Episodes

  • From the flatlands of BMX to star of stage and screen: the remarkable story of Matthias Dandois

    From the flatlands of BMX to star of stage and screen: the remarkable story of Matthias Dandois
    Oct 22 2024
    As a young kid growing up on the streets of Paris, Matthias Dandois would kick a football around with his mates. The problem was, he didn’t enjoy it much.

    Then one day, he saw another group of kids riding BMX bikes and having far more fun than he was on the football pitch. And that was it. A love affair was born.

    A few years later, he was BMX flatland world champion, at just 19. Now, he’s a nine-time world champion, Olympic torch bearer for the Games held in his home city, a superstar in so many fields and there’s little doubt that he has transcended his sport.

    Matthias is a BMX rockstar, and it was our true pleasure to welcome him to Just Ride, learn all about BMX flatland, and his remarkable career – including a fascinating spell as the lead actor in a Hollywood film!

    Sadly, Rob wasn’t around for this one and Eliot flew solo, but Matthias brought the energy. You’re gonna love it.

    We’ll be back soon.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Preparing for Red Bull Rampage: Szymon Godziek on how to tackle the gnarliest event in mountain biking

    Preparing for Red Bull Rampage: Szymon Godziek on how to tackle the gnarliest event in mountain biking
    Oct 8 2024
    Ahead of 2024’s edition of Red Bull Rampage, which takes place in Utah the weekend of October 10-12, Polish superstar Szymon Godziek is hoping to land the biggest back flip of his career – and take the title.

    Second in 2022 and on track for a similar result before a brutal crash in 2023, Szymon is a Red Bull Rampage warrior. So, who better to preview 2024’s edition and quiz on all things Rampage than Szymon himself?

    He joined Eliot to chat all about his career to date, his brother Dawid’s incredible train ride video, and how he plans to challenge for this year’s Red Bull Rampage title. Let’s just say, he has got some BIG ideas!

    Want to get in touch with Rob and Eliot? Email podcast@redbull.com and your message could be read out on the next show.

    We’ll see you in two weeks.
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    54 mins
  • Freeride evolution: Casey Brown on ANYTIME, Red Bull Rampage and the next generation of riders

    Freeride evolution: Casey Brown on ANYTIME, Red Bull Rampage and the next generation of riders
    Sep 24 2024
    Nicknamed the godmother of women's freeride, Casey Brown joins us to discuss the incredible life she’s lived. From her remote New Zealand upbringing to becoming a global MTB icon, Casey’s story is all about chasing her dreams.

    She dives into what it meant to work on ANYTIME with Anthill Films, the thrill of Red Bull Rampage, and how such experiences shape her career.

    Casey discusses the rapid growth of the women’s freeride movement in mountain biking, the importance of representation in the sport, and how events like Red Bull Rampage are changing the landscape for future riders.

    It’s an inspiring conversation about pushing boundaries, making MTB history, and paving the way for the next generation of female riders.

    Got thoughts or questions for Rob and Eliot? Email podcast@redbull.com to join the discussion!
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    48 mins
  • Coach to the stars: Alan Milway on training the world’s best mountain bike riders

    Coach to the stars: Alan Milway on training the world’s best mountain bike riders
    Sep 17 2024
    We usually welcome the world’s best and gnarliest bike riders to Just Ride, but this week we’ve got someone who helps those riders get to the very top.

    Alan Milway is one of the world’s most decorated cycling coaches and he’s worked with some of the biggest names in mountain biking.

    From the Atherton family to the iconic Greg Minnaar, Alan’s CV is unmatched. He spoke to Rob and Eliot about his methodology and the individual nature of every rider, and he also had some handy tips for you, our Just Ride listeners.

    We could have listened to Alan all day.

    Want to get in touch with Rob and Eliot? Email podcast@redbull.com and your message could be read out on the next show. We’ll see you then.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Go behind the scenes on Race Tapes with the Downtime Podcast – Bonus episode

    Go behind the scenes on Race Tapes with the Downtime Podcast – Bonus episode
    Sep 10 2024
    We’ve mentioned Race Tapes on Just Ride before, and after the producer, Romain Dompnier, sat down with Chris Hall of the Downtime Podcast we thought we’d treat our listeners to a little snippet of their fascinating chat.

