Tom Isted is back in The Ride Companion studio! Tom Isted sits down with Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Cornwall and transitioning from BMX to MTB. Tom talks about the huge crash during the 'Panning for Gold' edit. He discusses what it takes to actually get an invite to Red Bull Rampage, bike setup for the event and why he chose 26" wheels and why he selected Joel Anderson and Connor Macfarlane for his dig team. Tom also recounts finding and building the BFC canyon with Tyler...

A classic catch-up episode of The Ride Companion! This week, Olly and Davi cover everything from the pressure of constantly pushing forward to LeBron’s son making it to the NBA. Olly shows his Mexican friend Fosforo around the UK, Davi pitches his new National Holiday idea, debate whether power tools should be allowed at Rampage, dive into the Hard MTB League and Natural Selection Tour, and share why mountain biking should stay a positive space. Plus, the guys taste test some 0% beer...

Fosforo Garcia is the event producer for Red Bull Cerro Abajo, Guanajuato and a promoter of urban mountain bike racing. In this episode, Fosforo and Olly dive into the recent Genova Cerro Abajo's massive spectator turnout, the community impact of Cerro Abajo races, and how Fosforo engages locals to get involved and understand the event’s significance. They discuss everything from racing through people’s homes to the safety of riding in Mexico, why urban downhill clips go viral, the rise of...

Olly's got a new bike, the Focus Jam2 with the next-gen Bosch motor! On this episode Olly and Davi take a look at Olly's new bike during honeymoon period. The lads talk about Olly's trip to Germany, helicopter rescue wild fires and attempt some 'conversation starters' which gets a bit weird... Yes, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago after a few very long days! Check out the new Focus Jam2 here https://www.focus-bikes.com/gb_en/bikes/e-mountainbike-full-suspension/jam2 BIG...

Brendan Fairclough and Olly Wilkins get together in the van on route to DYFI to break down Red Bull Rampage 2024. The lads discuss Brendan's approach to the event, pressure, Godziek's front flip, Tom Isted's insane run, Should Brendan Semenuk have won, the right of passage to competing at Rampage, how the judges apologised for Brendan's 2023 score before the event and of course, his thoughts on the final result.  All VLOGS, PODCASTS, and content can be found here: ...

Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks! All VLOGS, PODCASTS, and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episodes on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support Our Long-Term Partners: Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: Website:...

Theo Erlangsen is BACK, and the gloves are off... In this episode, Theo joins Olly and Davi to break down the leaked Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) document titled '2025 MTB Reform: Evolution of Mountain Bike Racing'. Together, they dissect how the document was leaked, explore Theo's take on the few positive suggestions, and critically examine the potential fallout. Will race teams and riders be forced out? Could a big social media following become more important than race results? Should Chris...

Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: ...

Brendan reviews the iPhone 16, Olly's bag got smahed to pieces by United Airlines, the lads talk about what needs doing on Brendan's line, Stop Drop technology,  Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 ...

Olly’s bag finally turned up, paying tribute to Jordie Lunn’s ambitious 2018 line and what on earth has been happening to Olly's nose!? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term...

Danny MacAskill joins Olly and Davi in the studio to break down his latest film project, CAMPUS. In this episode, Danny shares what it was like to have free rein to ride at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He talks about his first visits to the campus, pitching the project with stick figure drawings, figuring out how to ride on top of an Adidas city bike (and how it almost broke his ankle), meeting Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of Adidas, and landing his biggest ever flat drop. He...

Danny MacAskill joins Olly and Davi in the studio to break down his latest film project, CAMPUS. In this episode, Danny shares what it was like to have free rein to ride at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He talks about his first visits to the campus, pitching the project with stick figure drawings, figuring out how to ride on top of an Adidas city bike (and how it almost broke his ankle), meeting Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of Adidas, and landing his biggest ever flat drop. He...

The lads are feeling the impact of the desert. Olly’s got dry mouth and the lads talk about shutting down a few features, rope access, tree house training, Bren wants 'to add some pepper' this year and loads more…  Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here:...

On this episode od Drivetime Brendog talks about where he's planning to go on the mountain and is it even possible to JUMP up onto the rock? Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term...

Join Olly, Bren and Deaks as they drive into the desert for Red Bull Rampage day one. During the drive the lads talk about Bren's obsessive lawn care, the Colorado terrain, missed flights from London, the Nissan truck, SAXX saving the day, Bren's new golden helmet and the healthinator reveals his health and nutricion secrets.  Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: ...

Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin sit down to preview Red Bull Rampage 2024. On the episode the lads talk about their previous Rampage experiences and what they've been doing since last years event. Brendan talks about his first ever Rampage, how incredibly unprepared he was and why he really chooses Olly and Deaks each year to help dig his line. Brendan also shares what he'd look for if he was a judge, why the battleship was so terrifying to ride, learning flip step downs...

Davi and Olly sit down for the most random episode in a while! On this episode of The Ride Companion the lads talk about riding Olly's local trails, discuss the evolution of TRC from online to studio and the potential future of the podcast. The lads have some confessions, offend Oasis fans and discuss wether mountain biking is too expensive plus loads more... This episode's sponsors & News Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at...

Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2! On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as...

Former Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion Manon Carpenter joins the podcast! Manon Carpenter sits down with Olly and Davi for an in-depth conversation about her incredible racing career. Growing up in Wales, Manon reflects on her early years immersed in mountain biking, spurred on by her dad, Jason, who founded the Dragon Downhill Series. She shares memories of helping out at races and her journey from her first race to becoming a pro rider. Manon dives into her early successes,...

Olly and Davi sit down for a catch up episode.  During the podcast Olly talks about getting sick (REALLY SICK), how 'we almost lost him. Davi shares to home renovation news and the lads discuss World Champs, Red Bull Rampage 2024, wholesome memories and announce the first episode of MTB Gogglebox.  Get notified to watch World Champs with us HERE.  We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan! Missed our van build video?...

Our first podcast from Nissan studios! Wyn Masters joins Olly and Davi for a quintessentially British al fresco podcast. In this episode, Wyn discusses how living in various countries has shaped his personality and his ongoing quest to find new riding companions. He also opens up about fatherhood, offering hilarious advice for new dads on time management, social media, and why he believes kids don’t need the most expensive bikes. Wyn further shares his insights on the current state of...

Would downhill suit the Olympics or X-Games? Olly and Davi sit down for a good ol' catch up. During the episode the lads talk about attending Formula E in London, Davi's new coach, Olly riding a modern downhill bike for the very first time ever, stag doo's, Champéry downhill track and look at strange Olympic sports. The lads invent a new downhill event to potentially level the field and discuss wether downhill should really be in the Olympics or the X-Games. We hope you enjoy the...

Olly and Davi are guests on their own podcast!? In this special episode of The Ride Companion, Andrew Neethling turns the tables on Davi and Olly to dive into the history of the podcast, from the random success of the Lockdown Companion series to its evolution into The Ride Companion. During the episode Olly and Davi discuss how they really first met over a common love of podcasts, why Davi pushed for Olly to join the podcast 'officially' and what the show means to them. They also discuss...