Surprise guest and friend of the show SVEN MARTIN hops on board to join  Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network to take you on a journey into their MTB World.  We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into Sven Martin and many of the changes to EWS and the World Cup series, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!! 

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Darren Berrecloth is a MTB freeride legend period. The Claw had an incredible career coming over to MTB from BMX.  He has been in some of the biggest movies in the industry and pushed the sport to new heights. He has recently been inducted into the MTB hall of fame.  Some injuries have forced him to hang up his competitive boots but he is very much still active as an adventure rider doing trips and projects. 

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Marcelo Gutierrez is the most successful Downhill Mountain Biker in Colombia. It was not an easy road out of Colombia onto the world stage. Marcelo managed to get multiple World Cup podiums and become the king of the most grueling downhill race known as Garbonza Downhill at the Crankworx festival. Winning at the highest level for Marcelo was not quite enough. He lost his passion for the sport and competiting knowing there was more to life.   After 12 years on the circuit, he has chosen to step away and is building cycling and mountain biking in South America as an ambassador for brands. He still competes at some select events. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking episode. 

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Tomas Slavik is a multiple 4x MTB World Champion and former king of Crankworx. He is an all-around MTB badass.   He has shifted his focus from 4x once the UCI dropped it as a official discipline and competes in those crazy Urban Downhill races alongside the Crankworx World Tour. Slavik shares thoughts on the sport as a whole and his attitude to racing and life are just plan epic. Enjoy 

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With over 50 years of racing experience, Andrew Neethling and Myles Kelsey of Bike Network take you on a journey into their MTB World.  We answer some listener questions and take a deep dive into getting you the rider faster and more confident on an MTB, plus some random MTB-related topics. This show is made for the listener so keep sending those questions in and let us know where to go with this show!! 

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Stikman as he is known by the industry has seen and done it all. As a legendary World Cup Mechanic to some of the greats of the sport, Stik has stories upon stories of the sport that we know today.  He has lived through multiple generations of racers and riders. He has held a few different jobs in the industry and worked alongside top athletes as well. Stik is a man that will say it like it is. 

With 19 National and 5 World Championships split between BMX and mountain biking to his name, Eric Carter is a living MTB legend.  EC came over to MTB from BMX in the heyday when pay was big and the partying even bigger.  I learned so much from EC during my years racing and owe a ton to the man. His attitude to life and racing was incredible and was always a good time being around the man. Enjoy some incredible stories from over the years. An Episode not to be missed. 

Ever wondered how a bike makes its way to market? Tim Stevens, head of mountain bike engineering, and Julian Wagner, bike marketing lead at Scott Sports join the show for a fascinating look at everything that goes into designing, building and marketing the all new Scott Genius and Genius ST. 

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Timo Pritzel and a straight-up OG of MTB Freeride. Insane movie parts to jaw-dropping stunts at Cranworx, not to mention jumping the Berlin Wall.  You name it he has done it.  Timo is a deep thinker as well and turned to yoga and alternative medicine to heal his body.  A fascinating conversation not to be missed.  

Anneke Beerten is a 3 x World Champion in 4 cross Mountain Biking. She grew up racing BMX in the Netherlands and switched to mountain biking and had an incredible career. Anneke suffered a scary car crash in August 2020 which left her with traumatic brain injury and severe whiplash.  She has been in therapy ever since and was advised to medically retire from racing. Anneke is one strong individual and is back riding and pursuing a career in MTB post her racing career. She says life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs and you better buckle up. She is a big inspiration and hopes you enjoy this conversation. 

More on concussions please see the episode with DR Euan Speirits : Concussion Episode