The Downtime Podcast

Alright, round 5 is upon us and this time we’re in the French alpine resort of Les Gets. We talk about how the season is developing, the changes to the track, the potential for aero and electronic gains and plenty more. Les Gets is no doubt going to provide some amazing racing. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Les Gets World Cup pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s

Today I’m joined by Cotic’s main man, Cy Turner. Cy has been heavily involved in the steel part of the Frameworks downhill bike project with Neko, so of course we kick off chatting downhill bikes. Then Cy shares an open and honest take on what it’s been like to run a bike brand over the last few years. We also chat about the shift towards eBikes and get his take on that as well as finding out why he’s loving short travel bikes right now. As always, a super interesting chat with someone who thinks a little differently to most and isn’t afraid to head in different directions if he believes in the benefits. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Cy Turner. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Cotic on Instagram @coticbikes, see their website cotic.co.uk and checkout their YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Gorewear If you're seeking the highest quality clothing for cycling in all weather conditions, Gorewear has you co

Today I’m joined by Ben and James from Misspent Summers to talk about what’s going on in enduro and downhill world cup racing. Between us, we’ve experienced both disciplines online and on-site this season, so we thought we’d get together to share our thoughts on the coverage and the racing. We also wanted to cover some of the more persistent rumours that are floating around right now about the potential changes to downhill racing in 2025. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ben and James from Misspent Summers. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Misspent Summers on Instagram @misspentsummers, on YouTube here and find newsletter sign-up and yearbooks on their website here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Gorewear If you're seeking the highest quality clothing for cycling in all weather conditions, Gorewear has you covered and right now, Downtime listeners can get a huge 35% off any top and bottom bundle over on gorewear.com by usin

Alright, round four in Val di Sole is in the books and we are over halfway through the season already. Tune in as we find out how the Black Snake evolved over a wet and wild week and what went down come finals day. The 2024 season keeps on giving and Val di Sole was no exception. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Val di Sole World Cup post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £

Alright, we’re back to back and heading to Val di Sole this weekend for one of the most demanding tracks on the circuit. How will riders ensure they are recovered and ready to go, what does this year’s version of the track have in store for us and are we entering a new era of dominance. We cover all that and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Val di Sole World Cup pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations star

Today I’m joined by YT Industries' Product Development Manager, Frank Dörr to talk about their brand new Tues MK4 downhill bike. How do you take a race winning bike and improve on it, with the pressure of knowing you have 2x World Champion, Vali Höll joining the team. How do you balance the functional vs the aesthetic requirements and how do you make sure the bike works for World Cup athletes and regular riders like us. As always, Frank is super open and provides some great insight into how the products we ride get designed and tested. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Frank Dörr. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow YT on Instagram @yt_industries. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Gorewear If you're seeking the highest quality clothing for cycling in all weather conditions, Gorewear has you covered and right now, Downtime listeners can get a huge 35% off any top and bottom bundle over on gorewear.com by using the code DOWNTIME35 a

Alright, this weekend we're back in Leogang, a track the riders know well, with historically tight margins. The weather has swung between sunshine and storms all week, giving the riders constantly changing track conditions to deal with. Keeping it rubber side down has been a challenge. As always, we were treated to incredible racing and I’m joined by Neko and Olly to dig into what went on. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Leogang World Cup post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it

Today’s episode is a little different. If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that it’s very much not about me, but today it is. For a while now, Neko has been telling me that he thinks people would like to know more about me. I guess for some of you, you’ve heard my voice for years now and I’ve not shared a whole lot about myself. So I finally caved in and let Neko take control of the questions. We sat down in Fort William and chatted about my background in mountain biking, my previous career in automotive engineering and how I eventually came to start the podcast. Hear about the challenges of making a mountain bike podcast your full time job and where the podcast is going in the future. Hopefully you enjoy finding out a bit more about me and where this whole podcast comes from. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Chris Hall. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Downtime on Instagram @downtimepodcast. Podcast Stuff Sup

Alright, we’re back in Leogang, a track the riders know well, where margins are tight. Will electronic suspension enable those that have it to find the previously illusive perfect setup for this track of differing styles? Is Hardline the best preparation for a World Cup and how are riders that haven’t been racing since Poland keeping sharp coming into round 3? We’ll answer all that and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Leogang World Cup pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were

Today we’re joined by We Are One founder and CEO, Dustin Adams to hear all about their incredible downhill bike and the Momentum Project, their approach to taking the bike World Cup racing. We'll dive deep into the high-stakes world of downhill racing, exploring the relentless pursuit of speed, cutting-edge technology, and the innovative spirit that drives their quest. Get ready for a captivating look at the challenges and triumphs in pushing the boundaries of bike technology. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Dustin Adams. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Don't forget to complete our listener survey here to be in with a chance of winning some Magura MT7 HC3 brakes. You can follow WeAreOne on Instagram @weareonecomposites and find their YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites If you want to get your hands on the best riding and most robust wheels you’ll ever own, then you can do so right now with 20% o

This is the second episode in our series which is supported by Fox, where I’m given access to their suspension guru and race team manager, Jordi Cortes, and each episode we’ll be joined by one of Fox’s roster of incredible athletes, to find out more about them and dig into their performance at the races and how they’ve worked alongside Fox to get their suspension singing and to be as dialed as possible on track. This week Jordi and I are joined by Greg Williamson to talk about his experience at Fort William and Poland as he opens his season with two incredible top tens and begins to ride that wave of confidence. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Greg Williamson and Jordi Cortes. Supported By Fox This season, alongside Fox's very own Jordi Cortes, they are providing us access to their roster of incredible athletes, to find out more about them and dig into their performance at the races and how they’ve worked alongside Fox to get their suspension singing and to be as Dialed as possi

