The Ride Companion

Sam Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how DarkFest has evolved over the years, landing the biggest backflip of his life, how many runs Tom Isted's world record actually took, the business behind the event and the responsibility of building a platform for riders to push the limits of what's possible on a mountain bike.  Follow Sam Reynolds @samreynolds26 BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors  ...

Olly's bigger, faster and more handsome brother Henry joins the podcast to help the lads go through some recent TRC Hotline submissions. Henry also talks about being a professional basketball player in the BBL and his potential comeback, jiu-jitsu, having Olly as a landlord and loads more...  Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk BIG LOVE to this epis...

What do you think to the sound quality of the new studio? Let us know! Olly and Davi sit down to record a pilot episode of the podcast in the new studio. During this brief conversation, the lads talk about building the space, dinner party guests, Davi talks about early podcast episodes, bad wages, work experience fails and much more... Companionship, thank you so much for your support. We can't be...

On this weeks Ride Companion Davi reveals he might be moving South, the lads discuss WWE style mountain biking, how driving is a great anaolgy for life, living life in a small circle, Max Anstie winning a supercross, the UCI test event and Olly has a HUGE offer for the Companionship....   Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk   Episode Sponsors:- Looking for a comprehe...

Olly and Davi sit down to talk about attending the Kriss Kyle film premiere at Red Bull F1 HQ, Davi talks about his outdoor 4x4x48 challenge, the lads look at huge brands that have had major marketing fails, listener questions and much more...  Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk   Episode Sponsors:...

The lads are back back shootin' from the hip for episode 92 of The Ride Companion. On this episode Olly and Davi discuss bike thefts, the suprising truth about Northern weather in the UK, Olly has a home renovation update, a TRC studio update and there's a double helping of podium picks plus loads more...  Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL...

Olly returns from Mexico and is back in the UK with a fresh new look. During this episode Davi offers up some deep investigative journalism about Honda's downhill, motocross and MotoGP race wins, the lads make a commitment to the companionship, discuss more OnlyFans headlines and much more... Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. h...

Olly Wilkins joins the podcast from Mexico to talk all things Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo Urban Race. During the episode the lads talk about the highs and lows of the course build, testing features, riding through peoples homes, what happens after the event and much more... Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk   Episode Sponsors:- Looking for a comprehensive solutio...

Olly Wilkins celebrates the launch of his signature DMR handlebars with an accidental fu manchu moustache!  During this episode, the lads take a deep dive into Olly's career and his 'life behind bars', how he first became a sponsored rider, the early dirt jump days, and discuss designing and launching a handlebar. You can learn more about Olly's signature bars below or, (the preferred option) head...

On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi discuss the best places in the world to ride a mountain bike. OIly talks about his first trip to New Zealand, why he's stopped saying sorry to people, his new sponsorship deal with Motul and his upcoming trip to Mexico for the street race build. Davi talks about how life has changed post pandemic and officially launches The Life Companion ebook a...

Brendan Fairclough and Olly wake up in New Zealand and instantly start recording the podcast. During the episode, the lads talk about anything other than why they're in New Zealand and the top secret filming project. Brendan's supercross vs downhill rant will forever go down in podcast history and Brendan also shares his plans for the 2023 downhill mountain bike season, his dream track ideas, how...

Olly Wilkins went on a blind date to find his perfect match!? On this episode of the podcast Olly and Davi discuss how the brilliant new campaign by Focus Bikes to launch their new ebike range. Olly talks about what it was like having to act for the videos, how he actually chose his perfect bike and the differences between ebike motors. The lads also talk about the new intro, first loves, read out...

Davi is joined by Crankworx managing director Darren Kinnaird to discuss some of the recent changes in their approach to downhill. During the conversation, Darren talks about how Crankworx managed to form an improved broadcasting partnership with Red Bull TV and, the importance of having Rob Warner and Elliot Jackson on the commentary team. Darren also talks openly about prize money, the new 1199...

