Welcome Mountain Bikers, we’re stoked to start a new monthly feature with our best photo friend and trackside heckler, Sven Martin. A week ago, using Instagram, we challenged you to #AskSvenAnything. Sven has chosen a good handful of questions out of the many that came in and dives deep into the answers. Whether he’s giving a masterclass in his photographic process or trolling Rachel Atherton to race enduro, the insight and experience in his answers are priceless.

If you’re listening in on our podcast channel, make sure you visit VitalMTB.com because Sven personally chose photos that correspond to some of the answers here…some classic photos that many of you may have never seen before.

Listen to Sven Martin's The Inside Line podcast

A big thanks to Santa Cruz Bicycles for getting behind this fun feature and thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of questions. Stay tuned to @VitalMTB on Instagram for round 2 in early January.

Follow Sven on Instagram - @svenmartinphoto