The Ride Companion

The Ride Companion episodes:

• 04.24.2024

  Nigel Page Ep2: Signing Sam Hill, Freecaster, team insights and the truth about Nukeproof

  Mountain biking legend Nigel Page is in The Ride Companion studio for part two of the podcast! On this episode Nigel Page opens up about his career changing injury, working with Chris Kovarik, what it was really like to commentate...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Nigel Page Ep1: 80's BMX, lottery wins, the golden era of downhill and X-games medals!

  Mountain biking legend Nigel Page is in studio for a two part epic! On the first of two episodes Nigel Page talks about the 80's BMX scene, discovering mountain biking, snapping mopeds, hilarious jobs, quitting jobs, the golden era of...

  
• 04.10.2024

  The BEST listener questions episode yet?!

  Olly and Davi sit down to answer your BEST listener questions. An old school episode with topics like fear, Deathgrip 2, the impact of the growth of the podcast, Crankworx rider boycott and much more...  This episode's sponsors & News...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo breakdown ft Hellfire Pete

  Olly returns from the Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo street race in Mexico a little tired, but ready to break down his trip with insights and stories. During the episode, the lads talk about what it takes to build the...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Best of 2024 (so far)

  Our favourite moments from The Ride Companion podcast 2024 (so far). Featuring Rob Warner, Bernard Kerr, Jono Jones, Sam Reynolds, Preston Williams, Hans Rey and Joel Anderson.  This episode's sponsors & News - Feel optimised, cover your nutritional...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Alan Milway on training elite downhill racers, game changing data, Norco insights and more!

  Alan Milway is arguably the most respected strength and conditioning coach in mountain biking. On this episode of The Ride Companion Alan walks us through exactly how he works with the worlds most elite athletes like Greg Minnaar, Danny...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Tom Isted talks Crankworx podiums, 120ft backflips, DarkFest and more!

  On this episode of The Ride Companion Tom Isted talks about his journey from gymnastics to BMX park through to MTB slopestyle and big air. Tom breaks down what it takes to make the podium at a Crankworx event, what...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Chris Akrigg on the art of trials, lost videos, ebikes and more...

  Olly and Davi are joined by the legendary Chris Akrigg! From his humble motorcycle trials beginnings to becoming a household name in mountain biking, during this episode Chris shares his journey of self-filming, honing his skills, and turning his passion...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Hans Rey, an incredible life on two wheels

  We sat down with mountain biking legend, Hans Rey!  In this episode of The Ride Companion, Hans dives into the unforgettable moments of his career, reminiscing about the iconic SWATCH ad campaign and reflecting on the pivotal German TV show...

  
• 02.21.2024

  The BIG announcement and HEAVY bike chat!

  We've waited over 6 months to share this news!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down for an old school general catch up. During the episode the lads reflect on the Rob Warner episode, make...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Preston Williams: From factory motocross champion to elite downhill privateer

  Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer. On this episode Preston talks about his illustrious but strict motocross career and why he made the switch to racing downhill. Preston talks about winning his first ever National...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Sam Reynolds talks DarkFest 2024 insights, injuries, rider lists and EXCLUSIVE news!

  Sam Reynolds is back in studio with Olly for a pre DarkFest chat! During the episode Sam talks about how much money it actually costs to host the event, his heavily contrasting life as a Dad and big air bike...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Joel Anderson on HUGE jumps, HUGE injuries and tech trails

  Joel Anderson dropped by The Ride Companion studio to record his first-ever podcast! On this episode, Joel talks about building a riding scene in Triscombe, filming edits with Tommy C, and riding downhill bikes where most people wouldn't. Joel also...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Rob Warner opens up

  Rob Warner is back on the podcast for the most open, honest and unfiltered conversation we've ever released. During the episode Rob talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the world cup commentator and what it...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Olly's gotten injured, skin suits and petrol station merch

  The lads are back in studio for their first podcast of 2024. During the episode Olly talks about his recent injury he sustained while shooting a video with Brendan Fairclough. The lads discuss dream guests, petrol station merch, skin suits,...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Bernard Kerr talks pay cuts, the return of skin suits, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania and more

  Bernard Kerr drops by the studio slightly unplanned so, we decided to record a podcast!  On this episode of The Ride Companion Bernard talks about buying the BK Sport warehouse, wether DYFI is becoming the global hub of mountain biking...

  
• 01.03.2024

  Jono Jones on brotherly competition, viral mtb videos, commentating with Rob Warner and more

  Jono Jones is in studio for a chat with Olly Wilkins. During this episode Jono talks about being in competition with brother Matt, sauna competitions, home renovations and dream trips. Jono also opens up about why he's never turned full...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Ben Deakin and the BIG reveal!

