Just Ride

Does Loic Bruni have MORE TO GIVE? His 2025 season + Just Ride wrap

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:14:00 -0000

In this week's episode, Rob sits down with downhill mountain biking legend Loïc Bruni.

Loïc opens up about the evolution of his career, the fierce but respectful rivalry with Jackson Goldstone, and what it’s like watching a new wave of young riders come charging for the top step. Loic also teaches Rob a lesson about who the true GOAT of downhill MTB is.

They also tackle one of the most talked-about moments of the season, the Mont-Sainte-Anne start-gate controversy with Loïc's very contentious DNS, he explains exactly what happened, what he was thinking, and how he feels about it now.

And beyond the racing, Loïc reflects on life changes, including the joy and challenge of becoming a new father, balancing elite competition with family, and what motivates him heading into the next chapter of his career.

#RedBull #JustRide The most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

VIDEO: Riding a DIY Tandem Bike Into TOTAL CHAOS!!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Rob and Eliot went FULL SEND at Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster, a splash-heavy, chaos-fueled race over water and ramps, riding custom-built tandem bike coasters. Set in a course inspired by the rollercoaster energy of Orlando, the event challenged teams to dream up wild, themed, non-motorized tandem crafts and send them flying (and often sinking...) through a twisting obstacle track!

“It’s my DREAM to be here” | Tomas Lemoine’s Final Preparations for Red Bull Rampage

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:31:00 -0000

What’s happening at Red Bull Rampage?

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Rob & Eliot sit down with Nicholi Rogatkin and Katie Holden to review the Women's Finals and look ahead towards the Men's Check out the Women’s Finals Replay on our channel Men’s Finals: October 19th – 10.30 am MDT (Utah) 👉 Watch it all LIVE on Red Bull TV and Red Bull Bike YouTube channel #redbullrampage #mtb #justride The most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

Can Tom Isted WIN Red Bull Rampage 2025?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:11:00 -0000

We chatted to Tom Isted just DAYS before he drops in to Red Bull Rampage 2025! We've been following his journey all week from Utah, watching him and his team dig and test features, so it fantastic to get him on the podcast to get stuck into his goals and expectations for this year. #RedBull #JustRide The most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

The Politics Behind Riding Red Bull Rampage

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:44:00 -0000

Red Bull Rampage LEGEND Tyler McCaul gives us a full breakdown of this year's event. He sheds light on how it's evolved since his first year and how it's time for a new generation of riders...but the door might not be completely closed for TMac just yet 👀

#RedBull #JustRideThe most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

INTRODUCING the RAMPAGE ROOKIES! Janelle Soukup & Hannah Bergemann on Red Bull Rampage 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:25:00 -0000

Two riders. Two Rookies. Two insane lines. One wild week at Red Bull Rampage!

In this episode, Rob and Eliot sit down with freeride MTB stars Janelle Soukup and Hannah Bergemann to dive into the grit, fear, fun, and fire behind the most progressive women's lines at Red Bull Rampage EVER.

From crashing forks to scouting chaos, from smooth jumps to gnarly drops, they share what it really takes to build your own line… and to ride it.

Make sure you drop them a follow on social as they tackle their first-ever Red Bull Rampage this week!

🚨 Don’t miss the LIVE action! 🚨

Women’s Finals: October 16th – 10.30 AM local (Utah) / 6.30 PM CEST

Men’s Finals: October 18th – 10 AM local (Utah) / 6 PM CEST

👉 Watch it all LIVE on Red Bull TV and Red Bull Bike YouTube channel

Judging Red Bull Rampage is IMPOSSIBLE | Thomas Genon

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Thomas Genon joins us on Just Ride from the desert of Utah where Rob and Eliot will be bringing you ALL the latest from Red Bull Rampage 2025!

Red Bull Rampage is where freeride dreams meet chaos, and Tommy G has lived every side of it. From his brutal crash of 2024 to the pressure of building a line that sits right at your limit, Tommy breaks down what it really takes to ride the most dangerous mountain bike event in the world!

