S1 Ep39: Pole Bikes With Designer Leo Kokkonen | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 39
On this episode of the GMBN podcast Henry is joined by Pole Bicycles founder and designer, Leo Kokkonen.  Listen now as they discuss progressive geometry, the lack of carbon in Pole's line up, and the direction of the mountain bike industry.  Follow Leo on Instagram here: @leo_kokkonen
51m Feb 10, 2020
51m
S1 Ep38: Changing Teams With EWS Rider Greg Callaghan | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 38
This week on the podcast Henry is joined by EWS racer Greg Callaghan; listen now as they talk team changes, negotiating contract law as a mountain biker, getting used to new equipment, and making the switch from privateer to factory rider.
37m Feb 03, 2020
37m
S1 Ep37: Olly Wilkins Talks the Surrey Hills Scene and Brendan Fairclough's Rampage Gap | The GMBN Podcast EP. 37
This week we sit down with Olly Wilkins to ask about him growing up in the UK’s famous Surrey Hills. Why has it produced so many UK pros? Does he ride illegal trails? Does the UK have a Dirt Jump scene anymore? What was the story behind Brendan Fairclough's CRAZY Rampage Backflip?- 🔈 Listen now to find out and more.
49m Jan 27, 2020
49m
S1 Ep36: From EWS Or Bust To GMBN - With Rich Payne | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 36
We welcome our latest presenter on this episode of the GMBN Podcast, Rich Payne,  former World Cup 4x and EWS racer. Listen now to find out his background, thoughts on the British MTB scene, the Enduro World Series, and life living in Jersey 🤘
36m Jan 20, 2020
36m
S1 Ep35: Fashion & Trends In The Mountain Bike Industry | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 35
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast we're discussing trends and fashion in the MTB industry. Is the latest kit and componentry really necessary? Are energy drink helmets trendy? Who is the most fashionable mountain biker? Listen now to find out.
46m Jan 13, 2020
46m
S1 Ep34: Can A Youtuber Race World Cup Downhill? With Ben Cathro | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 34
This week on the GMBN Podcast - Henry is joined by Ben Cathro; a veteran of the downhill MTB scene known for his analysis and insight of World Cup Racing; being one of the tallest men in downhill; and, THAT skinsuit. Listen now as they discuss Ben's career and his plans for the coming season
44m Jan 06, 2020
44m
S1 Ep33: The Best Mountain Bike Riders Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 33
As 2019, and the decade, draw to a close; Henry, Martyn, and Neil discuss who they think have been the best MTB riders of this decade. Who has had the greatest comeback? Who was the biggest game changer? Who had the most bad luck? Listen now to find out!
46m Dec 30, 2019
46m
S1 Ep32: The Most Influential MTB Tech Of The Decade | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 32
The last ten years have seen mountain bike technology advance rapidly. From geometry to tubeless tyres, the bikes we ride are a far cry from that available in 2009. In this episode of the GMBN Podcast; Steve, Doddy, and Henry discuss what they think has been the most influential MTB tech of the last decade🔧
55m Dec 23, 2019
55m
S1 Ep31: Is Mountain Biking Worth The Risk? With Martyn Ashton & Neil Donoghue | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 31
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast; Henry, Martyn, and Neil sit down to talk all about risk. What does it mean to them? How do they measure up risk vs reward? Do they take risks in other areas of their lives? Find out all of this and more inside... 
1hr 3m Dec 16, 2019
1hr 3m
S1 Ep30: Is Boutique Best? With Starling Cycles | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 30
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles. With a background in aerospace engineering, steel might seem like a strange choice of material for Joe's bikes; but there's reason behind it. Listen now to hear Joe's thoughts on frame manufacture, industry standards, and suspension kinematics.
36m Dec 10, 2019
36m
S1 Ep29: Rob Warner Talks About His Mountain Biking Career | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 29
This week Martyn Ashton and Neil Donoghue interview mountain biking’s biggest character Rob Warner to discuss commentating on live XC and downhill racing as well as his past, present and future projects 🤘
45m Nov 25, 2019
45m
S1 Ep28: The Mountain Bike Podcast Presented By GMBN #28 | The Importance Of Dirt Jumping With Steve Geall
Join Henry, Chris, and special guest Steve Geall as they talk all things dirt jumping in this week's GMBN Podcast; from it's origins in BMX to riders making the transition to Red Bull Rampage
33m Nov 11, 2019
33m
S1 Ep27: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #27 | Talking Trials With Martyn Ashton
Henry is joined by our very own Martyn Ashton as they discuss his transition from motorbike trials to mountain bike trials, how trials skills can help on the trial, and how Danny Macaskill became such a sensation.