    Race Tapes provides unparalleled insight into the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, and seasons one and two of the show are available to watch on Red Bull TV now.

    Made by Boombox, the series delves deeper into the stars of mountain biking than ever before.

    To listen to the full episode, visit Downtime Podcast. Downtime is the most in-depth mountain bike podcast out there and delves deep into the world of downhill and enduro.

    Host Chris Hall chats to world champions, future stars, the teams who help riders perform, the brands who design the products we ride, and so, so much more – including this episode, with Romain from Boombox.

    Enjoy!
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    13 mins
  • The queen of BMX Mariana Pajón on dealing with fame in Colombia, winning double Olympic Gold, and racing with her elbows out

    The queen of BMX Mariana Pajón on dealing with fame in Colombia, winning double Olympic Gold, and racing with her elbows out
    Sep 3 2024
    There aren’t many more famous bike riders in the world than Mariana Pajón.A two-time Olympic Gold medallist and a household name in her native Colombia, Mariana is an icon in her sport of BMX.

    Since day one of Just Ride she has been a dream guest for us, so it was a true pleasure to finally welcome her to the studio. With Rob away, it was Eliot who spoke to the queen of BMX all about her upbringing, plus the highs and lows of her remarkable career, and picked up a fascinating insight into the sport of BMX itself.

    You are going to love Eliot’s chat with Mariana, a warrior on the bike and a champion off it.

    In other news, we had an incredible email from listener Adam, which touched both Rob and Eliot. If you want to get in touch with the guys, then please email podcast@redbull.com.

    We’ll see you again soon.
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    55 mins
  • How do you win the gnarliest bikepacking races in the world? With ultra endurance legend Sofiane Sehili

    How do you win the gnarliest bikepacking races in the world? With ultra endurance legend Sofiane Sehili
    Aug 20 2024
    Sofiane Sehili wasn’t a cyclist until he went travelling around Southeast Asia and realised he wasn’t made to be cooped up on a bus or a train for hours at a time. He bought a second-hand bike for $100 and started riding. He’s hardly stopped since.

    Initially a cycling courier in Paris, Sofiane was encouraged to start entering the world’s gnarliest bikepacking events, like the Tour Divide in the United States, and the Silk Road Mountain Race in Eastern Europe.

    Now, aged 43, Sofiane is a three-time Silk Road winner and a legend for his unconventional approach to some of the world’s hardest bike races. Happy to forego sleep for days on end in his quest to win, Sofiane dropped into the Just Ride studio to tell Rob and Eliot all about his career to date.

    Staggered by his dedication to the cause, Rob and Eliot were bowled over by Sofiane – and we’re sure you will be too. You don’t want to miss this chat.

    If you want to get in touch with Rob and Eliot, email podcast@redbull.com, or hit them up on their socials.

    We’ll be back in two weeks!
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • What will bikes look like in 10 years’ time? Predicting the future of two wheels with design expert Craig Dent

    What will bikes look like in 10 years’ time? Predicting the future of two wheels with design expert Craig Dent
    Aug 6 2024
    Here on Just Ride, we love bikes. All of them. So we thought it was about time we devoted an episode to them – and their future.

    Rob and Eliot are joined by lifelong bike designer and founder of RIDE Studio, Craig Dent, to chat about the evolution of bikes and what types of bikes we could be riding in five, 10, 50 years from now. How much of a role will electrics play? Will everything be designed by AI? Are we going to see the shape change?

    Rob, Eliot and Craig got stuck into all of that, while marvelling at the development we’ve seen since Rob started racing downhill in the 90s. We could have kept Craig in front of the microphone for hours – but there’s still so much fascinating insight squeezed into this hour with Craig. Enjoy.

    What do you reckon the future of bikes looks like? Let Rob and Eliot know by emailing podcast@redbull.com – and we’ll see you in two weeks.
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    1 hr