Insider MTB

In this episode, the hosts and guest talk about their experiences at the Sedona MTB Fest and discuss the changing landscape of the bike industry. They also share their thoughts on Fizzari changing its name to Ari. The guest, Sebastian (Normal Mountain Biker), introduces himself and talks about his background in California, childhood adventures, bike origins, discovering mountain biking at Whistler, starting Normal MTBer, transitioning to social media during COVID lockdowns, finding comedy in content creation, getting sponsored by Specialized, meeting his mountain biking heroes, and dealing with negative comments on social media. The hosts and guest also discuss the challenges of producing engaging content, making mountain biking more accessible, the importance of trust in business partnerships, and the role of influencers in education and engagement. They address the conflicts between different user groups, the importance of welcoming newcomers to the sport, and the need for inclusivity. The conversation concludes with discussions on personal branding, fan interactions, the value of changing lives, future events and races, and plans for the podcast. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of being raw and authentic, including diverse perspectives, and creating relatable content for a wider audience.

In this episode, the hosts introduce the podcast and discuss its logistics. They also talk about the schedule for future episodes. The conversation then shifts to topics such as Peter Sagan's heart surgery and the Red Bull Hardline event. The episode concludes with an introduction of guest Braden Bringhurst and a discussion about his 8,600 feet ride. In this part of the conversation, Braydon discusses his transition from filmmaking to mountain biking and the thought process behind his Instagram name switch. He also talks about his history in riding bikes and the inspiration behind his latest project. Additionally, he shares his plans to compete in slalom racing and his mindset towards competition. In this part of the conversation, Braydon and the hosts discuss the importance of riding for the love of it and transitioning from a results-oriented mindset. The conversation also touches on the value of skill development and practice, as well as the benefits of riding clip-in pedals. They also touch on the importance of mental training and the impact of data on performance. The hosts express their appreciation for Braydon and his diverse athletic background. They also mention the technical difficulties in connecting with Colton Peterson and discuss the dangers of road riding. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the need for driver education and the importance of road safety. The conversation then shifts to the topic of trail building and the observation that mountain bikers are often the ones putting in the most work. Colton Peterson joins the conversation and shares his experience transitioning from Ibis to Specialized. He discusses his race schedule and his excitement for the upcoming season. The episode concludes with plans for a future podcast episode and closing remarks.

In this episode, the hosts introduce the podcast and discuss its logistics. They also talk about the schedule for future episodes. The conversation then shifts to topics such as Peter Sagan's heart surgery and the Red Bull Hardline event. The episode concludes with an introduction of guest Braden Bringhurst and a discussion about his 8,600 feet ride. In this part of the conversation, Braydon discusses his transition from filmmaking to mountain biking and the thought process behind his Instagram name switch. He also talks about his history in riding bikes and the inspiration behind his latest project. Additionally, he shares his plans to compete in slalom racing and his mindset towards competition. In this part of the conversation, Braydon and the hosts discuss the importance of riding for the love of it and transitioning from a results-oriented mindset. The conversation also touches on the value of skill development and practice, as well as the benefits of riding clip-in pedals. They also touch on the importance of mental training and the impact of data on performance. The hosts express their appreciation for Braydon and his diverse athletic background. They also mention the technical difficulties in connecting with Colton Peterson and discuss the dangers of road riding. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the need for driver education and the importance of road safety. The conversation then shifts to the topic of trail building and the observation that mountain bikers are often the ones putting in the most work. Colton Peterson joins the conversation and shares his experience transitioning from Ibis to Specialized. He discusses his race schedule and his excitement for the upcoming season. The episode concludes with plans for a future podcast episode and closing remarks.

In this episode, the hosts introduce Bella Naughton, a professional mountain biker, and discuss various topics related to the mountain biking world. They start by discussing the UCI Snow Bike World Championships and Bella's interest in participating. They then move on to talk about Bella's new team, KHS Pro Mountain Bike Team, and her plans for the upcoming season. The conversation also touches on Bella's past hip surgery and her transition from Enduro to downhill racing. The conversation covers various topics related to mountain bike racing, including the advantages of racing in the US, changes in the race points system, improving competition in enduro racing, Bella's comeback in the season, excitement for different race locations, controversy around pre-riding courses, the state of women's cycling, the growth of women in cycling, and promoting women's cycling at a young age. Bella Naughton discusses her family's racing background and her competitive nature. She talks about her involvement in NICA and the importance of supporting the next generation of riders. Bella shares her thoughts on encouraging more girls to ride bikes and the need for role models in the industry. She also discusses the importance of creating a platform for female athletes and expanding opportunities for women in racing. Bella talks about her transition to a new team and her excitement for the future. She shares her experiences with road biking and training, as well as the challenges she faced in the pro class. The conversation covers topics such as the new rules in BME, excitement about traveling with Nick, working with sponsors and companies, the UCI Snow Bike World Championship, comparison to X Games, and Red Bull Hardline. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their opinions on Hardline and Rampage, with one host expressing the view that Hardline is a spectacle that doesn't need to be a series. They also discuss the lifespan of Rampage and whether it should continue to expand to other locations. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming Hardline event and the riders participating in it. The hosts speculate on the safety precautions and team management involved in extreme sports. They also touch on the prize money for Rampage and the impact of Instagram on their personal experiences. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Bella and her influence on the sport.

