Best theridecompanion Podcasts (2025)

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Kaos Seagrave: Quitting World Cup Downhill, Going Full Freeride, Growing Up in FMD Racing & More 1:48:28

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1d ago1:48:28

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Kaos Seagrave joins Olly and Davi for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes of The Ride Companion yet. From racing World Cups as a junior to flipping 90-foot jumps at Darkfest, Kaos opens up about the exact moment he walked away from downhill racing, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what it really takes to go full freeride. He shar…

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Why Rob Warner Opened Up on The Ride Companion (Olly Wilkins x Just Ride Teaser) 4:43

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In this honest and emotional clip from the Red Bull Just Ride podcast, Rob Warner shares why The Ride Companion was the place he chose to open up about his autism diagnosis for the first time. He reflects on the powerful moment he called Olly and said, “I need to do it, mate — I’m going to lay it all out there.” That episode became a major turning …

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The DJ Zesty story: Medical trials, UK dirt jumping and new sponsors! 1:34:05

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DJ Zesty (Andy Lehmann) is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with DJ Zesty to hear how a jump bike and a patch of woods in Swinley led him to building world class freeride courses in Queenstown. Andy shares his journey through the UK trails scene, competing in Dirt Wars, digging for Natural Selection, living out of a van, surviving medical trials t…

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Ben Smith: From Troy Lee Intern to HipLok Founder, Building a Global Brand from Scratch 1:46:47

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Ben Smith is the co-founder of HipLok. Ben joins Olly & Davi in studio for a deep-dive into his journey from working at Troy Lee Designs in California to launching one of the most innovative bike security brands in the world. During the episode Ben opens up about how the idea for HipLok was born, the early struggles of building a brand from scratch…

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We're Increasing Downhill World Cup Prize Money by 30% 1:23:32

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This episode has serious old school TRC vibes! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly and Davi discuss everything you need to know heading into the 2025 downhill World Cup season. Including team moves, breakout picks, fantasy tips, and some insights from the inside. We also announce ourselves as the unofficial World Cup podium sponsor... we're…

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Roger Vieira: A true privateer World Cup downhill story, NEVER giving up. 1:45:10

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Roger Vieira is in studio to share his incredible story! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Roger joins us in the studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Brazil to chasing the World Cup Downhill dream as a full on privateer. He opens up about the financial realities of racing, why his first ever World Cup at Fort William lead him to…

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Sam Reynolds: DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB’s Ultimate Safe Space 1:04:12

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Sam Reynolds is back in studio for a full DarkFest 2025 debrief! Sam shares behind the scenes stories about building the biggest freeride course on the planet, like the massive new Quarterpipe and the mind blowing progression of riders from this years event. We also talk about why DarkFest is the ultimate mountain bike safe space, how it stays true…

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Davi cycled across the UK, Red Bull Featured insanity, space travel & more... 1:36:25

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On this episode of The Ride Companion, Davi talks about his recent Trans Pennine Trail adventure. He shares what it’s really like riding across the UK, the accidental insane setup, the kit he took, and advice for anyone wanting to attempt the ride. The lads also chat about Katy Perry going to space, being featured by Red Bull, Olly riding the new B…

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The Melon Mukbang with Jono Jones & Ben Deakin 1:28:41

2M ago1:28:41

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It's a full house in the new studio! Jono Jones and Ben Deakin join Olly and Davi after a long day of filming the new Melon Optics photochromic lens launch video. During the episode the lads talk about the hilarious days filming at Rogate Bike Park, Jono talks about racing the Red Bull Cero Abajo in Mexico, his boxing career, quitting banking to he…

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Our new studio, Olly's wild Mexico street race build and a £XXXX water bill 1:40:02

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We’re back...and in a brand new studio! (building site) Olly and Davi sit down for a long overdue catch up. Olly shares stories from his Red Bull Cerro Abajo Guanajuato street race build trip, trail adventures in Madeira, and the shock of receiving a ridiculous water bill while he was away. The lads also chat about the new studio space, ancient pyr…

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MTB World News LIVE: Darkfest, Downhill Broadcast Discssion, Ai and More... 1:15:54

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Hang out with Davi live on YouTube to discuss downhill broadcast changes, AI, DarkFest and much more... - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RIDECOMPANION at https://www.oneskin.co/ - Do you get hangry? Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ Unlock a healthi…

