Richard’s Mountain Bike Show

Episode 15 | Carla Statham & Ryan Oldfield from TOTALMTB | Anxiety and Mountain Biking

I was thrilled to be able to speak with Carlos Statham, a big supporter of the Mountain bike community that is TotalMTB, and Ryan Oldfield, the founder of TotalMTB. Carla has been suffering from terrible anxiety since a mountain bike crash in 2019, and she very courageously opens up about how difficult it was for her, and how mountain biking and total MTB have helped her.  There are several amazing things in the story, not least how difficult it was for her to have her concussion recognised by medical professionals, and to get the support that she needed. It's also a very important message that there is a hidden element of injury that often can get overlooked i.e. stress and anxiety. Bear in mind that both Ryan and Carla suffer from terrible anxiety and so it was hugely brave of them to commit to doing the podcast and I think they did an awesome job.  Please listen in, and if you get the opportunity, please join the total MTB community. www.totalmtb.co.uk

Episode 14 | Danielle Lovett | Girls on Wheels PODCAST

I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Danielle Lovett who has recently set up the GIRLS ON WHEELS PODCAST which is an absolute must for any women thinking about getting into mountain biking to listen to.  Danielle's positivity is infectious and considering the recent struggles she's had - which she very bravely shares with me - her enthusiasm for sharing her love of mountain biking is exceptional.  Listen in and please ignore my crappy podcast and head over to www.girlsonwheelspodcast.co.uk to give her your support!

Episode 13 | Getting Kids into Mountain Biking | Tips, Tricks and Money Saving advice

I chat with fanatical mountain biking dad Dave Ford about encouraging your children into mountain biking.  We discuss the merits of balance bikes versus stabilizers, whether to buy new or secondhand and why finding the right size bike has nothing to do with wheel-size as you might think. We also chat about the safety equipment you should be looking out for and the one technique you must teach your child to ensure they are safe and happy. oh, yes - we also agree that having a pocket full of sweets is essential to maintain morale and keep the tears away after the first crash.  If you've got young children and you're looking to get them into mountain biking then this is the podcast for you. #mtbkids #kidswhoride #kidswhoshred

Episode 12 | Ashley Carelock | Endurance cyclist

I was thrilled to chat with Ashley Carelock from her home in Colorado about her experience and participation of endurance cycling events. We talk abut her highs and lows including getting attacked by wild dogs during a race. Ashley shares her secrets about the mental toughness required to get through hours and hours of solo cycling in unforgiving terrain and she is completely inspirational to listen to. Please follow her on instagram at @ashcarelock and on her website www.abicycleaddiction.com If you want to know what it takes to win some of the most challenging cycling events in the world then this is the podcast for you!

Episode 11 | Fat Bikes 101 with Graham Foot

What the heck's the deal with Fat Bikes? Why is it that as soon as people ride one they're hooked? Ever wondered what a Fat Bike is for? Can you ride them all year on all trails? Every wondered why you're seeing more and more Fat Bikes on the trails and why all the riders have a big grin on their faces? Ever wondered why Fat Bike riders are more attractive and sexually appealing than riders of other mountain bikes? Ever wondered which MTB celebrities are also HUGE fans of Fat Bike? Well then, this is is the podcast for you! I chat with Graham Foot, one of the pioneers of fat biking in the UK and the owner of Smokestone Fat Bikes about all things fat bike related. If you're not a fan of Fat Bikes yet just have a little listen and maybe we'll convince you to give one a try.