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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
Social Media
BMX
Red Bull Rampage
Community
Enduro
Motocross
Enduro Racing
Trail Building
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 weeklyEpisodes472Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

We're in Whistler courtesy of adidas bike. We sat down in a terrible podcast set-up to talk about our experience so far, riding the iconic trails, our track walk with Brendan Fairclough and Josh Hill and loads more! Get a deal on a GoPro Mission HERE... more

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Davi and Olly are back together to discuss the serious issues at S4P Bike Park, whether Red Bull Cerro Abajo could take mountain biking mega mainstream and their upcoming trip to Whistler for the UCI Downhill World Cup.

In this episode Olly explain... more

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Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion during the best season of his life... In this episode, Roger explains how Bernard Kerr's injury ultimately opened the door for him at Pivot, what life inside a factory downhill team is really like and whethe... more

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Rachel Atherton is one of the greatest downhill mountain bike racers of all time. With 40 UCI Downhill World Cup victories, six overall titles, five elite World Championships and the only perfect World Cup season in history, Rachel achieved almost ev... more

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Recent Guests

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
Bernard Kerr
Professional mountain biker
Pivot Cycles
Episode: Tailgatin' with Bernard Kerr
Jenna Hastings
Professional mountain bike racer, Pivot Factory Racing
Pivot Factory Racing
Episode: Jenna Hastings Gets Honest About Life as a World Cup Racer
Sam Hockenhull
Professional mountain biker
Mondraker (sponsor)
Episode: Sam 'Dave' Hockenhull From Manchester City Academy to Professional Mountain Biker
Mathew Pritchard
Endurance athlete, chef, sobriety advocate, former star of Dirty Sanchez
Self/Various production projects
Episode: Mathew Pritchard Talks Sobriety, Fame, The Road Of Excess & Life After Dirty Sanchez
Adam Berry
Listener questions guest, paranormal interests
Episode: Stag Do Refunds, Ghost Stories & Strava Crimes - Listener Questions Special
Andrew Neethling
Professional downhill mountain biker
Episode: Andrew Neethling Brings Mass-Start Banter, World Cup Bench Racing & DH's Biggest Debates

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

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • 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
    3 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
    Australia6 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
    Chile6 months ago
  • Decent, would be excellent if…

    ... they would just stay on bikes & rider topics and dump the Rogan / influencer model of talking about everything. Great rapport & interesting when on topic, but all episodes come with conversational

    commercials: unlistenable, some being 4-5 mins long

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wet desert
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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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.
Roger Vieira on Factory Racing, Winning Cerro Abajo & Chasing a World Cup Podium
Q: Has factory support made you faster or simply given you the opportunity to show how fast you already were?
Factory support provided the platform and resources to train more consistently and showcase the speed that was already there, especially with an off-season dedicated to setup and testing.
TOP MOMENT: World Cup Downhill Is a Cruel Sport With Jenna Hastings
Q: Do you think downhill is up there with a mental game, one of the more difficult sports for the mental side?
The guest suggests that downhill is highly demanding mentally, likening the pressure to perform and manage expectations to other endurance or precision sports, and highlighting the challenge of staying calm, focused, and emotionally balanced under the clock.
TOP MOMENT: The Reality of Being a Pro Rider with Sam Hockenhull
Q: How do you balance creative video ideas with the brand's financial and logistical constraints?
We try to propose varied concepts that showcase different terrains and bikes, while keeping costs in check and ensuring the brand sees value in the outcomes, even if some ideas don't pan out.

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What is The Ride Companion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Which podcasts are similar to The Ride Companion?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Ride Companion:

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

How many episodes of The Ride Companion are there?

The Ride Companion launched 11 years ago and published 472 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. Josh Hill
2. Roger Vieira
3. Rachel Atherton
4. Bernard Kerr
5. Jenna Hastings
6. Sam Hockenhull
7. Mathew Pritchard
8. Adam Berry

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