This week I’m talking MTB coaching with Paul Howard from ZEP Coaching and the GSMBC. Paul’s been shaping mountain bike coaching for years, and his work has helped define the global standards we see today….
This week, I’m joined once again by elite mountain bike performance coach Chris Kilmurray, as we dive deep into the build-up for the 2025 MTB World Cup season. We’re talking preseason prep, the role of…
Today, I’m joined by Annie Ford. Perhaps best known for her recent world record of over 55,000m descending in 24hours, Annie is an adventurer, endurance athlete, and passionate environmental advocate. Over the last few years,…
Downtime Goes Downhill for the Last Time
- December 31, 2024
- Tagged as: downhill, downhill mountain bike, mountain bike, training
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 have happened without the support of some incredible…
Do you want to be a better mountain bike rider? Well, coach Ben Plenge from The Strength Factory is here to help you in just six simple steps. Ben lays out the fundamentals needed to…
Your Biggest Mountain Bike Fitness Challenges Solved
- April 2, 2024
- Tagged as: mountain bike, training
Today, I’m joined by Ben Plenge from the Strength Factory and we’re diving headfirst into the world of mountain bike fitness, tackling some of the most pressing questions from you, the listeners. From battling arm…
Today, I’m joined by Strength Factory head coach, Ben Plenge. Ben firmly believes that being a better human will lead to you being a better bike rider. We discuss how taking a simple approach of…
Perfect Your Process to Improve Your Performance
- October 17, 2023
- Tagged as: downhill, downhill mountain bike
Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that’s taking you with us as we have a go at racing downhill at both a regional and national level and in this episode, bringing you advice…
We’ve heard from sports psychologists and professional coaches before on the podcast and there is a lot to learn from them. Ciaran King however, has taken a slightly different approach to optimising performance, by following…
Can I Complete the Hardest Mountain Bike Race in the World?
- August 1, 2023
- Tagged as: enduro mountain bike, mountain bike
Thanks to Santa Cruz Bicycles, I took part in this year’s Stone King Rally. If you’ve been listening to our Downtime Goes Downhill series then you’ll know that Stone King didn’t quite go to plan…
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