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The most random episode for a while! Sep 18, 2024

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Davi and Olly sit down for the most random episode in a while! On this episode of The Ride Companion the lads talk about riding Olly's local trails, discuss the evolution of TRC from online to studio and the potential future of the podcast. The lads have some confessions, offend Oasis fans and discuss wether mountain biking is too expensive plus loads more...

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Manon Carpenter Ep2: Is mountain biking sustainable? Sep 11, 2024

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Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2! On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as an ambassador across various organisations. Helpful Links from this episode: https://www.ukmtb.org https://protectourwinters.uk https://reframingmtb.org

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Manon Carpenter Ep1: From World Champion to walking away... (the full story) Sep 04, 2024

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Former Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion Manon Carpenter joins the podcast! Manon Carpenter sits down with Olly and Davi for an in-depth conversation about her incredible racing career. Growing up in Wales, Manon reflects on her early years immersed in mountain biking, spurred on by her dad, Jason, who founded the Dragon Downhill Series. She shares memories of helping out at races and her journey from her first race to becoming a pro rider. Manon dives into her early successes, including her first national races, inspirations, landing her first sponsors, and the remarkable achievement of finishing second in her debut Elite World Cup. Manon also opens up about her decision to step away from downhill racing during the 2017 season. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including the evolving tracks, the pressure to perform, the balance of risk versus reward, and her personal battle with burnout. We hope you enjoy this episode and join us next week for part 2!

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Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION
Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION

We almost lost Olly... (World Champs, Red Bull Rampage & More) Aug 28, 2024

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Olly and Davi sit down for a catch up episode. During the podcast Olly talks about getting sick (REALLY SICK), how 'we almost lost him. Davi shares to home renovation news and the lads discuss World Champs, Red Bull Rampage 2024, wholesome memories and announce the first episode of MTB Gogglebox. Get notified to watch World Champs with us HERE. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan!

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Al fresco podcasting with Wyn Masters! (fatherhood, state of downhill, privateer project and more) Aug 21, 2024

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Our first podcast from Nissan studios! Wyn Masters joins Olly and Davi for a quintessentially British al fresco podcast. In this episode, Wyn discusses how living in various countries has shaped his personality and his ongoing quest to find new riding companions. He also opens up about fatherhood, offering hilarious advice for new dads on time management, social media, and why he believes kids don't need the most expensive bikes. Wyn further shares his insights on the current state of downhill racing, what he thinks sets Amaury Pierron and Loic Bruni apart from the rest of the field, how the privateer project really works, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan!

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Should downhill mountain biking be an Olympic sport?! Aug 07, 2024

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Would downhill suit the Olympics or X-Games? Olly and Davi sit down for a good ol' catch up. During the episode the lads talk about attending Formula E in London, Davi's new coach, Olly riding a modern downhill bike for the very first time ever, stag doo's, Champéry downhill track and look at strange Olympic sports. The lads invent a new downhill event to potentially level the field and discuss wether downhill should really be in the Olympics or the X-Games. We hope you enjoy the episode and please don't forget to like, subscribe and throw some thoughts into the comments section!

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Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at https://www.compex.com/uk/

Being guests on our own podcast! (The Ride Companion history & future plans) Jul 31, 2024

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Olly and Davi are guests on their own podcast!?

In this special episode of The Ride Companion, Andrew Neethling turns the tables on Davi and Olly to dive into the history of the podcast, from the random success of the Lockdown Companion series to its evolution into The Ride Companion. During the episode Olly and Davi discuss how they really first met over a common love of podcasts, why Davi pushed for Olly to join the podcast 'officially' and what the show means to them. They also discuss the podcast's routine, dream guests, the business side of The Ride Companion and what the future holds for TRC...

We hope you enjoy the episode and please don't forget to like, subscribe and throw some thoughts into the comments section!

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Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION

Kriss Kyle on living in a skatepark to becoming a Red Bull athlete and more... Jul 24, 2024

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Kriss Kyle is in the studio! In this episode, Kriss Kyle joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Stranraer, discovering BMX, and dropping out of school. Kriss opens up about leaving home to live inside a skatepark, signing with Nike, and buying a house with the first money he ever made. He also discusses signing with Red Bull and breaks down his most insane video projects, including Kaleidoscope, BMX Riding Dubai's Most Famous Landmarks, Out of Season, and, of course, Riding a Skatepark under a Hot Air Balloon. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversations with one of the best athletes on the planet...

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Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at https://www.invisiframe.co.uk
- Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to https://laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. Enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days free insurance too!

Bernard Kerr on testing Red Bull Hardline, bike setup secrets, season recap and more Jul 17, 2024

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Ya boy BK is back in the studio!! In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. He also breaks down his season, including not qualifying in Val di Sole, the mudder in Les Gets, and offers secret training and bike setup tips. Bernard also shares some inside knowledge about Dakotah Norton's bar height, discusses why Amaury Pierron is so fast, and loads more...

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HEverybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION
With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/
Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at https://www.invisiframe.co.uk

Andrew Neethling's ideas to improve downhill, future venues, racing the Mega Avalanche and more Jul 10, 2024

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Mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron's insane comeback and the resurgence of Greg Minnaar. Andrew breaks down his LCQ idea which he thinks would make downhill racing more of a level playing field for riders along with talking about the venues that he'd love to see on the World Cup schedule, riding the DarkFest course, creating a union for downhill racers and fatherhood. The lads also talk about their visit to the McLaren F1 racing facility.

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HEverybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION
Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to https://laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. Enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days free insurance too!

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