CHAPTER 414 Ft. Greg Minnaar

Greg Minnaar is one of the greatest downhill mountain bikers of all time. From winning his first UCI World Cup at 19 to becoming World Champion just weeks before his 40th birthday, he spent more than two decades at the top of the sport. In this episode, Greg looks back on the defining moments of his career, from growing up racing motocross in South Africa to helping build Honda's iconic downhill MTB program.We dive into the Sam Hill era, how Aaron Gwin changed downhill racing, the development of Honda's legendary bike, and what it really took to stay at the top for over 20 years. Greg also opens up about nearly quitting at 20, living with ADHD as a professional athlete, the sacrifices required to keep winning, and the pressure of racing in front of a home crowd.If you're a fan of downhill mountain biking, motocross, or high-performance athletes, this is an inside look at the mindset, rivalries, and legacy of one of the sport's true GOATs.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro4:23 Welcome Greg Minnaar11:54 Greg's Motocross Background18:46 From Motocross to Downhill MTB21:11 Jack Miller Has No Fear26:31 Competing Against Sam Hill35:17 How Aaron Gwin Changed Downhill MTB43:52 The Loic Bruni Era47:57 Greg's First World Cup Win51:44 AG1 Ad52:47 The Path to the World Cup58:51 Greg Minnaar Almost Quit1:09:54 Team Orange Circa1:18:04 Living With ADHD1:33:51 Dislocated Shoulder1:40:21 When Honda Took Over Downhill1:45:22 How Good Was the Honda MTB?1:47:07 The 2027 Honda CRF 450R1:50:06 Riding for Syndicate1:56:00 Being Teammates with Steve Peat1:58:27 Running the Norco Adidas MTB Team2:05:45 Destination Yamaha Ad2:07:03 The Selfishness of Winning2:10:10 Managing Your Ego2:13:11 How to Enjoy the Wins2:21:13 Greg Minnaar's Greatest Career Wins2:26:03 The Pressure of Racing at Home2:33:50 ClosingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.