  After Brendan Fairclough's 4th place finish at the 2019 Red Bull Rampage he insisted that his dig crew had to spend the winnings on something they really wanted. Olly Wilkins chose a jet-ski, Ben Deakin decided he wanted a hair...

  
• 12.24.2023

  The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz SPECIAL!!

  Welcome to The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz Special! Join your hosts Davi, Olly, and Dan as they lead you through 24 family-friendly general knowledge questions, sprinkled with a festive touch of Christmas cheer. Play a long with your loved ones...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Dan Wolfe on EDR's uncertain future, working for Pinkbike, the Irish mountain bike scene and more

  Dan Wolfe is a former World Cup downhill and EDR racer from Ireland, known to many for his live reporting from events for Pinkbike. During the episode, Dan talks about growing up in Ireland and how he discovered mountain biking...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Vero Sandler on injuries, fresh motivations, Monster Energy and building backyard dreams

  Vero Sandler is one of the worlds leading female freeriders who has literally carved her own path in the sport. On this episode of The Ride Companion Vero joins Olly and Davi in studio to talk about her current injury,...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Jonny Thomson of Fit4Racing's MTB strength and fitness secrets, how pro riders really train, business and more

  Jonny Thomson is the man behind Fit4Racing, a specialist mountain bike and two-wheeled sports training platform. During the episode, Jonny talks about his original motivation to launch Fit4Racing, his fallout with CrossFit, training pros like Danny Hart, Jonny Walker, and...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Trail etiquette VS view count, Focus camp, fast trains and more...

  Olly and Davi are back in studio to discuss wether Lewis Buchanan should have ridden Brendan Fairclough's Red Bull Rampage battleship line. During the episode the lads also talk about personality types, bucket list biking trips, the Focus Bikes team...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Steve Geall on being a BMX AND mountain bike pro, the golden era, stunt work and riding with Dave Mirra

  Steve Geall is a legend of the UK BMX and mountain bike scene and we're stoked to have him on The Ride Companion this week! During the podcast we discuss how Steve discovered BMX in the late 80's and competiting...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Olly's Australian shins, podium picks returns and Shuggie Johnston joins the podcast!

  Olly and Davi get REALLY into your listener questions, bring back the podium picks feature and discuss desert island survival tactics, winter riding tips, adult movie start names, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the state of the bike industry and much...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Is MTB DEAD (In winter), Engagements and BK's Ferrari!

  It's one of 'those' ones folks! On this episode Olly and Davi have a good old fashioned catchup. Olly talks about his trip to the gym in Bernard Kerr's Ferrari and the crazy furniture he found in a bin. Davi...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Alex Rankin talks Sprung, Earthed, film making before the internet and more!

  Mountain bike royalty Alex Ranking is in studio! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi take a deep dive into Alex’s film making career. During the episode Alex opens up about his early skateboarding and BMX inspirations,...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Unlocking creativity and judging MTB events with Grant 'Chopper' Fielder!

  Guess who's back, CHOPPERS BACK!! Grant 'Chopper' Fielder drops by the studio for a very ride ranging convesation about his job at Muc Off, how he unlocks creativity to keep making fun content, crying on planes, ASMR content, practical jokes,...

  
• 10.19.2023

  This girl talks to dead people

  On this very special episode of The Ride Companion Davi finally sits down with his family member who appears to have the ability to speak to the dead. During the episode Davi and his guest discuss many aspects of this...

  
• 10.18.2023

  What is Rampage now? Brendan Fairclough, Ben Deakin and Olly Wilkins breakdown Red Bull Rampage 2023

  Olly, Bren, and Deaks are back in the truck on route to the airport post Red Bull Rampage.  On this episode of Drivetime Bren takes the lead in dissecting what Rampage means to him and why he keeps returning to...

  
• 10.11.2023

  Digging at Red Bull Rampage, viral videos, bad reviews, the King and more...

  The lads sit down to record hours before Olly hops on a flight to Red Bull Rampage. During the episode Olly talks about the Jono Jones viral clip and shares things you might not know about the Red Bull Rampage...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Martyn Ashton's inspiring ride through life, injury, road bike party and more

  Mountain biking royalty Martyn Ashton is in studio!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for this wide ranging and honest conversation. During the episode Martyn talks about the early years of his career,...

  
• 10.03.2023

  Martyn Ashton's inspiring ride through life, injury, road bike party and more

  Mountain biking royalty Martyn Ashton is in studio!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Martyn Ashton joins Olly and Davi for this wide ranging and honest conversation. During the episode Martyn talks about the early years of his career,...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Duncan Shaw talks Drop And Roll, street trials and Hans Rey mentorship!