In this episode, he opens up about the reality of committing to your line, how his approach has evolved from rookie to veteran, and why judging Red Bull Rampage is almost impossible. Plus, insights from filming PARADIGM, riding alongside his friends, and about the next generation of Red Bull Rampage rookies.

#redbullrampage #RedBull #justride

The most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

WHAT Does It TAKE to ride RED BULL RAMPAGE?! Hannah Bergemann shares her process

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

This week on Red Bull Just Ride, Rob & Eliot are joined by freeride MTB legend Hannah Bergemann. We dive deep into what it takes to prepare for Red Bull Rampage 2025: from staying fit, feeling connected with the bike, and setting big goals for one of the most important events of the year. Hannah also shares stories from her early career, making the switch from skiing to MTB, why she’s always preferred freestyle over racing, the unconventional tactics that set her apart, and do ski skills really translate to the bike? And of course, we talk about her role in the award-winning film Anytime and what it means to push boundaries in the sport.
#RedBull #JustRide The most entertaining podcast in cycling, join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson – the most entertaining voices on two wheels to discover new and exciting disciplines and captivating stories as they delve into an array of cycling adventures.

From YouTuber to VIDEO GAME creator?! | MATT JONES on the making of MAVRIX

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:53:00 -0000

How do you build a video game from scratch? Well, Matt Jones knows.

This week on Just Ride Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson welcomed back their good friend and previous guest Matt to talk all about his new video game, MAVRIX.

Matt's an elite slopestyle and downhill rider, YouTuber, businessman and now... video game creator.

Designed by Matt and his brother Jono, MAVRIX is a massive open world mountain bike game, allowing players to explore the thrill of downhill on their PC.

It's a fascinating look into the world of video game creation - and makes us want to play MAVRIX!

The World's SMARTEST Road Cyclist? The Science Behind Speed with Dan Bigham

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:18:00 -0000

In the world of professional cycling, there are few more compelling characters than Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe performance engineer Dan Bigham.

A former World Hour Record holder; a world class engineer; an Olympic medallist; an apprenticeship with an F1 team; video meetings on the turbo trainer… This chat with Rob and Eliot could have gone on and on and on.

Having finally hung up his competitive wheels, Dan's now full-time with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and exploring all sorts of ways to optimise performance. Get stuck into this.

Rob and Eliot will be back soon.

The KING of Red Bull Cerro Abajo | Tomas Slavik on the rise of Urban Downhill MTB

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:40:00 -0000

There’s not much in urban downhill that Tomáš Slavík hasn’t won - and aged 38, he’s STILL hungry for more. The reigning Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo champion is back in Italy this week to try to retain his title and, as he told Rob Warner for this Just Ride special live from Genova, he’s confident he can do just that. The Czech racer has enjoyed a remarkable career on the bike… and in the carp fishing lake! Watch through to the end to understand that one. Trust us, you’ll want to. Make sure you watch Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo this weekend on Red Bull TV and we’ll see you for another episode of Just Ride in two weeks.

Rider ANNOUNCEMENT! | Red Bull Rampage 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:01:00 -0000

It's that time of the year again. Red Bull Rampage lineup reveal time! Rob and Eliot are joined by special guests Cam McCaul, Michelle Parker and Nicholi Rogatkin to run through the incredible 2025 Red Bull Rampage lineup. We can't wait!

And Rob and Eliot may just be heading to Utah to bring you some content from Red Bull Rampage this year... Watch this space.

Jumping a Formula 1 car?! Kriss Kyle shares his insane life story

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:56:00 -0000

We've seen Red Bull athletes do some crazy things over the years. And Kriss Kyle? Well, he's done a fair chunk of them.

The BMX star from Scotland has just jumped over a moving F1 car - yes, you are reading that correctly - and joined Rob and Eliot to tell them all about it.

He's also ridden around a skatepark in the sky and a whole host of other challenges that leave us mere mortals weak at the knees.

