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Vero Sandler on injuries, fresh motivations, Monster Energy and building backyard dreams Dec 13, 2023

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Vero Sandler is one of the worlds leading female freeriders who has literally carved her own path in the sport. On this episode of The Ride Companion Vero joins Olly and Davi in studio to talk about her current injury, how her riding motivations have changed since quitting racing, trick progression, her back yard build project, signing for monster energy, advice for your girls and much more... Support this episode's sponsors

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Jonny Thomson of Fit4Racing's MTB strength and fitness secrets, how pro riders really train, business and more Dec 06, 2023

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Jonny Thomson is the man behind Fit4Racing, a specialist mountain bike and two-wheeled sports training platform. During the episode, Jonny talks about his original motivation to launch Fit4Racing, his fallout with CrossFit, training pros like Danny Hart, Jonny Walker, and Adam Brayton. Jonny also breaks down why e-bikes are great training tools, common fitness mistakes mountain bikers make, the Fit4Racing business model, answers listener questions, and much more... Follow @fit4racing and get a MASSIVE 50% off your first month at fit4racing.com with code 'ride50' Support this episode's sponsors

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Trail etiquette VS view count, Focus camp, fast trains and more... Nov 29, 2023

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Olly and Davi are back in studio to discuss wether Lewis Buchanan should have ridden Brendan Fairclough's Red Bull Rampage battleship line. During the episode the lads also talk about personality types, bucket list biking trips, the Focus Bikes team camp, play podium picks, create a Sam Pilgrim Monster flavour and much more...

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Steve Geall on being a BMX AND mountain bike pro, the golden era, stunt work and riding with Dave Mirra Nov 22, 2023

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Steve Geall is a legend of the UK BMX and mountain bike scene and we're stoked to have him on The Ride Companion this week! During the podcast we discuss how Steve discovered BMX in the late 80's and competiting in the early competitions to became a National Champion. Steve talks about falling out of love with the BMX, buying his first mountain bike, turning pro on the Giant team and racing the first world cups. Steve also talks about being a stunt man on 101 Dalmations, why he still loves riding dirt jumps and all aspects of mountain biking and much more.... Follow Steve Geall @gilly.250 Support this episode's sponsors

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Olly's Australian shins, podium picks returns and Shuggie Johnston joins the podcast! Nov 15, 2023

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Olly and Davi get REALLY into your listener questions, bring back the podium picks feature and discuss desert island survival tactics, winter riding tips, adult movie start names, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the state of the bike industry and much more...

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Is MTB DEAD (In winter), Engagements and BK's Ferrari! Nov 08, 2023

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It's one of 'those' ones folks! On this episode Olly and Davi have a good old fashioned catchup. Olly talks about his trip to the gym in Bernard Kerr's Ferrari and the crazy furniture he found in a bin. Davi talks about his recent engagement, discovering he's a good actor and seeing Blink 182 plus load more...

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Alex Rankin talks Sprung, Earthed, film making before the internet and more! Nov 01, 2023

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Mountain bike royalty Alex Ranking is in studio! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi take a deep dive into Alex's film making career. During the episode Alex opens up about his early skateboarding and BMX inspirations, how and why he first picked up a camera, learning to edit on tape, investing in the first 1000 Sprung videos and why Sprung really finished, meeting Steve Peat and Rob Warner, acquiring music for free and some of the projects Alex is working on for the future… Follow and support Alex Rankin YouTube @Alex_rankin Support this episode's sponsors

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The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop. Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime
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Unlocking creativity and judging MTB events with Grant 'Chopper' Fielder! Oct 25, 2023

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Guess who's back, CHOPPERS BACK!! Grant 'Chopper' Fielder drops by the studio for a very ride ranging convesation about his job at Muc Off, how he unlocks creativity to keep making fun content, crying on planes, ASMR content, practical jokes, old bike geometry and then weighs in on how Red Bull Rampage judging could be improved and much more...

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Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop. Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime
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This girl talks to dead people Oct 19, 2023

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On this very special episode of The Ride Companion Davi finally sits down with his family member who appears to have the ability to speak to the dead.

During the episode Davi and his guest discuss many aspects of this extraordinary and complex topic including, how this gift first came into her life and some of her early and terrifying experiences with the spirit world. She talks openly about how she deals with this gift on a daily basis, how it affects her life and exactly how she interacts with the departed. Our guest also talks about having a spirit guide who's always with her, having the ability to share messages from close family members who have passed, why she doesn't use her gifts to make money, how spirits use energy and her views on life after death.

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What is Rampage now? Brendan Fairclough, Ben Deakin and Olly Wilkins breakdown Red Bull Rampage 2023 Oct 18, 2023

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Olly, Bren, and Deaks are back in the truck on route to the airport post Red Bull Rampage. On this episode of Drivetime Bren takes the lead in dissecting what Rampage means to him and why he keeps returning to the event, whether party trains should even be possible at Rampage and explains how the event has evolved over the years. The lads also question whether Beinvenido Aguado deserved his low score, reflect on Gee Atherton's huge crash and potential winning run. They also share their experiences building/riding the battleship feature alongside Szymon Godziek. Brendan talks about why he decided not to take his second run and gives props to Olly and Deaks for their incredible efforts in building his line throughout the week.

The conversation takes an intriguing turn as the gang speculates on whether Red Bull gives preferential treatment to their own athletes on the live feed. Plus, they uncover the secrets of 'lad science' when it comes to building features for these epic challenges. Watch this conversation and all the Drivetime epsisodes on Olly's YouTube HERE

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We love our new WORX Hydroshot pressure washers. The high-flow Hydroshot is efficient and versatile for thorough cleaning with an ultra-compact body and upgraded performance of up to 56 bar for removing tough dirt safely. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com with code 'THERIDECOMPANION
The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop. Learn more about the TRC Mexican adventure trip of a lifetime
https://twowheelepix.com/ride-companion-trip-with-olly-wilkins-and-davi-burks/

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