The Ride Companion

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The Timeless Episode with Freedom Ride Inc - The Ride Companion Episode 58 Aug 17, 2022

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Olly and Davi are joined by the third member of Freedom Ride Inc, Sam Bowell. During the episode the guys talk about the current state of the mountain bike industry, trail maintenance, dream places to live, the evolution of our event and then host a watch along of Freedom Ride 3 - THE MOVIE with added context and stories.

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FINNing, Fighting & Listener Questioning - The Ride Companion Episode 57 Aug 10, 2022

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Olly and Davi are back to talk about one of the most exciting downhill races in a long time, Finn Illes stepping up to deliver when it counted and the lack of tigers in the Surrey Hills. Olly shares a crazy story about an altercation with a homeless gentleman and the lads get into a stack of your listener questions!

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Downhill Without Rob Warner?! - The Ride Companion Episode 56 Aug 03, 2022

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Is downhill going to go downhill without Rob Warner and Red Bull? Olly and Davi take a look through some of the proposed changes to the 2023 UCI Downhill World Cup. During the episode Olly also talks about ankle injury procedures, the Instagram algorithm changes, fantasy league, listener questions and much more...

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Jono Jones Talks YouTube, Injuries & An XC Career! - The Ride Companion Episode 55 Jul 27, 2022

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Friend of the podcast and everybody's favorite biker Jono Jones joins Olly and Davi for this episode of The Ride Companion. During the episode the lads talk about the strength of animals, The Georgia Guidestones, Jono's new YouTube channel, being injured and his love of cross country racing. You can also find out if you won the STANS FLOW S2 wheels too!

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Gwin is BACK, Amaury's still winded and Olly needs a nose job - The Ride Companion Episode 54 Jul 20, 2022

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Is Aaron Gwin back? Is Amaury Pierron still winded? Could Jackson Goldstone win the elite category? Olly and Davi are back to chat about the weekends race, hyena pseudo-penises, what animals they're scared of, Olly discovers he might need another nose job, listener questions and much more...

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Freedom Ride Roundup And The 20km Tortoise - The Ride Companion Episode 53 Jul 13, 2022

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Back from an EPIC weekend at Freedom Ride 3 the lads sit down to reflect on an action packed weekend, the success of Hot Seat Racing and the Deaks vs Odub battle. Olly also talks about how far his tortoise walked, extreme fasting and much more...

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Enter to WIN a set of the all new STANS S2 wheels by sending your best buzz via Whatsapp audio or video message to +44 7849860510. T&C's are in the episode, what a prize! GOOD LUCK!
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Get NEW merch & Pre Ride Roast coffee! https://theridecompanion.co.uk

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Aliens, Freedom & Fans! - The Ride Companion Episode 52 Jul 06, 2022

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What actually happens at Area 51? On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi recap the past few weeks, consider who else would make a great podcast host, the lasting effects of Sam Pilgrim's episode, talk about Freedom Ride, Trash Free Trails and much more...

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Sam Pilgrim CRACKS A PODDY! - The Ride Companion Episode 51 Jun 29, 2022

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The Sam Pilgrim story. Finally, we got a chance to sit down with Sam Pilgrim to chat about growing up in a flat town and how he first discovered riding, how his career has changed over the years, YouTube fame, concussions, slope style progression, single-handedly changing other pro athletes contracts and the major event he has his eyes on competing at this year. Plus much more!

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Is Emil Johansson A Wizard?, Ecuador Recap and BIG Questions - The Ride Companion Episode 50 Jun 22, 2022

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Olly returns from Ecuador and recounts some highs and lows from his trip along with talking about his brand new pet, the guys try to understand Emil Johansson's Crankworx winning run, Davi poses some big questions, a lunch n learn plus much more...

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The SQUITinator Random Show - The Ride Companion Episode 49 Jun 15, 2022

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This could be the most random podcast we've done yet? Davi opens the episode with a mini solo podcast with some thought provoking philosophical questions. Olly then takes over the reigns to chat with Ivan 'eggs' Ebener, Ben Deakin and Tony of Two Wheel Epix to talk about the insane trip the lads are on in Ecuador. Lastly, Davi answers some of your listener questions...

We really hope you enjoy the wide ranging and fun version of the podcast!

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