Rob and Eliot dived into the specifics around the jump, his life and career to date - and what he has planned next. This is one of the wildest chats we've ever had on the show.

Go and check out the full video of Kriss' attempt on Red Bull's YouTube channel and don't forget, if you want to get in touch, email justride@redbull.com.

See you soon.

Can Asa Vermette WIN his first Red Bull Hardline Wales? | Rob and Eliot meet Asa

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:58:00 -0000

What does it take to send every feature at Red Bull Hardline — at 18 years old?

Asa Vermette is the future of downhill racing, and he's doing it his way. From massive freeride hits to the World Cup podium, Asa joins Rob and Eliot to break down the wildest week in mountain biking. He chats about being part of Frameworks, and riding under Neko Mulally, being followed by cameras, and why he thrives as the underdog. Asa shares what drives him to go full send, every run, and ALWAYS have a winning mindset.

There's only so much ADRENALINE you can take! Vaea Verbeeck on riding Red Bull Hardline

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:17:00 -0000

Rob and Eliot are back with another Red Bull Hardline special, live from the finish line in Wales. Anticipation is building for the weekend!

Vaea Verbeeck joined the guyd to unpack the shift from competition to creativity, how her background in gymnastics shaped her bike control, and why adrenaline can only take you so far.

Plus, thoughts on Red Bull Hardline, women's progression, and saying yes when it matters.

We’ll be here all week breaking Red Bull Hardline down. Rob and Eliot are gonna be busy!

Come and join the conversation over on our ⁠Just Ride YouTube channel⁠.

⁠Bold PREDICTIONS for Red Bull HARDLINE Wales 2025 | Event Preview

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:58:00 -0000

Red Bull Hardline Wales 2025 is here and it’s already heating up!

In this episode of Just Ride, Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson set the stage for the week ahead:

What exactly makes Hardline so brutal?
Who they’re tipping for the podium with 1 2 3 predictions
And what the vibe is like on the ground in Wales

It’s the most technical track on the calendar — steep terrain, huge gaps, zero margin for error — and we’ll be here all week breaking it down. Rob and Eliot are gonna be busy!

Come and join the conversation over on our Just Ride YouTube channel.

VIDEO: Riding Mont Ventoux with NO TRAINING?! Rob Warner tries road cycling

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:48:00 -0000

Today's Just Ride is designed to be watched, not just listened to. If you are listening to this via an audio platform, we'd recommend heading to Spotify or YouTube to watch!

After years of neglecting his fitness, Rob Warner accepts an audacious challenge from Eliot to complete the infamous Mont Ventoux before the 2025 Tour de France arrives there.

After a failed attempt earlier in the year, and Eliot bringing in cycling experts to support him, Rob feels the pressure to finally complete the challenge! Words of encouragement from Tom Pidcock, Finn Iles, Jolanda Neff and Geraint Thomas all prove valuable as he battles the heat and steepness on road cycling's most infamous climb.

Will he make it?

Everything’s changing! The future of DOWNHILL according to Bernard Kerr

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:05:00 -0000

Rob and Eliot are joined by one of the most enduring names in downhill mountain biking today — Bernard Kerr. With over a decade of elite competition behind him, Bernard is still pushing the limits of downhill, racing against a new wave of younger, hungrier riders — and as you'll hear, he’s not holding anything back. The guys met up for this chat before Bernard's brutal crash while he was prepping for the first World Cup of the year, and that news hit even harder than usual considering how pumped Bernard was for this season. We know he'll be back. This conversation goes deep. Bernard opens up about the toll that crashing has taken on his body and mindset, and what it really feels like to pick yourself up again when you’re no longer the youngest guy on the start list. He reflects on how age has changed his approach to risk, racing, and recovery — and why, even now, he’s still finding ways to stay fast, focused, and fired up. The episode also tackles Red Bull Hardline, a race Bernard has become synonymous with. He shares his honest thoughts on how the event has evolved and the growing unease among riders over how information was shared — or not shared! — when it came to new lines in Tasmania this year. All we've got to say is... bring on Wales. Subscribe, leave a comment, and let us know what you think about what Bernard had to say — and we'll be back very soon.