In this episode, the hosts introduce Bella Naughton, a professional mountain biker, and discuss various topics related to the mountain biking world. They start by discussing the UCI Snow Bike World Championships and Bella's interest in participating. They then move on to talk about Bella's new team, KHS Pro Mountain Bike Team, and her plans for the upcoming season. The conversation also touches on Bella's past hip surgery and her transition from Enduro to downhill racing. The conversation covers various topics related to mountain bike racing, including the advantages of racing in the US, changes in the race points system, improving competition in enduro racing, Bella's comeback in the season, excitement for different race locations, controversy around pre-riding courses, the state of women's cycling, the growth of women in cycling, and promoting women's cycling at a young age. Bella Naughton discusses her family's racing background and her competitive nature. She talks about her involvement in NICA and the importance of supporting the next generation of riders. Bella shares her thoughts on encouraging more girls to ride bikes and the need for role models in the industry. She also discusses the importance of creating a platform for female athletes and expanding opportunities for women in racing. Bella talks about her transition to a new team and her excitement for the future. She shares her experiences with road biking and training, as well as the challenges she faced in the pro class. The conversation covers topics such as the new rules in BME, excitement about traveling with Nick, working with sponsors and companies, the UCI Snow Bike World Championship, comparison to X Games, and Red Bull Hardline. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their opinions on Hardline and Rampage, with one host expressing the view that Hardline is a spectacle that doesn't need to be a series. They also discuss the lifespan of Rampage and whether it should continue to expand to other locations. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming Hardline event and the riders participating in it. The hosts speculate on the safety precautions and team management involved in extreme sports. They also touch on the prize money for Rampage and the impact of Instagram on their personal experiences. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Bella and her influence on the sport.

In this episode of the Insider MTB podcast, the hosts interview Rob from the BME series. They discuss the benefits of youth enduro racing and the introduction of the Big Mountain Downhill series. They also talk about the schedule and racing format, including the increased prize money. The conversation covers rule changes, the new point structure, and the use of permanent number plates for pros. The hosts emphasize the importance of starting on time and in the correct order. The conversation discusses the impact of random dropping order on photographers and videographers, the need for a more professional race format, the benefits of specific start times, the challenges of not knowing when riders will drop, the introduction of new categories, the verification of birth certificates, the implementation of open pits and pit areas, the rules around pre-riding and familiarity with tracks, and the expectations for the upcoming BME events. The conversation covers topics such as Richie Rude's participation in downhill races, the upcoming Snowbike World Championships, the distinction between fat bikes and snow bikes, and the expansion of the Big Mountain Fatbike Class. The hosts also discuss the availability of alcohol at events and the camaraderie in the pits. They express excitement for the upcoming season and the new trails at various venues. The conversation concludes with appreciation for sponsors and brands, as well as the dedication of the team behind the Big Mountain Enduro series.

In this episode of the Insider MTB podcast, the hosts interview Rob from the BME series. They discuss the benefits of youth enduro racing and the introduction of the Big Mountain Downhill series. They also talk about the schedule and racing format, including the increased prize money. The conversation covers rule changes, the new point structure, and the use of permanent number plates for pros. The hosts emphasize the importance of starting on time and in the correct order. The conversation discusses the impact of random dropping order on photographers and videographers, the need for a more professional race format, the benefits of specific start times, the challenges of not knowing when riders will drop, the introduction of new categories, the verification of birth certificates, the implementation of open pits and pit areas, the rules around pre-riding and familiarity with tracks, and the expectations for the upcoming BME events. The conversation covers topics such as Richie Rude's participation in downhill races, the upcoming Snowbike World Championships, the distinction between fat bikes and snow bikes, and the expansion of the Big Mountain Fatbike Class. The hosts also discuss the availability of alcohol at events and the camaraderie in the pits. They express excitement for the upcoming season and the new trails at various venues. The conversation concludes with appreciation for sponsors and brands, as well as the dedication of the team behind the Big Mountain Enduro series.

In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss the purpose of the podcast. They share their backgrounds in the mountain biking industry and their goals for the podcast. They also talk about the unique community and camaraderie in the cycling world. James shares a story about his stolen van, and Spencer discusses his riding background and current direction. In this episode, Spencer Rathkamp shares his racing background and how he transitioned from XC and road racing to enduro. He talks about his first enduro race and his success in the cat one 19 to 24 class. Spencer also discusses how he met Austin and James and their early filming adventures. He shares his journey from racing to content creation and the importance of camaraderie in mountain biking. The episode concludes with a discussion about future guests and topics for the podcast.