35m Nov 04, 2019
35m
S1 Ep26: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #26 | Managing A Race Team With Harry Molloy
Henry is joined by World Cup racer and manager of Insync Racing, Harry Molloy, in this episode of the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN. They chat about what it takes to run a team, development and testing of bikes, and the influence of social media on sponsorship.
22m Oct 28, 2019
22m
S1 Ep25: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #25 | Has Mountain Bike Geometry Reached Its Extreme? With Paul Aston
This week on the GMBN podcast Neil is joined by industry veteran Paul Aston to talk carbon rims, e-bikes, mullets, gearboxes, and more! 
26m Oct 21, 2019
26m
S1 Ep24: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #24 | Mountain Bike Design With Nukeproof
This week on the GMBN Podcast Henry is joined by Rob and Dale from Nukeproof to discuss whether all mountain bikes are created equal, the development of the modern MTB, and if mullet bikes are all that.
37m Oct 14, 2019
37m
S1 Ep23: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #23 |Talking Freeride with Blake Samson & Chris Smith
This week on the MTB podcast Henry sits down with Blake and Chris to discuss their freeride careers, thoughts on the sport, and where it has got them.
39m Oct 07, 2019
39m
S1 Ep22: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #22 | EWS Trophy Of Nations
Henry and Neil recap all of the action from the weekends racing in Finale Ligure - The Enduro World Series Trophy Of Nations.
37m Sep 30, 2019
37m
S1 Ep21: Climbing Everest's Elevation & The Leadville 100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 21
It's Adventure Week here at GMBN, so Neil sat down with Henry and Chris to chat about their recent rides. Both featuring high altitude but in two different ways.
28m Sep 23, 2019
28m
S1 Ep20: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #20 | What Is It Like To Run A Bike Shop?
Something a bit different on the podcast this week as Neil sits down with Sandy of The Trailhead to chat bikes, bike shops, direct sales models, and the importance of a local mountain bike scene 🤘
28m Sep 16, 2019
28m
S1 Ep19: The GMBN Podcast Episode 19 | UCI World Cup Finals
What an incredible weekend of racing! Henry is joined by Ex Cross Country racer Oli Beckingsale as they recap the action from a brand new venue. It's fair to say that Snowshoe did not disappoint.
43m Sep 09, 2019
43m
S1 Ep18: The GMBN Podcast Episode 18 | 2019 World Champions Are Crowned
Steve is joined once again by special guest Oli Beckingsale to chat about everything to do with this weekend's World Champs Race in Mont St Anne. From jersey designs of the past, to track evolution in both XC and DH and the one-off atmosphere of the Worlds competition, tune in and enjoy!
30m Sep 02, 2019
30m
S1 Ep17: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #17 | Is Crankworx The Biggest Mountain Bike Event?
Neil is joined by Steve Jones in the shed as they discuss everything from Crankworx, the random tandem, and E-Bike Racing in the Alps.
24m Aug 19, 2019
24m
S1 Ep16: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #16 | What Are We Doing In Whistler? World Cup & EWS Recap
Join Martyn and Neil in Whistler Olympic Village as they recap the action from a busy weekend's racing at the Lenzerheide World Cup Downhill and Cross Country and EWS Whistler.  Plus, Find out what the GMBN team are getting up to during Crankworx!
26m Aug 12, 2019
26m
S1 Ep15: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #15 | Val Di Sole World Cup Downhill & Cross Country
The UCI World Cup returns to the classic Italian venue of Val Di Sole. Neil Donoghue and Steve Jones recap all the action in this episode of the GMBN Podcast.
30m Aug 05, 2019
30m
S1 Ep14: The GMBN Podcast Ep.14 | The Future Of Mountain Bikes With Chris Porter
Our mountain bikes have changed drastically over the last decade, but how will they look in 2030?  In this Podcast our ex world cup Downhill mechanic, Henry Quinney, picks the brains of one of UK mountain biking’s most influential figures, Chris Porter.
44m Jul 29, 2019
44m
S1 Ep13: The Mountain Bike Podcast #13 Tour de France Special - Is Road Cycling easier than MTB?
Could a Mountain Biker compete at the Tour De France? Neil is joined by Si from GCN, a former pro Mountain Biker and Road Cyclist to chat about this years race and how multi talented riders like Van Der Poel, Schurter and Sagan compare. 
