The Downtime Podcast

Today I’m joined by an old friend, Rich Simpson. Rich has joined the World Cup circuit this year as the GT Factory Racing mechanic for Jess Blewitt and Ethan Craik. We sat down to chat about Rich’s background in BMX racing and his career in engineering. Find out how Rich made the move from a lifelong job in engineering, to following his passion in the bike industry. We hear about Rich’s approach to suspension setup, his experiences of his first year at World Cups and plenty more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Rich Simpson. You can check out Rich's coaching, suspension setup and servicing business here. Follow it on Instagram @rsrbikeworks and find Rich there @_rich_simpson. You can follow the team @gtfactoryracing. Supporting Partners We Are One Composites I’ve been using WeAreOne wheels for over 4 years now and I’m a massive fan. I’m currently running a Faction 29er up front and a Union 27.5 in the rear and I love them. I feel like they strike a lovely balance of being pre