Can Rob Warner conquer an ICONIC Tour de France climb? | Tips from Geraint Thomas, Olly Wilkins & more!

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:35:00 -0000

One of the world's tallest, most spectacular cycling monuments

And Mont Ventoux.

Yes, Rob Warner has revealed his plans to take on one of the Tour de France's most infamous climbs, Mont Ventoux, after his spectacular failed attempt earlier this year – we're talking full bonk, complete meltdown, abandon-the-mission levels of failure. Eliot isn’t letting him forget it either… but this time he has brought backup. To give Rob the motivation he needs to make it to the summit, Eliot reached out to some absolute legends of cycling and former Just Ride guests – Geraint Thomas, Tom Pidcock, Jolanda Neff, Finn Iles, and Olly Wilkins – and got their thoughts, encouragement, and, of course, some quality roasting. The pressure is on now, there's no turning back. Can Rob finally conquer this mountain? The experts have a range of differing answers to that question, but what do you guys think? Rob vs Mont Ventoux: THE REMATCH coming soon...

Let us know how you think Rob will do, or send him any advice, by emailing justride@redbull.com.

Tom Pidcock opens up on GIRO results, Grand Tour pressure and his MTB future

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0000

Just one day after crossing the finish line in Rome to complete the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Tom Pidcock sat down with us in Salzburg for an honest, revealing conversation about the pressures, decisions, and ambitions that shape life at the very top of the sport.

From the chaos of a three-week Grand Tour to the calm of a podcast studio, this episode captures a rare moment of reflection from one of the most versatile and compelling riders in cycling today.

We delve into Tom’s decision to leave Ineos Grenadiers and join Q36.5 - a move that made headlines across the road cycling world.

The conversation also dives deep into his Olympic journey, with Tom reflecting on the incredible achievement of winning back-to-back gold medals in mountain biking and what it would take to return for a third shot at LA 2028. We also unpack THAT move at the 2024 Paris Games that secured him gold against French favourite, Victor Kortetsky.

But this isn’t just about wins and podiums. We also explore Tom's love for MTB and the sacrifices that must be made to be competitive in every discipline.

We dive into what it actually takes to ride general classification in a Grand Tour, the mental battle of staying focused for 21 days straight, the sacrifices required to chase time on the world’s biggest stages, and the emotional highs and lows that come with trying to hold it all together under immense pressure.

Whether you're a fan of road racing, mountain biking, or simply fascinated by the psychology of elite athletes, this episode offers a rare look into the mindset of a rider who’s redefining what it means to be a modern cyclist. Tom Pidcock’s story is still unfolding, and this chapter is one you won’t want to miss.

How Olly Wilkins turned mountain biking from a passion into a profession

Thu, 29 May 2025 02:00:00 -0000

Join Rob and Eliot as they sit down with Olly Wilkins, a true legend of the global Mountain Bike scene and all-round master of two wheels.

From digging his first jumps in the Surrey Hills to sculpting 65-foot canyon gaps for Brendan Fairclough at Red Bull Rampage, Olly takes us through the ages and unpacks what keeps him smiling on (and off) two wheels.

There’s a nostalgic look at the early 2000s dirt jump scene, we’ll uncover why the Surrey hills forged a generation of world-class riders, such as Bernard Kerr, Matt Jones, Sam Reynolds, and what really happens during those exhausting, emotional build-weeks in the Utah desert.

The conversation also dives into urban downhill course design, the birth of The Ride Companion podcast during lockdown, and the importance of keeping biking fun - whether you’re chasing podiums or perfect whips. Want to know all about the ins and outs of mountain biking? This chat has everything.

Next time on Just Ride? A superstar in the cycling scene joins Rob and Eliot in Salzburg. You’ll have to stay tuned to find out who (hint: he’s very busy in Italy right now).

