Singletrack Magazine MTB Podcast

In this episode Benji talks to outgoing editor of 25 years, Chipps Chippendale to ask him what his highlights and lowlights of his tenure.Issue 166 is out now - the final issue edited by Chipps. It's Benji all the way down from this point. But no need to worry - this will not be the last you hear from Chipps. Subscribe to Singletrack World Magazine today at https://singletrackworld.com/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Singletrack Magazine MTB Podcast, Benji chats to Benedikt about the origins of Lauf and what makes them stand out amongst the relatively conservative cycling scene.For this Podcast we’ve specifically tried to stay on the subject of mountain bikes and mountain biking. There are plenty of other Pods out there about Lauf’s gravel and fatbike stuff. In fact, the best place is on Lauf’s own website – check out the Our Story section.Click on the play button below for 25 minutes of mountain bike nerdery. Principally about the Lauf Elja but also encompassing subjects like tyre volume, single pivots done differently and why fancypants high-modulus carbon fibre may not actually be the best thing to make a mountain bike out of… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah is leaving us soon, which is sad news for all of us. But heather is here to take on some of Hannah's many, many duties. Not all of them of course because Hannah is truly unique and irreplaceable. But we'll somehow work it all out. Anyway, this week we are joined by Singletrack staff alumni in the form of Andi Sykes, marketing manager at Hunt Wheels. They talk about what comes next for Hannah and go through some of her Singletrack highlights.Andi gets a ton of guerrilla marketing mentions in for all his brands too. And no, Andi's marketing is not included in the no ads part of your subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like Waldorf and Statler, Hannah and Benji are coming at your from above this week. Our office balcony is the location while the weather is still playing nice.Hannah reckons real bodeos need to be represented better in cycling gear marketing as she embarks on a test of rding shorts that are good to pee in. Or out of.. Rather. Pee ing IN shorts is best left tp pro road racers who get caught short.This week's podcast is sponsored by Join.cc - A personal trainer app you can keep in your pocket.Get 30 days free by visiting join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We took the Singletrack Outside Broadcast unit (SOB) to the local park to record this week's episode on the world's most uncomfortable park bench.It's too sunny to be in the hot studio.Benji and Hannah talk about the state of Enduro racing (It's in quite a state) and look at some new One Up pedals with pins for miles.There's tiny dogs and other park inhabitants from time to time.This week's episode is sponsorted by Join.cc the personal trainer that fits in your pocket.It's an app and Singletrack listeners can try it for free for 30 days by visiting..https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gosh it’s hard not to talk about the weather. But we won’t. Instead we’ll simply spray some product at your eyes. Fresh Goods y’all!But yeah, how about this dry spell we’re having eh?This week's episode is sponsorted by Join.cc the personal trainer that fits in your pocket.It's an app and Singletrack listeners can try it for free for 30 days by visiting..https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week German ebike trade companies have started to ask for legislation to limit the maximum power of ebikes. WHy are they dpoing this and what does it actually mean for us off road types? We get into the weeds of this story and explain some important differences between power ratings and what the law says you can and can't do with ae eBike motor.Plus Benji explains why he hates drop bars and how gravel riding is really not for him.Plus get 30 days free access to the Join.cc training app with our podcast sponsor Join.cc. Head to https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you being lied to? Benji and Hannah discuss some of the big stories of the week.Our sponsor this week is Join.cc - a training app like having a personal trainer in your pocket. Get 30 days free access at https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is psonsored by Join.cc - the training app for cyclists. Like a personal trainer in your pocket.Hannah interviews the founder of a startup making a bike computer to track your air time and race telemetry. Benji and Mark answer your questions on the cycle to work scheme and whether expensive bikes give you more joy on the trails.We have a special guuest in to talk about watching dots on a screen. No really! It's a thing!Check out https;//join.cc/singletrack for a free 30 day trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was our April Fool story a little too believable?Benji goes drops the new RockShox AXS dropper post - literally. See what we did there?Just how do you demonstrate the functions of a wireless dropper post on the 'radio'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything from tyre pressure calculators to the details of the new SRAM groupset that still uses mechanical cables like it's still the noughties or something. Hannah loves it and hates having to charge batteries for shifters and mechs. Benji loves it and reckons if you don't know how to charge stuff in 2025 then you are wrong.What do you think?As ever, all th edetails of the new stuff this week can be found here at https://singletrackworld.com/2025/03/fresh-goods-friday-750-the-testing-messing-edition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji and Hannah discuss bikes they would like to lick (?) and how the Marzzochi Bombers could save your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji and Hannah talk dirty about British Cycling, i9 wheels and Hannah tells us the longest and possibly worst whale joke ever.Are black spokes more fragile and do tan wall tyres result in more punctures? We answer your burning questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Benji converted to the dark side? Come on! What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji reveals the results of our eBike reliability survey. Hannah gives us her thought for the day to send you into the weekend.Turns out that Benji's perfect riding jacket already exists and it's not at all spendy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah was invited to discuss the price of watching bikes on the BBC 5 Live Wake Up To Money programme this week. Benji finds out why she was there. Plus, multi-tools and why you should sit down and play with yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andi Sykes works for Hunt Bikes these days but before that he was one of the Singletrack team. He's also managed his own DH race team so he's got a lot of insight and experience. Hannah talks to him about cheap(er) bikes and racing in 2025. Hannh calls Andi the cockapoo of the bike world, which came as a shock to Andi, but listen and find out why.For more Fresh Goods Friday sillyness go and check out this week's FGF 741 here https://singletrackworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New pedals from OneUp plus we have riders team news, some of which is accurate. Hannah grills Benji on his dog owning skills and why the new pedals from OneUp are very different to what they've offered in the past. Plus, team news from around the 'paddocks' and how not to look after a dog. Featuring silent contributions from Archie the office dog, Hannah Dobson, Managing Editor and Benji Haworth, Technical Editor.Full Fresh Goods Friday news can be found here https://singletrackworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji and Hannah argue over ratings for reviews and offer up their predictions for the bike world in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam has written a few articles for us