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March 17, 2025 105 mins

Today, I’m joined by a rider who’s redefining what it means to be a complete athlete, Ryan Gilchrist. He’s the King of Crankworx, the eEDR overall champion, and Pump Track World Champion. But Ryan’s success isn’t just about raw talent. It’s about meticulous preparation, relentless training, and a mindset that leaves no stone unturned. From dialling in every detail with his Yeti team to mastering the art of race craft, Ryan’s pursuit of performance is second to none. We dive into his journey, his approach, and what it takes to sit at the top of the sport. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ryan Gilchrist.

You can watch this episode on YouTube here.

You can follow Ryan on Instagram @ryangilchrist73 and on YouTube here.

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Supporting Partners

A big thanks to Bikmo for supporting this episode of the podcast. Bikmo makes bike insurance simple, with cover you can trust when you need it most. Founded by riders for riders, Bikmo gets what we need.

If you’re based in the UK, Ireland, Germany or Austria, you can get yourself and your bikes insured by Bikmo. What’s more, if you head to bikmo.com and use the code ‘downtime‘ at the checkout, you’ll get a free mountain bike strength programme from our good friend Ben Plenge over at the Strength Factory worth up to £148.

So to get covered, visit bikmo.com/downtime and use the code ‘downtime‘ at the checkout. Terms apply.

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Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it’s a win win.

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