In the meantime, email justride@redbull.com to get in touch with Rob, Eliot and the team.

#redbull #JustRide #cycling

Inside road cycling with Grand Tour winner Jai Hindley

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In October 2020, Jai Hindley finished second in the Giro d’Italia. The then-24-year-old Australian had arrived. Two years later, after a near-flawless three weeks around Italy, he went one better. Giro d’Italia winner. Grand Tour champion. Legend cycling status secured.

Since then the Perth-born racer has worn the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, finished in the top 10, and is currently supporting Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe teammate Primoz Roglic at the 2025 Giro d’Italia.

He has a road cycling palmares that most young riders can only dream of - and this week on Just Ride, he joined Rob and Eliot from his training base in Switzerland to tell them all about it.

What’s it like to line up next to Tadej Pogacar? How do you deal with leadership tensions within a team? Can he win another Grand Tour? How cool is it for Red Bull to own your team?! Just how much do elite road cyclists eat now? There’s that and so much more.

Next time on Just Ride? We’ll be on more familiar ground for Rob and Eliot with a return of a previous Just Ride guest. You’ll have to stay tuned to find out who (hint: he goes very quickly downhill).

In the meantime, email justride@redbull.com to get in touch with Rob, Eliot and the team.

How Lanterne Rouge went from podcasting to the peloton: previewing the Giro d'Italia with a cycling mastermind

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Just Ride is BACK for season three - and on the eve of the Giro d’Italia, we’re starting with a man who can teach Rob and Eliot a thing or two about this year’s edition of the famous Italian Grand Tour.

When Patrick Broe released his first-ever podcast in 2017, Lanterne Rouge, little did he know it would take him on a journey from Australia to Europe and land him a key strategic role in one of the world’s biggest and best road cycling teams.

Now Head of Strategy for Visma-Lease-a-Bike and host of his own hugely successful video podcast, Patrick’s journey is almost unique in elite sport.

Alongside sidekick Benji Naesen, Patrick breaks down the biggest road races in the world on his show — all while working as part of Visma-Lease-a-Bike’s strategy team, plotting the best ways for their stars like Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard to win big.

Patrick joined Rob and Eliot to give them the lowdown on the Giro d’Italia, an insight into his world, and breakdown some of the most fascinating nuances in elite road cycling.

We will be back next week with another exciting Giro episode, when Rob and Eliot will be joined by Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe star Jai Hindley.

Want to get in touch with Rob and Eliot? Email justride@redbull.com and let us know what you’re excited to see across season three.

To watch Patrick’s Giro d’Italia coverage, visit https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCyclingPodcast.

Introducing The Ride Companion: Tahnée Seagrave on rediscovering her love for riding

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:59:00 -0000

Hello! It's been a little while, but we can confirm Rob and Eliot are busy planning for season three of Just Ride - and we'll be back with it very soon!

In the meantime, we've got a treat for you all today. Tahnée Seagrave recently guested on the excellent Ride Companion podcast, and they've given us a clip to play for you all. If you want to hear the full episode - and trust us, you do - click here: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/latest-ride-companion-episodes/tahnee-seagrave-on-rediscovering-her-love-for-riding-speedsuit-controversy-fmd-s-factory-future

The Ride Companion is the self-styled mountain bike podcast that sometimes forgets to talk about mountain bikes. Hosted by Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks, it's become a major part of the mountain bike media scene and our very own Rob Warner has been a guest on more than one occasion.

Go and check them out - and enjoy this clip of their chat with Tahnée. We will see you again very soon.

Jackson Golstone & Gracey Hemstreet reflect on their success at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:21:00 -0000

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025 kickstarted the mountain bike season with a bang! Canadian talents Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet dominated their categories in incredible style.

Goldstone redeemed himself after last year's season-ending crash by delivering a flawless run, achieving an unbeatable time.

