Fan Q&A: Dumbest Crashes, Steel vs. Aluminum Frames, Gummy Tires & More.

Dean Wilson sits down with Tommy Searle and Billy Bolt for a no-filter community Q&A. From enduro days at Tong and Wales, to the dumbest crashes we’ve ever had (yes, even in the pits), to the real feel difference between steel vs. aluminum frames, spec vs. production tires, and why gummy tires are a total game-changer in hard enduro - this one’s packed.

If you’re into motocross, supercross, hard enduro, setup talk, and the behind-the-scenes of pro racing, you’ll love it.

From 4 am airport runs and back-to-back time zones to muddy UK practice days and weeklong flyaways in Qatar to Thailand, we’re lifting the lid on what the moto life really looks like between the gate drops.

Dean checks in from Australia, Billy’s juggling a late Hard Enduro season with SuperEnduro prep, and Tommy’s in full kids and trials dad mode - plus a pile of laugh/cry travel stories. In this episode:

👉 The grind vs the glam: Early flights, rental-car queues, racing on no sleep, and why Billy now avoids 6 am departures at all costs.
👉 US vs. Europe routine: Why America’s “ride Tue/Thu no matter what” culture can burn riders out—and how GP teams work around a Belgium base with vans and trucks.
👉 Cultures & crowds: Indonesia’s jungle car-park race with fans inside the tape; Brazil’s wild traffic and legendary hospitality; landing on “Mars” in Abu Dhabi.
👉 When travel bites back: Emirates excess-baggage sticker shock, Jetstar/Ryanair weigh-ins, and the case for packing an Apple AirTag in suspension.
👉 Russia & Mexico memories: Brutal logistics, dust-outs that forced schedule changes, and the “over-watered” Sunday special.
👉 Favourite tracks and why: Millville rollers, RedBud on a perfect day, Glen Helen throwbacks, Lommel flow, a private UK sand gem, and the Polish Łódź SuperEnduro stairs. If you’ve ever wondered how pros stay functional (and sometimes don’t) across continents, seasons, and disciplines - AMA Supercross/Motocross, MXGP, Hard Enduro, SuperEnduro - this is a brutally honest look at the travel/lifestyle tax that never shows up on the results sheet.

Tell us in the comments: your worst airport/airline story, best fan encounter abroad, or the one travel hack you swear by (gear, nutrition, sleep, AirTags, lounge passes, anything).

This week the boys dive into the weird and wonderful superstitions and rituals that riders grasp onto throughout their career. From lucky gear and pre-gate rituals to visualization, diet, and what’s really going through a pro’s head at the 30-second board, we’re opening up about the mental side of moto/enduro and the weird, wonderful routines that keep us on the rails. We also unpack Dean’s recent red-cross flag drama and appeal, plus an all-timer heat-race story you won’t forget.

Welcome to Against the Rut, the brand-new World Dirt Collective podcast with Billy Bolt, Tommy Searle and Dean Wilson diving into the world of dirt biking from a pro's perspective.

We're diving head first into the world of manufacturer and riding switching. Why do riders switch? What do we think of the rumours and confirmations from Eli Tomac to Jeffrey Herlings? What are the culture differences riding from one manufacturer to the next?

Tommy talks about switching from Kawasaki to KTM and more recently mover to Triumph while Deano adds stories from Honda. Billy, as ever, remains the one bike man!

Welcome to Against the Rut, the brand-new World Dirt Collective podcast with Billy Bolt, Tommy Searle and Dean Wilson diving into the world of dirt biking from a pro's perspective.

Welcome to Against the Rut, the brand-new World Dirt Collective podcast with Billy Bolt, Tommy Searle and Dean Wilson diving into the world of dirt biking from a pro's perspective.

This week the boys go full transparency on the money side of pro dirt biking: first pro contracts, team bonuses, salary clawbacks and deductions, appearance fees, per diem, trainer costs, travel, and the stuff nobody tells you about getting paid to ride. This is That Pro Contract Episode.

Follow the show and let us know what topics you want the boys to tackle in future episodes.

Welcome to Against the Rut, the brand-new World Dirt Collective podcast with Billy Bolt, Tommy Searle and Dean Wilson diving into the world of dirt biking from a pro's perspective.

In Episode 1 we tackle all things injuries from big smashes to breaks, ongoing recovery and what happens when you have no control over your foot as an Enduro world champion. In addition, the boys cover topics from SMX payouts to World Supercross and Stark, Travis Pastrana and a whole host more.

Plus: starts secrets, travel chaos, and the wildest Pastranaland/Erzberg memories.