Today, we’re joined by the one and only Oisin O’Callaghan. Oisin was thrust into the limelight when he joined the YT Mob and took the big win at the first time of asking, becoming your 2020 junior world champion in Leogang. From then on, Oisin’s been on a bumpy road of ups and downs which would definitely be enough to rattle most people’s confidence. However, Oisin has stuck to the process and shown what he’s capable of by taking his first elite World Cup win in Snowshoe last season. Oisin is loving life and represents a bright future for our sport. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Oisin O'Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Don't forget to complete our listener survey here to be in with a chance of winning some Magura MT7 HC3 brakes. You can follow Oisin on Instagram @oisinocallaghandh. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites If you want to get your hands on the best riding and most robust wheels you’ll ever own,

Alright folks, World Cup Downhill is back for round two in the brand new venue of Bielsko-Biala in Poland and this is your Maxxis tyres post-race show, where I'll be joined by Neko Mulally and Olly Morris to dig into what went on. The track developed all week long and the rain definitely made things tricky. But the riders rose to the challenge and provided incredible racing. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Poland World Cup post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were abl

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goes Downhill wouldn’t be happening without the support of some incredible brands. So a massive thanks to Canyon bikes, Fox suspension, Wahoo Fitness, Fox clothing and protection, Maxxis tyres, Magura brakes and We Are One Composites wheels. This is season two, episode two and I’m joined by my teammates, Jonny and Ben to share our experiences from the first race of the season. As you may have worked out from the intro, it didn’t quite go to plan. However, progress was made, we had a fun weekend and lessons were learned all round. So sit back, hit play and listen to Downtime Goes Downhill with me, Ben and Jonny. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and les

Today, we’re joined by fan favourite, Eddie Masters. We’ll be chatting to Eddie about his 2023 season and the injury he picked up in Loudenvielle. Eddie shares his thoughts on the current state of enduro and downhill and what he’d like to see in the future. Why wasn’t he racing Hardline and will we see him at more in the future? As always, Eddie brings the fun. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Eddie Masters. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Don't forget to complete our listener survey here to be in with a chance of winning some Magura MT7 HC3 brakes. You can follow Eddie on Instagram @edmasters. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites If you want to get your hands on the best riding and most robust wheels you’ll ever own, then you can do so right now with 20% off all wheelsets for Downtime listeners. Just head over to weareonecomposites.com and use the code 'DowntimeMay20' at the checkout. Magura Magura's fully adju

Alright folks, World Cup Downhill is back for round two in the brand new venue of Bielsko-Biala in Poland and this is your Maxxis tyres pre-race show, where I’ll be joined by coach to the stars, Chris Kilmurray to get the inside line on what to expect. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Poland World Cup pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s less than £1 per episode an

Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goes Downhill wouldn’t be happening without the support of some incredible brands. So a massive thanks to Canyon bikes, Fox suspension, Wahoo Fitness, Fox clothing and protection, Maxxis tyres, Magura brakes and We Are One Composites wheels. This is season two, episode one and I’m joined by Jonny and Ben to dig into our pre-season preparation. With a season of racing under our belts, have we learned our lessons and got everything dialled, or are we woefully under-prepared for what lies ahead. As always, it’s an open and honest chat about the realities of three 40 something Dads giving downhill a go. So sit back, hit play and listen to Downtime Goes Downhill with me, Ben and Jonny. You can also watch this episode on YouTube from 8pm BST on 9th May, here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon

Today, we’re joined by world champion, world cup overall winner and winner of round one of the 2024 season in Fort William, Vali Höll. From dominating the 2023 World Cup season to making significant off-season changes like moving out of her parents' home and heading back to YT, Vali gives us an exclusive peek into her world. Tune in as we explore what it's like to be the rider to beat, hear about Vali’s efforts to secure out-of-industry sponsorships, her exciting new web series, riding the new YT Tues and more. It’s clear to see that Vali is not only growing in speed and skill, but also in her comfort with who she is and where she belongs in the sport. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Vali Höll. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Vali on Instagram @valihoell and you can watch her brand new web series on her YouTube channel here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners We Are One Composites If you want to get your hands on the best rid

What a way to start the season. Fort William didn't disappoint and brought us a brutal track and incredible racing. We also saw some exciting new technology on the race track for the first time. There's a lot to discuss as the covers were finally pulled back on the 2024 World Cup downhill series. So sit back, hit play and listen to your Maxxis Tyres post-race show from Fort William, with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. Supported By Maxxis Tyres Maxxis is synonymous with performance and racing and is the winningest brand in the history of World Cup and EWS racing. No matter where or how you ride, Maxxis has the tyres for you with a wide range of tread patterns, casing and compound options. You can check out the entire range of Maxxis tyres over at Maxxis.com, and find the tyres at your local Maxxis dealer. You can also give them a follow on instagram where they are @maxxisbike. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donation

This is the pilot for something a little different, where I’ll be supported by Fox suspension and given access to their suspension guru and race team manager, Jordi Cortes, and each episode we’ll be joined by one of Fox’s roster of incredible athletes, to find out more about them and dig into their performance at the races and how they’ve worked alongside Fox to get their suspension singing and to be as Dialed as possible on track. This week Jordi and I are joined by Jackson Goldstone to discuss that incredible mont Sainte Anne race run last season, as well as chatting about his injury, expected recovery and his plans ahead of making a full return to racing. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Jackson Goldstone and Jordi Cortes. Supported By Fox This season, alongside Fox's very own Jordi Cortes, they are providing us access to their roster of incredible athletes, to find out more about them and dig into their performance at the races and how they’ve worked alongside Fox to get thei