about his new directions in the sport, almost two years of injuries, the new breed of Swedish riders and everything else in-between! 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 (...

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...