Richard’s Mountain Bike Show

By Richard Hurst

Richard’s Mountain Bike Show has great topics and great guests talking about everything mountain bike related with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure!

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Richard’s Mountain Bike Show episodes:

January 20, 2023 Episode 15 | Carla Statham & Ryan Oldfield from TOTALMTB | Anxiety and Mountain Biking
I was thrilled to be able to speak with Carlos Statham, a big supporter of the Mountain bike community that is TotalMTB, and Ryan Oldfield, the founder of TotalMTB.
Carla has been suffering from terrible anxiety since a mountain bike crash in 2019, and she very courageously opens up about how difficult it was for her, and how mountain biking and total MTB have helped her.
There are several amazing things in the story, not least how difficult it was for her to have her concussion recognised by medical professionals, and to get the support that she needed. It's also a very important message that there is a hidden element of injury that often can get overlooked i.e. stress and anxiety.
Bear in mind that both Ryan and Carla suffer from terrible anxiety and so it was hugely brave of them to commit to doing the podcast and I think they did an awesome job.
Please listen in, and if you get the opportunity, please join the total MTB community. www.totalmtb.co.uk

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51min
December 16, 2022 Episode 14 | Danielle Lovett | Girls on Wheels PODCAST
I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Danielle Lovett who has recently set up the GIRLS ON WHEELS PODCAST which is an absolute must for any women thinking about getting into mountain biking to listen to.
Danielle's positivity is infectious and considering the recent struggles she's had - which she very bravely shares with me - her enthusiasm for sharing her love of mountain biking is exceptional.
Listen in and please ignore my crappy podcast and head over to www.girlsonwheelspodcast.co.uk to give her your support!

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1h 10min
December 09, 2022 Episode 13 | Getting Kids into Mountain Biking | Tips, Tricks and Money Saving advice
I chat with fanatical mountain biking dad Dave Ford about encouraging your children into mountain biking.
We discuss the merits of balance bikes versus stabilizers, whether to buy new or secondhand and why finding the right size bike has nothing to do with wheel-size as you might think.
We also chat about the safety equipment you should be looking out for and the one technique you must teach your child to ensure they are safe and happy.
oh, yes - we also agree that having a pocket full of sweets is essential to maintain morale and keep the tears away after the first crash.
If you've got young children and you're looking to get them into mountain biking then this is the podcast for you.
#mtbkids #kidswhoride #kidswhoshred
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49min
November 17, 2022 Episode 12 | Ashley Carelock | Endurance cyclist
I was thrilled to chat with Ashley Carelock from her home in Colorado about her experience and participation of endurance cycling events. We talk abut her highs and lows including getting attacked by wild dogs during a race. Ashley shares her secrets about the mental toughness required to get through hours and hours of solo cycling in unforgiving terrain and she is completely inspirational to listen to. Please follow her on instagram at @ashcarelock and on her website www.abicycleaddiction.com If you want to know what it takes to win some of the most challenging cycling events in the world then this is the podcast for you!
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1h 9min
October 24, 2022 Episode 11 | Fat Bikes 101 with Graham Foot
What the heck's the deal with Fat Bikes?
Why is it that as soon as people ride one they're hooked?
Ever wondered what a Fat Bike is for? Can you ride them all year on all trails?
Every wondered why you're seeing more and more Fat Bikes on the trails and why all the riders have a big grin on their faces?
Ever wondered why Fat Bike riders are more attractive and sexually appealing than riders of other mountain bikes?
Ever wondered which MTB celebrities are also HUGE fans of Fat Bike?
Well then, this is is the podcast for you!
I chat with Graham Foot, one of the pioneers of fat biking in the UK and the owner of Smokestone Fat Bikes about all things fat bike related.
If you're not a fan of Fat Bikes yet just have a little listen and maybe we'll convince you to give one a try.
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42min
October 19, 2022 Episode 10 | DIRT FARM | What does it take to run a Mountain Bike park?
I was invited to chat with the lovely people who run DIRT FARM mountain bike centre in South Wales near Abergavenny.
I met with Gwenda and Jo Binns who alongside Sean Bevan do an amazing job running the most welcoming mountain bike centre I've ever visited.
I chat with them about the history of the farm and the recent rebranding from Black Mountain Cycle Centre [BMCC] to Dirt Farm and just what it takes day-to-day to run one of South Wales's most popular bike parks.
This really is an amazing place for mountain bikers with an uplift service using trailers pulled by tractors to get you to the top of the multiple trials that suit everybody from beginner to advanced.
There is a tremendous loyalty from the mountain bikers who visit here with many visiting multiple times a month and travelling up to 4 hours to get here.
They also have a steady stream of visitors from abroad who want to enjoy what dirt farm has to offer.
What came across most from the podcast was the sheer passion they all had to ensure that mountain bikers visiting the park have the best possible experience from groomed trails to a warm welcome from the owners to each and every person who arrives.
Please visit their website, follow them on Instagram and most importantly get yourself down to DIRT FARM for a warm welcome and brilliant trails.
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42min
October 15, 2022 Episode 9 | What's new in Mountain Biking - Autumn Update
In this episode Richard and Sean look forward to autumn riding and discuss changes they need to make to their bikes.
They also discuss new bikes entering the market in the US and UK and talk about emerging trends.
Oh yes, Richard talks about Fat Bikes AGAIN, big surprise although for the first time ever he admits that fat bikes do have limitations i.e. they don't like mud!
They also chat about the amazing TotalMTB charity raffle is happening right now with over £11,000 worth of prizes!
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1h 4min
October 07, 2022 Episode 8 | Designing the perfect BikePacking bike with Graham Foot
I chat with mountain bike veteran, bike shop owner and the designer of Smokestone bikes Graham Foot about his brand new design for the perfect Bike-packing bike. Graham has been in the mountain bike industry for over 35 years and launched his own range of Fat Bikes under the Smokestone name some years ago. Graham is still a massive fan of Fat Bikes but is enjoying bikepacking more and more and so decided to design and build a brand new bikepacking bike that will be launched in spring 2023. I chat with Graham about his design considerations and the choices he's making from the ground up. We chat about wheel sizes, frame widths and bottom bracket options as well as the debate about rear rack options. If you're interested in the myriad processes that have to happen prior to shiny new mountain bikes coming off the production line then this is the podcast for you.
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49min
October 03, 2022 Episode 7 | Chatting with GARY FISHER, the father of mountain biking
I was delighted to be able to grab an hour of Gary's time to chat about the role of bikes in urban mobility, the future of ebikes and of course a look back at his past and his influence on mountain biking.
It was a genuine pleasure to chat with such a lovely guy whose passion for bikes has not diminished one bit over the many decades he's been a pioneer in the mtb industry.
Gary doesn't pull any punches when holding politicians to account for a lack of cycling infrastructure and his attitude is more akin to a young idealist than a guy in his seventies.
This podcast is an absolute must listen !
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1h 4min
September 09, 2022 Episode 6 | 30 Years in Mountain Biking with Sean White | Part 2
I continue chatting with Mountain Bike veteran and all round great bloke Sean White about trends he’s seen during his career in mountain biking. We discuss topics including are 26” wheels dead? what’s the future of hardtails? Is Carbon still king and a variety of other topics … this is getting dangerously close to being a ‘proper’ podcast so please subscribe as we’re definitely getting less rubbish!
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42min

FAQs about Richard’s Mountain Bike Show:

How many episodes does Richard’s Mountain Bike Show have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.