Olly is back from Sicily with some incredible tales of volcano expeditions, nearly getting arrested and sneaking things into the Deakinator's bag. The lads also discusss Red Bull's investment in downhill street racing, saying things wrong, BMX riders wearing MTB helmets, listener questions and much more...  Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk Whatsapp the TRC HOTLINE w...

Olly and Davi sit down to record an emergency podcast on a Friday evening before Olly boards a plane. During the episode the lads discuss wether a modern day Steve McQueen exists, MrBeast not getting enough respect, an MTB version of squid games, frying condoms, Olly's new bike, listener questions and more... Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch (buy a beanie & get a FREE stem cap this week) https://...

On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi discuss the motivating factors behind mountain biking/cycling, TV licenses, being more frugal, how the human body could be better adpated for biking, Olly has finally moved to his new home, listener questions and much more... Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk Whatsapp the TRC HOTLINE with your videos +44 7849860510...

Would YOU wear an OnlyFans helmet? On this episode of the world's best podcast Olly and Davi let artifical intelligence write a script for the show, discuss OnlyFans entering mountain biking, morals, antique French furniture, replicating pro riders and much more... Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk Whatsapp the TRC HOTLINE with your videos +44 7849860510 Episode Spon...

Olly and Davi sit down for another wide ranging (and sometimes very strange) conversation. During the episode the lads talk about the lasting effects of lockdown, living by a moral compass, crisp flavour analogies, skipping school to attend a protest, the Atherton's creating a biking dreamland, listener questions and much more! Get the NEW MERCH (win a D3 helmet) https://theridecompanion.co.uk Wha...

Olly and Davi sit down to discuss team changes, Ken Block's tragic passing, ai taking over creativity, competiton winners, listener questions and much more.  Get the NEW MERCH (and possibly win FiveTen swag or a TLD D4) https://theridecompanion.co.uk Whatsapp the TRC HOTLINE with your videos +44 7849860510 Episode Sponsors:- Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic...

Bren Orton is a professional kayaker who is known for his distinct freestyle tricks on huge waves and hucking waterfalls all over the world. Bren is part of a content creation collective called SEND and is in incredibly nice human being. On this episode Bren joins Olly and Davi to talk about the kayaking world, hunting out the world's craziest rivers, how he prepares for huge waterfalls and much m...

On this episode of The Ride Companion Davi starts drinking Corona and Disaronno at 10am to see if it really tastes like Dr Pepper. Olly and Rob sat down in a makeshift building site studio to recount their GR5 experience. Then, it's back to Olly and Davi to talk about ice speedway, bike fail videos, sunny Christmas's and a bunch of listener questions... Sign up to the mailing list to get early acc...

Former professional downhill racer and mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling joins Olly and Davi to chat about the recent changes to downhill racing. During the episode the lads talk about the pros vs cons of the new semi final format, athlete pay, discuss whether tracks will get shorter, the possible Discovery+ paywall and much more...  Sign up to the mailing list to get early access to new mer...

Tahnée Seagrave joins Olly and Davi to talk about the launch of FMD Racing's new fly on the wall series 'How We Roll'. During the episode Tahnée talks about how she was first exposed to mountain biking, her siblings and the pressure of riding on the world stage as part of the family business. Tahnée also talks openly about her battle with the effects of a concussion suffered during the 2022 season...

Olly and Davi sit down to recap the Christmas ride at Bike Park Wales. They also discuss stolen parcels, Olly's angry neighbour, the fall of coal mining in Wales, finding the limits of the SL Focus ebike, which Red Bull athlete the lads would like to be for a day.  Support the podcast with merch & Pre Ride Roast coffee! https://theridecompanion.co.uk Whatsapp the TRC HOTLINE with your videos +44 7...

Kayak football... seriously? On this episode Olly and Davi sit down to chat home heating strategies, what the podcast means to them, Christmas ride details, American wrestling, Olly's celebrity social media follow, hot line submissions and discuss how electric bikes aren't actually that good. Just a few slots left on the Christmas Ride at Bike Park Wales! https://www.bikeparkwales.com/ride-compani...