MTB TRIBE - Your Trail Map to the World of Mountain Biking

Gareth Beckett
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MTB TRIBE - Your Trail Map to the World of Mountain Biking

Welcome to the MTB TRIBE Podcast, aimed at you- the mountain biker. If you are a beginner or advanced rider, male or female, racer, cruiser or just like the lifestyle, then the MTB TRIBE Podcast is for you. Our aim is to talk to the best people in the industry and to delve into their minds in order to provide you with a unique take on the world of mountain biking. We’ll be bringing you fresh insights into the industry by examining the sport literally from the ground up- from the trails and the tech, to the tribe of riders who make this such an awesome sport to be involved in. This podcast contains something for everyone, covering skills, products, fitness, travel and a lot more. What’s more, we want you to get involved and become part of the MTB TRIBE- after all without you there would be no MTB industry. Subscribe, download the podcast or visit our website www.mtb-tribe.com and get involved. Let us know what you love (and hate!) about mountain biking and what you want us to discuss. Riding together to make things better.

  1. 218 - Around The World Ride On A Single Speed with Markus Stitz

    08/11/2022

    218 - Around The World Ride On A Single Speed with Markus Stitz

    On episode #218 We are chatting to Markus Stitz about the release of his new book called Great British Gravel Rides, founding Bikepacking Scotland, competing in the Silk Road Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550, plus lots lots more. Markus has travelled the world on two wheels and has documented much of it on his way. We chat about his upbringing in Germany and what got him interested in bikes at an early age. Markus tells us about how living in New Zealand sparked his love for bikepacking and travel adventure. We get into this and much more with Markus including exciting plans he has for the near future. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show! - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

    1h 25m
  2. 217- Enduro, Downhill, XC, Road, BMX. Stories From The Past with Darren Tapp

    07/21/2022

    217- Enduro, Downhill, XC, Road, BMX. Stories From The Past with Darren Tapp

    On episode #217 we chat to Daz about his experiences racing through the years across many different disciplines, how he fell into the bike scene, spent a small fortune on bikes, got sponsored by Yeti, raced against the likes of Steve Peat and Rob Warner, was on the cover of bike mags and how he eventually burned out. All this plus much more! Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the show! - For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

    1h 23m
  3. 216 - Bikes Cerebral Palsy & Elite Level Racing with James Anderson

    06/16/2022

    216 - Bikes Cerebral Palsy & Elite Level Racing with James Anderson

    In episode #216 we are chatting with James Anderson about growing up with monoplegia, how this affected his childhood, how he got into riding bikes, why he never told anybody outside of his family and close friends about his condition and how through grit, determination and willpower (lets not forget skill level) he is racing at world cup level, is a sponsored rider and is loving every moment of it. Put your feet up and learn how this young man has come through so much to be chasing his racing dreams. If for any reason you need some help lifting yourself up at the moment, this is the episode for you. Enjoy the episode. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

    1h 15m
  4. 215 - Riding Scottish Gravel with Ed Shoote

    06/02/2022

    215 - Riding Scottish Gravel with Ed Shoote

    In episode #215 I am chatting with bike traveller, photographer and author Ed Shoote about his new Scottish gravel guide book called Gravel Rides Scotland. The book comprises 28 of the best gravel rides Scotland has to offer with routes ranging form 31 to 128 kilometres in length, with great maps, trail statistics, photos and even a very useful gravel scale. We chat about Ed’s love for biking, how he got started on two wheels, the unbelievable places he has visited on a bike, being chased by a grizzly bear in British Columbia and how he came to write a book about gravel riding in Scotland, plus lots and lots more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show!  This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand – ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta

    1h 13m
  5. 214 - Biking The Glens with Campbase Adventures

    05/12/2022

    214 - Biking The Glens with Campbase Adventures

    On episode #214 in partnership with MountainbikeNI On ’Yer Bike Campaign it is my pleasure to welcome Adam Lowry, founder and co-owner of Basecamp Adventures on the podcast. Adam and his partners started Campbase Adventures in 2021 and have been running an uplift service at Gortin Glens Forest Park since that time.  So join us as we chat about Basecamp Adventures, their uplift service, future plans and where to find natural trails at Gortin. Thanks for tuning in and for your support! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode is proudly sponsored by ALLTA Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand - ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta and for some behind the scenes access sign up to our newsletter!

