72: Are There Too Many Mountain Bike Brands? | Dirt Shed Show
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to ask the question, are there too many bike brands? 🚴‍♀️ Following a discussion about the car and motorcycle industry, which has far fewer brands. We love the diversity of the 150+ bicycle brands but are there too many? 🤔 Plus MTB News, Sickest Thing, Hacks And Bodges, Caption Contest, and we check out some super ni...
24m Mar 15, 2024
24m
71: The Least Talked About Key To Success? (Feat. Jake Atkinson) | Dirt Shed Show
This week on GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Neil Donoghue and Blake Samson are joined by rising slopestyle rider Jake Atkinson! With Jake's dad reaching out to us, we're focusing on the impact of RAD parents. Do they help with success? Plus, should parents get their kids into the bikelife? Plus MTB News, Sickest Thing, Hacks And Bodges, Caption Contest, and we check out some super nice MTBs locked away ...
26m Mar 11, 2024
26m
70: The Greatest Female Racers Of All Time! | Dirt Shed Show
This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Anna Cipullo to celebrate International Women’s Day! 🚴‍♀️ Join us for a lively debate on the greatest in women’s MTB, as we discuss icons like Tracy Moseley, Rachel Atherton, Isabeau Courdurier, and Veronique Sandler. As well as the greatest winning mountain biker of all time, Anne-Caroline Chausson 🏆🏁 Plus MTB News, Sickest Thin...
26m Mar 11, 2024
26m
69: Are Mountain Bikers Ignorant? (Feat. Hans Rey) | Dirt Shed Show
This week on GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Neil Donoghue and Blake Samson are joined by legendary mountain bike pioneer and trials bike superstar Hans Rey to ask the question does mountain biking have an identity crisis? Are mountain bikers arrogant? Plus MTB News, Sickest Thing, Hacks And Bodges, Caption Contest, and we check out some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Vault!⁠ #DirtShedShow #GMB...
25m Mar 01, 2024
25m
68: The Snow Race Happened & DH Pros Don’t Like It! | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Neil Donoghue is joined by Blake Samson to discuss the controversy around the new UCI Snow Bike World Championships!❄️ As an ex-pro Downhill racer Neil shares his opinion, do you agree? In the rest of the show, we look at the results from last week’s Caption Contest, your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Vault, and more!
21m Feb 16, 2024
21m
67: Has Social Media Changed Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Anna Cipullo to ask the question, has social media changed mountain biking forever? In the rest of the show, look at the results from last week’s Caption Contest, hear from Tom about this week's latest MTB News and your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Vault and much more!
22m Feb 09, 2024
22m
66: Is This What We'll Have To Ride In The Future? | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, it’s a GMBNTech Takeover! Anna Cipullo and Owen Coutts are in the shed talking about a leaked Atherton Bike and a WILD 3D printed bike of the future from BROSE. Is this the future of mountain biking? In the rest of the show, we look at the results from last week’s Caption Contest, your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Va...
23m Feb 02, 2024
23m
65: The Controversial New World Championships Nobody Expected | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Owen Coutts to discuss the controversial new World Championships race discipline nobody expected, Mountain bike snow racing! ❄️ In the rest of the show, we look at the results from last week’s Caption Contest, your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Vault and much more!
27m Jan 29, 2024
27m
64: How To Solve The Cost Of Biking Crisis? | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to discuss their solutions to the 'Cost of biking crisis!'. Will they be able to discover the solution to the high prices of bikes? Are the prices actually too high? In the rest of the show, we look at the results from last week’s Caption Contest, your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the B...
29m Jan 19, 2024
29m
63: Bike Brands Going Bust - Who Is Next? | Dirt Shed Show
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Neil Donoghue is joined by Martyn Ashton to discuss the future of the bike industry, following Orange Bikes' hiring of an administrator. In the rest of the show, we look at the latest rider team changes, and your usual favourites including the best Hacks and the worst Bodges and much more! Watch this episode on YouYube: https://gmbn.eu/DSS461 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱...
24m Jan 14, 2024
24m
62: Is The Bike Industry In Big Trouble? | The GMBN Podcast
We're a little worried about some of the things we're hearing about the bike industry right now. A combination of Covid, external factors and global economies seem to have supply and demand reeling! Martyn sat down with Doddy and Sandy for a hot take on the situation.
