Ridin' The Line

Christian Rigal joins us for Episode 35 of Ridin’ the Line! We talk about Christian's journey from BMX into mountain biking, filmmaking, and trail building, along with the making of Mossy Hogs, his insane setup at home, riding with Axel Hodges, Brandon Semenuk's influence on his MTB career, his relationship with Specialized, and why the Levo 4 has become his go-to bike. Christian also take...

Episode 34 is all about the 2026 Big Creek Quick Six! Cason and Ross welcome Stuart Thiel back to Ridin’ The Line to break down everything happening at one of our favorite local races of the year. We get into this year’s six-stage enduro course, some new lines for 2026, Saturday’s Jump Jam, Specialized bike demos, the Little Hammies kids race, the Shenanigan Stage, and what racers and spectators c...

Episode 33 is a big one. Cason and Ross sit down with Mitch Ropelato , one of the most versatile riders to ever throw a leg over a bike. From BMX and World Cup downhill to enduro, dirt jumps, e-bikes, moto, and pretty much anything else on two wheels, Mitch has built a career around doing things his own way. We get into the story behind MTBX , Mitch’s wild new race concept that basically takes the...

Episode 32 is all about BMX, bike culture, and keeping the fun alive. Cason and Ross sit down with Petey Peters, a longtime BMX racer and one of the guys behind the Washed Up BMX Weekend at Jarrods Place. Petey talks about how the event started as a simple way for old friends to get together, ride bikes, camp, and hang out without the pressure that can come with modern racing. What started with a...

Episode 31 is all about becoming a better rider. Cason and Ross sit down with mountain bike coach Lon Cullen to talk about his unlikely path from hospice chaplain to coaching hundreds of riders across the country and beyond. Lon breaks down why the fundamentals still matter no matter how long you’ve been riding, what separates confidence from actual skill, and why even the best riders can benefit...

This week we're joined by Josh Camp, a longtime trail advocate and one of the driving forces behind mountain biking in the Atlanta area. We dive into the incredible work happening behind the scenes with MTB Atlanta and the North Georgia Mountain Bike Association, the history of trail advocacy in Georgia, and the vision that's helping shape the future of riding across the Southeast. The con...

Episode 29 of Ridin’ the Line brings longtime friend and fellow rider Drew Blankenbecler onto the show. We kick things off recapping Cason’s bachelor party weekend, including a rowdy day at Beech Mountain, big crashes, bee attacks, questionable Chili’s decisions, and plenty of good times on and off the bike. Then we dive into Drew’s story, from growing up riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes in Ge...

In Episode 28 of Ridin' the Line , we're answering a listener question about modern mountain bike geometry and whether slack bikes ever stop feeling weird. We compare the Santa Cruz Vala, Specialized Levo EVO, and Levo R while discussing how travel, head tube angle, and rider position can completely change the way a bike feels on the trail. We also recap an incredible day riding Pine Mount...

In this episode of Ridin' the Line , Ross sits down with whitewater kayaker and YouTube creator Ben Schaefer of Schaefer Yaks for a candid conversation about the state of whitewater kayaking. They dive into why so few people stick with the sport, the barriers that keep newcomers from progressing, gatekeeping within the kayaking community, social media's influence, coaching, gear, and wheth...

This week on Ridin’ the Line , Cason and Ross catch up on everything from suspension nerd talk to new truck purchases. Cason breaks down the recent upgrades to his Specialized Levo Evo, including a new RockShox Charger 3.2 damper and the never-ending quest for the perfect suspension setup. The guys dive deep into bike feel, balance, rebound, and why getting your suspension dialed can completely ch...

This week on Ridin’ The Line, Cason and Ross sit down for a laid-back conversation covering everything from mountain biking and motocross to the ongoing e-bike debate that continues to divide the cycling world. The guys talk about finding time to ride while balancing work and life, trail conditions across North Georgia, MTB Atlanta’s trail stewardship efforts, and some exciting new developments co...

This week on Ridin’ the Line , we sit down with outdoor industry veteran and community builder David Chaney for one of our most in-depth conversations yet. From working with brands like Under Armour, Red Bull, and New Balance to building community through Martha’s Outpost and now launching Trail Scouts MTB, David shares an incredible perspective on outdoor culture, sports marketing, family, entrep...

