MTB TRIBE - Your Trail Map to the World of Mountain Biking

On episode #118 it was great to get Andrew on the show from his very popular YouTube channel McTrail Rider.

I reached out and got Andrew as he was just back home form his epic European road trip with Enduro Malaga and BKXC. He was kind enough to say yes and make time to come on the show and tell his story about starting a YouTube channel full-time, filming everyday you ride, riding the best trails Europe has to offer, why he loves his Deviate bike so much and what he has planned for the future of his channel.Plus much much more.

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On episode #117 we chat with Alfie Wallace the founder and owner of Expert Cycles based out of Rathfarnham, Dublin. Expert Cycles has been open for around fifteen years and have been providing their local mountain bike scene with top brands and excellent service since that time.   So tune in as we chat to Alfie about brands, maintenance, e-bikes, trail networks, the mountain bike community, sponsoring riders, the health of your local bike shop and industry as a whole.   Enjoy the show!   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

Episode #116 Part 3 of a 3 Part bi-weekly show with Killian Callaghan about  becoming a professional mountain biker. On this episode we chat, Specialized, bike set up, training, motivation, future youth and 2020 racing goals.   On Part 3 we chat to Killian about getting that call from Specialized while standing at the side of a van, having a shave and being half naked. We touch on how that made him feel, after all the hard work, dedication and sacrifice to finally get the call to be part of the Specialized team and getting paid to race the EWS circuit professionally.   We get into the transaction period and the difficulties in making that move to a professional team and the extra pressures that brings.   So tune into the final part of this awesome chat with Killian about all things MTB, racing, riding, sponsorship and why he will be racing for a number of years to come. It’s a laugh a minute with Killian’s great story telling, it has certainly been an off road ride but a super enjoyable one at that.   Enjoy the show! 

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To tune into Part 2 Episode #114 Listen HERE

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On episode #115 we are chatting with Jan and Lena the founders and owners of Dirtlej. You may know Dirtlej better as the company that makes the Dirt Suit, the onesie that keeps you dry, warm and confortable in our dirty wet winter conditions.   Their slogan is ‘No More Excuses’ and that is the aim of the Dirt Suit, giving you no excuses not to ride when the weather is just not playing ball.   So tune in and find out how to have more fun this winter in the rain and mud with Jan and Lena from Dirtlej.   Enjoy the show!   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

In Part 2 we chat to Killian about how Niall Davies helped move his career in the right direction and taught him so much about bike setup, training and everything that goes with it.

We get into riding and racing for the Vitus Factory Team and paying a teacher to drive him and a friend to Morzine (I did say there was never a dull moment).

Killian tells us what it was like to win the 2017 overall EWS U21 World Championship in Whistler and what the scene is like out there. Even though Killian was a World Champion he couldn't get a ride for the 2018 season. We chat about how this effected him mentally and how he fought off depression.

We end the episode with Killian telling us why he gave up mountain biking and partied with his idols. That was until Specialized called him!

Did you tune into Part 1 Episode #112? Listen HERE

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On episode #113 we are chatting with Hannah Mullan and her dad Kristian. I wanted to get both Hannah and Kristian on the show, one to chat about how Hannah’s race season has been going but also to chat with Kristian as a parent and what sacrifices it takes to support Hannah’s very full race calendar.   So tune in and see how Kristian’s support of Hannah has helped her achieve her dreams and become a leader in the young pack of riders coming up through the race scene. Of course we also chat to Hannah about her awesome race season and some exciting news she has for the near future.   Enjoy the show!   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #112 Part 1 we chat with Killian Callaghan about becoming a professional mountain biker, breaking bones, induced comas, scraping for race money and getting the sponsorship deal he had been waiting for.

This is Part 1 of a 3 Part bi-weekly interview.

Enjoy the show!

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On episode #111 we welcome back Robert from Freewheelin.ie to chat about the Irish race scene over the 2019 racing season.

We have interviews from Harry Byrne, Brendan Conroy, Beefy Mullan, Hannah Harvey, Callum Morris and Peter Davison. Plus much more information on the 2019 season and a quick look into the 2020 season!

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On episode #110 we are chatting with Harry Byrne about becoming the 2019 Irish Gravity Enduro Champion, what this has done for his confidence, how his overall season has went, how he balances bikes and books, and what it felt like to take the win in Scotland’s Tweedlove Enduro Under 21 category, one of the UK’s most-prestigious events. Plus much more.   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

In episode #109 we chat to Nathan McComb, a.k.a 'The Lizard'. We talk about his trials background, his move to MTB and how he got so fast, ending with him standing on many podiums. Plus his new Enduro Malaga MTB Holiday business, what they offer, pricing, trails etc etc. Plus loads more interesting info.

This episode (#50) first aired on Thursday 23rd August 2018

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