Episodios

  • Episode 15 | Carla Statham & Ryan Oldfield from TOTALMTB | Anxiety and Mountain Biking

    Episode 15 | Carla Statham & Ryan Oldfield from TOTALMTB | Anxiety and Mountain Biking
    Jan 20 2023

    I was thrilled to be able to speak with Carlos Statham, a big supporter of the Mountain bike community that is TotalMTB, and Ryan Oldfield, the founder of TotalMTB.

    Carla has been suffering from terrible anxiety since a mountain bike crash in 2019, and she very courageously opens up about how difficult it was for her, and how mountain biking and total MTB have helped her. 

    There are several amazing things in the story, not least how difficult it was for her to have her concussion recognised by medical professionals, and to get the support that she needed. It's also a very important message that there is a hidden element of injury that often can get overlooked i.e. stress and anxiety.

    Bear in mind that both Ryan and Carla suffer from terrible anxiety and so it was hugely brave of them to commit to doing the podcast and I think they did an awesome job. 

    Please listen in, and if you get the opportunity, please join the total MTB community. www.totalmtb.co.uk 

     
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  • Episode 14 | Danielle Lovett | Girls on Wheels PODCAST

    Episode 14 | Danielle Lovett | Girls on Wheels PODCAST
    Dec 16 2022

    I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Danielle Lovett who has recently set up the GIRLS ON WHEELS PODCAST which is an absolute must for any women thinking about getting into mountain biking to listen to. 

    Danielle's positivity is infectious and considering the recent struggles she's had - which she very bravely shares with me - her enthusiasm for sharing her love of mountain biking is exceptional. 

    Listen in and please ignore my crappy podcast and head over to www.girlsonwheelspodcast.co.uk to give her your support! 
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  • Episode 13 | Getting Kids into Mountain Biking | Tips, Tricks and Money Saving advice

    Episode 13 | Getting Kids into Mountain Biking | Tips, Tricks and Money Saving advice
    Dec 9 2022

    I chat with fanatical mountain biking dad Dave Ford about encouraging your children into mountain biking. 

    We discuss the merits of balance bikes versus stabilizers, whether to buy new or secondhand and why finding the right size bike has nothing to do with wheel-size as you might think.

    We also chat about the safety equipment you should be looking out for and the one technique you must teach your child to ensure they are safe and happy.

    oh, yes - we also agree that having a pocket full of sweets is essential to maintain morale and keep the tears away after the first crash. 

    If you've got young children and you're looking to get them into mountain biking then this is the podcast for you.

    #mtbkids #kidswhoride #kidswhoshred 
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  • Episode 12 | Ashley Carelock | Endurance cyclist

    Episode 12 | Ashley Carelock | Endurance cyclist
    Nov 17 2022
    I was thrilled to chat with Ashley Carelock from her home in Colorado about her experience and participation of endurance cycling events. We talk abut her highs and lows including getting attacked by wild dogs during a race. Ashley shares her secrets about the mental toughness required to get through hours and hours of solo cycling in unforgiving terrain and she is completely inspirational to listen to. Please follow her on instagram at @ashcarelock and on her website www.abicycleaddiction.com If you want to know what it takes to win some of the most challenging cycling events in the world then this is the podcast for you!
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  • Episode 11 | Fat Bikes 101 with Graham Foot

    Episode 11 | Fat Bikes 101 with Graham Foot
    Oct 24 2022
    What the heck's the deal with Fat Bikes? Why is it that as soon as people ride one they're hooked? Ever wondered what a Fat Bike is for? Can you ride them all year on all trails? Every wondered why you're seeing more and more Fat Bikes on the trails and why all the riders have a big grin on their faces? Ever wondered why Fat Bike riders are more attractive and sexually appealing than riders of other mountain bikes? Ever wondered which MTB celebrities are also HUGE fans of Fat Bike? Well then, this is is the podcast for you! I chat with Graham Foot, one of the pioneers of fat biking in the UK and the owner of Smokestone Fat Bikes about all things fat bike related. If you're not a fan of Fat Bikes yet just have a little listen and maybe we'll convince you to give one a try.
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  • Episode 10 | DIRT FARM | What does it take to run a Mountain Bike park?

    Episode 10 | DIRT FARM | What does it take to run a Mountain Bike park?
    Oct 19 2022
    I was invited to chat with the lovely people who run DIRT FARM mountain bike centre in South Wales near Abergavenny. I met with Gwenda and Jo Binns who alongside Sean Bevan do an amazing job running the most welcoming mountain bike centre I've ever visited. I chat with them about the history of the farm and the recent rebranding from Black Mountain Cycle Centre [BMCC] to Dirt Farm and just what it takes day-to-day to run one of South Wales's most popular bike parks. This really is an amazing place for mountain bikers with an uplift service using trailers pulled by tractors to get you to the top of the multiple trials that suit everybody from beginner to advanced. There is a tremendous loyalty from the mountain bikers who visit here with many visiting multiple times a month and travelling up to 4 hours to get here. They also have a steady stream of visitors from abroad who want to enjoy what dirt farm has to offer. What came across most from the podcast was the sheer passion they all had to ensure that mountain bikers visiting the park have the best possible experience from groomed trails to a warm welcome from the owners to each and every person who arrives. Please visit their website, follow them on Instagram and most importantly get yourself down to DIRT FARM for a warm welcome and brilliant trails.
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  • Episode 9 | What's new in Mountain Biking - Autumn Update

    Episode 9 | What's new in Mountain Biking - Autumn Update
    Oct 15 2022
    In this episode Richard and Sean look forward to autumn riding and discuss changes they need to make to their bikes. They also discuss new bikes entering the market in the US and UK and talk about emerging trends. Oh yes, Richard talks about Fat Bikes AGAIN, big surprise although for the first time ever he admits that fat bikes do have limitations i.e. they don't like mud! They also chat about the amazing TotalMTB charity raffle is happening right now with over £11,000 worth of prizes!
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  • Episode 8 | Designing the perfect BikePacking bike with Graham Foot

    Episode 8 | Designing the perfect BikePacking bike with Graham Foot
    Oct 7 2022
    I chat with mountain bike veteran, bike shop owner and the designer of Smokestone bikes Graham Foot about his brand new design for the perfect Bike-packing bike. Graham has been in the mountain bike industry for over 35 years and launched his own range of Fat Bikes under the Smokestone name some years ago. Graham is still a massive fan of Fat Bikes but is enjoying bikepacking more and more and so decided to design and build a brand new bikepacking bike that will be launched in spring 2023. I chat with Graham about his design considerations and the choices he's making from the ground up. We chat about wheel sizes, frame widths and bottom bracket options as well as the debate about rear rack options. If you're interested in the myriad processes that have to happen prior to shiny new mountain bikes coming off the production line then this is the podcast for you.
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    49 m