Welcome to episode 71.

Joining us today is Davi Birks, founder of The Ride Companion Podcast. Davi sits alongside Olly Wilkins (Episode 69) and chats to some of the most influential figures in the world of Mountain Biking. But how did he get here?

Absolutely fascinating insight into a boy who had a dream. He was unsure what that dream was during his school years, but after a few detours, knew when he got there!

Enjoy, like, share and subscribe to The 96 Podcast. Thank you.

Episode Partners:

Yellow Jersey - ⁠www.yellowjersey.co.uk⁠

For more than ten years, our specialist bicycle insurance has protected cyclists and their equipment against theft and crash damage. Whether you’re riding at home, training on the road or racing abroad, we make sure your bikes and kit are covered wherever the ride takes you.

Planning a trip overseas? Our Cycle Travel Insurance goes further than standard holiday cover. It’s made for cyclists who are training, touring, or competing abroad, with protection for medical expenses, trip cancellation, and more. If you also want cover for your bike while you’re away, our short-term Bicycle Insurance has you sorted.

And for everything beyond the bike, our Sports Travel Insurance (coming soon) keeps you covered when you’re kite surfing, diving, running, or taking on something new. It’s the same expert protection, built for every sport.

Wherever sport takes you, we’ve got you covered.Born in cycling. Built for sport.

Use 'BoomBoom10' for your Yellow Jersey discount at checkout.

ABUS - ⁠www.abus.com/uk/About-ABUS⁠

Due to the large product range, it does not matter if you are looking for a padlock to secure the shack in your garden or bike lock for your bicycle.

From suitable bike helmets for a family getaway or sponsoring international cycling teams, like Movistar and pro riders like Scott Beaumont, to locking systems for the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin or the diamond tower in Dubai – ABUS has the innovative security solution.

Go to your local ABUS dealer and tell them The 96 Podcast sent you.

Ben Deakin:

Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/theridecompanion

Scott Beaumont:

Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/beaumontracing

Episode 70!

It's time to chat to Deaks ! Ben Deakin has an incredible life story! From Royal Marines to Pro Mountain Biker, it has been quite the journey!

Current 4X National Champion in Masters, Red Bull Rampage digger for Brendan Fairclough, Vlogger and all round decent bloke!

A fantastic listen and pretty inspiring stuff!

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Episode Partners:

Yellow Jersey - www.yellowjersey.co.uk

For more than ten years, our specialist bicycle insurance has protected cyclists and their equipment against theft and crash damage. Whether you’re riding at home, training on the road or racing abroad, we make sure your bikes and kit are covered wherever the ride takes you.

Planning a trip overseas? Our Cycle Travel Insurance goes further than standard holiday cover. It’s made for cyclists who are training, touring, or competing abroad, with protection for medical expenses, trip cancellation, and more. If you also want cover for your bike while you’re away, our short-term Bicycle Insurance has you sorted.

And for everything beyond the bike, our Sports Travel Insurance (coming soon) keeps you covered when you’re kite surfing, diving, running, or taking on something new. It’s the same expert protection, built for every sport.

Wherever sport takes you, we’ve got you covered.
Born in cycling. Built for sport.

Use 'BoomBoom10' for your Yellow Jersey discount at checkout.

ABUS - www.abus.com/uk/About-ABUS

Due to the large product range, it does not matter if you are looking for a padlock to secure the shack in your garden or bike lock for your bicycle.

From suitable bike helmets for a family getaway or sponsoring international cycling teams, like Movistar and pro riders like Scott Beaumont, to locking systems for the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin or the diamond tower in Dubai – ABUS has the innovative security solution.

Go to your local ABUS dealer and tell them The 96 Podcast sent you.

Ben Deakin:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/deakinator1

Scott Beaumont:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/beaumontracing

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.

Episode Partners:

Yellow Jersey - www.yellowjersey.co.uk

For more than ten years, our specialist bicycle insurance has protected cyclists and their equipment against theft and crash damage. Whether you’re riding at home, training on the road or racing abroad, we make sure your bikes and kit are covered wherever the ride takes you.

Planning a trip overseas? Our Cycle Travel Insurance goes further than standard holiday cover. It’s made for cyclists who are training, touring, or competing abroad, with protection for medical expenses, trip cancellation, and more. If you also want cover for your bike while you’re away, our short-term Bicycle Insurance has you sorted.

And for everything beyond the bike, our Sports Travel Insurance (coming soon) keeps you covered when you’re kite surfing, diving, running, or taking on something new. It’s the same expert protection, built for every sport.

