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Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB
Mountain Biking
Downhill Racing
World Cup
Downhill Mountain Biking
Enduro Racing
Jackson Goldstone
World Cup Downhill
World Cup Racing
Red Bull Hardline
Loic Bruni
Enduro World Cup
World Championships
Enduro
Leogang
Mental Health
Nutrition
Neko Mulally
Injuries
Injury Recovery
Olly Morris

Downtime isn’t just another mountain bike podcast. It’s THE podcast for those who live and breathe gravity riding. Whether you’re chasing podiums or simply pushing your own limits on the trail, Downtime is your essential source for staying ahead of the curve. Downtime connects you with the key figures from the gravity community – the athletes pushing the limits, the mechanics wrenching on the fast... more

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Latest Episodes

At sixteen, Simona Kuchyňková was told to find a different sport. A brain aneurysm and two surgeries later, the doctors said she could race, but at her own risk. Since then there’s been a broken wrist at the Downhill World Championships, two ACL tear... more

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Nine years ago, on the trails of Finale Ligure, Adrien Dailly finished second to Sam Hill in the fight for the Enduro World Series overall title in his first elite season. What followed wasn’t the rise everyone expected: a shattered elbow, three surg... more

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The Enduro World Championships have been and gone, and what a way to wrap up the season here in Finale Ligure. I’m joined by Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan to look back at the racing, talk about the challenges that Finale gave to the riders, and g... more

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Welcome back to Downtime Goes Downhill. On this episode, a well known bike designer joins us for his first downhill race in 25 years. Ben and Jonny finish the season separated by 0.14 of a second. We talk about spending your risk wisely, dealing with... more

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Recent Guests

Adrien Dailly
French enduro mountain bike racer and two-time E-Enduro World Champion.
Episode: Adrien Dailly: The Long Road Back to the Top
Morgane Charre
French enduro racer and former World Champion.
Episode: Enduro’s Grand Finale – World Champs and What Happens Next
Greg Callaghan
Irish enduro racer and contributor to Next Stage.
Episode: Enduro’s Grand Finale – World Champs and What Happens Next
Cy Turner
Bike designer and Cotic company owner
Cotic
Episode: A Special Guest Joins the Team: Downtime Goes Downhill
Anna Newkirk
Elite downhill mountain bike racer for Frameworks and World Cup winner
Frameworks
Episode: Anna Newkirk: Her Easiest Run Won the World Cup
Simon French
Founder behind Beyond Gravity, Maydena Bike Park/Hardline Tasmania
Beyond Gravity / Maydena Bike Park
Episode: Beyond Gravity: The Biggest New Race in Downhill
Kirk McDowall
Development Engineer at Norco
Norco
Episode: Greg Minnaar and Norco’s Engineers on the New Team DH
Greg Minnaar
Professional downhill racer
Norco Racing Team
Episode: Greg Minnaar and Norco’s Engineers on the New Team DH
Colin Ryan
Senior Development Engineer at Norco
Norco
Episode: Greg Minnaar and Norco’s Engineers on the New Team DH

Hosts

Chris Hall
Presenter and interviewer focused on gravity riding and the downhill community
Olly Morris
Race commentator and analyst

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zoiglet
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Please re-focus!

    Guys, I love your pod, it’s one of one MTB podcast I still dedicate time listen to.

    BUT… the pre-race shows are morphing into a second post-race review.

    Please, for the love of Christ, limit this to 5-10 mins at most. I want hype for the next race, not endless autopsy of sector times etc from the previous round!

    (Pains me to drop a star. I’m sorry Chris!)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kingeraak
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Chris has a natural and insightful approach to interviews, bringing out the very best in his guests. Combine that with his knowledge and understanding of the sport, plus top-notch guests and recurring contributors, this really is the best podcast for downhill fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chrismackriddell
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great listen

    Found this recently and am now working my way through back episodes. Very informative and interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevSL6
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Review for Downtime

    I love this podcast as a young kid looking to improve my riding listening to the pros talk. Love the Miriam Nicole episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bruce Micahvaney
    Australia8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of elite athletes, industry experts, technical insight and accessible conversation.
Riders and fans praise the detailed World Cup previews and post-race analysis for adding context to race coverage.
Listeners value Chris Hall's natural interviewing style, strong subject knowledge and ability to draw candid, engaging conversations from guests.
Some listeners want pre-race episodes to spend less time reviewing the previous round and more time building anticipation for the next race.

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Adrien Dailly: The Long Road Back to the Top
Q: What is it about E-Bike that you find more fun?
Dailly enjoys the typically more technical courses and the added possibilities of e-bike racing, including longer rides, more climbing, and technical trail features. He also says he has more fun riding an e-bike at home.
Adrien Dailly: The Long Road Back to the Top
Q: How does e-enduro differ from regular enduro for you? You've done both this season. Do you see a big difference in the skills and the fitness and what's required?
Dailly says e-enduro usually requires more technical skill, which is why he enjoys it, though the demands depend on the race format. Battery use can also become a strategic factor when riders have limited capacity and no opportunity to recharge.
Enduro’s Grand Finale – World Champs and What Happens Next
Q: Is there a bit of an update as to kind of what's been going on behind the scenes and where we're at at the moment?
Greg Callaghan said Crankworx and a group provisionally named Enduro United are considering global series and communicating with the UCI. Riders are trying to keep competitors together, but he considers a split possible because details and calendars remain unclear.
Enduro’s Grand Finale – World Champs and What Happens Next
Q: How did you find it to kind of come off a win, but then stay ready and prepped for champs?
Morgane Charre said the long break after Morillon gave her time for a focused training block. She tailored preparation for Finale Ligure's physically demanding course and enjoyed having time to prepare.
Anna Newkirk: Her Easiest Run Won the World Cup
Q: Talk us through what you remember of the race run like once the beeps went and you were able to get stuck into it.
She remembered thinking she was going too slowly, but rode smoothly and consistently, hit her lines and learned at the finish that she had won.

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What is Downtime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused look at gravity mountain biking, with particular attention to downhill and enduro racing. Chris Hall leads interviews with elite riders, engineers, team members and race organizers, drawing out the personal and practical sides of competition: training, injuries and comebacks, race strategy, bike development, team economics and the direction of the sport. Regular contributors add rider and race-day perspectives, while pre-race previews and post-race debriefs examine courses, conditions, performances and the wider World Cup season.

The mix suits committed race fans who want more than results, as well as riders curious about how athletes and equipment work at the highest level. Detailed technical discussion is balanced with approach... more

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Recent guests on Downtime include:

1. Adrien Dailly
2. Morgane Charre
3. Greg Callaghan
4. Cy Turner
5. Anna Newkirk
6. Simon French
7. Kirk McDowall
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