Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime 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 fastest bikes, the industry insiders driving innovation. We bring you their perspectives and expertise, giving you a deeper understanding of the sport than anyone else. If you’re the kind of rider who analyses every line, dreams of perfect flow, and can spot a high-pivot at ten paces, then you’ve found your people. This is Downtime – where true gravity MTB fans get the edge.

Episodes

Luke Meier-Smith: From Avocado Farm to World Cup Winner

October 6, 2025 • 71 mins
This week, we’re joined by Luke Meier-Smith, who took his first World Cup win this weekend in Lake Placid. We caught up with Luke just a few weeks ago in Les Gets to talk about his journey from growing up on an avocado farm in Australia, through BMX and injuries, to finding his place in downhill World Cups. This one’s about grit, growth, and what it really takes to make it at the top. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode w...
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Mont-Sainte-Anne 2025 – Pre-Race Show

October 6, 2025 • 45 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Mont-Sainte-Anne pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray for the final round of the 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insig...
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Lake Placid / Whiteface 2025 – Post-Race Show

October 5, 2025 • 63 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Whiteface / Lake Placid post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris for round 9 of the 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analy...
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How Jackson Goldstone Took the World Champs – A Mechanic’s Perspective

September 29, 2025 • 76 mins
This week I’m joined by Ben Wood, aka Woody, the mechanic behind World Champion Jackson Goldstone. Woody gives us a rare look at life inside the pits at the very top of downhill racing, from the pressure cooker of World Cups to the calm precision of race day prep. We chat about everything from track walks and bike setup, to handling the emotional highs and lows that come with chasing podiums. And of course, we relive the unforgetta...
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Lake Placid / Whiteface 2025 – Pre-Race Show

September 28, 2025 • 53 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Whiteface / Lake Placid pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray for round 9 of the 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insigh...
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How Mille Johnset Fought Her Way Back to the Podium

September 22, 2025 • 90 mins
This week, I’m joined by Norwegian downhill racer, Mille Johnset. After making a big team move for the 2025 season, Mille’s year didn’t start the way she’d hoped. Early struggles left her searching for form and confidence. But Mille’s resilience and hard work paid off, and she came back fighting, delivering an incredible 3rd place at the World Cup in Andorra. We talk about her journey from skiing in Norway to racing bikes at the hi...
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Lenzerheide 2025 – Post-Race Show

September 21, 2025 • 57 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Lenzerheide post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as you probab...
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Enduro Showdown: Morillon Finale & Aletsch World Champs

September 15, 2025 • 67 mins
Alright, it’s time to catch up on the final round of the Enduro World Cup in Morillon and Enduro World Champs in Aletsch Arena with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. Morillon was a brand new venue which the riders said featured some of the best trails they’ve ever raced. With the titles already decided, it was all in for those chasing the remaining overall podium places and those looking for their first taste of EDR success. Alets...
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Lenzerheide 2025 – Pre-Race Show

September 14, 2025 • 39 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Lenzerheide pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as you probably know, the m...
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Behind the Scenes at the Canyon CLLCTV

September 8, 2025 • 94 mins
I was lucky enough to be invited behind the scenes of the Canyon CLLCTV team at the recent World Cup round in Les Gets. This episode has three parts. First off we sit down with Luca Shaw and his mechanic, Jim Bland, to hear how they work together both at and away from the races. Next up we’re joined by Aletha Ostgaard, Troy Brosnan and team manager, Gabe Fox, to find out how Aletha is settling into the team. Finally we round out wi...
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Champéry World Champs 2025 – Post-Race Show

September 8, 2025 • 65 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Champéry World Champs post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as ...
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Champéry World Champs 2025 – Pre-Race Show

September 2, 2025 • 39 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our 2025 Champéry World Champs pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as you probably k...
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The Next Generation Are On Fire – Oli Clark

September 1, 2025 • 60 mins
This week, we’re heading into the future of downhill with New Zealand junior, Oli Clark. The junior ranks are stacked right now and riders like Oli are already putting down times that would challenge the elites. We talk about what it’s like being part of this insanely fast new generation, how his riding has evolved and what he’s doing to give himself the best opportunity to be on the top step. Oli also shares what it’s like to take...
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Les Gets 2025 – Post-Race Show

August 31, 2025 • 78 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Les Gets post-race show with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as you probably know,...
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Winni Goldsbury – How Bright is the Future of Enduro?

August 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Today we're joined by New Zealand enduro racer, Winni Goldsbury. After some stellar U21 results, Winni is competing in her first elite EDR season this year. There's been ups and downs, but the future looks bright for this young rider. We hear how Winni grew up surrounded by bikes and grew to love riding and racing. Winni shares the importance of community in supporting her success so far and we dig into the current state of enduro,...
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Les Gets 2025 – Pre-Race Show

August 24, 2025 • 54 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Les Gets pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. If you’re listening, that means that like me, you probably LOVE the sport and want to know as much as possible about what’s going on. That’s exactly what we are here to do. Throughout the season, we'll be bringing you analysis and insights that you won’t hear elsewhere. However, as you probably know, the mountain ...
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What It Takes To Host a World Cup in 2025

August 18, 2025 • 48 mins
On this episode of the Downtime Podcast, we’re joined by Marco and Kornel from the Leogang World Cup team to get a real look at what it takes to put on a race of this scale. We talk about the growing challenge of fitting in ever-bigger pit set-ups, the serious costs involved in hosting a World Cup, and the planning that goes into keeping the track and riders safe. They share how the event impacts the local community, the push for s...
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World Cup Highs and Lows & Our Racing Woes

August 13, 2025 • 82 mins
Downtime Debrief is back. For fans of our ‘Downtime Goes Downhill’ series you’ll know my good friends Ben and Jonny who I’ve been racing downhill alongside for the last two seasons. For 2025, things have changed. Our race plans are heading in different directions, and we wanted to create space to talk about more than just our own racing. This is episode two of the series where we’ll be getting together to chat about bikes. Wheth...
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How to Turn Local Laps Into World-Class Results – Jake Atkinson

August 11, 2025 • 74 mins
Today we’re talking to Jake Atkinson, a rider who’s made a meteoric rise in the sport, despite growing up far from the perfect training grounds for what he’s now doing. From the trails of the Lake District to competing on the world stage, Jake’s story is one of trusting the process, leaning into the challenge, and making huge strides in a short space of time. We dig into how he’s done it, the lessons learned along the way, and wher...
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Becci Skelton: Building a Life on Two Wheels

August 4, 2025 • 105 mins
This week, I’m joined by Becci Skelton, a rider who proves that racing isn’t the only path to building a life on two wheels. From multi-day adventures in Madeira to coaching, creating content, and inspiring others, Becci has forged her own route through mountain biking, one built on passion, authenticity, and persistence. We dive into the highs and lows of that journey: from managing health challenges like haemochromatosis, to t...
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