Mountain biking legend Nigel Page is in studio for a two part epic! On the first of two episodes Nigel Page talks about the 80's BMX scene, discovering mountain biking, snapping mopeds, hilarious jobs, quitting jobs, the golden era of downhill, competing against Rob Warner, Steve Peat and Shaun Palmer, X-Games medals and so much more...   This episode's sponsors & News Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to https://laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. E ..read more

Olly and Davi sit down to answer your BEST listener questions. An old school episode with topics like fear, Deathgrip 2, the impact of the growth of the podcast, Crankworx rider boycott and much more...  This episode's sponsors & News With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at https://www.compex.com/uk/   - Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Take your MTB fandom t ..read more

Olly returns from the Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo street race in Mexico a little tired, but ready to break down his trip with insights and stories. During the episode, the lads talk about what it takes to build the course, how he first got the street race jobs, course changes, discuss why the South American riders are so fast, will there ever be a UK version? Plus, there's a failed hot sauce game, listener questions, and loads more...   This episode's sponsors & News Struggling to watch sporting events in your country or, want to browse the web more securely? Grab your EXCLUSIVE ..read more

Our favourite moments from The Ride Companion podcast 2024 (so far). Featuring Rob Warner, Bernard Kerr, Jono Jones, Sam Reynolds, Preston Williams, Hans Rey and Joel Anderson.  This episode's sponsors & News - Feel optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION - Peak Supps: We want to make supplementing for riding as easy as possible with The Ride Companion bundle. It contains everything you need for pre/post ride, recovery and hydration and, you can get ne ..read more

Alan Milway is arguably the most respected strength and conditioning coach in mountain biking. On this episode of The Ride Companion Alan walks us through exactly how he works with the worlds most elite athletes like Greg Minnaar, Danny Hart, Gee Atherton, Charlie Hatton and how he asseses performance to ensure he gets the most out of all his athletes. Alan also discusses the current state of downhill, the data he’s acquired on athletes and what it means for the future of the sport, top training tips for pros and amateurs, what he learned from a mysterious horse racing trainer, his role on tra ..read more

On this episode of The Ride Companion Tom Isted talks about his journey from gymnastics to BMX park through to MTB slopestyle and big air. Tom breaks down what it takes to make the podium at a Crankworx event, what the judges really look for and why Emil Johansson is so hard to compete against. Tom also opens up about the 'best year of his life' in 2023, record breaking 120ft backflips, DarkFest 2024 insights and highlights plus loads more... Watch this episode on YouTube Follow @tom_isted This episode's sponsors & News - Companionship, Crankworx Rotorua returns March 16th to the 24th, cel ..read more

Olly and Davi are joined by the legendary Chris Akrigg! From his humble motorcycle trials beginnings to becoming a household name in mountain biking, during this episode Chris shares his journey of self-filming, honing his skills, and turning his passion into a profession. Chris also opens up about why he stepped away from competitive riding, the Danny MacAskill effect on trials, riding brakeless, what happened to the watercycles video and reflects on the evolution of his career and content motivations, including his embrace of ebikes and much more… Follow @chrisakrigg   Support this epis ..read more

We sat down with mountain biking legend, Hans Rey!  In this episode of The Ride Companion, Hans dives into the unforgettable moments of his career, reminiscing about the iconic SWATCH ad campaign and reflecting on the pivotal German TV show that changed everything. We also delve into the golden era of 90s mountain biking, where Hans competed at the first ever X-Games, the Laguna Rads crew, 37 years on GT Bikes, long-term sponsorship deals, and the epic adventures that helped define his career. Hans shares candid stories of unexpected encounters, from cruising on an ebike with a U.S ..read more

We've waited over 6 months to share this news!! On this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down for an old school general catch up. During the episode the lads reflect on the Rob Warner episode, make an announcement, have some HEAVY bike chat, answer listener questions plus, much more... Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day?  Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drin ..read more

Preston Williams is a former British motocross champion turned downhill racer. On this episode Preston talks about his illustrious but strict motocross career and why he made the switch to racing downhill. Preston talks about winning his first ever National race, almost beating Jackson Goldstone and breaks down his first couple of years in the elite category. Preston is currently living the full privateer life and we hope the companionship will be rooting for him in 2024! Follow Preston @prestonwilliams377/ Support this episode's sponsors Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready ..read more