The Hkt Podcast

Join Olly, Bren and Deaks as they drive into the desert for Red Bull Rampage day one. During the drive the lads talk about Bren's obsessive lawn care, the Colorado terrain, missed flights from London, the Nissan truck, SAXX saving the day, Bren's new golden helmet and the healthinator reveals his health and nutricion secrets.  Let's keep the vibes high for Rampage and get behind team GB folks!  All VLOGS, PODCASTS and content can be found here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/team-gb-red-bull-rampage-2024 Watch all episode on Drivetime on Olly's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1 Support our long term partners - Nissan Vans: https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/primastar.html - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-

Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin sit down to preview Red Bull Rampage 2024. On the episode the lads talk about their previous Rampage experiences and what they've been doing since last years event. Brendan talks about his first ever Rampage, how incredibly unprepared he was and why he really chooses Olly and Deaks each year to help dig his line. Brendan also shares what he'd look for if he was a judge, why the battleship was so terrifying to ride, learning flip step downs and has he ever actually felt like he was robbed of a result. The lads also decide what they'll buy if Brendan wins, there's exclusive news on the release date of DEATHGRIP 2 and much more! This episode's sponsors & News Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at https://www.invisiframe.co.uk Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably r

Davi and Olly sit down for the most random episode in a while! On this episode of The Ride Companion the lads talk about riding Olly's local trails, discuss the evolution of TRC from online to studio and the potential future of the podcast. The lads have some confessions, offend Oasis fans and discuss wether mountain biking is too expensive plus loads more... This episode's sponsors & News Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too! Head to https://laka.co to find out more and get a free quote. Enter the code RIDECOMPANION30 for 30days free insurance too! Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com

Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2! On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as an ambassador across various organisations. Helpful Links from this episode: https://www.ukmtb.org https://protectourwinters.uk https://reframingmtb.org This episode's sponsors & News Everybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at https://www.compex.com/uk/   Support our long term partners

Former Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion Manon Carpenter joins the podcast! Manon Carpenter sits down with Olly and Davi for an in-depth conversation about her incredible racing career. Growing up in Wales, Manon reflects on her early years immersed in mountain biking, spurred on by her dad, Jason, who founded the Dragon Downhill Series. She shares memories of helping out at races and her journey from her first race to becoming a pro rider. Manon dives into her early successes, including her first national races, inspirations, landing her first sponsors, and the remarkable achievement of finishing second in her debut Elite World Cup. Manon also opens up about her decision to step away from downhill racing during the 2017 season. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including the evolving tracks, the pressure to perform, the balance of risk versus reward, and her personal battle with burnout. We hope you enjoy this episode and join us next week for part 2!   This episode's sponsors & News

Olly and Davi sit down for a catch up episode.  During the podcast Olly talks about getting sick (REALLY SICK), how 'we almost lost him. Davi shares to home renovation news and the lads discuss World Champs, Red Bull Rampage 2024, wholesome memories and announce the first episode of MTB Gogglebox.  Get notified to watch World Champs with us HERE.  We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan! Missed our van build video? Catch it HERE! This episode's sponsors & News Pre Ride Roast is BACK + You could WIN a Rocket Appartamento coffee machine, Rocket Gianinno grinder and 12 months coffee supply plus more worth of £2500! Simply head to https://dreamcoffeecompetition.com to grab a bag of Pre Ride Roast and enter the competition! Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION   Sup

Our first podcast from Nissan studios! Wyn Masters joins Olly and Davi for a quintessentially British al fresco podcast. In this episode, Wyn discusses how living in various countries has shaped his personality and his ongoing quest to find new riding companions. He also opens up about fatherhood, offering hilarious advice for new dads on time management, social media, and why he believes kids don’t need the most expensive bikes. Wyn further shares his insights on the current state of downhill racing, what he thinks sets Amaury Pierron and Loic Bruni apart from the rest of the field, how the privateer project really works, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about our new mobile setup, courtesy of Nissan! Missed our van build video? Catch it HERE!   This episode's sponsors & News Peak Supps: We want to make supplementing for riding as easy as possible with The Ride Companion bundle. It contains everything you need for pre/post ride, recovery and hydration and, you

Would downhill suit the Olympics or X-Games? Olly and Davi sit down for a good ol' catch up. During the episode the lads talk about attending Formula E in London, Davi's new coach, Olly riding a modern downhill bike for the very first time ever, stag doo's, Champéry downhill track and look at strange Olympic sports. The lads invent a new downhill event to potentially level the field and discuss wether downhill should really be in the Olympics or the X-Games. We hope you enjoy the episode and please don't forget to like, subscribe and throw some thoughts into the comments section!   This episode's sponsors & News Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at https://www.compex.com/uk/   Support our long term part

