The Shin Dig Podcast

Martí Vayreda has been a top-six UCI elite rider for the best part of five years. Last season, by his own admission, he wasn't pushing himself the way he needed to. So this year he made one change - stop playing it safe - and the results have already shown. In this episode Martí joins The Shin Dig to talk about the mental shift behind his strong start to the season, the real story of why he le...

Joacim Lundgren spent 15 years as one of the best competition trials riders in the world. He also spent most of that time thinking street trials was a pointless mix of disciplines that didn't belong anywhere. Then COVID hit, he got an Inspired Hex, and everything changed. In this episode Joacim returns to The Shin Dig to talk about the Trial Unite jam in Strasbourg, his transition from the com...

Mike Judson started posting early 2000s bike trials content on Instagram because he was bored during lockdown. Two years later he's at 3,000 posts, nearly daily, and has become the unofficial archivist of the golden era of UK street trials. In this episode he joins The Shin Dig to talk about where all this footage actually comes from, what it feels like to find a clip nobody has seen in 20 yea...

Trevor Canadanian is a Canadian trials rider who has done what almost nobody in the sport has managed - built a full career on a trials bike. Cirque du Soleil. Ringling Brothers. 267 shows in a single summer. Arena performances in Saudi Arabia and across Europe. Now touring with a circus show across UK and mainland Europe at nearly 40 years old, still on the bike, still figuring out what's next. T...

Kanael Godde is an elite bike trials rider from France - and the man who built the UCI World Cup round in Dole almost entirely from scratch, funded by private sponsors, and organised largely by himself. In this episode of The Shin Dig Podcast, Kanael breaks down exactly how you take a city with no trials scene and turn it into a World Cup host. We go deep on the full budget, sourcing obstacles fro...

Charlie Rolls doesn't follow a training plan. Doesn't live in the gym. Rides maybe three times a week. And in 2025 he won the Bike Trials World Championship anyway. In this episode of the Bike Trials Podcast, the UCI Trials World Champion sits down to talk about what actually got him there - and it's not what most riders want to hear. We get into the years of near-misses that nearly broke him, wha...

What is the reality of chasing a dream as a professional trials rider? In this episode, we sit down with the team behind The Life Cycle - elite European trials athletes building a YouTube channel to fund their competitive seasons - and unpack what it really takes to go all in on riding. From competing at the highest level of UCI trials, to creating weekly YouTube content, chasing sponsorship deals...

The 2023 Junior World Champion Oliver Weightman joins the Shin Dig Podcast (Finally) to talk about his rise through bike trials and what it takes to compete at the highest level of cycling. Ollie shares how he went from riding in his garden to winning on the world stage, handling pressure at home World Championships, and why switching from 20” to 26” trials bikes completely changed his riding and...

We’re joined by Ole Kristensen, affectionately known by many as the “evil professor” of Bike Trials. Not because he’s actually evil - quite the opposite - but because he’s always thinking ahead, solving problems, and quietly working behind the scenes to move the sport forward. Ole is a true pillar of the Trials community. From shaping competitions and supporting riders to creating the gold standar...

This episode of the Shin Dig Podcast is recorded at THE UNIT, a brand-new indoor riding spot that’s just opened. Matt & Steve are joined by Josh Leech, plus a special appearance from OG Shinner Tom the Taxi Driver, for a proper Trials catch-up. We chat about Josh’s epic engineering skills and career, projects, products he's made and talk through what makes The Unit such a big deal for the scen...

The Shin Dig Podcast is back. After some time away, MattyP and Steve (Captain Crash) sit down, press record, and just have a proper catch-up. No format, no pressure - just honest chat. We reflect on 2025, talk about a few new-year habits, and ease our way back into the conversations that matter to us and the Trials community. This episode is about resetting, finding our rhythm again, and opening t...

