The Ride Companion

Mountain bike royalty Alex Ranking is in studio! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi take a deep dive into Alex's film making career. During the episode Alex opens up about his early skateboarding and BMX inspirations, how and why he first picked up a camera, learning to edit on tape, investing in the first 1000 Sprung videos and why Sprung really finished, meeting Steve Peat and R...

Guess who's back, CHOPPERS BACK!! Grant 'Chopper' Fielder drops by the studio for a very ride ranging convesation about his job at Muc Off, how he unlocks creativity to keep making fun content, crying on planes, ASMR content, practical jokes, old bike geometry and then weighs in on how Red Bull Rampage judging could be improved and much more... Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens : Wan...

On this very special episode of The Ride Companion Davi finally sits down with his family member who appears to have the ability to speak to the dead. During the episode Davi and his guest discuss many aspects of this extraordinary and complex topic including, how this gift first came into her life and some of her early and terrifying experiences with the spirit world. She talks openly about how s...

Olly, Bren, and Deaks are back in the truck on route to the airport post Red Bull Rampage.  On this episode of Drivetime Bren takes the lead in dissecting what Rampage means to him and why he keeps returning to the event, whether party trains should even be possible at Rampage and explains how the event has evolved over the years. The lads also question whether Beinvenido Aguado deserved his low s...

The lads sit down to record hours before Olly hops on a flight to Red Bull Rampage. During the episode Olly talks about the Jono Jones viral clip and shares things you might not know about the Red Bull Rampage event, Davi teasers out the secret episode that's going to drop soon, reviews things and discusses the best listener question for a while...  Don't forget to keep an eye on the Brendan Fairc...

Mountain biking royalty Martyn Ashton is in studio!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for this wide ranging and honest conversation. During the episode Martyn talks about the early years of his career, the MBUK generation, why he stopped competing and signing huge pro contracts. Martyn also opens up about his life changing accident, meeting his idols, how roa...

Duncan Shaw is back in studio folks!  During this episode Duncan talks to Olly about he started riding street trials, the history of trials and the various types of bikes. The lads also talk about Drop And Roll shows, useful skills you can gain from riding trials, Hans Rey stories and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's s...

Olly and Davi sit down to record one of those 'no script' episodes and, it gets WEIRD! During the episode the lads talk about getting colonics, Olly unveils his new van, Davi talks about moving house, discuss wether Kilion Bron has the perfect balance, answer listener questions and much more...  Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's spo...

Paul Hadley is a mountain biking church minister from North Wales. During this episode Paul helps Olly and Davi understand why the energy left the studio when the topic of The Bible came up in conversation. The lads take a deep dive into moral compasses, disuss who religion benefits, what Paul actually does as a minister and much more. We hope you enjoy this VERY different episode of The Ride Comp...

Rico Martin is a professional personal trainer to multiple action sports athletes. During this podcast Rico talks about how he got involved in the fitness injury, working with pro riders like Jordan Williams, training to be a faster rider and much more... Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors Feel optimised, cover your nutritio...

Clay Porter is back in the UK filming for that not so secret DG2 project so, of course he found himself dragged into the studio for another podcast! During this episode Olly and Clay talk about the success of Deathgrip one, invisible lines, creating original content, Alex Rankin's Earthed series, why we should be thankful for the live broadcast, vlogging, Valli Holl, looking to making Drive To Sur...

Olly and Davi sit down to answer questions submitted by the companionship. During the episode the lads discuss the 2024 downhill broadcast team, bum injuries, wether mountain bikes are too big and meal deal preferences. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https://theridecompanion.co.uk Support this episode's sponsors If you want to recover like a pro then you have to check out compex.com...

Olly and Davi sit down for a much overdue catch up episode. During the episode the lads discuss getting better at podcasting, home improvements, dream homes, Olly annoying Scottish people, World Champs chat/rants and also do a podium picks! We hope you enjoy this lockdown companion vibe episode. The comments section is very much open for debate. Limited edition TRC hats + FREE bottle opener https:...

