The Ride Companion
The mountain bike podcast that sometimes forgets to talk about mountain bikes...
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Top Moment: Sam Reynolds on slopestyle's golden years
03/22/2026
Top Moment: Sam Reynolds on slopestyle's golden years
Listen or watch the full episode with Sam Reynolds Episode Sponsors:- - Stashed are offering TRC listeners and exclsuive 10% discount with code TRC10 at - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House
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Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails on Trail Litter and How We Fix It
03/18/2026
Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails on Trail Litter and How We Fix It
Dom Ferris, founder of Trash Free Trails joins The Ride Companion to talk about one of the biggest issues affecting every rider, runner and outdoor space user: single-use pollution on our trails. Dom explains how Trash Free Trails started, why trail litter is about far more than 'bad behaviour' and how mountain bikers can take real ownership of the places they ride. The conversation goes deep into MTB trail stewardship, nature connection, mental health, community action and the systems that keep single-use pollution showing up in the outdoors. We also dive into the data behind trail litter, the reality of what’s being found on UK trails, why drinks cans, bottles, gels and food packaging are such a major problem along with how new legislation like a deposit return scheme could help change things. There’s loads in here too on trail culture, bike park responsibility, how to make cleanups more positive, and why Dom believes outrage alone won’t solve anything. If you care about mountain biking, trail building, riding spots, the outdoor community, litter picking, environmental action, access to nature and keeping trails clean, this is an episode you need to hear and share with your community. We hope you enjoy the episode! Learn more about Trash Free Trails and the Spring clean at Episode Sponsors:- - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Fan of quality tools and want to geek out? Feedback Sports is available from your local bike shop, online retailers such as Saddleback and Bike 24, plus directly from - WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://uk.worx.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House
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Top Moment: Brendan Fairclough on why Monster entered downhill
03/15/2026
Top Moment: Brendan Fairclough on why Monster entered downhill
Listen or watch the full episode with Brendan Fairclough Episode Sponsors:- - SRAM: - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Olly is a Dad!!
03/11/2026
Olly is a Dad!!
In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly opens up about becoming a Dad, the intense reality of birth, life in and out of hospital, sleep deprivation, and what the first days with baby Wilf have been like. During the episode the lads also talk about Davi's up-coming trip to Sea Otter, MTB's identity crisis, eat some weird snacks and share watching and listening recommendations. Episode Sponsors:- - Compex → Use the code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off all recovery products at - SKS Germany → Learn more about SKS products at Cadence → Cadence turns your phone or Apple Watch into a fully-featured bike computer, but with way more flexibility than most head units. You get unlimited custom screens, over 200 metrics, full Bluetooth sensor support, proper navigation, offline maps, structured training, and Strava Live Segments. Head to Try it for a month for FREE and see if it replaces your bike computer! - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House
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Sam Reynolds on Rejoining Polygon & Why DarkFest 10 Could Be the Last
03/04/2026
Sam Reynolds on Rejoining Polygon & Why DarkFest 10 Could Be the Last
Sam Reynolds is back in The Ride Companion studio and this one’s packed! On this episode we’re talking DarkFest 10 and, why it MIGHT be the final event, the new Rocket 2 concept for even more airtime and Sam’s full circle return to Polygon bikes after first signing with them back in 2012. Sam breaks down the behind the scenes story of landing his first 'proper' sponsor, how Polygon helped shape his career and the moments he still remembers like they happened yesterday, from Rampage’s Superman over the canyon to early contests in the golden era of slopestyle. We also dive into the physics and fear factor of the world's biggest jumps, why tailwhips get harder at speed, what happens if you tap the front brake mid-air and how DarkFest is evolving as the next generation pushes the limits plus, loads more. Episode Sponsors:- - Stashed are offering TRC listeners and exclsuive 10% discount with code TRC10 at - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House
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Brendan Fairclough on Signing with SRAM, Monster Energy’s DH Move & a Secret Project Reveal
02/25/2026
Brendan Fairclough on Signing with SRAM, Monster Energy’s DH Move & a Secret Project Reveal
Brendog’s back in studio and this episode is stacked! On this episode of The Ride Companion Brendan Fairclough pulls back the curtain on his new SRAM deal and why it really happened, the new parts he’s running (Boxxer / Maven / XX DH) and what it’s like bolting fresh parts on… then riding a brand new custom downhill track in South Africa. Brendog also reveals details of his new travel series and teases which major platform could stream it, the real reason Monster Energy became a title sponsor of the World Cup Downhill series, watching A1 with Troy Lee, Danny MacAskill's mind blowing bridge ride, downhill bike set-up tips and much more! Episode Sponsors:- - SRAM: - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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New Bike Day & A POV Podcast Experiment!
