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

In our Third instalment of the African series and episode Twenty Four we will be chatting to Adam Davis about how a California kid ended up living in East Africa, what his local Kijabe trails are like, why he wanted to start an Enduro Race, what it was like guiding Brian Kennedy from his YouTube channel BKXC around and how he got so good on a bike with no coaching or guiding at the age of 16!

I got Adams details from Simon Blake, who was on a previous episode (#020, see below for the link). Simon said I should have a chat with him as he was doing good things in Kijabe and holding a Enduro race early next year (2018). I got in contact with Adam who was more than happy to come on the show and talk about what he was up to, how he got involved with mountain biking and everything else related to mountain biking in his area of Kijabe. Adam has a very interesting story and as a 16 year old he is certainly enjoying life, making the most of every opportunity and grabbing the bull by the horns (or the bike by the bars, if you wish).

In episode number Twenty Three we are chatting with Brian Lenehan who races in a number of local Enduro events and is registered blind. If you feel you need a kick up the backside and some motivation to get out on the trails then this is the episode for you.

Brian talks us through how the injury happened that effected his eye sight and would turn his world upside down, taking us through some dark times. But this is also a story of determination and discipline. Brian has come out the other side, has come to terms with his condition and all with the help of close family, friends mountain biking. If all you do is complain about the rain and snow (like me) then take a listen and realise you have nothing to complain about at all.

In episode number Twenty Three we are chatting with Brian Lenehan who races in a number of local Enduro events and is registered blind. If you feel you need a kick up the backside and some motivation to get out on the trails then this is the episode for you.

Brian talks us through how the injury happened that effected his eye sight and would turn his world upside down, taking us through some dark times. But this is also a story of determination and discipline. Brian has come out the other side, has come to terms with his condition and all with the help of close family, friends mountain biking. If all you do is complain about the rain and snow (like me) then take a listen and realise you have nothing to complain about at all.

In episode number Twenty Two we are talking to Kelan Grant about winning the Redbull Foxhunt, what that has done for his racing career, his new CRC Mavic signing and racing on the same team as EWS World Champ Sam Hill.

This has been a massive twelve months for Kelan. Over the last year he has won many races including the Redbull Foxhunt, this qualifying Megavalanche heat, he is the Irish National Enduro Champion and has got a new signing to the CRC Mavic Team that will see him partner up with current 2017 EWS World Champion, Sam Hill. It was awesome to get Kelan on the podcast, we chat about everything from how he got started to overcoming injuries to his up coming year with a new race team. It is an exciting time for this young man from Omagh.

In episode number Twenty Two we are talking to Kelan Grant about winning the Redbull Foxhunt, what that has done for his racing career, his new CRC Mavic signing and racing on the same team as EWS World Champ Sam Hill.

This has been a massive twelve months for Kelan. Over the last year he has won many races including the Redbull Foxhunt, this qualifying Megavalanche heat, he is the Irish National Enduro Champion and has got a new signing to the CRC Mavic Team that will see him partner up with current 2017 EWS World Champion, Sam Hill. It was awesome to get Kelan on the podcast, we chat about everything from how he got started to overcoming injuries to his up coming year with a new race team. It is an exciting time for this young man from Omagh.

It's episode number Twenty One and we are chatting with Lynette Deacon about her racing, training, challenges and sponsors.  We get inside the ladies racing scene and chat about ladies in mountain biking. Lynette has raced in the Redbull Foxhunt for the last four years. We hear how she got on, what she thinks about the race and how competitive ladies racing is.

If you are thinking of getting involved in the ladies racing scene or even just starting to mountain bike this is the episode for you. We chat with Lynette about how she started mountain biking and how she would advice doing this in a male dominated scene. She shares some experience on how to get more involved, enjoy your riding more and get on the trails with more confidence.

It's episode number Twenty One and we are chatting with Lynette Deacon about her racing, training, challenges and sponsors.  We get inside the ladies racing scene and chat about ladies in mountain biking. Lynette has raced in the Redbull Foxhunt for the last four years. We hear how she got on, what she thinks about the race and how competitive ladies racing is.

If you are thinking of getting involved in the ladies racing scene or even just starting to mountain bike this is the episode for you. We chat with Lynette about how she started mountain biking and how she would advice doing this in a male dominated scene. She shares some experience on how to get more involved, enjoy your riding more and get on the trails with more confidence.

In our third instalment of the African series and episode number Twenty we are talking with Simon Blake who is the Sports Director for African Mountain Biking and Cycling Development. Simon was nice enough to come on the show and fill us in on his role in introducing East African kids and adults to the world of mountain biking and cycling.

Simon is from Australia but has been living and working in East Africa for many years, helping grow awareness of the benefits that both mountain biking and cycling can bring and how it can become a career for those who have the skills and dedication. Simon has achieved this through many different methods, from pump tracks to enduro races but still believes they have a long way to go before this can become a reality for a lot of these kids.

In our third instalment of the African series and episode number Twenty we are talking with Simon Blake who is the Sports Director for African Mountain Biking and Cycling Development. Simon was nice enough to come on the show and fill us in on his role in introducing East African kids and adults to the world of mountain biking and cycling.

Simon is from Australia but has been living and working in East Africa for many years, helping grow awareness of the benefits that both mountain biking and cycling can bring and how it can become a career for those who have the skills and dedication. Simon has achieved this through many different methods, from pump tracks to enduro races but still believes they have a long way to go before this can become a reality for a lot of these kids.

In todays episode number Nineteen we chat with Michael Regan who along with being an excellent rider and racer is also the organiser of both the Davagh and Davagh Night Enduro. We chat with Michael about the challenges that arise in organising an enduro race, why he felt the need to start an enduro event, what kind of rider you need to be and how you can get involved and race yourself, plus much more.

Have you ever thought of entering an enduro race  (like me) but are just not sure if you are fit enough, skilled enough or fast enough? Well don't worry a thing about it. Michael talks us through it all. Lets us know what level of fitness you will need and if you are most likely up for the challenge, just remember to bring your lights to the night event!