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The Ride Companion

TRC Media House
Mountain Biking
Rampage
E-Bikes
Downhill Racing
Red Bull Hardline
Mental Health
Downhill Mountain Biking
Red Bull Rampage
Social Media
BMX
Community
Motocross
Enduro
Trail Building
Enduro Racing
Bike Park Wales
Darkfest
Invisiframe
Nutrition
Dirt Jumping

The mountain bike podcast that sometimes forgets to talk about mountain bikes... Hosted by Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks #theridecompanion

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes476Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Rémy Métailler joins Davi and Olly in Whistler to tell the story of how an unknown bike fan from France built one of the most successful careers in mountain biking. Rémy explains how a one year working holiday in Canada turned into a completely new l... more

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What's really happening with adidas Bike and Five Ten? Senior Global Product Manager Luke Hontz joins Davi and Olly to explain the new adidas mountain bike shoe range, the arrival of the three stripes and the thinking behind Five Ten's next chapter. ... more

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The first ever Red Bull Rampage winner, Wade Simmons, joins Davi and Olly to talk Rampage history, judging and the future of freeride mountain biking. As Red Bull Rampage returns to its original venue for its 25-year anniversary, Wade takes us back t... more

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Thomas Genon joins Olly and Davi in a Whistler hotel ahead of Red Bull Rampage 2026 for a deep dive into what it really takes to ride the biggest freeride mountain bike event in the world.

Tommy G has spent more than a decade at the highest level o... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Hontz
Senior Global Product Manager for Bike at adidas
adidas
Episode: Luke Hontz Shares What's Really Happening With adidas Bike and Five Ten
Wade Simmons
Founding freeride figure, first Rampage winner, Godfather of Freeride
Rocky Mountain, Godfather's Garage
Episode: Wade Simmons on Rampage History, Judging and the Future of Freeride
Thomas Genon
Rampage veteran, athlete on Rampage
Red Bull Rampage rider
Episode: Thomas Genon Reveals What It REALLY Takes to Ride Red Bull Rampage
Josh Hill
Motocross Supercross Superstar, brought in for a track preview
Brendan Fairclough's track preview event
Episode: The Whistler Companion!
Roger Vieira
Professional downhill racer, Pivot Factory Racing
Pivot Factory Racing
Episode: Roger Vieira on Factory Racing, Winning Cerro Abajo & Chasing a World Cup Podium
Rachel Atherton
Professional downhill mountain bike racer and Atherton Bikes founder
Atherton Bikes / Atherton Racing
Episode: Rachel Atherton's Most Honest Interview Yet
Jenna Hastings
Professional downhill mountain biker
Professional athlete
Episode: TOP MOMENT: World Cup Downhill Is a Cruel Sport With Jenna Hastings
Bernard Kerr
Professional mountain biker
Pivot Cycles
Episode: Tailgatin' with Bernard Kerr
Brendan Fairclough
Professional mountain biker and guest on the episode
Rider Rovika / former World Cup racer
Episode: Brendan Fairclough Reveals New Business, the Legends Returning to Les Gets and Rampage Advice

Hosts

Olly Wilkins
Co-host and media rider; host of The Ride Companion; involved in the show's branding and development
Davi Birks
Co-host; prominent on-air partner; frequent guest host with a bold, energetic presence

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Amazing

    I love this podcast. Listened to every episode twice and some more than 10 times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam_king80
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Watch Party!! How did it take so long to come up with this?! Please keep it going! Rob belongs in the booth!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    xtina_arv28
    4 months ago
  • Would be 5 stars if the newest episode wasn't a video. Who wants to watch a podcast on this app? That's what yt is for.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    jkneisel
    5 months ago
  • Danny Hart

    Ultimate story time with Danny! Loved it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G Lagana
    Australia7 months ago
  • Good Interviews

    I’ve listened some episodes (Blake and Daddy) AMAZING, hope you can get some guy outside UK Keep the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jamontero
    Chile7 months ago

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Guests consistently bring value and diverse perspectives within MTB and action sports.
Listener feedback notes long-form conversations and entertaining banter, with some critiques about ad length.
The show is seen as a reliable, entertaining hub for MTB culture and sponsorship insights.
Hosts are relatable and funny, with strong MTB knowledge and engaging guests.
Production integrates authentic brand storytelling without feeling like ads.

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Luke Hontz Shares What's Really Happening With adidas Bike and Five Ten
Q: Why now does it have three stripes?
Hontz says adidas wanted to bring its cycling footwear expertise together, including knowledge from road cycling and the Velo Samba, while incorporating Five Ten's heritage and creating more opportunities in mountain bike footwear.
Luke Hontz Shares What's Really Happening With adidas Bike and Five Ten
Q: What actually is your job title and what does it mean?
Hontz says he is adidas's Senior Product Manager for Bike. He tracks consumer and industry trends, briefs design and development teams, and guides product iterations toward shoes that meet rider needs and manufacturing constraints.
Wade Simmons on Rampage History, Judging and the Future of Freeride
Q: How did Rampage come into existence and what were the early priorities?
Rampage started as a collective, exploratory endeavour rather than a polished competition, driven by riders looking for new lines and areas to push freeride, with the community, filming, and collaboration among diggers and builders defining the early phase.
Tailgatin' with Bernard Kerr
Q: What is your fairy tale ending to the 2026 season?
The group envisions a team victory at the Lake Placid World Cup with all or most team members on the podium, and they express that delivering a team World Cup win would feel like a perfect culmination after years of struggle and industry changes.
Roger Vieira on Factory Racing, Winning Cerro Abajo & Chasing a World Cup Podium
Q: What's missing or what you still want to improve to push into the top 10 or a podium?
More consistent exit speed and finer tuned bike setup across varying tracks, plus mental coaching and maintaining peak headspace during race weeks.

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A mountain bike podcast built on freewheeling banter, rider interviews, and behind-the-brand stories. Listeners often get candid conversations with pro riders and industry insiders about sponsorships, product development, travel, and RV adventures, blended with humor and relatable everyday life. While bike talk is core, topics routinely drift into branding, marketing, and lifestyle, creating a broad appeal for riders, fans of the sport, and curious outsiders alike. A standout trait is the casual, human approach to partnerships and performance, making it a practical listen for potential guests and sponsors seeking authentic storytelling rather than scripted promotion.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Ride Companion:

1. Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
2. Just Ride
3. MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast
4. Vital MTB
5. The Pinkbike Podcast

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The Ride Companion launched 11 years ago and published 476 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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Recent guests on The Ride Companion include:

1. Luke Hontz
2. Wade Simmons
3. Thomas Genon
4. Josh Hill
5. Roger Vieira
6. Rachel Atherton
7. Jenna Hastings
8. Bernard Kerr

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