Hemstreet followed up her remarkable top-to-bottom run from 2024 with another historic performance, making her the sole female contender in this year's finals. She has solidified her position as the Queen of Red Bull Hardline.

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is an exclusive, invitation-only event for the world's most advanced male and female mountain bike downhill riders. The second edition of this event was held at Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania. You can watch the replay of the event on Red Bull TV here: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/events/red-bull-hard-line-australia.

If you have any thoughts or questions for Rob and Eliot, feel free to email justride@redbull.com to join the discussion!

Vali Höll and Rónán Dunne preview Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:17:00 -0000

We are joined by Vali Höll and Rónán Dunne, two of mountain biking's top racers, as they prepare to take on the toughest event in Downhill, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania!

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is an invite-only event for the most progressive male and female MTB downhill riders in the world and it returns to Australia for the 2nd edition down-under. You can watch the event LIVE on Red Bull TV this weekend.

Got thoughts or questions for Rob and Eliot? Email justride@redbull.com to join the discussion!

Building one of the biggest brands in cycling: Fabio Wibmer on his remarkable journey to fame and fortune

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:07 -0000

Fabio Wibmer can still remember the first time he stuck a GoPro on his head and headed out with his mates for a ride. Little did he know that a decade later he’d be broadcasting to millions on YouTube.

Growing up in a small town in rural Austria, few would have predicted Wibmer’s rise to the top of trials riding, but his early daredevil exploits soon found a huge audience. After linking up with his icon Danny MacAskill, Fabio shot to stardom – and he’s not looked back since.

Now a superstar trials rider, entrepreneur and video creator rolled into one, this episode’s guest is 100% one of the wildest we’ve ever welcomed to Just Ride. Fabio has changed the face of content creation in cycling over the past decade and Rob and Eliot couldn’t wait to hear his story

He's been a dream Just Ride guest since episode one and we were delighted to finally welcome him to the studio. You don’t want to miss this.

We’ll be back soon.

We just love hearing from you here at Just Ride, so hit Eliot or Rob up on their socials or email podcast@redbull.com

Unveiling the Red Bull Hardline athlete roster for Tasmania 2025

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:00:07 -0000

Join Rob and Eliot as they dive into the star-studded line-up for Red Bull Hardline 2025 in Tasmania! From returning champions and groundbreaking women riders, to new faces from the Slopestyle world, this line-up is packed with talent – and we can’t wait to see them tackle the revamped course.

Between Rob’s recent film project and Eliot’s travel tales, there’s no shortage of exciting stories. Grab a seat and tune in as the duo builds anticipation for what could be the wildest Red Bull Hardline Tasmania yet.

We’ll be back soon.

Unicycling around the globe: One-wheel adventures with explorer Ed Pratt

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:00:02 -0000

When most 18-year-olds finish college, they start to think about university or starting a career. Not Ed Pratt. Aged 19, he set off from his front door on a unicycle – and three years later he’d circumnavigated the globe. Yes, you read that correctly: he rode around the entire world on one wheel.

Just like Joff Summerfield from earlier on this year, Ed’s sense of adventure and remarkable stories from the road made for a fascinating chat – and, of course, Rob’s mind was blown.

Since we spoke to Ed, he’s completed another incredible challenge: following the River Thames from source to sea – without leaving it once! To check out his globetrotting unicycle journey and everything else he’s been up to since, visit @EdPratt on YouTube.

Before then though, settle in for this remarkable Just Ride chat with a modern British explorer.

Want to suggest a guest like Ed for the show? Email podcast@redbull.com to help us with our planning for season three of Just Ride!

See you soon.

Before then though, settle in for this remarkable Just Ride chat with a modern British explorer.

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

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:01 -0000

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.

Here at Just Ride we absolutely love hearing from you, so hit Eliot or Rob up on their socials or email podcast@redbull.com to get a shout out on the show.

Preparing for Red Bull Rampage: Szymon Godziek on how to tackle the gnarliest event in mountain biking

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:02 -0000

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.

