The Downtime Podcast

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 highest level, the challenges of being the only girl in her category growing up, what she learned at the Atherton Academy, and how she’s finding her way in the elite ranks. It’s an honest look at the ups and downs of pro racing, the importance of support networks, and the mindset needed to turn things around. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Mille Johnset. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Mille on Instagram @millejohnset. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners This episode is supported by Fox Racing and this weekend (25-28th S

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 probably know, the mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimepodcast. Th

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. Aletsch delivered a challenging sting in the season’s tail to see who would take home those sought after World Champs stripes. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this episode with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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 gara

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 mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimepodcast. That’s less than

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 with Gabe, Jim and media wizard Aaron Bartlett to find out more about their roles and what makes the team tick. This is a privileged peek behind the curtains of one of the super powers of our sport. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with the Canyon CLLCTV. You can also watch this episode in three parts on YouTube here. You can follow the Canyon CLLCTV on Instagram @canyon_mtb. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners This episode is supported by Canyon, so a huge thanks to them for making this possible. You can check out the entire range of bikes over at canyo

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 you probably know, the mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimep

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 know, the mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimepodcast. That’s

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 part in the gnarliest downhill race on the planet, Red Bull Hardline, and why keeping the fun in riding is so important for him to perform. Oli is yet another indication that the future of the sport is bright. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Oli Clark. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Oli on Instagram @oli_clark_nz. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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

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, the mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimepodcast. That’s les

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, along with Winni's hopes for the future. This is a conversation with one of the riders who represents the future of EDR and if this conversation is anything to go by, I think the future looks bright. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Winni Goldsbury. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Winni on Instagram @winni_goldsbury. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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 bike

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 bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. So I’ve been funding it myself, along with the support of our wonderful Patreons. If this show means something to you, and you want to help me keep it going, then please consider supporting us over on Patreon. You can sign up for as little as £3 a month at patreon.com/downtimepodcast. That’s less than the pri

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 sustainability, and what’s next for mountain biking in Leogang. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Marco Pointner and Kornel Grundner. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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

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. Whether that’s our own racing, world cup drama, bikes, tech, products, basically whatever is on our mind. This is a bunch of fans talking about the sport we love. So if that sounds like your vibe, then settle in for episode two of Downtime Debrief. We'll be covering the first half of the downhill and enduro World Cup season, sharing our highs and lows so far. We'll then share how the first half of our own race season's have gone and what we've got planned for the rest of the season. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Downtime Debrief is proudly supported by Fox Racing, Wahoo,

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 where he’s heading next. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Jake Atkinson. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakeatkinson and find his latest edit here. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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 chec

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 tackling huge physical feats like her Everest at Dyfi Bike Park and competing on Ninja Warrior. Becci shares how mental strength, community, and staying true to herself have helped her thrive and how she’s built a successful, supported riding career without following the traditional racing route. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s room in mountain biking to do things differently and still make it work, this one’s for you. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Becci Skelton. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Becci on Instag

This week we’re joined by Fox Racing's Head of Performance Cut and Sew, Keegan Reyfeldt to hear about their SpeedSuit RS which was launched last year and really got the internet talking. We’re also hearing about the development of their all new full face helmet, the Rampage RS with Senior Director of Merchandising, Jarred Law. Fox is keen to push the limits of technology to make us faster, safer and more comfortable. That is evidenced in these two products and this is a fascinating deep dive into what went into these two ground breaking offerings.  Hear how Fox worked alongside their athletes to redefine downhill race kit, the advantages it brings and how they are already looking to the next step. We find out how Fox decided current helmet safety standards weren’t keeping up with the increasing pace of the sport and how they remedied that whilst also significant reducing the weight of their full face offering. This episode really pulls back the curtain on what it takes to push the limits of riding ge

Red Bull Hardline has become the most extreme race in mountain biking, but the story of how it came to be? That’s something you’ve never heard like this before. Today, Dan and Gee Atherton sit down to share the real history behind Hardline. The secret test sessions, the build failures, the crashes no one saw, and the moments that almost shut the whole thing down. From a cheeky illegal trail in the Welsh mountains to the gnarliest track on the planet, this is the untold story of Red Bull Hardline. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Dan and Gee Atherton. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can watch Red Bull Hardline LIVE here on Red Bull TV on Sunday 27th July at 14:30 BST. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers 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

This week we’re catching up after a massive double-header in the Enduro World Cup. Val di Fassa and La Thuile delivered everything we love about the sport: big mountains, tight racing, and a few surprises along the way. Joining me to break it all down are two riders who know exactly what it takes to perform at the top, Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. We get into what those Italian rounds were really like from the inside, from pushing through injuries and dialing in recovery strategies, to the chaos and buzz of night stages, and the emergence of some exciting new talent in both the men’s and women’s fields. We also took a moment to step back and reflect on the state of Enduro as a whole — where the sport is right now, what’s working, and why this season has felt like a positive shift, both on and off the bike. This one’s got insight, honesty, and a bit of that good race-weekend energy, so sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan. You can also watch t

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Andorra 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, the mountain bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. I honestly considered not running the series this year, but I love doing it and from what all of us involved have heard trackside from the fans, you love it to.  So I’ve decided to fund it myself, for now. But if this show means something to you, and you want to keep it going, then please conside

I’m Chris, this is the Downtime Podcast and you’re tuned into our Andorra 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 bike industry isn’t in a great place right now and as a result, this series doesn’t have any brand support. The World Cup coverage is the most expensive thing I produce, as it often includes travel and I like to pay the guys for the expertise that they bring to the table. I honestly considered not running the series this year, but I love doing it and from what all of us involved have heard trackside from the fans, you love it to.  So I’ve decided to fund it myself, for now. But if this show means something to you, and you want to keep it going, then please consider supporting u