The Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin story is one that is very different from the traditional way in which people become pro mountain bikers. From former Royal Marine Commando to MTB Professional Influencer in a matter of just a couple of years and a catchphrase that you just can't forget! #OiOi 

59: From Bullets To Bikes With Ben Deakin | The GMBN Podcast

Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

Outdoor

Sports & Recreation

Sports

Wilderness

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This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Neil Donoghue to check out and react to some weird bikes! 

79: The Weirdest MTB's! + Brendan Fairclough DEATHGRIP 2 Interview | Dirt Shed Show

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This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton and Owen Coutts react to a recent poll we recently did. Does the public actually want electronic bike parts?  



Plus MTB News, Sickest Thing, Hacks And Bodges, Caption Contest, and we check out some super nice -MTBs- Dogs 

78: Do We Actually Want Electric Bike Tech? | Dirt Shed Show

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On this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Neil Donoghue is at the Sea Otter Classic checking out new bikes and tech as well as a special edition Bike Vault. Martyn Ashton is in the shed with Rich Payne to present the rest of the show.





77: Is The Bike Industry Reacting? | Dirt Shed Show Sea Otter Special

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In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to talk about animal encounters out on the trail, as well as some terrifying stories. In the rest of the show, we look at the latest bikes and tech in the news, and your usual favourites including some super nice MTBs locked away in the Bike Vault, the best Hounds and the worst Beagles and much more!



⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 

00:00 - Welcome Back To The Dirt Shed Show!

00:17 - Animal Encounters Out On The Trail

09:00 - News | Propain Sresh CF | Muc Off Bike Park Partnerships | New Bluegrass Helmet | New O-Chain Lineup | Park Tools BRK-1 | Olympics News | NZ Rally Highlights Reel

10:50 - Hounds & Beagles

13:46 - On The GMBN Shop

14:54 - Things We Liked This Week

17:40 - Caption Contest

19:42 - On The Channel

21:21 - Bike Vault



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76: Close MTB Encounters Of The Animal Kind - Nearly Eaten Alive! | Dirt Shed Show

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This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is in the shed with Owen Coutts, aka 'Owen the bike nerd' to argue that new studies show that a hardtail is the best bike choice for fun. Does Martyn's graph back up his argument? 

59: From Bullets To Bikes With Ben Deakin | The GMBN Podcast

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