GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

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July 22 S2 Ep12: Bad For The Industry, Good For You! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.12
Bad For The Industry, Good For You! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.12
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This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Rich, James, Ferg, and Adam dive into whether there's ever been a better time to pick up a second-hand mountain bike bargain. We discuss the controversial topic of course cutting and cheating in MTB racing. Plus, the team shares their top recommendations for the best value upgrades to improve your bike and your riding.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Is Now The Best Time To Buy Second-Hand?
06:53 - Should You Still Buy New Bikes?
10:05 - The Risks Of Buying Second-Hand
12:08 - Cheating & Course Cutting In MTB Racing
15:06 - Race Rules & Sportsmanship
22:39 - The Best Value MTB Upgrades
27:17 - Bike Tweaks & Setup Tips
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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33 min
July 14 S2 Ep11: $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11
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In this week's Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Adam dive into the news of two trail builders in Vermont who were fined $35,000 for unauthorized trail building. We discuss the complex legalities and environmental impacts of building secret trails versus official, manufactured trail centers across the US and UK. Plus, the guys look back at this year’s Megavalanche carnage and share some of their most embarrassing personal crash stories!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - intro
00:45 - The $35,000 Trail Building Fine
02:47 - Trees, Rocks, & Environmental Impact
04:37 - Authorized vs. Illegal Trails
07:06 - Breaking the Law in the Woods
08:08 - Steve's Worst Enemy Encounter
09:33 - Local Communities & Shared Paths
11:03 - Too Many Trails?
12:41 - The Real Cost of Forest Damage
16:56 - Megavalanche Carnage & Trail Etiquette
22:27 - Damage Control & Wrap Up
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
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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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
29 min
July 08 S2 Ep10: Greatest MTB'er Of All Time Vs Greatest Road Cyclist Of All Time | Global Mountain Bike Show Ep. 10
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Join Neil Donoghue, Fergus Ryan, and Rich Payne on this week's Global Mountain Bike Show! We're comparing the ultimate roadie, Tadej Pogačar, to the greatest cross-country racer of all time, Nino Schurter. Plus we dive into the mental and physical benefits of cycling, and ask if nighttime stages are exactly what Enduro racing needs!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Tadej Pogačar vs Nino Schurter
12:58 - The Mental & Health Benefits of Cycling
16:01 - Earning Rewards for Riding
20:29 - Is Nighttime Enduro Racing the Future?
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
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Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
28 min
June 30 S2 Ep9: Did A Brand You've NEVER Heard Of Just Change Everything? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.9
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.9
This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we are diving deep into the massive hype surrounding Motor Gearbox Units (MGUs) like the new Avinox and Gobao systems. We discuss whether traditional derailleurs are finally on their way out, weighing the ultimate reliability of sealed systems against the simplicity of a classic mechanical drivetrain. Plus, we react to the shocking industry news that Cannondale Factory Racing is shutting down its legendary cross-country program after 30 years.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Show Intro & Highlights
01:03 - Hot Topic: The MGU Gearbox Revolution
02:11 - A Brief History of Drivetrains
03:50 - Do We Actually Need Gearboxes?
05:21 - Honda, Pinion, and the Evolution of Sealed Gears
08:29 - Gearbox Maintenance vs. Traditional Derailleurs
13:50 - Are we losing the natural feel of mountain biking
20:46 - The Shocking Cannondale Factory Racing News
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
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Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
30 min
June 23 S2 Ep8: Gearbox Bikes Are About To Take Over! | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.8
This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive into massive Eurobike press releases from Commencal and Canyon teasing a game-changing Avinox motor gearbox unit. We also look at the return of big outside sponsors like Subaru and Ford investing serious cash back into mountain bike racing. Plus, we break down the latest $5 trend taking over the World Cup downhill circuit and debate whether it's total genius or pure hype.
23 min
June 16 S2 Ep7: Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp7