57m Feb 10, 2023
57m
61: Riding To Combat Adversity with Nils From Rider Resilience | The GMBN Podcast
In this episode, Martyn Ashton chats with Nils from Rider Resilience about his story and how mountain biking can help combat adversity. Rider Resilience hopes that having a vast pool of inspirational content can help to foster or regain resilience and positivity in people, that it will serve to appreciate the good things in life and become an ever-growing impetus to once again get out and ride.
59m Oct 28, 2022
59m
60: Talking Shop With Sandy From The Trailhead Bicycle Co! | The GMBN Podcast
This week we are joined by Sandy Plenty from The Trailhead bicycle company. Sandy has worked in bike shops almost all of his life and has built one of the best bike shops in the UK with a great community focus. We find out how E-Bikes saved his shop, his thoughts on EMTBs Vs MTBs and why he sold one of the most iconic bikes of all time from his personal connection. 
1hr 6m May 20, 2022
1hr 6m
59: From Bullets To Bikes With Ben Deakin | The GMBN Podcast
The Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin story is one that is very different from the traditional way in which people become pro mountain bikers. From former Royal Marine Commando to MTB Professional Influencer in a matter of just a couple of years and a catchphrase that you just can't forget! #OiOi 
48m Apr 29, 2022
48m
58: How Extreme is the World Trials Champion? | The Jack Carthy Interview
This week Martyn is joined by Jack Carthy, Jack is the 9X UCI Elite world champion and multiple UCI World Cup champion of competition bike trials. Jack is one of the most decorated MTBers, but hasn’t had the recognition of riders in other disciplines. What will he do if, or once he reaches his lifetime goal of a 10th world championship title?
1hr 8m Apr 01, 2022
1hr 8m
57: Managing A Factory Racing Team With Nigel Page | The GMBN Podcast
This week Martyn is joined by Nigel Page, masters downhill extraordinaire and team manager of the Nukeproof Sram Factory Racing Team (formerly CRC Mavic and team Chain Reaction Cycles). What is it like to manage a team with some superstar EWS athletes and how what is the role of a team manager in their success? 
2hr 6m Mar 25, 2022
2hr 6m
56: How to Have the Most Fun on Your Mountain Bike, With Tracy Moseley | The GMBN Podcast
Martyn is joined by EWS Champion, Downhill Champion, Downhill World Champion, and Mum Tracy Moseley on the Podcast this week. Listen now as they recount her career, her work for Trek and Bosch, being a mum vs mountain biker, and how to keep riding fun!
57m Mar 18, 2022
57m
55: Catching Up With Youtube Sensation Sam Pilgrim | The GMBN Podcast
Martyn sits down for a chat with FMB Champion and Youtube Sensation and life-long friend Sam Pilgrim to chat about his beginnings in mountain biking and how it's not always a good idea to listen to the teacher! 
57m Mar 11, 2022
57m
54: Trials & Tribulations With Chris Akrigg | The GMBN Podcast
This week, we've had a visit from Chris Akrigg so that Martyn can talk to someone about Trials (who actually wants to listen!). We've also got a great announcement that Chris will be one of the cycling superstars joining us at the Global Bike Festival, Saalbach from June 16th to the 19th! 
1hr 17m Mar 04, 2022
1hr 17m
53: Growing Into Mountain Biking With Chopper Fielder | The GMBN Podcast
Whilst over filming for the latest Dirt Shed Show, Martyn thought he'd revive the GMBN Podcast, and what better guest to kick things off (again) than Grant Fielder. Chopper, the godfather of the UK scene was a kid who was good at everything, so what was it that made bikes stick? 
1hr 6m Feb 25, 2022
1hr 6m
52: Recovering From Spinal Injury, With Brook Macdonald | The GMBN Podcast
The GMBN Podcast is back with a very special guest, none other than Brook Macdonald! Listen now as he and Martyn discuss his crash and injury at Mont St Anne 2019, his surgery and the recovery steps that followed, and getting back on the bike for 2020's shortened season.