Wherever sport takes you, we’ve got you covered.
Born in cycling. Built for sport.

Use 'BoomBoom10' for your Yellow Jersey discount at checkout.

ABUS - www.abus.com/uk/About-ABUS

Due to the large product range, it does not matter if you are looking for a padlock to secure the shack in your garden or bike lock for your bicycle.

From suitable bike helmets for a family getaway or sponsoring international cycling teams, like Movistar and pro riders like Scott Beaumont, to locking systems for the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin or the diamond tower in Dubai – ABUS has the innovative security solution.

Go to your local ABUS dealer and tell them The 96 Podcast sent you.

Olly Wilkins:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/odub_23

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@owilkins23

The Ride Companion - www.theridecompanion.co.uk

Episode 68 is live!

Host Scott Beaumont is joined by Julian Allen for this Christmas edition of The 96 Podcast.

2026 dates are launched for BMX National Series

2026 dates are launched for Schwalbe British 4X Series

Joris Daudet

Doping in BMX

Triple Crowns

Jools Go Fund me for Australia and more.

Merry Christmas to everyone who has listened in 2025. We really do appreciate it. If you like what you hear make sure you subscribe to the channel and share the episode.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Abus Cycling - Abus produce the safest locks and helmets on the planet. With Christmas fast approaching, be sure to protect your bike and your head with Abus.

Leisure Lakes Bikes - Leisure Lakes have been a partner of the podcast for the last year. A family run chain of bike shops throughout the UK that can ensure your next ride, is your best ride. Sales, service and parts. Its all at www.leisurelakesbikes.com

Exposure Lights - You may have noticed it's winter outside. If you commute to work or enjoy night riding on your mountain bike, be sure to take a look at Exposure Lights. They literally turn the night into day. Be safe out there with amazing visibility. Be seen by other traffic.

Episode 67:

The 2025 Schwalbe British 4X Series finals took place at Twisted Oaks in Ipswich at the end of September.

Rounds 9 & 10 of the Series would decide the Champions!

The amazing Twisted Oaks venue was a fitting end to what has been an incredible year of British 4X.

Host Scott Beaumont is joined by Andy McCoy to chat about the races and what happened.

Thank you for listening. If you liked it, please share and subscribe to the channel!

Welcome back to The 96 Podcast. Episode 4 of The Goat and the Grandad Show.

Its the 2025 4X ProTour finals review from Szczawno Zdroj in Poland.

Host Scott Beaumont (Grandad) is joined by Tomas Slavik (GOAT) to review everything that went on in Poland for the 2025 4X ProTour finals.

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Episode 3 of The GOAT & The Grandad Show is live.

Host Scott Beaumont is joined by Tomas Slavik to review round 3 of the 2025 4X ProTour from Dobrany in Czech Republic.

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Welcome back to The 96 Podcast. Episode 64.

The 2025 Lloyds Bank British Cycling BMX British Championships Review with host Scott Beaumont and Julian Allen.

Find out about all the winners in every category, the lack of commentary, long jumps and the 2in1out capes for the real champions.

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Episode Sponsor:

www.leisurelakesbikes.com

14 stores nationwide.

Bikes ,MTB, Road, BMX and Gravel.

Sales, service and accessories.

Family run bike shops that are there to help you.

Welcome back to The 96 Podcast!

Episode 63 reviews Rounds 7 & 8 of the 2025 Schwalbe British 4X Series.

As the series continues to grow, Falmouth was another great event showcasing just why the sport is back.

Joining host Scott Beaumont is Andy McCoy to chat about everything that went on in Cornwall.

Enjoy, like, share and subscribe.

Episode Sponsor:

www.leisurelakesbikes.com

14 stores nationwide.

Bikes ,MTB, Road, BMX and Gravel.

Sales, service and accessories.

Family run bike shops that are there to help you.

It has taken 62 episode for us to prepare for this one!

Welcome to the show Clive Gosling!

Clive has been involved in the bike industry since he was born.

The family shop Edwardes is till flying in London, his own BMX career involves National Championships and European finals and in more recent times, his marketing roles have been prefixed with the word 'Global'!

The news broke just before Malverns Classic that Clive has moved to Global Brand Director of Nukeproof.

So we grabbed 45 minutes of his time at Malverns to find out more.

Enjoy, like, share and subscribe.

Episode Sponsor:

www.leisurelakesbikes.com

14 stores nationwide.

Bikes ,MTB, Road, BMX and Gravel.

Sales, service and accessories.

Family run bike shops that are there to help you.