02/18/2026
New Bike Day & A POV Podcast Experiment!
It’s just Davi and Olly in the studio this week and.. it goes exactly how you’d expect. Davi has a new bike day and brings his new Marin Alcatraz dirt jump bike to work (nothing hits like a fresh hardtail), which turns into a bigger conversation about why you don’t actually need the best bike to have the most fun. The lads talk about Hardline Tasmania being cancelled, the Super Bowl let down and end up debating UK geology, winter riding, and whether mountain bike culture is slowly losing its soul. We also experiment with a pair of Oakley x Meta glasses in the studio (which gets weird), talk about wether pov is the future of podcasting and answer your listener questions! Episode Sponsors:- - Cadence turns your phone or Apple Watch into a fully-featured bike computer, but with way more flexibility than most head units. You get unlimited custom screens, over 200 metrics, full Bluetooth sensor support, proper navigation, offline maps, structured training, and Strava Live Segments. Head to https://getcadence.app/trc Try it for a month for FREE and see if it replaces your bike computer! - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Martyn Ashton on Why Mountain Bikers Need to Show Up for Mountain Biking
02/11/2026
Martyn Ashton on Why Mountain Bikers Need to Show Up for Mountain Biking
In this episode of The Ride Companion, mountain bike legend Martyn Ashton joins us for one of our most honest, funny and important conversations yet. We talk about Martyn’s latest project, Rideable Now and why he believes mountain bikers need to show up for mountain biking. During the episode Martyn gives the usual dose of self deprecation to powerful reflections on injury, identity and access. Rideable Now exists to help riders with life changing injuries and disabilities get back on the trails through adaptive mountain bikes, community support and real opportunities to ride again. Learn more and consider supporting rideable now here Episode Sponsors:- - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Fan of quality tools and want to geek out? Feedback Sports is available from your local bike shop, online retailers such as Saddleback and Bike 24, plus directly from - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out https://www.cargurus.co.uk - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://kecks.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Hardline Tasmania Bench Racing & Predictions
02/04/2026
Hardline Tasmania Bench Racing & Predictions
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is just days away. Let's go bench racing and make some fun predictions! Olly and Davi break down the full rider list including Jackson Goldstone, Asa Vermette, Bernard Kerr, Troy Brosnan, Sam Hill, Aaron Gwin, Roger Vieira, Gracey Hemstreet and more plus, who’s missing, who’s under the most pressure and, why Hardline might be changing. The lads also make Hardline Tasmania podium predictions, unpack winter riding guilt and survival strategies, share what they've been watching and listening to and somehow end up deep in Lunch & Learn chaos. Get involved in the comments on YouTube with your podium picks and you could win a Focus frame and more! Red Bull Hardline Tasmania goes down February 7–8, live on Red Bull TV. Episode Sponsors:- - Mudhugger: Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at https://tinyurl.com/theridecompanion - Cadence turns your phone or Apple Watch into a fully-featured bike computer, but with way more flexibility than most head units. You get unlimited custom screens, over 200 metrics, full Bluetooth sensor support, proper turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, structured training, and Strava Live Segments. Head to Try it for a month for FREE and see if it replaces your bike computer! - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://kecks.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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The TRC Race Team, Motorway Rules, A Pinkbike Award and More
01/28/2026
The TRC Race Team, Motorway Rules, A Pinkbike Award and More
The first Ride Companion catch up of 2026… and we’re straight back into it! We kick things off talking winter illnesses, whether 'man flu' is actually a thing, and why the placebo effect might be more powerful than people think, along with a few honest Christmas confessions (including why we’re both useless at gifts). Lunch & Learn is back and we look at motorway lane rules what the rules actually say. We also cover winning Pinkbike Comment of the Year, New Year goal setting vs streak culture, Davi’s newest hobby obsession, the idea of finally doing our bike test, and a huge 2026 partnership announcement for the podcast. Episode Sponsors:- - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Cadence turns your phone or Apple Watch into a fully-featured bike computer, but with way more flexibility than most head units. You get unlimited custom screens, over 200 metrics, full Bluetooth sensor support, proper turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, structured training, and Strava Live Segments. Head to Try it for a month for FREE and see if it replaces your bike computer! Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Playing MAVRIX with Jono & Matt Jones!
