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The MBUK Podcast

Join Rob and Tom along with special guests each week to look back at the past forty years of mountain bike history, from the greatest riders, most influential brands, key bikes and tech developments that have created the sport we love today.

  1. MAR 20

    Bernard Kerr: The Reality of Racing & Running Pivot Factory Racing

    Join Tom and Rob as they dive deep with mountain bike legend Bernard Kerr! From tearing up World Cup downhill tracks to managing Pivot Factory Racing, Bernard shares the unfiltered truth about balancing pro racing with team leadership. This podcast was made in partnership with Pivot bikes. Make sure you check out  @bernard_kerr  on YouTube.   In this episode, we explore; Bernard Kerr's Racing Secrets: - How does he consistently achieve top-10 finishes in the world's toughest gravity races?  Pivot Factory Racing Insights. What's it really like to manage a top-tier mountain bike team?  Bike Development & Innovation. Bernard's role in pushing the limits of mountain bike technology.  Street Racing Adventures. Hear wild stories from his urban downhill escapades!  The State of the World Cup Scene. Analysis and opinions on the current downhill racing landscape. Whether you're a die-hard downhill fan, a budding racer, or simply love mountain biking, this podcast is packed with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 6

    From World Cup DH racing to eMTB engineering: Sam Shucksmith discusses the Whyte Kado

    Whyte has just released its brand new eMTB, the Kado – a 150/160mm all-mountain machine equipped with the latest Bosch motor. Whyte’s head of mountain bike design, Sam Shucksmith, talks to the MBUK Podcast team about how and why the bike was developed. Having raced World Cup DH, as well as EWS Enduro and latterly E-EDR, and as the British e-enduro champion, Sam has a wealth of experience on-track when it comes to developing bikes. We talk about how Sam became a lead engineer for Whyte, and discuss the development process of the new bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m

  3. FEB 20

    Nick Craig on the first MTB Worlds, racing the Olympics, and Ride for Charlie

    Nick Craig is probably the most established mountain biker in the UK, having competed at the highest levels of the sport since the 80’s.   His career may have started in Cyclocross, but it wasn’t long until MTB caught his attention, as a burgeoning sport.    Nick has competed at the highest levels, ranging from the first ever MTB world championships through to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.   In this episode we learn about his lifetime of MTB racing, as well as Ride For Charlie, a charity set up to commemorate Nick’s son, Charlie, himself an up-and-coming MTB racer, who sadly passed away just aged 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  4. FEB 14

    Ethan Craik on being an Olympic hopeful to a World Cup podium contender

    There's no doubt Ethan Craik is a talented bike rider. At just age eight, he raced his first BMX world championship before securing a place on the Olympic Development squad as he entered his teenage years. Fast forward too many laps on BMX tracks to count and his passion for the sport began to dwindle. Ethan swapped the little wheels for much bigger ones, and got stuck into mountain bikes instead, quickly taking up racing downhill as soon as he could.  After winning his first ever national race, Ethan had his sights firmly set on World Cup success. But no one could have anticipated the success he had in his first full year as a junior with the GT Factory Race team. Tune in to listen to what unfolded and how Ethan remains one of the fastest downhill riders on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  5. JAN 23

    Rob Warner on the early years of racing, getting into commentary, Red Bull X-Fighters and his favourite bike of all time

    This episode is sponsored by Giant Bicycles.   Rob Warner made a name for himself with his rowdy riding between the tapes and party antics once the clock had stopped.    After retiring from racing, he stepped into the world of commentary, covering action sports for the likes of Channel 4, Freecaster and Red Bull, with a voice synonymous with World Cup downhill racing.   We catch up with Rob to discuss starting out on Team MBUK back in the early 90s, what it was like to be the first Brit to win a DH World Cup during his first year riding for Giant Bicycles and how the sport and bikes have evolved over the years, for better or worse.   Rob talks about his love of commentary, how he got professional thanks to Red Bull and why he loved X-Fighters so much, as well as his favourite monarch of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 33m

  6. JAN 17

    Building a career in MTB, and the state of the industry, with Georgia Leslie

    This episode is sponsored by Specialized. Georgia Leslie has had a swift rise through the MTB industry, starting off as a teenager helping out at her local shop to becoming European Marketing Lead for MTB, for Specialized Bikes, all in a relatively short period of time. We chat to Georgia about how she’s developed her career in mountain biking, as well as the state of play in the industry at the moment, and what it’s like working for one of the biggest cycling brands in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  7. JAN 10

    Former MBUK legend Andrew ‘Doddy’ Dodd on his amazing career in MTB media

    Andrew ‘Doddy’ Dodd has been a familiar face to pretty much anyone who has read, watched or listened to mountain bike content.    Following a work experience placement at MBUK as a teenager, he was a staple part of the team for well over a decade, writing features, attending launches and going on some legendary trips.   When he left the mag for Factory Jackson, fate took him into TV and eventually GMBN Tech, where he became a globally recognised figure. More recently, he has worked for Mondraker on their communications.   In his own words, he’s a mega-fan of both MBUK and mountain biking in general – a real legend of the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 26m

  8. 12/21/2024

    From pro riding to podcasting with Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks

    Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks from the excellent The Ride Companion Podcast pop into the studio to discuss the inner workings of mountain bike podcasting and their journey to creating a successful show. Olly has been a huge presence in the UK MTB scene for years, and we discuss his career, from MBUK magazine covers to becoming a product designer and podcaster, as well as his current role at Focus Bikes. Davi kicked off with aspirations to be a pro-MX rider, but things changed as he grew his HookIt distribution company. How he marketed that company is a story you need to hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 23m
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Join Rob and Tom along with special guests each week to look back at the past forty years of mountain bike history, from the greatest riders, most influential brands, key bikes and tech developments that have created the sport we love today.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
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