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
November 3, 2025 • 83 mins
This week, I’m catching up with none other than Josh Bryceland. We dive into his thoughts on the 2025 Downhill World Cup season, and some of the exciting young riders coming through the ranks right now. Josh opens up about his changing relationship with his nickname Ratboy, and what it’s like riding alongside his son.
We also talk about how becoming a dad has shifted his perspective on influence and legacy in the sport. Plus, we...
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October 29, 2025 • 70 mins
Downtime Debrief episode 3 is here. 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, we changed things up a bit. Our race plans are headed in different directions, and we wanted to create space to talk about more than just our own racing. So you get to hear the ups and downs of our racing experiences, alongside wo...
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October 27, 2025 • 70 mins
How much thought do you really give to your saddle? It’s one of the most personal contact points on the bike and yet, for most of us, it’s also one of the least understood.
This week, I’m joined by Sean Madsen, a true expert when it comes to bike fit and saddle design. Sean’s spent over 25 years working with some of the biggest names in cycling. From developing products used by the pros, to helping everyday riders find real comf...
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October 20, 2025 • 69 mins
This week, I’m joined by Germany’s Max Hartenstern, a rider who’s quietly been building toward a breakthrough. Max started out racing BMX before switching to downhill in his early teens, working his way up through the iXS Cups, and eventually finding his rhythm on the World Cup circuit.
We chat about what those early years taught him, how he’s evolved his training and bike setup, and the importance of team dynamics in getting re...
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October 13, 2025 • 113 mins
This week, we’re joined by Strength Factory's Ben Plenge to find out how to improve our riding by being healthier humans. Ben breaks it down into five pillars of health, from nutrition and hydration, through weight and sickness management to muscle, mobility, cardio and sleep. This is the complete guide to looking after yourself, so you can have a long and happy life riding bikes and generally being a healthy, functional human. As ...
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October 12, 2025 • 67 mins
I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast, and you’re tuned into our final post-race show of the season from Mont-Sainte-Anne, with Neko Mulally and Olly Morris.
It’s been a big year and honestly, a tough one for the podcast too. We’ve had no brand support for this World Cup series, which is the most expensive content we make. But we’ve done it because we love it, and we know you love it too.
Along the way, a bunch of you have ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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