Olly and Andrew Neethling spend some time together in a hotel room to discuss all the happenings from the mountain bike World Championship in Fort William.  During the episode Andrew Neethling talks about what it was like to commentate on the world feed to millions of people, preparing for the live broadcast and how he gathers inside information. Olly also shares what it was like from his perspect...

Josh Lowe is a professional mountain bike rider from the South of the UK. On this episode of the podcast Josh talks about being a professional rider whilst choosing to hold down a full time job. Josh shares his incredible attitude to riding and how keeping it fun is the most important thing, competing at Red Bull Hardline, dealing with pressure, injuries and much more... Learn more about PayDirt,...

Mountain bike royalty Wyn Masters is back on the podcast with more hilarious stories and insights!  During this episode, Wyn talks about the crazy crash that put him out of the first part of the 2023 downhill season, head injuries, how his privateer project is helping more riders, race formats, WynTV, proposes a new World Cup schedule and much more... Learn more about PayDirt, submit your project...

Jamie Squibb is the godfather of freestyle motocross in the UK. Jamie stops by the studio to talk about his career as a professional rider, how he discovered the sport, the insane lengths he went through to learn backflips, the current state of freestyle motocross, his iconic compound, electric bike and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix...

Bernard Kerr makes an impromptu visit to the studio for an in-depth chat with Olly. During the episode Bernard gives his honest thoughts on the current state of world cup downhill, talks about the evolution of the Pivot team, Crankworx Innsbruck, almost winning world cup races, new race format, new broadcast and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://two...

On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi recap their trip to Germany to visit Focus Bikes, staying at Andrea Berg land and scooting around Stuttgart. During the first part of the podcast, Davi also shares details of a new charity/challenge concept. Dave the colour analyst then joins Olly in the studio to chat about the Val Di Sole world cup including track changes, Jackson Goldstone's f...

Professional mountain bike rider Daryl Brown joins the podcast for a wide ranging and super fun chat with Davi and Olly. During the episode Daryl talks about how he turned pro and how his job has changed over the years, what it's like to ride at and hit the huge DarkFest jumps, offers up advice for all levels of mountain bikers, racing in China and talks about his most recent injury and how it ver...

On this episode Olly and Davi have a general catch up in the studio. Dave the colour analyst then catches up with Olly to chat about all things Leogang including the double Austrian win, Jackson Goldstone and Danny Hart's runs and much more... Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/ Caldera Lab: cr...

Introducing the TRC Post Race Show! The 2023 downhill season kicked off with a bang this past weekend in Lenzerheide so, we're rolling out our new post race show with former World Cup mechanic, mountain bike super fan and TRC colour analyst (a totally fictionally role we made up) Dave Valler.  During the show, Dave talks about working as a world cup mechanic for Brendan Fairclough, the lads discus...

Can you believe The Ride Companion made it to 100 episodes!? On this episode, Davi and Olly enjoy a Buffalo Trace whiskey and reminisce over the past 100 episodes. Davi shares the origins of the show and discusses how they both first connected over a mutual love of podcasts. The lads also discuss the optimal size of a business, expense accounts, Olly's approach to banking, artificial intelligence,...

The Dogfather is back on the podcast with arguably his best appearance yet! During this episode, Brendan Fairclough talks about the ACL injury that changed his career, taking a huge pay cut to ride for Honda, Steve Peat's financial advice, his preparation ahead of the 2023 World Cup season, hating being called a 'freeracer', fatherhood and loads more... If you don't already please shoot @brendog1...

Holy smokes folks we have Clay Porter in the studio for this epic conversation! Join us as Clay spills the beans on his highly-anticipated TOP SECRET DG2 project, delves into his experiences shooting out of industry commercials, and reveals what it's like collaborating with the world's best athletes. Clay also shares his insightful perspectives on the current state of mountain biking, especially w...