Freeride evolution: Casey Brown on ANYTIME, Red Bull Rampage and the next generation of riders

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:00:02 -0000

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!

Coach to the stars: Alan Milway on training the world’s best mountain bike riders

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:00:02 -0000

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.

Go behind the scenes on Race Tapes with the Downtime Podcast – Bonus episode

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:59:41 -0000

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!

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

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:02 -0000

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.

How do you win the gnarliest bikepacking races in the world? With ultra endurance legend Sofiane Sehili

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:01 -0000

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!

What will bikes look like in 10 years’ time? Predicting the future of two wheels with design expert Craig Dent

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:04 -0000

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.

Fighting for the top step: Finn Iles on his battle for consistency and the long road to the top step

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:03 -0000

Aged 14, Finn Iles took the world of mountain biking by storm. He won the famous Whistler Whip-off after a social media campaign (#letfinnin) swept through the community. That was the start of a Hollywood-style journey that saw him destined to reach the top of mountain biking.

Winning almost everything before him in the junior ranks, his ascension to the top of downhill seemed assured. But not all Hollywood stories run smoothly.

It took Finn four years on the pro circuit to win his first Downhill World Cup, but boy did he do it in style, on home turf at Monte-Saint-Anne in Canada, matched by iconic commentary from Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson.

Ever since, Finn has demonstrated his consistency at the top level, coming within tenths of a second of that elusive next win.

He sat down with Eliot and Rob to reflect on his whirlwind career to date, his progression as a rider, the intricacies of a downhill season and what the future holds for the darling of Canadian mountain biking. As you can imagine, the guys had a lot of fun with Finn.

Enjoying Just Ride? Let Rob and Eliot know by emailing podcast@redbull.com – and we’ll see you in two weeks.

Rob and Eliot on the beauty of the bike, the accessibility of mountain biking and Eliot’s Grow Cycling Foundation

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:01:08 -0000

We’re sure that most of our Just Ride listeners will know Eliot Jackson as the bike racer, the commentator – or both. But in typical Eliot fashion, he has another string to his bow that he doesn’t like to shout about.

Four years ago, Eliot formed Grow Cycling, a foundation based in his home city, Los Angeles, with the intention of bringing mountain biking into town.

Late last year Grow opened a pump track in the middle of Inglewood, LA, and it’s been an unprecedented success. We thought it was time Eliot told you all that story.

It’s also a chance for both Eliot and Rob to reminisce about their entry points into the sport – and a mid-series chinwag on everything that they’ve been up to lately, as well as some bold predictions for the year ahead.

We’ll be back in two weeks with a very famous downhiller, who we think you will love…

How do you pull off a perfect season? Chasing perfection with Mani Lettenbichler

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:00:03 -0000

Mani Lettenbichler is one of the greatest Hard Enduro riders of all time – and, remarkably, he’s only 26. In 2023 he completed a feat that sportspeople from all disciplines dream of: a perfect season, the first-ever in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

Also a three-time Red Bull Erzbergrodeo winner, Mani is a phenomenon. Racing at the very top level since he turned pro – in fact, at just 16 he competed in and finished Erzbergrodeo – the German has done it all in his discipline.

Rob and Eliot are huge fans of Mani, having started their respective cycling journeys on motorbikes, and have been keen to welcome Mani to Just Ride since episode one. So, as you can imagine, this episode was a lot of fun!

Mani is also an incredible cyclist, so there’s a whole host of bike chat too. In fact, if he’d taken a different path in life, Mani could well have been a pro downhiller…

Lots of our Just Ride listeners emailed in to suggest Mani as a guest, so if there’s someone you’d love Rob and Eliot to chat to, let us know: podcast@redbull.com.

Just Ride will be back in two weeks.

From riding mountains to running up them: Christian Meier’s journey from the Tour de France to the summit of mountain trail running

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:03 -0000

In 2014, Christian Meier got the call from his road cycling team he’d always dreamed of: “You’re racing the Tour de France.” It was the culmination of the years of riding, sacrifices and dreams that so many young cyclists have, yet so few achieve. He’d made it to the summit of his sport.

