Beyond The Tape Podcast Darren Mallard- Mountain BIke Journalist/Nerd

In this episode, we were joined by James Clare from SuperDust. SuperDust is a new and truly unique coaching company trying to break some moulds in the MTB industry. We chat about nutrition, training and how younger riders can optimize themselves to succeed in the sport. I Hope you enjoy. 
 
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Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. 
 Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/
Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
Fist
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet. 
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Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off 



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Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest. 
 
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Sian is one of our favourite people and we are stoke to catch up with her to chat about her first full world cup season, the YT Mob and what it will be like having Vali Hoell on the team. 
 
Nick waygood with the banger title photo
 
 
Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. 
 Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/
Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
Fist
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet. 
USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE
 
 
Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10
Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off 



Capped out caps- 
 
Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest. 
 
You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off
 
 

In this episode, I am stoked to be sitting down with Mick Sinclair from Shred Bike Care. He is also a marketing lord from the moto world, working for brands like Fox, Harley, and Aus Supercross series.  Enjoy the episode. 
 
Thanks to our sponsors: 
 
Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. 
 Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/
Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
Fist
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet. 
USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE
 
 
Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10
Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off 



Capped out caps- 
 
Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest. 
 
You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off
 

In this episode I am so happy to be chatting with Sacha Mills. Sacha absolutely RIPS on a bike and is a future talent to watch for sure. She has amazing style, down to earth and is pinned. Hope you enjoy the episode. 
 
Thanks to our sponsors: 
 
Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. 
 Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/
Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
Fist
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet. 
USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE
 
 
Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10
Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off 
Dirt Surfer-
 
Capped out caps- 
 
Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest. 
 
You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off
 

In this episode, we are stoked to be chatting with Stu Ross famously known as BikeBot. We chat about filming MTB and how it compares to commercial filming. He talks about his path to filming and how he has managed to succeed. We also chat about the upcoming Notion Jam. 
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Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off   
 
Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/ Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet.  USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE Capped out caps-   
 
Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest.    You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off

This may be one of my favourite episodes yet! Georgia Astle raced Enduro from its inception, hit the highest level in DH, and is now turning her drive towards Freeride. We chat about sponsorships, racing, and the huge boom in women's freeride over the last couple of years. 
 
Thanks to our sponsors: 
 
Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ross and caroline buchanan ride them, they bloody rip. I am stoked to have them on board this year as we begin to grow at a huge rate. 
 Shred Bike wash- https://www.shredbike.com.au/
Shred are Australia’s newest bike wash brand!! They bring years of chemical engineering experience to the bike industry and have created some of the best bike wash you will ever use.  
Fist
 
Fist make the best gloves ever. That’s all I need to say.  Head over to their website and get your hands into the most comfortable gloves on the planet. 
USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE
 
 
Tailored Trails- 
Tassie’s specialist for state-wide transfers, private group shuttles, and all-inclusive packages. Operating on all the major mountain bike networks in Tasmania - including Derby, Maydena, St Helens, and the West Coast. Dedicated private group operator that caters for groups of up to 18 people with custom-built shuttle trailers and racks. Take the hassle out of your next Tassie trip, and let Tailored Trails take care of the logistics and planning. Rider owned and operated. 
Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10
Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. They are at the cutting edge when it comes to lightweight racing jerseys, durable shorts and their designs are super eye-catching. If you would like to support their use, BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout for 10% off 
Dirt Surfer-
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Dirt Surfer mudguards are made of 100% Recycled materials and are one hundred per cent recyclable. Get one of there unique designs or one of your own designs on your bike now to make it your own. 
 
Capped out caps- 
 
Capped out make truly unique laser engraved caps to make your bike truly unique. Head over to their website now to make your bike stand out from the rest. 
 
You can now use BEYONDTHETAPE at checkout with FIST handwear for 15% off