The Rubberside Down

We talk mountain biking, moto, gear review, nutrition, and sometimes other off-road sports.

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 5 Andorra Review 08/03/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 5 Andorra Review On this episode Justin and Josh review Rd. 5 at Andorra and preview Rd. 6 at Snowshoe. Follow Us on Instagram: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23947479

Episode 44: Guest - Bobby Parker 07/26/2022

Episode 44: Guest - Bobby Parker On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Bobby Parker. Bobby is a BMX rider, who has transitioned over to mountain biking. He is now a mountain bike coach, teaching the youth how to progress better on the trails. They discuss, why BMX is the best way to transition to mountain biking, is X games dying, getting dirt jumps to NWA, plus much more! Social Media: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23863842

Episode 43: Guest - Tyler and Morgan Baumgardner 07/19/2022

Episode 43: Guest - Tyler and Morgan Baumgardner On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Tyler and Morgan Baumgarder, the owner of Encore Bike Rental in Bentonville, AR. They talk about living in an RV, why they started a bike renal company, working with bike manufactures, plus many other things. Websites: Social Media: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23786630

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 4 Lenzerheide Review 07/15/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 4 Lenzerheide Review On this review podcast, Justin and Josh review what happened at Lenzerheide race and preview the next round Andora. Social: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23754413

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 3 Leogang Review 07/08/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 3 Leogang Review Justin and Josh review the mens and womens race at Leogang, and also preview the race at Lenzeerheide. /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23686112

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 2 Fort William Review 06/10/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Rd. 2 Fort William Review On this epsiode Justin and Josh Patton discuss Rd. 2 of the UCI Downhill World Cup at Ft. William and Rd. 3 Leogang /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23393303

Episode 42: Guest - Kody Clark and Team 06/09/2022

Episode 42: Guest - Kody Clark and Team On this episode of the podcast Justin is joined by Kody Clark and his supporting team. Kody Clark is going for the Guinness Book Record for longest jump on a mountain bike. Cody has a background in motocross, 4 wheeler racing, and downhill mountain bike racing. This project was two years in the making with all the logistics involved. /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23380172

Episode 41: Guest - Jared Calhoun 05/26/2022

Episode 41: Guest - Jared Calhoun On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Jared Calhoun. Jared is originally from Oklahoma, moved to Bentonville due to the mountain bike scene. He now travels around doing downhill and enduro races. If Jared isn't racing he is working for Rogue Trail Builders, based in Arkansas. He is currently working on a new trail system being built in Tulsa. Other things talked about, was the UCI downhill season, bike gear, training for races, plus much more! /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23236058

2022 UCI Downhill Rd.1 Lourdes Review 05/18/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Rd.1 Lourdes Review On this podcast Justin and Josh discuss what happened at the first round of the 2022 downhill season in Lourdes, France. They also discuss Rd. 2 at Ft. William, Scotland. /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23147384

Episode 40: Guest - Parker and Kelsey Swiggart 05/11/2022

Episode 40: Guest - Parker and Kelsey Swiggart Parker and Kelsey are owners of Reform Chiropractic in Bentonville, AR. We discuss what happens to the body after a mountain bike crash, working on babies, inversion tables, stretching, plus much more! Links: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/23077298

Episode 39: Guest - Anderson Ta 04/09/2022

Episode 39: Guest - Anderson Ta Anderson is the owner/operator of Benton Drones and Benton Wheel. He also has a 3D printing company. He shares a pretty cool story on how he got to Bentonville and into the One Wheel industry. Follow on social: Instagram: TickTock: Facebook: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/22737206

2022 UCI Downhill Preview 03/25/2022

2022 UCI Downhill Preview Justin and Josh Patton talk about the upcoming downhill season. Topics discussed: Riders on new teams, Will some riders finally get a win, Darkhorse podium/winners, plus much more! /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/22567433

Episode 38: Guest - Doug Roberts 03/02/2022

Episode 38: Guest - Doug Roberts On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Doug Roberts, the co-owner of Bombsquad Senders Union clothing brand. Doug started this brand while living in Germany, and now calls Bentonville home! They discuss downhill long boarding, living overseas, starting the clothing line, e-bikes, plus much more! Websites: Social: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Rubberside.Down /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/22305584

Episode 37: Guest - Jason Hanson and Andrew Pierce 02/17/2022

Episode 37: Guest - Jason Hanson and Andrew Pierce On this episode of the podcast, Justin talks with Jason Hanson and Andrew Pierce. Jason is the owner of Bentonville Mtb and Mtb custom. Andrew is the owner of Bike-Wraps. They have joined together to not only customized your bike, but wrap it to keep it from getting scratched or nicked. We discuss how they each got started, how they joined together, plans for the future, plus much more! /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/22174859

Episode 36: Guest - Zoey March 02/02/2022

Episode 36: Guest - Zoey March On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Zoey March. She is young up and comer in the mountain bike enduro scene. She started racing bmx, then switched to mountain bikes, and hasn't looked back! At just 18 yrs old, she has sponsors from Troy Lee Designs, Mojo Bike Shop, and Orbea bikes. In 2022 she plans to race some downhill mountain bikes. Links: Instagram: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21991490

Episode 35 : Guest - Jessy Heard 01/20/2022

Episode 35 : Guest - Jessy Heard On this epsiode Justin talks with Jessy Heard. She is the sponsorship and relationship manager of the Bentonville Bike Fest. Follow Us: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21843014

