Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
1) Racing, Recovery and Growth: Oli Zwar Opens Up
Today on the Downtime Podcast, we’re sitting down with a Oli Zwar, a rider who’s lived the full spectrum of what downhill racing can throw at you. From the spark of motocross as a kid in Australia, to...Show More
2) Wyn Masters’ Thoughts on World Cup Downhill and Enduro
Today on the Downtime Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only, Wyn Masters. Wyn’s got a unique view of the sport, from racing to reporting, and in this episode he brings the full picture. We sit...Show More
3) EXCLUSIVE: Inside YT’s Collapse and Re-Start With Markus Flossmann
Today on the Downtime Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about stories in mountain biking this year. YT went into insolvency, the internet blew up with rumours and frustration… and then...Show More
4) Inside The Mind of Matt Jones
Today I’m joined by Matt Jones for a really honest and reflective conversation about what it takes to build a life around mountain biking. You may have seen his latest Red Bull video, where he jumps t...Show More
5) There Are Other Ways – Glenn MacArthur’s Big Mountain Approach
Glenn MacArthur grew up in a tiny village high in the French Alps, where riding bikes and exploring mountains was just part of everyday life. He’s taken that foundation and built a really interesting ...Show More
6) Can Small Teams Still Compete in World Cup Downhill?
There’s been a lot of discussion around wether or not it’s getting harder for the smaller teams to survive in World Cup downhill. This week I’m joined by Team High Country’s Chris Higgs to find out ho...Show More
7) Josh Bryceland On Fatherhood, eBikes, Racing Plans and More
This week, I’m catching up with none other than Josh Bryceland. We dive into his thoughts on the 2025 Downhill World Cup season, and some of the exciting young riders coming through the ranks right no...Show More
8) Downtime Debrief Episode Three aka the C-Practice Podcast
Downtime Debrief episode 3 is here. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill’ series you’ll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who I’ve been racing downhill alongside for the last two seasons. For 2...Show More
9) The Most Misunderstood Component on Your Bike (And How to Get It Right)
How much thought do you really give to your saddle? It’s one of the most personal contact points on the bike and yet, for most of us, it’s also one of the least understood. This week, I’m joined by...Show More
10) What Changed for Max Hartenstern in His 2025 Breakthrough Season?
This week, I’m joined by Germany’s Max Hartenstern, a rider who’s quietly been building toward a breakthrough. Max started out racing BMX before switching to downhill in his early teens, working his w...Show More