This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we break down the latest string of pro injuries and ask the ultimate question: Is mountain biking becoming too dangerous? GCN's Si Richardson joins us as we dive headfirst into the recent UCI World Cup controversies, questioning if over-complicated rules are ruining the spirit of racing. Plus, the guys debate whether the rapid rise of e-mountain bikes is officially taking over Enduro.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Is Mountain Biking Safe?
03:10 - MTB vs. Road Cycling Injury Data
06:10 - Cross Country vs. Downhill Risks
10:17 - Personal Injury Stories & Risks
15:10 - Did Overcomplicating UCI Rules Ruin the World Cup?
26:15 - Have E-Bikes Hijacked Enduro?
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
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Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
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Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
36 min
June 09 S2 Ep6: Your Bike Is Already Obsolete | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.6
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This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive deep into the world of E-MTBs to discuss whether smaller motor brands are facing obsolescence after a massive industry shakeup. We also break down the latest cycling trend data released by Garmin, including surprising insights on rider habits, average speeds, and VO2 max benchmarks. Finally, the team tackles modern bike aesthetics to answer the burning question: have bike designers gotten lazy, or have we simply reached peak performance?
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Coming Up
00:42 - Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Show
01:10 - Is Your E-MTB Becoming Obsolete?
04:12 - The Problem with Boutique Motor Brands
08:18 - Breaking Down the Latest Garmin Cycling Data
18:27 - Are Modern Mountain Bike Designs Getting Boring?
22:19 - Function vs. Fashion in Mountain Bike Engineering
23:59 - The Future of Downhill Bike Innovations
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking
32 min
June 02 S2 Ep5: If You Could Choose One Bike, What Would It Be? | The Global Mountain Show ep.5
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp5
Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show! This week, Neil, Fergus, and Adam sit down to debate what the ultimate dream bike garage looks like and whether it’s possible to survive with just one perfect ride. We also dive into the current decline of professional enduro racing, before discussing the controversial Enhanced Games and what it could mean for the future of cycling.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Coming Up
01:11 - What Your Dream Bike Garage?
02:04 - Fergus’s Dream Bike Garage Picks
03:10 - The Evolution of Enduro Bikes
04:08 - Discussing E-Bikes and the Hard MTB League
07:01 - Fergus's Dirt Jump Background
07:42 - Adam’s Garage Picks
08:41 - The Decline of Hardtails in World Cup Cross-Country
09:17 - Neil’s Bike Garage Preferences
10:44 - Can You Survive with Just One Bike?
16:43 - The State and Decline of Pro Enduro Racing
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
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Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
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Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
37 min
May 27 S2 Ep4: Teen eBiker Jailed After Hit And Run | Global Mountain Bike Show ep4
Watch the show on YouTube: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp4
Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show. We break down the latest controversial headlines hitting the cycling community, starting with a tragic e-bike hit-and-run and why the media’s mislabeling of e-moto vs e-bikes vs eMTBs is hurting the sport. We also dive into the rising threat of trail closures across the US and Germany, questioning how riders can unite to preserve land access. Finally, we're joined by GCN's Dan Lloyd to debate a burning question: are road cyclists stepping into mountain bike racing and ruining the competition?
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - The eBike Problem
02:11 - Home-Build Kits vs. Purpose-Built eMTBs
04:26 - The Power Dilemma: eMTB vs. eMoto
07:24 - Trail Closures and Land Access
09:08 - The History of Off-Road Riding
10:33 - Sierra Club Trail Bans
11:53 - Trail Access in the UK and Europe
21:43 - Are Roadies Killing MTB Racing?
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
33 min
May 20 S2 Ep3: Is Strava Killing Your Local Trails? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.3
Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowep.3
Welcome back to the GMBN weekly show The Global Mountain Bike Show. This week we are discussing pro MTB salaries. Riders such as Tom Pidcock, Fabio Wibmer, Sam Pilgrim, Nino Schurter, and Loïc Bruni are earning big money! While others are working jobs in the winter pay their bills and expenses. We debate whether Strava segment hunting and public heat maps are a blessing for exploration or a curse that ruins local secret trails. Owen The Bike Nerd joins to pitch the brutal Highland Trail 550 as the ultimate off-road endurance test in Europe and we're celebrating a new channel partner in Atlas Ride Co, the company which is all about creating unreal experiences for your MTB holiday.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome to Episode Three!
00:53 - Million Dollar Salaries in Pro MTB
02:43 - Crossover Riders & The Road Cycling Economy
05:00 - The Marketing Budget: Racers vs Influencers
08:05 - Does MTB Need a Minimum Wage?
14:37 - Life After Racing: The Brand Ambassadors
16:38 - The Great Strava Debate: Are Heat Maps Ruining Trails?
19:46 - Local Trail Building & The Domino Effect
22:10 - Accuracy, Segments, and Monetization
23:40 - New Channel Partner - Atlas Ride Co
24:56 - Is This Europe's Hardest Off-Road Race?
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
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
35 min

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