In Episode 23 of Ridin’ The Line, the boys sit down with longtime BMX rider, mountain biker, and industry veteran Matt Stahl to talk about everything from growing up riding BMX in Georgia to building one of the most unique riding styles on a mountain bike today. Matt dives into his early BMX days, the creation of Mainline, his move from Atlanta to Charlotte, and what it’s been like working at Bicy...

In this episode, Cason sits down with downhill racer and Senoia Bicycle’s own Chuck Pitts to break down Specialized’s newest releases including the all new Demo 11 and Levo 4 EVO. The two dive deep into suspension feel, high pivot design, full power e-bikes, downhill race performance, bike industry pricing, and why modern mountain bikes continue pushing the sport forward. From World Cup level down...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line, we sit down with trail builder, racer, and all around mountain bike guy Bergen Khare out of Asheville, North Carolina. We get into what really goes into building great trails and why the smallest details can make the biggest difference. From shaping corners that work for every rider to designing flow that keeps people coming back, Bergen breaks down the art behi...

In Episode 20, we sit down with race car driver Patrick Wilmot to break down what it really takes to chase a career in motorsports. From grinding it out in karting and sleeping at the track to building relationships and earning opportunities the hard way, Pat shares the reality behind the scenes of racing. We dive into his 2026 plans, including endurance racing, the World Racing League, and what i...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line, we dive into everything from the reality of working in motorcycle sales to getting back behind the bars and racing again. Cason breaks down his first month in the powersports industry, the grind of long hours, and what it actually takes to sell bikes day in and day out. From margins on entry-level bikes to why side-by-sides and jet skis matter more than you thin...

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line , we sit down with Southeast mountain bike legend Chuck Pitts to talk about decades of downhill racing, BMX roots, and the wild history of Windrock Bike Park. Chuck shares stories from racing against icons like John Tomac and Shaun Palmer , building trails in the early days of Windrock, and how the Southeast gravity scene has evolved into what it is today. From s...

On this episode of Ridin’ the Line, Ross and Cason sit down with Stuart Thiel, VP of RAMBO and Georgia State Director for SORBA, for a deep dive into the growth of mountain biking in Georgia and the people making it happen. Stu breaks down the massive Big Creek freeride trail revamps, what it took to bring those projects to life, and how a volunteer-driven organization continues to raise the bar f...

Porsha Murdock joins the boys for Episode 16. National Champion. EWS racer. Two time BME overall winner. One of the fastest and most grounded athletes in the sport. This one goes deep. Porsha talks about not starting mountain biking until her early 20s and then winning her first Enduro outright. Racing World Championships for Team USA and finishing 11th with broken toes. Dealing with imposter synd...

In Episode 15, it’s a solo mission with Cason and Ross. We kick things off with a big announcement and officially welcome a new brand partner to the Ridin’ the Line family. We talk about what it means for the show, time on the new bikes, upcoming product launches, and how wild it feels to look back at where this podcast started. From there, we get into what’s been going on lately: a new nine to fi...

The energy. The vision. The mad scientist behind Go Nuts. David “Squirrelly” Moore joins the boys for Episode 14. From BMX freestyle dreams and backyard foam pits… to building one of the most recognized Enduro series in the Southeast… to now taking Go Nuts international — this one goes deep. David is the founder of Go Nuts Biking and the man responsible for some of the most fun race weekends in th...

The man. The myth. The legend. Ben Hobbs joins the boys for Episode 13. Ben’s done it all — GNCC racing, downhill, Enduro, industry rep life, and works with Bike Fettish while representing Troy Lee Designs and Intense Cycles in the Southeast. This episode goes everywhere in the best way: Dirt bike crashes that should’ve ended careers How he got from racing to working inside the bike industry The r...

Ridin’ the Line is back and Cason Smith and Ross Monckton are joined by their good friend Justin Edmondson, founder of Edmonson Motorsports. What starts as a quick catch up about Georgia’s wild winter weather turns into a deep dive on what it really takes to build a grassroots race team from the ground up. Justin breaks down endurance racing in the ChampCar Series, the team’s rapid rise with multi...

Supercross is officially back and Anaheim 1 is here. In this episode of Ridin’ the Line , Cason and Ross kick off the 2026 season with a full A1 preview alongside special guest Josh Cohan , co-owner of Jarrod’s Place and longtime industry insider. The crew breaks down the biggest storylines heading into round one, including Jett Lawrence’s injury and how it reshapes the championship picture, early...