    51 min
  6. 213 - The Evolution Of Whistler with Founder Jenine Bourbonnais

    04/28/2022

    213 - The Evolution Of Whistler with Founder Jenine Bourbonnais

    On episode 213 it is my pleasure to welcome Jenine Bourbonnais to the podcast. Jenine is the founder and owner of Whistler’s performance bike and snowboard shop called Evolution Whistler. Jenine opened the store in 1995 when she was only 21 years of age and has grown it over the years to become the go to store in Whistler.  We chat with Jenine about how she started the store, how it has changed over the years, what Whistler is like as a biking and snow destination, the best time of year to visit and why it is just so rad to live there, plus lots more. So tune in, put your feet up and get ready to pack your bags! Enjoy the show. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com - This episode is proudly sponsored by Allta Here at MTB Tribe we are super excited to introduce you all to our new brand - ALLTA. ALLTA is a range of mountain bike clothes and accessories dedicated to make mountain biking easier. Our gear is designed to be practical, stylish and environmentally friendly. Our best-selling Trail Changing Robe will keep you warm and dry while you are getting changed in and out of your riding gear and our other pieces work just as well on the streets as on the trails. We’re a small Irish based brand, but our range is growing steadily with the support of a fantastic group of mountain bikers across Ireland and the UK. You can check us out at www.rideallta.com or on Instagram @ride.allta and for some behind the scenes access sign up to our Newsletter!

    1h 9m
  7. 212 - The DirtFund Vitus Privateer Programme

    03/24/2022

    212 - The DirtFund Vitus Privateer Programme

    In episode 212 it is my pleasure to welcome Daniel O’Shea, Co Founder of The DirtFund Project back on the podcast and first time show guest Alex Marchant, who holds the very cool title of Marketing Assistant for Vitus bikes. We are chatting with the guys about a very exciting collaboration between The DirtFund Project and Vitus Bikes, were two lucky privateer races will win a Vitus bike each (to race & keep at the end of the season), a load of Muc-Off gear and coaching from the man himself Ben Plenge at the Strength Factory.  We chat about, how you can enter, closing dates, prizes, how Alex landed his Vitus position, what The DirtFund Project has been getting up to over the last year and much much more. For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com This episode is sponsored by ALLTA - Helping you get ready for your MTB adventures! Check them out at: www.rideallta.com  Thanks for being here and showing your support. Enjoy the show!

    54 min
  8. 211 - We Chat with Specialized Ambassador, Wardell Coach & Race Demon, Conor Campbell

    12/23/2021

    211 - We Chat with Specialized Ambassador, Wardell Coach & Race Demon, Conor Campbell

    In episode 211 it is my pleasure to welcome Conor Campbell on the show. Conor has been involved in the mountain bike and race scene since the early days. He has worked, raced and played with Glyn O’Brien, Micheal Cowan and the likes. He owned his own bike store and was stable in the downhill, cyclo-cross and enduro race scenes. He is now a Specialized ambassador and a qualified Wardell Cycle Coach. Join us as we have a good old chat about the early days, how Conor got involved in the MTB scene, what it was like working in Chain Reaction, why he decided to open his own bike store and why he eventually decided to close doors. How Conor fell into the coaching side of things and how his ambassadorship role came about with Specialized, Dublin. We also chat about what the race scene was like back in the day and we find out some stories about what Glyn and the crew got up to! For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com Thanks for being here, enjoy the show!

    1h 8m
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Welcome to the MTB TRIBE Podcast, aimed at you- the mountain biker. If you are a beginner or advanced rider, male or female, racer, cruiser or just like the lifestyle, then the MTB TRIBE Podcast is for you. Our aim is to talk to the best people in the industry and to delve into their minds in order to provide you with a unique take on the world of mountain biking. We’ll be bringing you fresh insights into the industry by examining the sport literally from the ground up- from the trails and the tech, to the tribe of riders who make this such an awesome sport to be involved in. This podcast contains something for everyone, covering skills, products, fitness, travel and a lot more. What’s more, we want you to get involved and become part of the MTB TRIBE- after all without you there would be no MTB industry. Subscribe, download the podcast or visit our website www.mtb-tribe.com and get involved. Let us know what you love (and hate!) about mountain biking and what you want us to discuss. Riding together to make things better.

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