24m Jul 22, 2019
24m
S1 Ep12: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #12 Les Gets World Cup Downhill & Cross Country
World Cup Mountain Bike racing returned to a classic French venue and the racing was as hot as the weather. Neil is joined by Oli Beckingsale and Steve Jones to go through all the happenings. 
38m Jul 15, 2019
38m
S1 Ep11: The Mountain Bike Podcast By GMBN #11 EWS Les Orres & The Vallnord World Cup
Steve, Henry, and Doddy give you the run down of a busy weekend of mountain bike racing. Covering the EWS from Les Orres, France; as well as the World Cup Downhill and Cross Country from Vallnord, Andorra.
49m Jul 08, 2019
49m
S1 Ep10: The Mountain Bike Podcast #10 EWS Round 4 Val di Fassa
EWS racing returns in the Italian Dolomites at Val Di Fassa with plenty of hot topics on and off the race track. The return of Richie Rude, the departure of Martin Maes and the scorching hot form of Cordurier fill the news. 
37m Jul 01, 2019
37m
S1 Ep9: Retro Week- How Has Mountain Biking Changed?
Neil, Martyn and Doddy are getting nostalgic about Mountain Biking, delving deep into 90’s bikes, racers and how the scene has matured since the early days in Marin County.
53m Jun 24, 2019
53m
S1 Ep8: GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast with Brendan Fairclough
We catch up with Downhill racer, Freerider and all round super skillful Mountain Biker, Brendan Fairclough for a chat about bikes, videos, money, cars and other topics...
1hr 6m Jun 17, 2019
1hr 6m
S1 Ep7: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #7 Leogang DH
It’s back to back weekends for Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB World Cup as the circus moves to Leogang, Austria. Neil and Steve talk about what happened and get sidetracked occasionally 
32m Jun 10, 2019
32m
S1 Ep6: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #6 Fort William DH
The 2nd round of the 2019 Downhill Mercedes Benz UCI MTB WorldCup took place this weekend on the brutal track at Fort William, Neil and Martyn talk through the crashes, the mechanicals and some amazing runs. 
45m Jun 03, 2019
45m
S1 Ep5: GMBN presents The Mountain Bike Podcast #Ep.5 XC Nove Mesto Featuring Oli Beckingsale
Round 2 of the UCI Cross Country World Cup has just taken place in Nové Město, Czech Republic. Neil welcomes back Oli Beckingsale to pick his brains on overtraining, bike choice, the importance of a good start to the season, and the Cape Epic Endurance race. Two clear battles are emerging in the mens and womens fields; Kate Courtney once again beat Jolanda Neff to the post, whilst in the mens N...
42m May 27, 2019
42m
S1 Ep4: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #4 XC Albstadt Featuring Oli Beckingsale
Neil is joined this week by ex pro Cross Country racer and Olympian Oli Beckingsale to chew the fat over the very first Cross Country World Cup race of the year in Albstadt, Germany.
42m May 20, 2019
42m
S1 Ep3: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #3 EWS Madeira Featuring Tracey Moseley
This week on the GMBN podcast we're joined by Downhill and Enduro veteran Tracy Moseley. Chatting about her current role at Trek; making the switch from Downhill to Enduro; the growth and success of the Enduro World Series; the rise of the young guns in the EWS, and new Enduro venues for 2019! So what are you waiting for? Search ‘The Mountain Bike Podcast’ on: – Spotify – Google – iTunes And ge...
41m May 13, 2019
41m
S1 Ep2: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #2 The Life Of A World Cup Mechanic
Hi and welcome to the Mountain Bike Podcast presented by GMBN, I am Neil Donoghue and I’m back, ready for round 2! For this episode we have an ex world cup race mechanic and the new GMBN tech presenter- Henry Quinney. Does spannering for some of the world’s fastest Downhill racers, like Tracey Hannah, prepare him for life at GMBN?
1hr 4m May 05, 2019
1hr 4m
S1 Ep1: The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN #1 Maribor
Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Network’s (GMBN) all-new Mountain Bike Podcast for a casual chat with the experts of mountain biking about the biggest and best races on the planet, and much more!  Co-hosted by Neil Donoghue and Steve Jones, this first episode kicks things off an in-depth look at all the action from the first UCI World Cup Downhill race of the year: Maribor, Slovenia. 
35m Apr 29, 2019
35m