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

On episode #188 it was awesome to have a chat with Nigel Glynn about everything mountain bike related. We dive into supply issues of getting bikes, components and accessories that are affecting the complete bike industry. We chat about why he decided to start Bikeology and the growth he has seen in the industry over the years, plus why Ireland is such an awesome place to ride bikes and why we have such great talent for such a small island. 

Join us as we chat about bike supply, what the industry may look like after Covid and why Ireland has it all (and getting more) for this thing we love called mountain biking.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #187 we are chatting with Yannis Konstantinomanolakis the owner of Olympuspro, the specialist performance coaching company. Yannis and his crew specialise in helping Motocross and Downhill MTB athletes and offer everything from bespoke training plans to post rehabilitation. 

Join us as we chat about the mountain biking scene in Greece, recovering from a nasty ankle injury, injury prevention & rehabilitation and what we can do better on and off the bike to help recover and get back riding.

For more information, show notes and Yannis's kind 10% OFF Discount Code vist: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #186 we are chatting with Nigel Reeve who owns and runs his own performance suspension company called NSR Racing. Nigel mostly works with top class riders, guys that are racing in the World Cup or Enduro World Series. However, Nigel also caters to anyone who wants their bikes suspension dialled in, helping them get the most from their set up and bikes performance. 

So join us as we chat about the good and crazy times of being on the World Cup Circuit, how to set your bike up correctly, breaking necks and shark attacks of all things!

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #185 We are chatting with Andy Ward about mechanicing on the world cup circuit for such names as the Atherton's, Lapierre and Mondraker, and how his world cup experience helped him follow his passion in founding his own brand, Viris Brand.

Join us as we chat about these crazy days on the World Cup Circuit, what it is really like being a full time mechanic at the top level and how Andy went about starting his own mountain bike brand, plus much more.

Also, Andy has been super kind to offer all MTB TRIBE PODCAST listeners a Viris Brand Discount Promo Code. 

Simply use the code “mtbtribe10" at checkout or when in contact with Viris.

The discount code will be available until April 30th - Snap up your discounted gear before it's too late!

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #184 we are chatting with Beefy Mullan about how he got into mountain biking, what his home trails are like, why racing plays such a large part in his love for MTB, how he felt getting a call from Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast to resign with the team, and how he is passing his skills down to the next racing generation with his MTB coaching business, Race Fit MTB.

Join us as we chat about the new 2021 race season, how Beefy got so fast on a bike, what his training schedule is like and why Wales is a must visit.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

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On episode #183 we welcome back to the podcast Hannah Harvey to chat about how she felt after getting resigned to the Chain Reaction Cycles Belfast Race Team for a third period, how she has been recovering from a bad injury, how her racing and training has changed since last being on the show, and what her goals are for the 2021 race season.

So join us as we chat about what it means to her to be a part of the CRC Belfast Team again, how her accident happened, what she thinks of her new teammates and how she has been getting on with the new Nukeproof Mega, plus lots more.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show!

On episode #182 we are chatting with Charlie Heffernan from Exposure Lights about how their parent company Ultimate Sports Engineering (USE) started, how they transitioned into designing and manufacturing lights, the technology within their light designs and how that helps us all ride safer and faster on the trails at night.

Join us as we chat about why the lights are designed and manufactured in the Uk, the different designs to suit your needs and how Lumens work (I am still not sure I understand), plus lots more.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #181 we are chatting with Calum McBain about taking his racing to the next level, racing in the Enduro World Series, following his love for steep fast descents on the World Cup Downhill Series, being Scottish Champion and funding the privateer lifestyle.

We chat to Calum about his road to success, how sponsors have helped and what his new team signing means to his 2021 race season goals, plus lots more!

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

Thanks for being here. Enjoy the show.

On episode #180 we are chatting Nick Lester, the founder and owner of the data acquisition company, Downamics about how using such a data driven system can give you feedback with specific related data, helping you set up your bike relevant to your riding style, your riding technique and basically tell you in what areas you can improve, making you a faster rider from top to bottom.

Join us as we find out how data acquisition can help us become better on the bike, enjoy our rides more and become faster on the trails.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

On episode #179 we are chatting with Fergus Ryan about racing full time on the Enduro World Series circuit, why he decided to be a pro racer as a career path, how sponsorship helps, what his goals are for the 2021 race season, what it takes to be competitive at the pro level and how the DirtFund Project helped put some much needed cash in his pocket.

So join us as we chat beginnings, funding your racing dreams, motivation, passion and why the EWS race scene is so awesome.

For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com

Enjoy the show!