01/21/2026
Playing MAVRIX with Jono & Matt Jones!
Matt Jones and Jono Jones join The Ride Companion to break down MAVRIX ahead of console release on January 22nd. During this episode Matt and Jono give Davi and Olly a tour of the virtual world they've help create, the boys explain how it was built, what makes it feel so real and why it could bring a whole new wave of riders into mountain biking. Matt and Jono also share the future plans for the game, the intricacies of real world physics, the secret challenges Matt has never talked about and much more! Learn more about MAVRIX here: Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: - Live Better Longer and kick 2026 off the right way! BUBS is running a HUGE New Year New You sale PLUS for a limited time only, our listeners are getting 20% OFF at BUBS Naturals by using code RIDE at checkout. - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo: → Kecks → use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports → WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Blake Samson On Building His New Channel the Right Way
01/14/2026
Blake Samson On Building His New Channel the Right Way
Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is back on The Ride Companion to talk about what happens after you take the leap. In this episode, Blake breaks down launching his new YouTube channel, building his first major project from scratch, why he’s choosing the slow, proper route, and how trust, planning, and passion are shaping what comes next. We also dive into burnout, long-form content, attention spans, building without cutting corners and why fun still matters when your passion becomes your work. This is the next chapter of Blake’s journey and it’s only just getting started. Episode Sponsors:- - Mudhugger: Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - HUEL: Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Fan of quality tools and want to geek out? Feedback Sports is available from your local bike shop, online retailers such as Saddleback and Bike 24, plus directly from Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo: Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Jono Jones on Saracen, MAVRIX, returning to racing (ft. Matt Jones)
01/08/2026
Jono Jones on Saracen, MAVRIX, returning to racing (ft. Matt Jones)
Jono Jones is back for the first Ride Companion episode of 2026 and, Matt Jones joins the chat too! On this episode Jono talks about his return to Saracen Bikes, his early World Cup years, racing as a junior, learning to manage pressure and why stepping away from results chasing has changed how he rides. Jono also shares insights on his role at MAVRIX, what he actually does, why he left banking to work with Matt, how realistic physics shape the gameplay, and why gaming skills are starting to translate into real world riding. There are also stories from A Slice Of British Pie, North vs South, early career mistakes, kite surfing in South Africa, and Matt Jones joins the episode for some classic stories and brotherly banter! We hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe and leave a comment! Learn about MAVRIX: Episode Sponsors:- - Mudhugger: Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at - HUEL: Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → Focus Bikes → SRAM: adidas FiveTen: invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: Igloo: Feedback Sports: WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at Follow The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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The Best Moments of The Ride Companion (2025)
12/31/2025
The Best Moments of The Ride Companion (2025)
Companionship, THANK YOU you for an incredible year! Join Olly and Davi as they look back at their personal favorite moments from The Ride Companion in 2025 plus, all the top moments as voted for by you. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use RIDE at Get early access & ad-free episodes → Big thanks to all the incredible guests who joined us on the show: List of 2025 guests Jono Jones Tom Pinchard Sam Reynolds Ben Plenge Reece Wilson Scott Beaumont Tahnee Seagrave John Fernandes Jono & Desks Sam Reynolds Roger Vieira Ben Smith DJ Zesty Kaoss Seagrave Tom Fuller Alan Milway Ella Conolly Iago Garay Eliot Jackson (Hardline) Brendan Fairclough (Hardline) Wyn Masters Josh Bryceland (Hardline) Ed Masters (Hardline) Blake Samson Brendan Fairclough Anton Thelander Dan Milner Phil Atwill Duncan Ferris Gee Atherton Rob Warner Tom Isted Lando Steezy You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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What 2025 Taught Me (12 Lessons)
12/29/2025
What 2025 Taught Me (12 Lessons)
In this episode, I (Davi) reflect on the lessons I’ve learned this year through building the podcast and business, navigating burnout, deepening friendships, saying no more often, and learning when to slow down. I talk about why community doesn’t have to be wide but it does have to be deep, why you can’t outwork your nervous system, how guilt shows up when we rest and why giving yourself permission to reset often leads to better work on the other side. This isn’t advice — just an honest reflection on what 2025 has shown me so far. If one of these lessons resonates, this episode’s done its job. You're the best. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Community Rules Over Everything... (EOY Episode)
12/17/2025
Community Rules Over Everything... (EOY Episode)