37m Jan 04, 2021
37m
51: EWS 2020 Round 3, Finale Ligure | The GMBN Podcast
Just like that, the weekends racing in Finale Ligure marks the end of the Enduro World Series 2020 season. Ric, Ruaridh, and Duncan recap all the action, speculate on signings over the off season, and discuss the changes in bike setup over the years
25m Sep 28, 2020
25m
50: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 2: Pietra Ligure | The GMBN Podcast
Neil is joined by Ric McLauglin and Duncan Philpott as they recap all the action from the weekends racing of the penultimate round of the 2020 Enduro World Series. Sudden thunderstorms meant a change in conditions for finals, the French riders had a field day, and a couple of crashes meant early baths for Martin Maes and Robin Wallner. Listen now for all the details
46m Sep 21, 2020
46m
49: EWS & EWS-E 2020 Round 1: Zermatt | The GMBN Podcast
The GMBN Podcast returns along with the first round of the 2020 Enduro World Series and EWS-E from home of the Toblerone - Zermatt, Switzerland. Neil and Ric bring you a recap of the weekend's racing; discussing the challenges of holding an event during a pandemic, the less than ideal conditions and how the riders dealt with them, and talk the significance of the inaugural EWS-E event.
39m Sep 01, 2020
39m
48: Wheelies With Jake100 | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 48
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Martyn speaks with Nike Athlete and Instagram sensation Jake100, talking about how wheelies and riding bikes can bring communities together, the #bikelife scene, and his new project @downtoride 
38m Jun 01, 2020
38m
47: The Sam Pilgrim Interview | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 47
Sam Pilgrim is the special guest in this episode of the GMBN Podcast! Listen now as he and Martyn chat about his early career, becoming FMB Champion, and reaching a million subscribers on YouTube.
46m May 25, 2020
46m
46: Dyfi Bike Park & Atherton Bikes With Gee Atherton | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 46
In this episode of the GMBN Podcast Rich is joined by none other than Gee Atherton. Listen now as they reminisce over school days in Somerset, chat about Gee's involvement with Dyfi Bike Park and Atherton Bikes, and Rich finds out if anyone has ever tried to split the Atherton family up. 
53m May 18, 2020
53m
45: Tech Talk With Jordi Cortes | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 45
Henry and Jordi Cortes of Fox talk all things suspension, the development of Fox's RAD program, geometry, and interpreting the suspension demands of world's best racers in this episode of the podcast. There were some technical difficulties due to the remote nature of recording this podcast, we hope they're not too distracting. Enjoy.
42m May 11, 2020
42m
44: 29ers & Tight Trousers With Loic Bruni | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 44
In this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Steve chats with the fastest man in Downhill mountain biking, Loic Bruni; about the current French domination of the sport, his massive crash in Fort William, his fondness of tight trousers, and more.
48m Apr 20, 2020
48m
43: A Chat With Greg Minnaar | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 43
On the GMBN podcast this week we're joined by the G.O.A.T, Greg Minnaar. Listen now as we hear his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation and it's effect on the World Cup season, some of his stories of the circuit from back in the day, his involvement in the Honda team and development of the bike, and what he would be doing if his wasn't a mountain biker. Enjoy.
46m Apr 03, 2020
46m
42: Coronavirus & The EWS With Iago Garay | The GMBN Podcast Ep.42
On this Episode of the GMBN Podcast Neil is Joined by Spanish Enduro Racer Iago Garay. Listen now as they talk about the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain, the effect on the bike industry, and the upcoming Enduro World Series.
40m Mar 20, 2020
40m
41: The 2020 Race Season With Ric McLaughlin | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 41
Neil is joined by EWS host Ric McLaughlin on the GMBN podcast as we announce our partnership with them for the coming season! Listen now as they chat everything from Cross Country to Downhill, Mathieu Van Der Poel to Sam Hill, the Olympics and the year to come!
42m Mar 10, 2020
42m
40: What Does It Take To Become An Olympic Mountain Biker? | The GMBN Podcast Ep. 40
Martyn is joined by Oli Beckingsale in this episode of the GMBN podcast; a Cross Country rider who took part in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympic Mountain Biking.  They discuss what it takes to become an Olympic Athlete, the change in the process and event over the years, and whether British Cycling is biased towards Track cycling.
56m Feb 24, 2020
56m
39: 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
38: 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
37: 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
36: 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
35: 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
34: 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
33: 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!
45m Dec 30, 2019
45m
32: 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
31: 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 2m Dec 16, 2019
1hr 2m
30: 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
29: 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
28: 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
27: 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
26: 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
25: 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
24: 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
23: 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