GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

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January 22 S1 Ep166: What To Look Forward To In 2026! | Dirt Shed Show
Welcome to the first Dirt Shed Show of 2026! This week, Rich Payne and James Pickering dive into the massive team changes shaking up the pro circuit and the controversial rise of 32-inch wheels in World Cup XC. Plus, we look at the $100,000 prize purses up for grabs this season and showcase some of the gnarliest trail-side fixes in Hacks & Bodges.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome to 2026!
00:54 - New Teams, New Kits & Pro Rumors
02:00 - The $100k Belt Drive Challenge
03:40 - 32-Inch Wheels
05:40 - Hard MTB League & Massive Prize Purses
08:28 - Support the Channel: GMBN Shop
09:12 - Hacks & Bodges
12:55 - Things We Liked This Week
15:13 - Caption Contest
17:18 - Bike Vault
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
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Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
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Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
25 min
January 22 S1 Ep165: Our Favorite Moments Of 2025 | Dirt Shed Show
Happy New Year from everyone at GMBN HQ! Join Rich, Fergus, and James as they look back at a hectic year of riding, from summiting Europe’s highest peaks to surviving the adrenaline-fueled chaos of urban downhill. We’re also teasing our massive plans for 2026, including some brutal endurance races and a return to the downhill circuit.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Happy New Year from the Dirt Shed!
01:00 - Summiting Europe’s Highest Peak
02:10 - Riding Death Slabs with Remy Metallier
02:54 - XC Bike vs. World Cup Downhill Track
04:25 - Wholesome Bikepacking with Dad
05:25 - Surviving Genoa Urban Downhill
07:11 - Riding the Peak District
08:18 - Underground Mountain Biking in Caves
09:25 - Racing Ardrock Enduro
10:33 - Big Teasers for 2026!
13:50 - New Year's Hacks and Bodges
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
23 min
January 22 S1 Ep164: Festive Fails, Questionable Gifts, And The Big Christmas Dinner Debate! | Dirt Shed Show
Merry Christmas from the Dirt Shed! This week, Ferg and James dive into the ultimate festive dilemma: will a 6,000-calorie Christmas dinner actually ruin your riding fitness for next year? We also look back at our biggest fails and crashes from our first six months on the channel,
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Merry Christmas from the Shed!
00:48 - Will Christmas Dinner Ruin Your Fitness?
02:12 - Our Christmas Riding Traditions
04:29 - Holiday Weight Gain Stats
05:29 - The Ultimate MTB Gift Guide
09:56 - Afterburner Wheel Winner
10:18 - Our Biggest Fails & Crashes of the Year
14:34 - Bike Vault
20:21 - Caption Contest
22:06 - Coming Up This Week on GMBN
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
23 min
January 20 S1 Ep163: Is This Still A Mountain Bike? | Dirt Shed Show 567
In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Fergus Ryan, to ask the question, are drop-handlebar mountain bikes still mountain bikes? 🤔 What actually makes an MTB an 'MTB' and not a 'gravel bike'?
Enter the FSA competition giveaway 👉 https://gmbn.eu/FSAHandlebarComp2026Q1
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Are these mountain bikes?
08:37 - News
16:46 - FSA Handlebar Competition giveaway
17:11 - Hacks And Bodges
20:14 - Things We Liked
21:48 - Caption Contest
23:06 - Bike Vault
27:51 - On The Channel
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
29 min
January 14 S1 Ep162: Do Dream Bikes Still Exist? | Dirt Shed Show Ep. 566
Martyn Ashton returns to the shed to discuss whether "Dream Bikes" are still relevant in an era where entry-level mountain bikes are better than ever. Martyn also announces the official launch of Rideable Now, his new platform dedicated to adaptive mountain biking, featuring an incredible £10,000 Hope HB916 giveaway. Plus, we check out your snowy bike shots in the Vault and crown a life-saving winner of Hacks & Bodges!
Check out RideableNow 👉 https://gmbn.eu/RideableNow to help
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome Back, Martyn Ashton!
01:12 - Are Dream Bikes Still Relevant?
09:28 - Introducing Rideable Now & prizes!
14:05 - Hacks & Bodges
17:27 - Things We Liked
19:33 - Caption Contest
22:45 - Bike Vault
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
28 min
December 17, 2025 S1 Ep161: Is Wearing Protection Putting You In Danger? | Dirt Shed Show 562
Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan are back in the Dirt Shed, and they've got a bone to pick with Owen Coutts from GMBN Tech! We dive deep into Owen's controversial take that riders should slow down rather than rely on body armour and full-face helmets. Plus, we've got the latest mountain bike news, a crash story, an Enduro legend retiring, and a fresh round of Hacks & Bodges.
25 min
December 16, 2025 S1 Ep160: Are Mountain Bikers Too Vain? | Dirt Shed Show 561
Welcome back to The Dirt Shed Show! This week, Ferg and Adam dive into a hot topic: are mountain bikers letting vanity get in the way of performance and safety? We discuss everything from rear mudguards and white riding shoes to the vital importance of wearing protection like back protectors. Plus, we cover the latest MTB news, a Giveaway, and all the usuals!
22 min
December 03, 2025 S1 Ep159: The Side Of Mountain Biking Nobody Talks About | Dirt Shed Show
This week on the Dirt Shed Show, we dive into the hidden side of MTB injuries, recovery, and the inspiring growth of adaptive riding. Martyn shares his personal injury recovery journey and the excitement around his new project, Rideable Now, as we discuss Adolf Silva's incredible progress. Plus, catch up on the news, Hacks & Bodges, and the wildest videos we liked this week!

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🚨 Enter the TopeakCycling Competition here
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - The Side Of MTB We Don't Talk About
16:20 - News
17:20 - Hacks And Bodges
22:16 - Things We Liked This Week
25:47 - Caption Contest
28:38 - Bike Vault
33:10 - On the Channel This Week

The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets

35 min
December 03, 2025 S1 Ep158: Is The Bike Industry Trying To Cancel 29” Wheels? | Dirt Shed Show
Are we ready to talk about wheel size again?! 🤯 The Dirt Shed Show is back and this week we're tackling the elephant in the room: 32-inch wheels. Neil and James discuss whether these massive wheels will ever move beyond niche XC use, plus we cover big news, bike hacks, and the best riding edits of the week!
Check out the GMBN Black Friday sale 👉 https://gmbn.eu/BF25
🚨 Enter the @TopeakCycling Competition here
👉 https://gmbn.eu/TopeakInflationBundle

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - The 32" Wheel Debate
06:23 - News
08:59 - Hacks and Bodges
11:26 - Things We Liked This Week
13:03 - Caption Contest
14:15 - Bike Vault
19:03 - Coming Up On GMBN

The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets

20 min
December 03, 2025 S1 Ep157: Is Marketing Ruining Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show
Does Mountain biking have too many labels? This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Ferg and James discuss how Mountain biking should not be split into so many sub-categories. We have some very positive news from YT and Nukeproof, and much more of the usuals!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Why Does Mountain Biking Have So Many Labels?
07:21 - News
11:00 - Hacks And Bodges
14:18 - Things We Liked This Week
16:00 - Caption Contest
17:35 - Bike Vault
24:20 - On The Channel

The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets

26 min

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