Happy New Year!

We're back and starting 2026 with a bang. One of the most influential Mountain Bikers in the UK, steeziest riders, friend of the stars, but more than anything else....... just a really nice human being.

Welcome to the show Olly Wilkins! Pro Mountain Bike rider and Podcast co host on The Ride Companion rides a bike more than you do!

It was my absolute pleasure to spend a couple of hours with Olly finding out more about his life and how he got to this happy place.

Olly is cool and content. It a rare trait with a pro rider.

Enjoy every second of this.

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