HOLY what a year Companionship! Davi and Olly sit down to chat about the recent TRC Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales and how unreal it was. The lads also chat about Davi's new hobby, Travis Pastrana's RMZILLA video, Lando Norris becoming F1 champion, breaking into events, Wyn Masters responding to haters, a discussion about the importance of community plus much more... Thanks so much for your support during 2025 gang, it means the world! Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Roger Vieira Breakthrough Season Review, Street Race Wins & Factory Future
12/10/2025
Roger Vieira Breakthrough Season Review, Street Race Wins & Factory Future
Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion and this time it’s a completely different chapter! Roger Vieira & Pivot Factory Racing was one of the best stories to come out of the 2025 season. Last time Roger sat in the studio he was questioning whether a factory ride would ever happen, then just weeks later he found himself in Poland racing a brand new bike with barely any testing and suddenly living the dream he’d chased for over a decade. In this episode we unpack that entire whirlwind year, the real difference between “puzzling” as a privateer and “dialling” as a factory rider, battling imposter syndrome, learning to trust the data and the team, and how mindset plays as big a role as fitness. We also dive into Roger’s massive Genova street race win on the Pivot Firebird, why that result meant so much to him and the team and how it helped prove he truly belonged at factory level. To top it all off, Roger reveals he’s now secured a two year Pivot Factory Racing deal, quit the day job, and is heading into his first ever proper off-season with Queenstown, California and Supercross trips on the horizon. This is one of those full circle Ride Companion stories that we couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. BORA BORA!! Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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The Speed Episode Gets Weird (Again)
12/03/2025
The Speed Episode Gets Weird (Again)
This week’s episode is a quick-fire catch up with Davi and Olly as they race the clock, talking winter riding, long johns, sauna chats, Facebook Marketplace rabbit holes and getting properly hyped for The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RIDE at - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Lando Steezy: The Real Story of How Cycling Saved His Life
11/27/2025
Lando Steezy: The Real Story of How Cycling Saved His Life
Lando Steezy (Leo Smith) has one of the rawest and most inspiring stories we’ve ever had on The Ride Companion. From growing up homeless, losing family members, watching friends fall into crime and addiction and nearly going down the same path himself, to discovering BMX and eventually becoming one of the most recognisable and influential riders in UK mountain biking, his journey is unreal. In this episode, Lando opens up about his turbulent childhood in Macclesfield, the moment that changed his life at 14, the friends he lost along the way, and how riding became his escape and ultimately his purpose. He talks about the first viral TikTok that blew up overnight, nearly turning down an Anthill Films shoot because he didn’t know who they were, and how his partner pushed him back onto social media when he’d lost the love. We dig into representation in MTB, the crossover between wheelie culture and mountain biking, his creative work outside of riding, the grief and anxiety he’s learned to manage, and why gravel bikes have become such a big part of his life. This is one of the most honest and powerful conversations we’ve recorded and we’re massively grateful to Lando for being so open. We hope you enjoy the episode. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RIDE at - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Olly’s Brutal Injury & Davi’s INSANE Amazon Purchases
11/19/2025
Olly’s Brutal Injury & Davi’s INSANE Amazon Purchases
We're back for a long overdue catch up episode folks! We’re back with a long overdue catch-up episode! Olly and Davi dive into the current state of the podcast, what the future might look like, and the chaos that’s been happening behind the scenes. Olly breaks down his recent injury and how his foot photos somehow blew up on Instagram, while Davi reveals the wild rabbit hole of TikTok led Amazon purchases he’s fallen into. The lads also get into Meta glasses, night riding, finding community, motivation, AI music, and loads more. Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RIDE at - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Tom Isted: Inside Red Bull Rampage 2025 (Judging, Building, Injuries & More)
11/12/2025
Tom Isted: Inside Red Bull Rampage 2025 (Judging, Building, Injuries & More)
Tom Isted is back on The Ride Companion! Fresh from Red Bull Rampage 2025, Tom stops by the studio to break down every detail of his time in the Utah desert — from building his line and flipping flat drops, to navigating event politics and dealing with the fallout from Adolf Silva’s crash. Tom shares how he manages risk, his honest take on judging, and what it really takes to earn respect at freeride’s biggest event. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories about his dig crew, surviving the chaos, and balancing family life while being one of the world’s most versatile mountain bike riders. We hope you enjoy the episode. Adolf Silva's Road2Recovery page: Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Rob Warner talks Red Bull Rampage, ADHD, new music career and more...