We teamed up with the Bentonville Bike Fest crew to create what might just be our best podcast yet. We’re diving deep into the future of bike festivals (spoiler: it’s looking epic), and we’re not pulling any punches when we ask the big question: is Bentonville better than Sea Otter? Plus, we talk strategy on how to actually promote the sport (because posting reels everyday isn't cutting it), and w...

Little update in the world of SHINNERS! - Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Could we be the modern day Beavis & Butt-Head?

In this exciting episode with the professor of the MTB world, Aaron Lutze, aka Super Rider, has life experience like no other, and impacted the biking world more than anyone will know. He's most recently become the go-to YouTuber for learning all things related to MTB/ Bike Trials skills, and his dedication to the sport has earned him a coveted silver play button for surpassing 100,000 subscri...

We're thrilled to welcome back Andrei Burton, our first official team rider, better known as a true powerhouse in the world of extreme sports. Known for his awe-inspiring feats in bike trials, climbing, and even as a real-life ninja warrior, Join us as we dive into his adrenaline-charged journey, where pushing limits is not just a hobby, but a way of life. From scaling dizzying heights to mast...

In this highly anticipated episode, British cycling MTB Trials rider, Charlie Rolls, makes a triumphant return to the podcast for the second time. Known for his unparalleled skill and flare in the world of trials riding, Charlie dives deep into the crucial insights and information that enthusiasts and fans have been eagerly awaiting... We ask the important stuff and get the goss direct from the ma...

Join American Shindigmedia host Aaron Lutz for insightful discussions, entertaining stories, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from one of the most talented content creators. From executing the sickest stunts on his Trials bike, sliding around in his car, or building stuff for the hell of it, he's one guy who knows how to have fun!

How does such a large country, have so small a scene and community within the sport? - Whilst at Bentonville Bike Festival, we managed to sit down with Michael Friddell and try to dig deep about North American Trials. From it's past to present and the future.

This week we get under the skin of the stylish and silky rider Sam Hlavaty. He's the current Slovakian Champion and ranked 6th in the world, and only at age 23. Find out more on Sam's story, listen NOW!

Another one from the USA bike festival Bentoville, this time we took over the Trials house annd oput spanish female rider, Vera Baron in the hot seat! With a live audience of riders, this one was really fun! We talk abbout how she got into the sport, what her goals are as well as findig out some obsessions shes had over the years!

Named after Eval Knievel himself, this man is a force to be reconned with, on anything with 2 wheels! From sending the gnarliest jumps on his E-Moto bike, getting sideways on his MTB. Maybe balancing his way across a hand rail on his Trials bike? Although he's more likely throwing himself down trails on the recumbent bike. Seth is one serious cyclist as well as being an all round sound dude. H...

Special episode, the tables have turned! This time SuperRiderTV (Aaron Lutze) takes over the podcast to interview Mr. Shindigmedia himself.. Matty P - He's gets under the skin of the man behind the leg bashing brand, his background and how The Shin Dig started. As if we didn't hear his voice enough.. - Enjoy! 🎥 Riding Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheShinDig 👕 Buy your merch: www.shindigmedi...

The main man behind the classic Trials videos, that we now know shaped the future of Trials media and inspired many of us, including some of the biggest names in MTB Trials. Martyn Ashton, Danny Mac, Jeff Lenosky. Reed paved the way for Trials videos format, making it entertaining for all! Insta; @crfilms His films; Evolve - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD8te23KV6A Contact - https://www.youtube...

Jeff is a professional mountain bike trials rider known for his impressive skills and tricks on two wheels. With over 20 years of experience in the sport, Jeff has become a well-respected figure in the mountain biking community. He has won numerous competitions and has been featured in various mountain biking media outlets, including magazines, TV shows, and online videos. Jeff is also known for h...

Yet another world champion, this time we head to spain to catch up with Sergi, who was champ back in 2019. He talks to us about his custom built trials bike, especially measured GEO to suit him, combig science and engineerig to create the best possible bike for him. And what his new focus is moving forward.