The Ride Companion

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Clay Porter talks secret DG2 project, Advice for young film makers, world cup changes and more! May 24, 2023

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Holy smokes folks we have Clay Porter in the studio for this epic conversation! Join us as Clay spills the beans on his highly-anticipated TOP SECRET DG2 project, delves into his experiences shooting out of industry commercials, and reveals what it's like collaborating with the world's best athletes. Clay also shares his insightful perspectives on the current state of mountain biking, especially with the advent of new broadcast partners. We also discuss the ever-evolving landscape of media distribution and how Clay has honed his mastery of the art of focus pulling. And that's not all, stay tuned for Clay's invaluable advice for aspiring filmmakers, destined to leave you inspired…

Follow @clayporter BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors - LAKA: For a very short time LAKA want to give you 60 days FREE bike insurance with code RCP60. Don't be a statistic, head over to laka.co right now and punch in that code! - ATHLETIC GREENS: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION Support our partners

- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk - Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and behind the scenes channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk 📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

Sam Reynolds talks DarkFest, huge features and big air's future May 17, 2023

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Sam Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how DarkFest has evolved over the years, landing the biggest backflip of his life, how many runs Tom Isted's world record actually took, the business behind the event and the responsibility of building a platform for riders to push the limits of what's possible on a mountain bike. Follow Sam Reynolds @samreynolds26 BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors - WORX: FINALLY we have a discount code for the incredible WORX Hydroshot and the full range of WORX tools for you! Get a massive 15% off at worx.com with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' - COMPEX: Love doing fun stuff but hate being sore after? Check out the wide range of recovery products at compex.com and use code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off the entire site! Support our partners

The better looking, faster and more agile Wilkins May 10, 2023

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Olly's bigger, faster and more handsome brother Henry joins the podcast to help the lads go through some recent TRC Hotline submissions. Henry also talks about being a professional basketball player in the BBL and his potential comeback, jiu-jitsu, having Olly as a landlord and loads more...

Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Peak Supps: We want to make supplementing for riding as easy as possible with The Ride Companion bundle. It contains everything you need for pre/post ride, recovery and hydration and, you can get new sticker sheet for free too! Head to peaksupps.co.uk and use code 'theridecompanion' (*Discount code not available on other bundles, discounts and weights) - DU/ER make stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel crafted from plants and recycled materials. Designed for "doers" to move comfortably from the dirt jumps to the boardroom to an evening out, all in a single pair of pants. Head to shopduer.com to learn more Support our partners

- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk - Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and behind the scenes channel @moreridecompanion 📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

We built a podcast studio!! May 03, 2023

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What do you think to the sound quality of the new studio? Let us know! Olly and Davi sit down to record a pilot episode of the podcast in the new studio. During this brief conversation, the lads talk about building the space, dinner party guests, Davi talks about early podcast episodes, bad wages, work experience fails and much more...

Companionship, thank you so much for your support. We can't believe we're in the studio FINALLY!! Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors

- Do you want to take your skincare to the next level? Caldera Lab creates high performance men's skincare products by combining pharmaceutical-grade science, with nature's purest and most potent ingredients. Check out calderalab.com and use the code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off! Support our partners

- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk - Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days free insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and behind the scenes channel @moreridecompanion 📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

Davi's Moving South, Mountain Bike Mania International, UCI Test Event and More... Apr 26, 2023

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On this weeks Ride Companion Davi reveals he might be moving South, the lads discuss WWE style mountain biking, how driving is a great anaolgy for life, living life in a small circle, Max Anstie winning a supercross, the UCI test event and Olly has a HUGE offer for the Companionship....

Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

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Kriss Kyle film premiere, Davi's outdoor 4x4x48 recap and marketing fails! Apr 19, 2023

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Olly and Davi sit down to talk about attending the Kriss Kyle film premiere at Red Bull F1 HQ, Davi talks about his outdoor 4x4x48 challenge, the lads look at huge brands that have had major marketing fails, listener questions and much more... Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information

Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

COMPEX make the best recovery equipment on the planet. One of our favourite products is the FIXX 2.0 massage gun for pre and post-ride muscle stimulation.
If you'd like to browse the range of products and learn more head to compex.com and use code THERIDECOMPANION to get 20% off everything on the store.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

@Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube

Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

#theridecompanion

Biking people, shootin' from the hip and podium picks! Apr 12, 2023

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The lads are back back shootin' from the hip for episode 92 of The Ride Companion. On this episode Olly and Davi discuss bike thefts, the suprising truth about Northern weather in the UK, Olly has a home renovation update, a TRC studio update and there's a double helping of podium picks plus loads more...

Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information

Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs.
COMPEX make the best recovery equipment on the planet. One of our favourite products is the FIXX 2.0 massage gun for pre and post-ride muscle stimulation.
If you'd like to browse the range of products and learn more head to compex.com and use code THERIDECOMPANION to get 20% off everything on the store.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

@Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube

Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

#theridecompanion

Heavy commitment, accountabilibuddies and deep investigative journalism Apr 05, 2023

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Olly returns from Mexico and is back in the UK with a fresh new look. During this episode Davi offers up some deep investigative journalism about Honda's downhill, motocross and MotoGP race wins, the lads make a commitment to the companionship, discuss more OnlyFans headlines and much more... Support Davi's Outdoor 4x4x48 attempt. JustGiving Page & Information

Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch SALE. https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs.
COMPEX make the best recovery equipment on the planet. One of our favourite products is the FIXX 2.0 massage gun for pre and post-ride muscle stimulation.
If you'd like to browse the range of products and learn more head to compex.com and use code THERIDECOMPANION to get 20% off everything on the store.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

@Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube

Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

#theridecompanion

Señor Wilkins LIVE from Mexico talks street race features, Gary Lineker, crashes and more! Mar 29, 2023

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Olly Wilkins joins the podcast from Mexico to talk all things Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo Urban Race. During the episode the lads talk about the highs and lows of the course build, testing features, riding through peoples homes, what happens after the event and much more... Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs.
LAKA does insurance like insurance has NEVER been done before. Not only can you insure your bike for a super low price but you can insure your kit and accessories too!
Head over to laka.co and get a FREE online quote. Have a little read of all the information and see if it's for you. When you're happy enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days FREE insurance.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

@Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube

Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

#theridecompanion

Olly Wilkins has had a life behind bars, signature bar launch and a fu manchu! Mar 22, 2023

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Olly Wilkins celebrates the launch of his signature DMR handlebars with an accidental fu manchu moustache! During this episode, the lads take a deep dive into Olly's career and his 'life behind bars', how he first became a sponsored rider, the early dirt jump days, and discuss designing and launching a handlebar. You can learn more about Olly's signature bars below or, (the preferred option) head to your local bike shop! dmrbikes.com Watch Olly's signature bar launch video

Get Ride Companion OFFICIAL merch https://theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode Sponsors:-

Looking for a comprehensive solution to your supplement routine? Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION to learn more and to take ownership of your nutritional needs.
LAKA does insurance like insurance has NEVER been done before. Not only can you insure your bike for a super low price but you can insure your kit and accessories too!
Head over to laka.co and get a FREE online quote. Have a little read of all the information and see if it's for you. When you're happy enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days FREE insurance.

Follow #TheRideCompanion and check out Olly Wilkins & The Ride Companion on social media!

Olly Wilkins: @odub_23 / YouTube

The Ride Companion: @theridecompanion / YouTube

BIG THANKS to our presenting sponsor Focus Bikes

@Focusbikes on InstagramFocus Bikes YouTube

Enjoying the Ride Companion?PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND SPREAD THE LOVE.

#theridecompanion