Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
Downtime MTBDowntime 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsFitnessWildernessHealth & Fitness | |||
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Will 2026 be the year that enduro is reborn? Big names have moved on, but there’s a new generation coming through. We’ve got Elliott Heap stepping into race coverage, new ways to follow the action, familiar venues with fresh tracks, and a season that... more
I’m Chris Hall, this is the Downtime Podcast, and you’re tuned into your World Cup pre-race warm-up show with the one and only Chris Kilmurray. Before we get into it, a quick one… if you enjoy these shows and want them to keep happening, we need your... more
This week we’re catching up with Ben Hildred. You probably know Ben from what, on the surface, look like climbing challenges. Like his recent mission to climb 1 million feet in 100 days. But Ben’s story isn’t really about climbing. For one thing, he’... more
This week we’re catching up with the one and only Katy Winton. We talk about Katy’s worst ever crash that she’s been dealing with recently, how recovery has been going, and what that experience has been like, both mentally as well as physically. From... more
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- Great listen
Found this recently and am now working my way through back episodes. Very informative and interesting
Apple Podcasts5KevSL6
United Kingdom22 days 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 Podcasts5Bruce Micahvaney
Australia3 months ago - Awesome Show!
I don’t even race downhill (just ride with my buds for fun) but this podcast has me totally captivated! I always look forward to the next episode. Great work!
Apple Podcasts5Ben from WNC
United States3 months ago - Thank you
Second best Mtb podcast
Apple Podcasts5thegoatlabUnited Kingdom4 months ago - THE best MTB pod
Chris is awesome and the guests he gets are amazing. Essential listening if you follow World Cup DH or Enduro and a great listen if you don’t. Excellent work Chris, I love them all but the pre and post race episodes are superb!
Apple Podcasts5Earth nativeUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Canada/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #226 | Canada/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Australia/Sports/Wilderness |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtime
What is Downtime about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Downtime focuses on gravity MTB, featuring in-depth conversations with top riders, engineers, and industry insiders. Episodes often center on season previews and post-race analysis, rider development, bike technology, sponsorship dynamics, and the human stories behind competing at the highest level. Noteworthy is the blend of technical gear talk with personal career journeys, and a track record of high-profile riders and industry guests, which makes it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights on performance, gear, and the sport's evolving ecosystem.
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Which podcasts are similar to Downtime?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Downtime:
1. The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB
2. The Ride Companion
3. MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast
4. The Pinkbike Podcast
5. Just Ride
How many episodes of Downtime are there?
Downtime launched 9 years ago and published 252 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Downtime?
Recent guests on Downtime include:
1. Morgane Charre
2. Greg Callaghan
3. Chris Kilmurray
4. Ben Hildred
5. Katy Winton
6. Charlie Murray
7. Dustin Adams
8. Ella Conolly
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