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John Fernandes of Freeride Madeira on the highs and lows of building a mountain biking paradise 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

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In this episode Olly sits down with John Fernandes, co-founder of Freeride Madeira. John takes us through the wild journey of turning a passion for trail building into a global MTB hotspot, hosting the Enduro World Series, Trans Madeira, and welcoming some of the biggest names in the sport. The lads discuss how Jacob Gibbins’ iconic photos and Bren…

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Tahnée Seagrave on Rediscovering Her Love for Riding, Speedsuit Controversy & FMD’s Factory Future 2:05:13

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Tahnée Seagrave is on the podcast! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Tahnée Seagrave reflects on the highs and lows of her career, from five years of injuries and nearly stepping away from racing to rediscovering her love for the sport. She opens up about the mental challenges of recovery, the impact of concussions and burnout, and how self-ta…

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Scott Beaumont: What REALLY happened to 4X, 30 years of pro racing lessons and more... 1:58:01

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Scott "Boom Boom" Beaumont is on the podcast! In this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down with the BMX, downhill, and 4X legend to take a deep dive into his wild 30 year career. From growing up in a motorsport racing family to pioneering 4X and fighting to keep it alive, Scott’s got some unbelievable stories. We chat about why 4X g…

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Reece Wilson: From Factory Rider to AON Racing Team Owner, The State of Downhill & More 2:13:34

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Reece Wilson is in studio for a well overdue podcast! Former Downhill World Champion Reece Wilson joins the podcast for a deep dive into his career so far, from his switch from motocross to downhill to the highs and lows of racing at the elite level. We discuss his decision to leave a secure factory contract to build his own team, Aon Racing. Reece…

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Ben Plenge Opens Up About War, MTB Training and Mental Resilience 2:15:09

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Ben Plenge is in studio for a hard hitting banger of a podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Ben Plenge opens up about his past in the British Army, sharing intense war stories from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Battle of Danny Boy, one of the most brutal British military engagements in recent history and the war crimes i…

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Sam Reynolds Joins AON Racing! DarkFest 10th Anniversary Plans & Belt Drive Freeride?! 1:10:42

4M ago1:10:42

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EXCLUSIVE: Sam Reynolds drops into the studio to announce he’s signed for Reece Wilson’s AON Racing team! In this episode of The Ride Companion, we dive into why he made the move, his custom GAMUX bike with a Gates belt drive, Pinion gearbox, and Manitou Dorado forks, and whether it’s ready to tackle DarkFest’s massive jumps. Sam also talks about t…

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Kaos Seagrave: Quitting World Cup Downhill, Going Full Freeride, Growing Up in FMD Racing & More 1:48:28

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Why Rob Warner Opened Up on The Ride Companion (Olly Wilkins x Just Ride Teaser) 4:43

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The DJ Zesty story: Medical trials, UK dirt jumping and new sponsors! 1:34:05

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Ben Smith: From Troy Lee Intern to HipLok Founder, Building a Global Brand from Scratch 1:46:47

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We're Increasing Downhill World Cup Prize Money by 30% 1:23:32

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Roger Vieira: A true privateer World Cup downhill story, NEVER giving up. 1:45:10

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Sam Reynolds: DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB’s Ultimate Safe Space 1:04:12

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Davi cycled across the UK, Red Bull Featured insanity, space travel & more... 1:36:25

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The Melon Mukbang with Jono Jones & Ben Deakin 1:28:41

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Our new studio, Olly's wild Mexico street race build and a £XXXX water bill 1:40:02

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MTB World News LIVE: Darkfest, Downhill Broadcast Discssion, Ai and More... 1:15:54

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John Fernandes of Freeride Madeira on the highs and lows of building a mountain biking paradise 1:17:13

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Tahnée Seagrave on Rediscovering Her Love for Riding, Speedsuit Controversy & FMD’s Factory Future 2:05:13

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Scott Beaumont: What REALLY happened to 4X, 30 years of pro racing lessons and more... 1:58:01

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Reece Wilson: From Factory Rider to AON Racing Team Owner, The State of Downhill & More 2:13:34

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Ben Plenge Opens Up About War, MTB Training and Mental Resilience 2:15:09

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Sam Reynolds Joins AON Racing! DarkFest 10th Anniversary Plans & Belt Drive Freeride?! 1:10:42