In this in-depth podcast episode, we sit down with downhill mountain biking legend Aaron Gwin. This comprehensive conversation covers Aaron's incredible career, from his beginnings in BMX and motocross to his transition into downhill biking where he quickly made a name for himself by securing a top 10 at his first ever World Cup! Gwin shares the highs and lows of his career, including his numerous accomplishments like winning 8 US National Championships, 5 World Cup overall titles, and achieving 20 World Cup victories—including a remarkable win without a chain.
The episode dives into his unique approach to racing, the evolution of his bike setups over the years, and the physical and mental challenges he's faced. Gwin also discusses his recent entrepreneurial venture of taking over the Windrock Bike Park, his perspective on the future of the sport, Ken Roczen making the switch to DH and much more. Fans of mountain biking and sports enthusiasts will be inspired by the resilience and dedication that Aaron Gwin brings to the sport.
00:00 Intro
02:21 Top 10 at first world cup
05:29 Childhood Passion for Two Wheels
08:56 Transition from BMX to Motocross
11:28 Downhill Mountain Biking: The New Path
13:01 Racing Under Pressure
16:10 The secret to winning
21:51 The last 5 years
25:29 Recent Injuries and bad luck
36:08 Racing in 2025
38:22 Comparing downhill from 2011 to 2025
42:06 the comeback in 2024
48:30 Thoughts on Warner bros and modern downhill
58:40 Red Bull Hardline and Crankworx
01:06:09 Prize Money
01:12:34 Comparing Downhill to Motocross
01:13:17 Ken Roczen's Potential Move to Downhill
01:18:58 First time riding downhill
01:26:19 The Next Gene of racers
01:29:37 Dakota Norton
01:33:48 Motocross retirement
01:36:15 Sam Hill
01:41:10 Race run mindset
01:45:38 Best bike
02:01:23 What happened with YT in 2018
02:07:06 Intense deal
02:10:06 Windrock Bikepark
02:17:32 Definition of Success
Watch on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DX1NacMC8
Follow Aaron:
https://www.instagram.com/aarongwin1/
https://www.youtube.com/@GwinnerTube
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https://linktr.ee/stefangarlicki74
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