In this episode, Mia sits down with Eliot Jackson—World Cup downhill racer turned commentator, host, and changemaker.

We talk about:

• Eliot’s motocross roots and his path into elite downhill MTB racing

• Career highlights and lessons from years on the World Cup circuit

• The origins of the Grow Cycling Foundation and how it’s building access and opportunity in cycling

• His current work as a Red Bull TV commentator—including covering and interviewing athletes at Red Bull Rampage 2025

• What it means to elevate women’s freeride and create space for new voices in the sport

• The future of MTB media, storytelling, and representation

Eliot’s story reminds us that the biggest impact often happens off the bike—through action, access, and community.

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• Grow Cycling Foundation

• Just Ride Podcast

• You Inspire Us Podcast

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