Episode 34: Guest: Jake Russ and Joby Dendy 12/31/2021

Episode 34: Guest: Jake Russ and Joby Dendy On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Jake Russ and Joby Dendy. They both switched to Yeti bikes in 2021 and they talk about the change. They also discuss planning trips in 2022, bike setup, Justin attempting Drop The Hammer in Coler Bike Preserve, plus much more! /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21642206

Episode 33 - Guest: Chris Beardsley 12/22/2021

Episode 33 - Guest: Chris Beardsley On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Chris Beardsley. Chris grew up riding mtn bikes in Arizona, and even got to ride with the US Postal Team while they were training in the off season. Chris joined the Marines, but still had a huge passion for riding bikes. After serving three tours, Chris got more involved in the racing scene. He raced all different styles of riding such as road bikes, cross country, and enduro races. He now lives in the "mountain bike capital of the world" aka NW Arkansas. /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21571694

Episode 32 - Guest: James Sharf and Edward Wimmer 12/08/2021

Episode 32 - Guest: James Sharf and Edward Wimmer On this episode Justin talks with James Scharf and Edward Wimmer about training and racing the Cape and Swiss Epic, Edward's company called Road ID, the strength of the mtn bike community, plus much more. Links: Follow us: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21418493

Episode 31 - Guest: Scott Metz 11/24/2021

Episode 31 - Guest: Scott Metz On this episode Justin talks with Scott Metz about racing dirt bikes, transitioning to racing downhill mtn bikes, building a new home, plus much more! Follow us: Instagram: TikTok: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21266843

Episode 30 - Guest: Trevor Gay 11/18/2021

Episode 30 - Guest: Trevor Gay On this episode of the podcast Trevor Gay talks about his ride across the great divide, living in a tiny house, traveling around riding bikes, plus much more! Follow us: Instagram: TikTok: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21201872

Episode 29 - Guest: Jeremy Rose 11/10/2021

Episode 29 - Guest: Jeremy Rose On this episode Justin sits down with Jeremy Rose the owner of The Bike Inn. The Bike Inn is mountain bike themed motel located in the mountain bike capital, Bentonville, AR. Along with owning a motel, Jeremy has served our country and played rugby football. On the podcast he talks about how he broke bark of his skull playing rugby. Please check out The Bike Inn /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21110885

Episode 28 - Guest: Paul Moore 11/03/2021

Episode 28 - Guest: Paul Moore On this episode of the podcast Justin sits down with Paul Moore. Paul has been riding bikes his entire, starting in California on BMX bikes. He is now involved with the enduro mountain bike scene. They discuss living in Bentonville, the mountain bike community surrounding it, sprinter vans, plus much more! Follow us: Instagram: TikTok: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/21031274

Episode 27 - Guest: Scott Gay and Jake Russ 05/25/2021

Episode 27 - Guest: Scott Gay and Jake Russ On this episode of the podcast, Justin talks with Scott Gay and Jake Russ. Scott was introduced to mountain biking a year ago by Jake. Scott discusses his first year on the bike and some of the challenges he faced. Instagram: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/19226558

Episode 26 - Guest: Jeremiah Bishop 04/20/2021

Episode 26 - Guest: Jeremiah Bishop On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Jeremiah Bishop. Jeremiah is an endurance racer, and he has won numerous endurance and ultra events. Such as the Firecracker 50, Fools Gold 100, Wilderness 100. Hw was ranked #1 pro cross country racer in 2006. Website: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/18791927

Episode 25 - Guest: Josh Patton 04/06/2021

Episode 25 - Guest: Josh Patton On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Josh Patton. Josh has been in cycling his whole life. In that time he has achieved 2 national championships as a rider, 10 national championship podiums as a rider, and 8 national championships as a coach. Today Josh is a coach at Lindsey Wilson college in Columbia, KY. He is also the bike mechanic for pro downhill rider Dakota Norton. Website: Follow us on social: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/18619769

Episode 24 - Guest: Send 'Er Buds 03/11/2021

Episode 24 - Guest: Send 'Er Buds On this episode of the podcast Justin sits down with Chase and Blake from the youtube channel Send 'Er Buds. They discussed how they got started, building up Horns Hill bike park, up coming events, plus much more. Website: Youtube Channel: Follow us: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/18283631

Episode 23 - Guest: Matt Kellogg 02/23/2021

Episode 23 - Guest: Matt Kellogg On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Matt Kellogg, the Executive Director of AMBC(Appalachian Mountain Bike Club). They discuss the first trails to the area, how things have grown, what's next, plus much more! Follow us: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/18053699

Episode 22 - Guest: Bryce Owen 01/19/2021

Episode 22 - Guest: Bryce Owen On this episode of the podcast Justin talks with Bryce Owen the owner of Velocirax Bike Racks. VelociRax has only been around for a short time, but have been talked about a lot lately. Some might even say they're the best bike racks on the market. From now until the end of February, use the promo code TRSD5 to get 5% off your order. Follow us on social: Links: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/17585036

Episode 21 - Guest: Kevin Delk and Jake Russ 01/05/2021

Episode 21 - Guest: Kevin Delk and Jake Russ On this episode of the podcast Justin sits down with Kevin Delk and Jake Russ. They discuss Christmas gifts, off season bike plans, trips planned for 2021, and much more. Instagram: Youtube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/therubbersidedown/id/17410283

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