We're a little worried about some of the things we're hearing about the bike industry right now. A combination of Covid, external factors and global economies seem to have supply and demand reeling! Martyn sat down with Doddy and Sandy for a hot take on the situation ..read more

In this episode, Martyn Ashton chats with Nils from Rider Resilience about his story and how mountain biking can help combat adversity. Rider Resilience hopes that having a vast pool of inspirational content can help to foster or regain resilience and positivity in people, that it will serve to appreciate the good things in life and become an ever-growing impetus to once again get out and ride ..read more

This week we are joined by Sandy Plenty from The Trailhead bicycle company. Sandy has worked in bike shops almost all of his life and has built one of the best bike shops in the UK with a great community focus. We find out how E-Bikes saved his shop, his thoughts on EMTBs Vs MTBs and why he sold one of the most iconic bikes of all time from his personal connection.  ..read more

The Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin story is one that is very different from the traditional way in which people become pro mountain bikers. From former Royal Marine Commando to MTB Professional Influencer in a matter of just a couple of years and a catchphrase that you just can't forget! #OiOi  ..read more

This week Martyn is joined by Jack Carthy, Jack is the 9X UCI Elite world champion and multiple UCI World Cup champion of competition bike trials. Jack is one of the most decorated MTBers, but hasn’t had the recognition of riders in other disciplines. What will he do if, or once he reaches his lifetime goal of a 10th world championship title ..read more

This week Martyn is joined by Nigel Page, masters downhill extraordinaire and team manager of the Nukeproof Sram Factory Racing Team (formerly CRC Mavic and team Chain Reaction Cycles). What is it like to manage a team with some superstar EWS athletes and how what is the role of a team manager in their success?  ..read more

Martyn is joined by EWS Champion, Downhill Champion, Downhill World Champion, and Mum Tracy Moseley on the Podcast this week. Listen now as they recount her career, her work for Trek and Bosch, being a mum vs mountain biker, and how to keep riding fun ..read more

Martyn sits down for a chat with FMB Champion and Youtube Sensation and life-long friend Sam Pilgrim to chat about his beginnings in mountain biking and how it's not always a good idea to listen to the teacher!  ..read more

This week, we've had a visit from Chris Akrigg so that Martyn can talk to someone about Trials (who actually wants to listen!). We've also got a great announcement that Chris will be one of the cycling superstars joining us at the Global Bike Festival, Saalbach from June 16th to the 19th!  ..read more

Whilst over filming for the latest Dirt Shed Show, Martyn thought he'd revive the GMBN Podcast, and what better guest to kick things off (again) than Grant Fielder. Chopper, the godfather of the UK scene was a kid who was good at everything, so what was it that made bikes stick?  ..read more