11/06/2025
Rob Warner talks Red Bull Rampage, ADHD, new music career and more...
Rob Warner is back on The Ride Companion! In this episode, Rob joins Olly and Davi to talk about his first ever trip to Red Bull Rampage, what it was like to finally see the venue in person, the true scale you can’t capture on TV and what it feels like watching riders hit massive freeride lines for the very first time. The lads also dig into the harsh realities of athletes pushing big-mountain freeride and action sports to the absolute limit. Rob opens up about living with ADHD and autism, how it feels being so publicly outspoken about it, and how commentary helps him find flow state. He also reflects on his recent ADHD diagnosis film series, shares details about his new projects, a Viking death-road film in the Scottish Highlands, a rap collab in New York, and the long-awaited return of the Egg Cult with The Whole Egg-chilada. This is classic Warner, we hope you enjoy the episode! Adolf Silva's Road2Recovery page: Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Gee Atherton: Bottling Fear, Mindset, Hardline Future & The Crash That Changed Everything
10/29/2025
Gee Atherton: Bottling Fear, Mindset, Hardline Future & The Crash That Changed Everything
The legend, Gee Atherton is on the podcast! In this episode Gee opens up like never before. From bottling fear and the brutal lessons of the Knife Edge crash, to the mindset shift that’s carried him from World Cup Downhill racing into big mountain freeride projects. We get into the story of Atherton Bikes and why the family had to start their own brand, why having a World Cup race team was non-negotiable, and what it really takes to build a bike/brand with his family. Gee talks about the future of Red Bull Hardline, why the course has to keep getting bigger, faster and gnarlier, how fear bonds the riders together, and whether it’s spawning a brand new discipline: Super Downhill. He also reflects on Rampage (two 2nd places), why walking away from a feature hurts more than crashing, and shares the training hacks that keep him riding at the top level after decades of injuries. Gee teases a brand new edit that almost required him to ride in a stab proof vest and his next big-mountain project in Nepal. This is a rare look inside the mindset of one of the sport’s most iconic characters, this episode is unmissable and we hope you enjoy it. If you do, share the episode with your friends! Gee's latest project drops here Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Duncan Ferris on The Psychology of Trail Building, 4X Racing and More
10/22/2025
Duncan Ferris on The Psychology of Trail Building, 4X Racing and More
Trail boss Duncan Ferris is on the podcast! Duncan Ferris has lived two MTB lives: from 4X racer and World Cup track builder to shaping the UK’s most ridden bike park trails at BikePark Wales. In this episode, Duncan takes us from the Bristol BSX scene, to building World Cup 4X tracks like Schladming, Vigo and Villingen and finally chasing down the National Champs jersey after 20 years. We dive deep into trail building psychology, why braking bumps form where they shouldn’t, why variety in a crew is essential and how riders unlock creativity on a trail. Plus Duncan shares the BikePark Wales origin story, the dream project that became Vanta with Red Bull and Laurie Greenland, wild tales of dynamite on trail builds and digging up grenades. We hope you enjoy this episode with one of the true legends of UK mountain biking. Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Ride more for less with BPWs weekday uplift bundles. You can treat yourself to a bundle of 2,4,6 or 10 uplifts. Valid for use 12 months from the date of purchase so you can rest assured you can rip the UK's biggest bike park as much as you want! Please note: Bundles cannot be used to make multiple bookings on the same date. - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Phil Atwill Talks Style, Mental Health, Team Management, Downhill and More
10/15/2025
Phil Atwill Talks Style, Mental Health, Team Management, Downhill and More
Phil Atwill is on The Ride Companion Podcast! In this episode, Phil joins Olly and Davi to talk about his incredible career (so far), from making riding fun at Aston Hill and earning his first pay cheque as a pro, to dealing with injuries, pressure, and the infamous 2017 hardtail World Cup protest run. He talks about his long-standing relationship with Propain Bikes and how it inspired the creation of the Propain Positive Team, his move to Greece, and why he’s so dedicated to growing the local MTB scene. Phil also opens up about the state of downhill racing, mental health, and balancing competition with creative projects like Flow State 2. Along the way we dive into urban downhill madness, his honest thoughts on Rampage, the “prison bus” team van, product development with sponsors, and even some strong words for British Cycling plus much more... Episode Sponsors:- - Pedros Tools → These are the best tools folks, no question. You can check out their range of bike specific torque tools, multitools and more at and use code theridecompanion for 15% off everything on site! - Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Red Bull Rampage 2025 Preview (with Brendog)