Olly and Davi are guests on their own podcast!? In this special episode of The Ride Companion, Andrew Neethling turns the tables on Davi and Olly to dive into the history of the podcast, from the random success of the Lockdown Companion series to its evolution into The Ride Companion. During the episode Olly and Davi discuss how they really first met over a common love of podcasts, why Davi pushed for Olly to join the podcast 'officially' and what the show means to them. They also discuss the podcast's routine, dream guests, the business side of The Ride Companion and what the future holds for TRC... We hope you enjoy the episode and please don't forget to like, subscribe and throw some thoughts into the comments section!   This episode's sponsors & News Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Nissa

Kriss Kyle is in the studio! In this episode, Kriss Kyle joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in Stranraer, discovering BMX, and dropping out of school. Kriss opens up about leaving home to live inside a skatepark, signing with Nike, and buying a house with the first money he ever made. He also discusses signing with Red Bull and breaks down his most insane video projects, including Kaleidoscope, BMX Riding Dubai's Most Famous Landmarks, Out of Season, and, of course, Riding a Skatepark under a Hot Air Balloon.  We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversations with one of the best athletes on the planet...   This episode's sponsors & News Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating with code 'theridecompanion' over at https://www.invisiframe.co.uk - Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bike insurance and now, your health insurance needs too

Ya boy BK is back in the studio!! In part one of this episode, Olly and Davi discuss recent news, trying to book Travis Pastrana, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In part two, Olly sits down with Bernard Kerr to recap his season so far and much more. Bernard shares insights from testing features at Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania and Wales, explains how Red Bull prioritizes athletes' best interests, and reveals the strategy behind Jim Monro's gap jump crash footage and its massive viewership. He also breaks down his season, including not qualifying in Val di Sole, the mudder in Les Gets, and offers secret training and bike setup tips. Bernard also shares some inside knowledge about Dakotah Norton’s bar height, discusses why Amaury Pierron is so fast, and loads more... Enjoy the episode? Don't forget to leave a review and share with your friends!  This episode's sponsors & News Crankworx Whistler kicks off July 19 – 28 with a stack field in the Air DH and Slopestyle events. Play Fantasy slopestyle at th

Mountain biking legend Andrew Neethling is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with Andrew Neethling to talk about his recent Mega Avalanche experience, Amaury Pierron’s insane comeback and the resurgence of Greg Minnaar. Andrew breaks down his LCQ idea which he thinks would make downhill racing more of a level playing field for riders along with talking about the venues that he’d love to see on the World Cup schedule, riding the DarkFest course, creating a union for downhill racers and fatherhood. The lads also talk about their visit to the McLaren F1 racing facility. Follow Andrew Neethling  Subscribe to Moving The Needle   This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage HEverybody needs a WORX Hydroshot and other power tools, right? Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its

Jake100 is on The Ride Companion! On this episode Jake talks about growing up in East London and his incredible journey of transforming negatives into positives through cycling. During the podcast Jake also opens up about how his first wheelie bike sparked a passion that led to the creation of a sub-culture in urban cycling, the impact of social media in accelerating the Bike Life scene, performing a 100km/h manual, and reflects on the viral success of his videos, including one that garnered over 120 million views. Jake also reveals the best spots for Bike Life in London, his significant milestone of signing with Nike, and the growth of Bikestormz ride events. He also delves into the unwritten rules of Bike Life and shares his vision for the future of the community and much more… Follow Jake100 on Instagram Follow Jake100 on YouTube   This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage Health is wealth folks s

Rowan Sorrell is the founder, director, and head of trails at Bike Park Wales. In this episode, we sit down with UK mountain biking legend Rowan Sorrell to discuss everything from the evolution of mountain bike trail centres to becoming a World Champion downhill racer. Rowan shares stories from his early years, racing downhill in the sport's early days, and how modern bikes have dramatically improved the riding experience. We explore the founding and development of Bike Park Wales, drawing inspiration from the iconic Whistler Bike Park. Rowan provides insights into the intricate process of building and planning trails, addressing the early challenges of creating flow in trail design, and emphasising the importance of sustainable trail building. We also delve into the "no dig, no ride" ethos, the future of trail design, accommodating e-bikes at trail centres, trail advocacy, and more. Rowan shares his experience of becoming a Masters Downhill World Champion and unveils some exciting secret plans for Bike Park

