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#066 Peter Jamison Jan 20, 2019

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Peter Jamison is a mountain bike photographer/film maker who at 19 years of age has just released his first feature length film called 'PASSION'. The movie takes a behind the scenes look at the lives of David Lieb, Ethan Nell, Reed Boggs, Matt Macduff and Nicholi Rogatkin. On this episode we discuss how Peter was living in a tent when he came up with the concept for the film, how he managed to keep the entire project a secret and the reason he self funded the entire process himself. Watch PASSION for FREE HERE

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#066 PREVIEW: Peter Jamison, Behind Passion Jan 18, 2019

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For episode #066 of The HKT Podcast we are joined by Peter Jamison, the man behind new freeride mountain bike documentary 'PASSION'. Peter is just 19 years old and has self funded this entire project on his own and, came up with the concept whilst living in a tent at Highland Mountain Bike Park. The movie takes a behind the scenes look at the lives of David Lieb, Ethan Nell, Reed Boggs, Matt Macduff and Nicholi Rogatkin. FULL PODCAST EPISODE DROPS SUNDAY 20th JANUARY. Watch the PASSION trailer HERE

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#065 Ben Plenge of Strength Factory Jan 14, 2019

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On this episode we are joined live by Ben Plenge, a strength and conditioning coach operating as 'Strength Factory Action Sports Training'. We sat down at his facility in Bristol to answer a host of listener questions and discuss some key aspects of on and off the bike training. We broke this podcast down into four sections, diet, training the mind, training the body and recovery. There's plenty of fitness tips, tricks and knowledge so enjoy this one and let it kickstart your 2019! Download your FREE 4 week training plan HERE. Watch the instructional video HERE.

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#064 Matt Jones Dec 20, 2018

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Matt Jones is a professional mountain bike slopestyle athlete on the FMB World Tour. Matt joins the podcast to discuss his rise to fame from humble beginnings digging in the local woods with his brother, becoming a Red Bull athlete, what it takes to be a professional slopestyle rider, vlogging plus much more.... Watch Matt's 'Frames Of Mind' edit HERE

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#063 Michael Staab Of Canyon Bikes Dec 08, 2018

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Michael Staab is the senior product manager at Canyon Bikes and, has been with the company since it was an independent bike shop 29 years ago. Michael and I had a brief chat about the new Canyon Neuron CF, bike design, emerging trends and explains the process of bringing a new product to market.

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#062 Jed Mildon Dec 05, 2018

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Jed Mildon is a professional BMX rider and part of the Nitro Circus World Tour. He made history in 2011 landing a triple backflip and followed it up in 2015 with the World's First BMX quadruple backflip. On this episode we chat about being part of the Nitro Circus crew, how he first found BMX, tricks and tips he uses to stay optimal and plenty more... FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PROJECT CHAINGE HERE

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Quadruple backflip video

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#061 Matt Macduff Nov 20, 2018

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Matt Macduff is a Canadian professional freeride mountain bike rider. In 2016 Matt sustained a terrible fall attempting to make his way around the 'Loop Of Doom' and, on this episode we discuss the effects that day had on his mind/body, injuries, mindfulness, Red Bull Rampage and anything and everything else in-between.

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#060 Olly Wilkins Nov 08, 2018

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On this episode we are joined by Olly Wilkins to discuss his Red Bull Rampage adventures. We discuss what it's like to spend 10 days digging in Utah, the features on Brendan Fairclough's line including, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Along with some travel tips and anything and everything else in-between.

Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with ZEB for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:-

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#059 Shop Talk - Episode Two Oct 17, 2018

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Shop talk returns with a new format! For this episode we are joined by four independent bike shop owners/managers from four opposite corners of the UK. During this podcast we discuss the impact of direct to consumer brands on the cycle industry, online pricing, how to be more environmentally friendly plus much more...

Our guests for this episode were:-

Dan Locks / D&D Cycles - Instagram, Facebook, Web Sammy Smithson / Stif - Instagram, Facebook, Web Sandy Plenty / The Trailhead - Instagram, Facebook, Web Scott Cordy / Pedal Addiction - Instagram, Facebook, Web

Thanks to our sponsors 35Bikes and SAXX Underwear for supporting the podcast. Along with ZEB for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:-

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#ewsorbust - The Ramblings Oct 03, 2018

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Rich just returned from what was supposed to be a three week trip. But, things didn't go quite to plan for our favourite privateer. On this episode we chat about the Enduro World Series in Ainsa, Spain along with recapping the years races, bro-geography and discuss whats to come in 2019!

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35Bikes, Remap Clothing, Ridge Components, Cycle Centre Jersey, Wild Trail, Has Designs, Trek UK and HKT Products.

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