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Kriss Kyle is in the studio!
In this episode, Kriss Kyle joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Stranraer, discovering BMX, and dropping out of school. Kriss opens up about leaving home to live inside a skatepark, signing with Nike, and buying a house with the first money he ever made. He also discusses signing with Red Bull and breaks down his most insane video projects, including Kaleidoscope, BMX Riding Dubai's Most Famous Landmarks, Out of Season, and, of course, Riding a Skatepark under a Hot Air Balloon. 

We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversations with one of the best athletes on the planet...
 
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Ya boy BK is back in the studio!!
In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. He also breaks down his season, including not qualifying in Val di Sole, the mudder in Les Gets, and offers secret training and bike setup tips. Bernard also shares some inside knowledge about Dakotah Norton’s bar height, discusses why Amaury Pierron is so fast, and loads more...
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Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at https://www.invisiframe.co.uk  
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- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION


- Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/


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Mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling is in studio!

Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron’s insane comeback and the resurgence of Greg Minnaar. Andrew breaks down his LCQ idea which he thinks would make downhill racing more of a level playing field for riders along with talking about the venues that he’d love to see on the World Cup schedule, riding the DarkFest course, creating a union for downhill racers and fatherhood. The lads also talk about their visit to the McLaren F1 racing facility.
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Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to https://laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. Enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days free insurance too!  
Support our long term partners

- Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html

- Sign up to and follow The Race Companion:
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- Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr


- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION


- Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/


- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion’ at  peaksupps.co.uk


- Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at worx.com


- LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at laka.co


- HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site.

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Jake100 is on The Ride Companion!
On this episode Jake talks about growing up in East London and his incredible journey of transforming negatives into positives through cycling. During the podcast Jake also opens up about how his first wheelie bike sparked a passion that led to the creation of a sub-culture in urban cycling, the impact of social media in accelerating the Bike Life scene, performing a 100km/h manual, and reflects on the viral success of his videos, including one that garnered over 120 million views. Jake also reveals the best spots for Bike Life in London, his significant milestone of signing with Nike, and the growth of Bikestormz ride events. He also delves into the unwritten rules of Bike Life and shares his vision for the future of the community and much more…

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- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION


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Rowan Sorrell is the founder, director, and head of trails at Bike Park Wales.
In this episode, we sit down with UK mountain biking legend Rowan Sorrell to discuss everything from the evolution of mountain bike trail centres to becoming a World Champion downhill racer. Rowan shares stories from his early years, racing downhill in the sport's early days, and how modern bikes have dramatically improved the riding experience. We explore the founding and development of Bike Park Wales, drawing inspiration from the iconic Whistler Bike Park. Rowan provides insights into the intricate process of building and planning trails, addressing the early challenges of creating flow in trail design, and emphasising the importance of sustainable trail building. We also delve into the "no dig, no ride" ethos, the future of trail design, accommodating e-bikes at trail centres, trail advocacy, and more. Rowan shares his experience of becoming a Masters Downhill World Champion and unveils some exciting secret plans for Bike Park Wales.

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- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION


- Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/


- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion’ at  peaksupps.co.uk


- Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at worx.com


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- HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site.

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Olly and Davi sit down for a well overdue catchup. During the episode the lads discuss having loser vibes, all things Red Bull Hardline including the gap jump conspiracy, Ronan Dunne and Bernard Kerr's runs and more.

The lads also talk about Poland and Leogang world cup races, Backyard Battle and lots more...
 
This episode's sponsors & News
NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage  
With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/


Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION  
Support our long term partners


- Sign up to and follow The Race Companion:
https://www.theracecompanion.com
https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion


- Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr


- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION


- Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/


- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion’ at  peaksupps.co.uk


- Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at worx.com


- LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at laka.co


- HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site.

Follow & Engage

Olly Wilkins
Instagram @odub_23
YouTube @owilkins23

The Ride Companion
Instagram @theridecompanion
YouTube @TheRideCompanion

YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion
Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact
Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House

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