The A Line Podcast

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The A Line Podcast

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 you to get faster and have more fun whilst mountain biking!

  1. The Bees Knees with Al Griffin

    FEB 10

    The Bees Knees with Al Griffin

    Al Griffin doesn't do things by half measures, not only having double ACL surgery but also doing two XCO National Championship races in one day. It was great to chat with Al, hearing his backstory coming from Moto Enduro before progressing onto Gravity Enduro and finally into cross country. His path hasn't been straight forward though, with lots of hurdles in the way this is a great listen for anyone facing challenges. Al shares some great insight on how to overcome low points, stay focused, and keep striving to reach your goal. Links; Al GriffinTofooAthleticaMoorland CyclesThe A Line PodcastBuy Me A CoffeeAlterra PerformanceMotion MTB Coach

    52 min
  2. Faster Together with Grace Inglis and Joe Curran

    JAN 22

    Faster Together with Grace Inglis and Joe Curran

    I sit down with our first podcast couple in this episode, chatting to Grace and Joe about their training and racing. Both are really fun to chat with and absolute weapons on the bike, we get each persons unique perspective on training and racing for their perspective goals. I really enjoyed seeing how despite their different skill and fitness, they still have a lot of fun with training and racing at the elite level. So listeners can learn a lot from their different approaches to help improve their own training and racing. Be sure to follow Grace and Joe on Instagram to keep up to date with all their adventures. Links Grace Inglis Joe Curran The A Line Podcast Buy Me A Coffee Motion MTB

    1h 1m
  3. Sharing Stories with Sam William Andrews

    JAN 8

    Sharing Stories with Sam William Andrews

    Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2025 we catch up with Sam William Andrews, a Bristol based hitter who flies on almost any bike. Sam offers a unique perspective as an elite rider, but also someone who works in the industry and has a strong media game. We find out what makes Sam tick and discuss his unconventional route into elite racing, how to build yourself as a brand, and how to collaborate with brands effectively. This makes this a great listen for any up-and-coming racers and provides some great perspective for those who have been around the sport for a while. Links Sam William Andrews Tru-Tension The A Line Podcast Buy Me A Coffee Motion MTB Alterra Performance

    46 min
  4. MTB Performance Engineering with Jake Ireland from Sprung Suspension

    12/12/2024

    MTB Performance Engineering with Jake Ireland from Sprung Suspension

    In our final episode of 2024, I went to visit Sprung Suspension to have a chat with Jake Ireland. We dive into lots of different areas of mountain bike design and suspension. We dive quite deep at times but Jake does a great job of simplifying these engineering topics into digestible chunks, which you can use to improve your bike set up and riding. If you do want any help from Sprung then get in touch via their website or social media. Sprung Suspension Webiste Sprung Suspension Instagram Jake Ireland The A Line Podcast Ashley de Lotz Buy Me A Coffee Photo credit - Nathan Hughes

    1h 13m
  5. Don't be defined by your limitations

    11/27/2024

    Don't be defined by your limitations

    In this episode, I have a transatlantic chat with Starla Teddergreen, who is a fascinating figure in US mountain biking. Starla races both XCM and gravel at world level and , but runs the non-profit Distance To Empty programme which supports women in off-road racing. In fact, if you are a Colorado-based female athlete, check out their Instagram if you’d like to get involved in the programme in 2025.   In our chat Starla offers some amazing insights of how she started out as a bike messenger, stepping to road racing and eventually racing off-road. With an impressive palmares across a range of disciplines Starla was an incredible person to talk to, especially as she is acheiving all of this whilst managing a serious medical condition. So prepare to be inspired in this episode with Starla. IG Links; Starla Teddergreen Distance To Empty The A Line Podcast Ashley de Lotz Web Links; Starla Teddergreen Distance To Empty

    1h 7m
  6. Niner RKT Test Ride

    11/13/2024

    Niner RKT Test Ride

    In this episode, I hit the trails with Damian Groves, an ambassador for Niner Bikes to test ride their RKT XC bike. I was really impressed, not only with the bike but also to learn more about the brand and Damian himself who is a great gravity athlete. I was fortunate enough to spend the day riding it around the Forest of Dean and can safely say it is a mega capable bike. I jumped on it straight out the box and instantly felt at home which says a lot about the bike. Also be sure to follow Damian and Niner to keep up to date with all their latest news. Links • Niner Bikes • Damian Groves • XCO-MTB.com • The A Line Podcast • Buy Me A Coffee • Motion MTB Coach

    55 min
  7. From Tarmac to Trails with Hannah Shell

    10/30/2024

    From Tarmac to Trails with Hannah Shell

    Welcome to the A Line Podcast! The dedicated Cross Country mountain biking podcast, covering everything from short track to marathon. Speaking to athletes and experts in the sport help you maximise your mountain biking experience. If you enjoyed the show then share it with your mates, spread it like butter! Perhaps if you feel as though the show has added some value to your riding experience then it would be massively appreciated if you could buy the show a coffee. Any coffees bought go directly to help cover some of the fees associated with hosting and publishing. In this episode we chat to Hannah Shell, a US-based hitter who came from Crit racing and transitioned to gravel and XC. We chat about the challenges she faced with the fear of crashing due to the skills and different skillset required to race off road, as well as how she has reframed what success looks like as the sport evolves. So I'm sure this will resonate with lots of listeners and their friends. Hannah also has an epic Instagram so be sure to give her a follow if you don't already, plus we discuss how riders can manage social media to work for them to help further their careers. Hannahs Links Hannah Shell Shimano Cervelo Hunt Wheels The Feed Peal iZUMi Pirelli Cycling Garmin Oakley Bike GoodLife Brands Podcast Links The A Line Podcast Buy Me A Coffee Alterra Performance Motion MTB

    53 min
  8. Solving the Suspension Puzzle with Dialled Telemetry

    10/16/2024

    Solving the Suspension Puzzle with Dialled Telemetry

    In this special episode, I chat to and with Dave from Dialled Telemetry. Dave specialises in instrumenting mountain bike suspension to help riders optimise their set up and is very good at it, having helped recreational riders through to World Cup racers in this area. We dive into how your suspension works, as well as the changes we made to my Canyon Lux race bike by following the data and getting input from how the bike felt. So I hope you enjoy this episode as it was an extra fun one to make and be sure to get in touch with Dave if you do need help getting your suspension dialled in. Links; Dialled Telemetry Website Dialled Telemetry Instagram The A Line Podcast Instagram Buy Me A Coffee Motion MTB

    1h 25m
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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 you to get faster and have more fun whilst mountain biking!

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley de Lotz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashley de Lotz
  • Show Website
    The A Line Podcast

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