Episodes
This Episode is a big one! We sat down a chatted with Ty Bowmaker A.K.A. Captyvate to talk about the Australian media landscape, Hardline and the filming life. It is an absolute banger and we hope you enjoy.    Thanks to our supporters:    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...
Published 04/20/24
Published 04/20/24
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.    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...
Published 04/07/24
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...
Published 03/24/24
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...
Published 03/02/24
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...
Published 02/18/24
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.  Thanks to our supporters:   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...
Published 01/23/24
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,...
Published 01/07/24
In this episode, I am joined by everyone's favourite humans, Mic Williams, and Lachy McKillop. We chat about our favourite tech from 2023, predict what will happen in 2024, and some team rumours. Thanks to everyone for a huge year and we will catch you in the new year.    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,...
Published 12/17/23
Josh Anslow is mostly known as Frotha these days. He has this infectious positivity and stoke for the sport of mountain biking. Naturally, I was stoked when he said he would come on the poddy and chat about his wild year. We chat about racing, meeting his heroes, and the sketchy travel stories along the way.    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...
Published 11/26/23
Chris Hinds began his year thinking it was going to be business as usual until Nukeproof Racing needed a new mechanic and he was in the right place at the right time. We chat about his time racing bikes, how he became a mechanic, how he got to wrench for Nukeproof and how he throws the dirtiest whips in Aus.    Thanks to our supporters.  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...
Published 11/12/23
In this episode we are joined by one of our favourite people, Simon French. We chat about Hardline making it's debut in tas for 2024, the Australian MTB forum and descending the bike park for 24 hours.    Thanks to our supporters    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...
Published 10/31/23
Chuffed to have John Waddel back on the poddy. We have a quick catch-up, and talk about gravel racing and his ride for charity. I hope you enjoy this quick chat.    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...
Published 10/16/23
I can't express how stoked I am to have Mike Ross back on to recap his year so far. It is hard to believe that he has had such a rollercoaster over the last six months and we go through it all in this ep.        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...
Published 10/04/23
In this episode of Tech Talk we chat about the world cup coverage, steering dampers and new bike things. We went deep on a few things and I think it is one of our best episodes yet.    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....
Published 09/24/23
Every now and then I think I have run out of amazing humans to talk to. When I heard Ben's Story I knew I had to get him on the poddy ASAP. We chat about his crazy ideas, how he dreamt them up, and his experience throughout. I hope you enjoy this 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,...
Published 09/07/23
In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Paine. Dan has been working with Jack Moir for the last couple of years and we chat about his experiences as a mechanic, the intense team and the YT Mob.    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...
Published 08/26/23
In this episode, Mic, Lachy and I answer a whole bunch of listener questions, talk about world champs and go on a tonne of tangents. I hope you enjoy the episode and all the random stories in it.    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...
Published 08/13/23
In this episode I am stoked to be joined by Anna Newkirk. We had an amazing chat about growing up in Europe, racing bikes, taking on the world and how she turned her toughest years around. I truly hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.    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,...
Published 07/26/23
I think it might actually be impossible to talk with Renee and Grant without getting inspired. It has nothing to do with their injuries or the fact that they are in a wheelchair, it is more to do with their positivity and motivation to improve other people's lives. In this episode, we talk about Push Mobility, getting wheelchair users out into the wilderness, what is a Bowhead bike, and racing at crank works.  This is one of my favourite episodes ever so, I hope you enjoy.    Thanks to our...
Published 07/10/23
In this episode, I am stoked to have Australia's own MTB power couple, Ellie Smith and Duke Millington, chatting about their experience in Val Di Sole. They have a bunch of insight around the race,  chat about crankworx, and even a bit of $-Cross. I hope you enjoy their stories as much as I did.    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...
Published 07/06/23
This is a short sharp and cheerful episode where we get a brief rundown of the Leogang WC round with Kael and Jamie from Fusion racing!!  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...
Published 06/21/23
It is always a good time to catch up with Mic and Lachy to talk tech. In this episode, we chat about the new world cup format, world cup tech, our most efficient tools and we go down a random rabbit hole on Japanese track cycling.    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...
Published 06/18/23
In this episode I catch up with Josh Arcus and Will Ireland from Fushion Racing. We do a Quick race recap and talk about their experiences in Lenzerheide. We also have a quick chat with Jamie and see how the team adapted to the new setup.    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,...
Published 06/13/23
In this episode, we catch up with one of our favourite humans Baxter Maiwald. We chat about moving to NZ so he could ride and train more. His successes and downfalls at the Crankworx summer series and his huge crash at Crankworx Cairns.  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...
Published 06/11/23