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, what performing alongside Tony Bou in front of 5,000 people taught him about pressure, and why the harder you chase winning, the faster it runs away from you.If you've been grinding yourself into the ground and wondering why it's not clicking - this one's worth your time.

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, and trying to turn passion into a sustainable career, this is an honest conversation about the modern reality of being a full-time athlete in action sports.Is building a career in trials riding realistic in 2025?Can YouTube genuinely replace traditional sponsorship?And what does chasing the dream actually cost - mentally and financially?If you're into trials biking, UCI competition, action sports, extreme sports careers, or the creator economy, this episode gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes.

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 results. We also dive into training mindset, progression, competition nerves, and how trials skills transfer into overall bike control across cycling disciplines.Whether you're into trials, MTB, street riding or just love elite-level bike skill, this episode gives a real insight into what it takes to push the limits on two wheels.

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 standard for checkpoint and gate markers still used in events today, his influence on Bike Trials runs deeper than most people realise.In this episode, we talk about how decisions are really made, the unseen work that keeps the sport running, and the responsibility that comes with caring deeply about a small but passionate scene. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation with someone who sees the bigger picture - and genuinely wants the best for Trials.

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 scene, and do what we do best - talk Bike Trials and have a laugh.

The Unit is available to ride NOW! - Search @josh.leech1 on instagram and drop him a message,

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 the door to what the podcast could become next.

So many of you asked for the podcast to return — this is us starting again, and building it better with every episode.

Welcome back to the Shin Dig Podcast.

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 we’ve got some killer stories from the absolute legends of bike trials. Oh, and did we mention some exciting video projects in the works? This episode is packed, and if you’re into bikes, festivals, or just want to hear what’s coming next, tune in. It’s gonna be a ride.

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