  Duncan Shaw is back in studio folks!  During this episode Duncan talks to Olly about he started riding street trials, the history of trials and the various types of bikes. The lads also talk about Drop And Roll shows, useful...

  
• 09.20.2023

  The £10,000,000 question goes TERRIBLY wrong!!

  Olly and Davi sit down to record one of those 'no script' episodes and, it gets WEIRD! During the episode the lads talk about getting colonics, Olly unveils his new van, Davi talks about moving house, discuss wether Kilion Bron...

  
• 09.13.2023

  Tackling uncomfortable questions with a mountain biking minister!

  Paul Hadley is a mountain biking church minister from North Wales. During this episode Paul helps Olly and Davi understand why the energy left the studio when the topic of The Bible came up in conversation. The lads take a...

  
• 09.06.2023

  Rico Martin on training to be a better mountain biker, working with pro athletes and more

  Rico Martin is a professional personal trainer to multiple action sports athletes. During this podcast Rico talks about how he got involved in the fitness injury, working with pro riders like Jordan Williams, training to be a faster rider and...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Clay Porter wants to make MTB Drive To Survive? & Andorra race recap.

  Clay Porter is back in the UK filming for that not so secret DG2 project so, of course he found himself dragged into the studio for another podcast! During this episode Olly and Clay talk about the success of...

  
• 08.23.2023

  A very special listener questions special!

  Olly and Davi sit down to answer questions submitted by the companionship. During the episode the lads discuss the 2024 downhill broadcast team, bum injuries, wether mountain bikes are too big and meal deal preferences. Limited edition TRC hats...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Takin' it back to the old school!

  Olly and Davi sit down for a much overdue catch up episode. During the episode the lads discuss getting better at podcasting, home improvements, dream homes, Olly annoying Scottish people, World Champs chat/rants and also do a podium picks! ...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Andrew Neethling and Olly Wilkins discuss World Champs from two VERY different perspectives!

  Olly and Andrew Neethling spend some time together in a hotel room to discuss all the happenings from the mountain bike World Championship in Fort William.  During the episode Andrew Neethling talks about what it was like to commentate...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Josh Lowe on keeping riding fun, workin' 9-5, Hardline and more

  Josh Lowe is a professional mountain bike rider from the South of the UK. On this episode of the podcast Josh talks about being a professional rider whilst choosing to hold down a full time job. Josh shares his incredible...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Wyn Masters talks privateer project, injuries, state of downhill and more...

  Mountain bike royalty Wyn Masters is back on the podcast with more hilarious stories and insights!  During this episode, Wyn talks about the crazy crash that put him out of the first part of the 2023 downhill season, head injuries,...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Jamie Squibb on being the UK freestyle motocross godfather, stolen ramps, backflips and more

  Jamie Squibb is the godfather of freestyle motocross in the UK. Jamie stops by the studio to talk about his career as a professional rider, how he discovered the sport, the insane lengths he went through to learn backflips, the...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Bernard Kerr talks Red Bull Hardline, state of downhill truths, team management and more

  Bernard Kerr makes an impromptu visit to the studio for an in-depth chat with Olly. During the episode Bernard gives his honest thoughts on the current state of world cup downhill, talks about the evolution of the Pivot team, Crankworx...

  
• 07.05.2023

  The chosen one, fake Banksy art, Germany road trip and Val Di Sole world cup post race show

  On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi recap their trip to Germany to visit Focus Bikes, staying at Andrea Berg land and scooting around Stuttgart. During the first part of the podcast, Davi also shares details of...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Surviving DarkFest, life threatening injuries, coaching and more with Daryl Brown

  Professional mountain bike rider Daryl Brown joins the podcast for a wide ranging and super fun chat with Davi and Olly. During the episode Daryl talks about how he turned pro and how his job has changed over the years,...

  
• 06.21.2023

  Motley Crue, shark attacks and Leogang post race show

  On this episode Olly and Davi have a general catch up in the studio. Dave the colour analyst then catches up with Olly to chat about all things Leogang including the double Austrian win, Jackson Goldstone and Danny Hart's runs...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Secret bikes, steering stabilizers, a changing of the guard?: The Lenzerheide Post Race Show

  Introducing the TRC Post Race Show! The 2023 downhill season kicked off with a bang this past weekend in Lenzerheide so, we're rolling out our new post race show with former World Cup mechanic, mountain bike super fan and TRC...

  
• 06.07.2023

  Look Mum! We made it to 100!

  Can you believe The Ride Companion made it to 100 episodes!? On this episode, Davi and Olly enjoy a Buffalo Trace whiskey and reminisce over the past 100 episodes. Davi shares the origins of the show and discusses how they...