Olly and Davi sit down for a well overdue catchup. During the episode the lads discuss having loser vibes, all things Red Bull Hardline including the gap jump conspiracy, Ronan Dunne and Bernard Kerr's runs and more. The lads also talk about Poland and Leogang world cup races, Backyard Battle and lots more...   This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage   With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/ Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Sign up to and follow The Race Companion: https://www.theracecompanion.com https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtc

Joe Barnes is finally on The Ride Companion podcast! On this episode Joe sits down with Olly and Davi to discuss his new film, The Rare Folk. Joe also talks about growing up in Fort William, The Dudes Of Hazard, racing downhill, signing for Canyon, the spirit of enduro, Christmas number one attempts, what it's like to have a photographic memory, building rut tracks, fatherhood and much more...   This episode's sponsors & News NEW MERCH! Get a limited edition TRC x TLD Long Sleeve here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/collections/frontpage   Crankworx Innsbruck is back for its 8th edition and heats up the Austrian Bike summer once again in Mutters at Bikepark Innsbruck. Play Fantasy slopestyle at theracecompanion.com/ get tickets at crankworx.com/innsbruck/ and catch all the action LIVE on Red Bull TV. Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION   Support our long term partners - Sign u

Luke Wallace is a former professional rugby player for the Harlequins. Olly and Davi sit down with Luke to accidentally announce his retirement from professional rugby. During the episode Luke delves into his journey turning professional, public school scholarships, winning the premiere league and playing in front of 80,000 fans, the unwritten rules of rugby, and overcoming injuries with rigorous recovery and concussion protocols. Luke also talks about his new favourite hobbies which include Jiu-Jitsu and track cycling (Luke's watt bike numbers are UNREAL) along with opening up about what the Harlequins club means to him and offers valuable advice for young athletes and much more... Follow Luke Wallce https://www.instagram.com/lukey_wallace/   This episode's sponsors & News Crankworx Innsbruck is back for its 8th edition and heats up the Austrian Bike summer once again in Mutters at Bikepark Innsbruck. Play Fantasy slopestyle at theracecompanion.com/ get tickets at crankworx.com/innsbruck/ and catch all

What does it take to become a 4 time SuperEnduro world champion? Billy Bolt makes his first ever appearance on The Ride Companion to chat with Olly Wilkins about his journey to becoming a 4 time SuperEnduro world champion. During the episode Billy opens up about his upbringing in Newcastle, injuries, Red Bull Tyne Ride, signing for Factory Husqvarna, races he wants to win, 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, vlogging, electric dirt bikes, training and much more! Follow Billy Bolt on Instagram Subscribe to Billy Bolt on YouTube   This episode's sponsors & News The world’s toughest and most progressive downhill mountain bike race, Red Bull Hardline returns to Wales on 1st – 2nd June 2024, marking its 10th anniversary in the iconic Dyfi Valley. Play fantasy Hardline & watch LIVE here https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-hardline-uk  Every mountain biker (and enduro rider) needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at https://uk.worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPA

Rob Weaver has been a mountain bike journalist for over 18 years and has a deep expertise of bike testing and all things mountain bike tech. On this episode Rob talks about his path to working in the bike industry, what it takes to be an un-biased and thorough bike tester, milestones in bike design, the history of Mountain Biking UK and so much more....   This episode's sponsors & News We're about to drop new merch but you HAVE to be on the mailing list for first dibs! Head to theridecompanion.co.uk to sign up!  Crankworx returns to Cairns on May 22nd - 26th and of course you can be play fantasy Crankworx at theracecompanion.com/ and watch all the action live on Red Bull TV! Tickets are still available and more info can be found at https://www.crankworx.com/ With all these pro rider insights you're going to want to recover like a pro too! Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/ Take your MTB fandom to the next level and have some horses in the events, You can also head over to ther

Theo Erlangsen could be the most positive person in mountain biking and, with very good reason. On this episode of The Ride Companion Theo Erlangsen joins Olly and Davi to talk about growing up in South Africa, discovering mountain biking and how DarkFest changed his entire career. Theo also talks about living in a van for most of the year, what it means to be a 'freeracer', the differences between Red Bull Hardline and World Cup downhill, YouTube and of course the Monster Energy girls summit and much much more... Companionship, let's come together and make Theo's YouTube career happen by subscribing here https://youtube.com/@theoerlangsen8409?si=eF9wYawz_W9eZFWX   This episode's sponsors & News Health is wealth folks so why not get optimised, cover your nutritional bases and probably ride better with AG1. Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs at https://drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION Companionship, please don't be a victim of hindsight. LAKA has flipped insurance on its head for bik