over the years, in between his medical school training. His stories are always a great read, though I do wonder how he continues to convince his friends to ride with him. There always seems to be a lot of wading through bogs and mysteriously missing paths. Something that I find especially refreshing is the absence of fancy kit. Adam and friends appear to be largely riding in gear that might have been obtained at an Outward Bound bring and buy sale, on bikes that would make a mechanic wince. His - excellent - writing focuses instead on the experience of exploring with friends, and finding humour in the challenges along the way.Chariots of Rust is an especially personal tale from Adam, as he covers a series of rides he did with friends around Scotland following his recovery from a nervous breakdown and diagnosis with bipolar type 2 disorder. It’s poetically written, with humour, friendship, honesty and insight. Congratulations to Adam for the award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George & Jack run a Mock Draft of how they see the teams lining up in 2025 & then they’re joined by the Fighting Irish; 2 of the fastest DH riders on planet earth, Oisin O Callaghan & Ronan Dunne… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George, Jack & Emi chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season racing World Cups & to play retirement 20 questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion and World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll, chats with George, Jack and Emi about equal pay, three-peats, and MTB Reform... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George, Jack and Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document, before closing out the show with some #teamrumours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the chat from the Pits at Champery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episodeGeorge,Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far...The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by:HopeTechnology www.hopetech.com @hopetechJ-Tech Suspension www.jtechsuspension.co.uk@jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmagazine #downhill #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb #mtbracing #dh #mtb #enduro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's election time. We voted and we hope you did too. I this week's episode Mark reminisces about past Passporte du Soleil events and how one fellow journo didn't even make it to the start line. Benji gives us a load of new info on the 15th Specialized Stumpjumper that has just launched and Hannah has just come back from the Bespoked hand built bike show and was hugely impressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Desert Island Disc Brakes is our interview format for the pro riders we keep bumping into. It is a 'tribute' to other similar formats you may have heard on the radio.This week Hannah talks to pro rider Josh Bryceland about his life as a DH racing pro around the world discussing everything from his mythical house boat to comparisons of life with donuts and salad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WC DH Semi-Finals, Welsh Trail Access Nightmares, Goodbye Rob, How to amputate your finger at home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah chats to racers and their support crew at the British National Downhill Series, Round 2, at Fort William. Thanks to the Scottish Downhill Association for making it happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George has been up to Fort William to chat to folks in the pits before the racing kicks off. He's also sent us a very interesting collection of photos. Enjoy, sports fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a little break over winter, Making Up The Numbers is back! The 2024 race season is already underway and in this episode the gang chats about those races that have already taken place. Then, making her debut on the podcast, they’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark introduces our first episode of the new year. We've had a bit of a break but we are back now. In this episode we get to find out what's been happening at STHQ and what's coming this year. Then Benji and Hannah answer some questions from the forum starting off with a biggy from user Snotrag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 and the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn and Jordan, and the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another stonking podcast episode from Making Up The Numbers. From car mechanic to World Cup winner... In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb. There’s also Jack Reading’s retirement 20 questions, and possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar and some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans and then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Charlie choosing to retire early we thought it would be the perfect time to get him in front of a mic and ask him about his riding life to date and where he plans to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang & in this episode George, Jack & Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan & Harriet Harnden. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Bas talks through the bikes of his life, why he hates rocks, and recovery from his 2015 crash at Red Bull Rampage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hannah leading with Mark and Benji in the chat room. This week they talk about Benji's recent enduro race experiences and what it's like to actually compete these days. Plus Hannah doles out some race rumours she's been hearing about.There's a couple of swears in this week's episode so watch out if that's a problem for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George, Jack and Emilie catch up on World Champs and three World Cups, including a special guest appearance from Camille Balanche. Then they’re joined bythe winner of the Les Gets World Cup, Benoit Coulanges before closing out the show with a few predictions for the final two World Cups of the season and some Team Rumours. Will there be more retirements? Where will riders go as teams close down? Which teams are closing? And where is Vali Höll off to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Check out Sam's Grounding film here https://singletrackworld.com/2023/06/grounding-with-samantha-soriano/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George made the trip to Fort William between bouts of real life to catch the pros in practice. Hear from:Part 1Charlie HattonDom PlattAndreas KolbEmilie SiegenthalerNathan CarrJordan WilliamsMatt WalkerReece WilsonLouise Ferguson & Ronan DunneHattie HarndenPart 2Jake Ireland & Eleonora FarinaWill LongdenIan JonesJoe BreedenGrant WildmanMonika MixovaWyn MastersRyan PinkertonPart 3Camille BalanchePhoebe Gale & Tahnee SeagraveGracey HemstreetBrook MacDonaldLaurie GreenlandFinn IlesSimon Burney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dislocated shoulder at Red Bull Hardline no less, although the story is not quite as impressive as you'd imagine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jake100 – or Jake O’Neill to give him his full name – is an urban riding star and YouTube creator. This year he’s helping run the London BikeStormz event, as well as working on his tricks and skills. We caught up with him for an episode of Desert Island Disc Brakes and chatted about what urban riding means to him, how his skills translate to the trails, and what he hopes to do with the opportunities his public profile now presents him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah and Dan Stanton sit down to chat about the challenges in running a bike manufacturing business, how he found a way through Stanton Bikes going into Administration, and what you can expect next from the new company, Stanton Bicycles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.