10/12/2025
Red Bull Rampage 2025 Preview (with Brendog)
Join Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks as they preview the Red Bull Rampage 2025 mens rider list. You're not going crazy either, this is an excerpt from our recent episode with Brendan Fairclough. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Dan Milner on Wild Adventure MTB Photography (North Korea, Afghanistan & More)
10/08/2025
Dan Milner on Wild Adventure MTB Photography (North Korea, Afghanistan & More)
Adventure photographer Dan Milner has spent three decades turning a bike into a passport. From North Korea to Afghanistan, from camping among polar bears in Svalbard to being buried by a 10-day Alaskan blizzard, his career has been about chasing risk, chasing stories, and suffering for the photo. During this episode we get into the infamous 1994 MBUK self-timer 'selfie' that started it all, smuggling bikes onto gondolas in flip-flops, why real risk changes as you age, the strange normality of Pyongyang, bivvying through a typhoon with minders in polythene raincoats, and the wild beauty of Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor. Dan also opens up about leaving Chamonix after 24 years for a biodiversity project on the Isle of Skye, the demise of magazines versus short form content, mentoring the next generation, and where AI does (and doesn’t) fit into adventure storytelling. We hope you enjoy the fascinating look into one of the world's most respected adventure photographers. Episode Sponsors:- - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: - Talk it out with BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month at - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Anton Thelander: From Slopestyle Phenom to Burnout & Finding the Love Again
10/01/2025
Anton Thelander: From Slopestyle Phenom to Burnout & Finding the Love Again
Swedish mountain bike royalty Anton Thelander is on the podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Anton talks about going from local skateparks and Sweden’s MTB school to Red Bull Phenom, a 4th place at Joyride and a Rampage debut before suffering the effects of burnout. In this brutally honest conversation Anton opens up about Martin Söderström’s mentorship, Canyon signing, that first Red Bull helmet reveal and the tough years. Anton opens up about depression, losing contracts, moving back home, and how he started rebuilding with therapy, movement, a new toolbox for his mind, and finally rediscovering riding during covid. Anton also talks about being back involved in slopestyle with a healthier relationship to the bike and a new purpose as a judge. He shares what judging actually looks like (the silhouette rule), why the trick economy is like learning Excel plus much more... Episode Sponsors:- - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Pedros Tools → These are the best tools folks, no question. You can check out their range of bike specific torque tools, multitools and more at and use code theridecompanion for 15% off everything on site! Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Brendan Fairclough Reveals His Gnarliest Build Ever + Rampage 2025 Predictions
09/25/2025
Brendan Fairclough Reveals His Gnarliest Build Ever + Rampage 2025 Predictions
Brendan Fairclough is back in the studio to reveal his gnarliest build ever and give us an exclusive first look at his wildest project yet, a 9m treehouse to under ground tunnel build we’ve (temporarily) named MTB OBLIVION. We cover why Bren’s sitting out Rampage this year, the mental game of competing in Utah, who he’s tipping for the win (Godziek, TVS, Emil, Zink?), and the chaos of creating a viral freeride line on a shoestring budget in the Surrey Hills. Episode Sponsors:- - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: - Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at - It's winter/night riding time! Check out the brand new Six Pack 15 handlebar light & Zenith 4 helmet light at Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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Loam Hunting, Secret Tech & Olly’s Surprising New Hobby
09/17/2025
Loam Hunting, Secret Tech & Olly’s Surprising New Hobby
Loam hunting, superbikes, and downhill! This week Olly and Davi discuss why riders are obsessed with loam, World Superbike vs MTB, BMC’s possibly secret XC dropper tech, Olly talks about his trip to Les Gets to discover a new hobby, Ronan Dunne’s insane run and Theo Erlangsen winning the internet. We also talk Cerro Abajo in Italy, Billy Bolt’s Red Bull Tyne Ride, the future of urban racing, answer your listener questions and much more. Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE’ at . Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: - Focus Bikes: - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube The Ride Companion Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast
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