The A Line Podcast

By Ashley de Lotz

The dedicated Cross Country mountain bike podcast. Chatting to the big names in XC MTB to give behind-the-scenes insight, from Elite racers to mechanics, coaches and more. All with the goal of helping... more

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How many episodes does The A Line Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

The A Line Podcast episodes:

April 05, 2023 Sleepless in the saddle, winning 24 Hour National Champs with Eilish Gilbert
In this episode I catch up with Eilish Gilbert, who isn't content with racing XCO or XC Marathon distances so she races for 24 hours?!
We discuss what draws here to this side of the sport and get some tips for anyone out there considering a long distance event. As well as how she ended up becomnig 24 Hour National Champion and some of the challenges associated with these sort of events.
This epioside is a must listen for anyone into long distance racing, or if like myself you're focused on the shorter distances you can still learn a lot to help improve your performance and make your riding more fun.
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Eilish Gilbert
TORQ Fitness
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40min
March 22, 2023 Racing for all with Crank It Cycling
Jack is the man behind Crank It Cycling, an events organiser and coach with a focus on racing and sports development. It was really interesting hearing about racing from the perspective of an events organiser, discussing the challenges and opportunities the sport is facing. Similarly, we coverwhat Crank It is doing to develop the sport, at both a grassroots and performance level to help make racing accessible to all, whilst developing the Tom Pidcocks and Evie Richards of the future.
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Crank It Cycling
Hope Academy
Photo credit - Man Down Media
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51min
March 08, 2023 Gary Macdonald master of two wheels
In this episode, I catch up with Gary, who's able to turn his hand to anything involving two wheels having had success riding moto trials, cyclocross and XC. We discuss how it all started as well as where it is going this season, plus I found out some top tips that any rider can apply to help them improve their experience of riding any bike. Gary was great to have on the show, really down to earth but clearly very competitive and a fantastic ambassador for two wheeled sport.
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Gary Macdonald
Nevis Cycles
Espresso Cycle Coaching
Vittoria
Hope Technologies
Wahoo
OTE
Endura
Bawbags
Wolfhouse
Wheelsmith
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57min
February 22, 2023 World Cup Mechanics with Dan Clark
Dan is man of many talents, capable of mixing it up at National CX and XC races as well as being Technical and Athlete Manager for Hunt Bike Wheels and Privateer Bikes. In this episode we talk about his experiences as a mechanic at National and World Cup Rounds for Isla Short and Cam Orr, as well as some top tips to help you make sure your bikes are in race-ready condition.
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Dan Clark
Hunt Bike Wheels
Privateer Bikes
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45min
February 08, 2023 Feeding crocodiles and racing lionesses with Libby Harman
In this episode, I catch up with Libby, who combines being a Zoo Keeper with racing Elite XC. I found out how she rose up through the ranks so quickly and how her first season racing Elite was in 2022. Libby is extremely open and honest about the ups and downs of racing in this interview as well as the challenges she has faced along the way, giving a fantastic insight into the hard work that goes into racing at this level.
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Libby Harman
Amped Cycles
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44min
January 25, 2023 Get faster, get your bike fitted! - Velo Clinic a.k.a Callum Hughes
Callum is a Newbury-based bike fitter with many years of experience fitting a range of bikes and riders, he offers up some awesome advice on how you can optimise your own bike fit. We also discuss common mistakes people make, as well as some remedies to help you go faster and have more fun on your MTB.
Hopefully, you find this conversation fun, yet informative. We cover a lot of topics that Callum explains really well, so make sure to take notes! If you need any further help be sure to get in touch with Callum.
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Velo Clinic
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1h 6min
January 11, 2023 From newbie to National Champion - Amy Henchoz
Amy has made a massive impression in a very short period, quickly climbing the ranks to not only race Elite but also to represent Great Britain at the 2022 Marathon World Championships. I find out how she has achieved so much in such a short period and what she is aiming to do in the coming season, so sit back relax and enjoy the show!
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Amy's Instagram
TORQ
Scott Sports UK
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57min
January 02, 2023The physiology of fast with Paddy Atkinson
Paddy Atkinson is a Physiologist and Elite XC MTB racer, so is the perfect person to talk us through the physiology of XC MTB racing. We discuss common mistakes people make in their training, how to get the most out of your training and have a laugh along the way. Hopefully you find this talk fun yet informative, answering some of the questions that athletes may have
Please note this is not intended to be medical and/or training advice, it is an informal chat about the subject. Should you require guidance/ assistance please contact a qualified coach or medical professional.
I hope you enjoy this episode, if you do then please be sure to like, comment, subscribe and tell your mates!
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Paddy Atkinson

Renvale Race Team

Swinerton Cycles
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1h 8min
December 19, 2022 The path to Marathon World Champs with Luke Peyton
In this episode I chat to Luke Peyton, about how his career has developed and how he has gotten into the marathon side of the sport. Luke certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the longer discipline as he represented Great Britain at the Marathon World Champs last year, hearing how he prepares for these events whilst still racing Elite XCO was really interesting.
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Luke Peyton
Four4th Lights
GS Mossa
Paddy Atkinson
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54min
November 21, 2022 Flying on almost any bike with Chris Opie
In this episode I catch up with double World Record holder Chris Opie, finding out how he got into bikes and made the transition from a very successful road career to racing off-road. We also discuss the electric fence challenges with his labrador, what it is like to dabble in the world of enduro and how to make the Short Track format more popular.
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Chris Opie
Lapierre UK
Le Col
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49min

FAQs about The A Line Podcast:

How many episodes does The A Line Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.