Ten years later, having hung up his competitive wheels at the end of 2016 to pursue other interests, Christian stands at the top of another sport. Having stumbled upon his love for trail running during the Covid lockdown, the Canadian became good. Very, very good. So good that in 2023 he won the legendary TDS race around the foothills of Mont Blanc: 145km, with over 9,000m of elevation. He won the race in a staggering 19 hours.

Rob and Eliot couldn’t quite believe what they were hearing. This week’s chat with Christian is a fascinating exploration of what it takes to peak in two elite endurance sports, and how sporting journeys can be so changeable. Christian even started out as a downhiller!

Are you a cyclist and a runner? Let us know by emailing podcast@redbull.com, or hit Rob and Eliot up on their socials and encourage them to get out there for a jog! It’s not currently their favourite pastime, as you’ll hear.

We’ll be back in two weeks.

Overcoming setbacks with Gee Atherton

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:00:03 -0000

Gee Atherton is one of the most decorated, all-round downhill riders the sport of mountain biking has ever seen. He’s also one of the most committed, hardest bike riders that cycling has ever seen. Full stop.

His list of achievements goes on, and on, and on: two-time world champion, eight-time UCI World Cup winner, Red Bull Hardline winner, six-tie national champion… but his list of difficult moments and brutal crashes is also a long one. Sadly, it goes with the territory of pushing the boundaries.

Here on Just Ride, for the first time, Gee speaks in detail to Rob and Eliot about his awful crash while filming his Ridgeline series in North Wales in 2021. Gee was airlifted to hospital and had to fight for his life.

Yet he returned to the saddle, as he has done numerous times before. His love of the bike shines through and for more than an hour the guys recapped a magical career while discussing that fateful day shooting Ridgeline, his subsequent return and crash at Red Bull Rampage in 2023, and what’s next for one of the greatest of all time.

Filmed in front of a live studio audience in Salzburg, Austria, this is a fascinating chat with a mountain bike icon.

Did you catch Red Bull Hardline in early June? You can watch a replay on Red Bull TV.

We want to hear from you, so drop us a line! Hit us up at podcast@redbull.com.

Rob and Eliot will be back soon.

Catching up with Rob and Eliot – Bonus episode

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:03:30 -0000

Rob and Eliot caught up in Salzburg last week for some very exciting Just Ride records that we’ll bring to you very soon – including a fascinating chat with Mr Red Bull Hardline himself, Gee Atherton. That will be live next week as we build up to Red Bull Hardline but before then, Eliot and Rob chatted through some brilliant listener emails, discussed Red Bull’s upcoming mountain bike film ANYTIME, previewed Hardline and much, much more.

See you next week for the guys’ incredible chat with Gee.

The busiest man in downhill mountain biking? Bernard Kerr on racing, managing and creating

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:15:48 -0000

Bernard Kerr doesn’t get many days off. The three-time Red Bull Hardline winner is one of the best downhill mountain bike riders in the world – while also running Pivot Factory Racing, one of the world’s premier downhill teams.

Where does he find the time? Over a fascinating hour with Rob and Eliot at the recent Sea Otter Classic MTB festival, Bernard joined Just Ride to reflect on his lifestyle, future ambitions, and how he came to be one of the youngest team managers the sport – or any sport – has ever seen.

The 33-year-old Brit has had a remarkable career to date, and something tells us that Bernard has still got a lot of new chapters to write.

Now you know the drill by now – here at Just Ride we absolutely love hearing from our listeners, so hit Eliot or Rob up on their socials or email podcast@redbull.com to get a shout out on the show.

World record breaker? Riding around the globe with Lael Wilcox

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:00:03 -0000

Lael Wilcox is an ultra-endurance legend. And yet, aged 20, she’d barely ridden a bike. It was only when she started a new job 6km from her home and realised cycling was the most efficient way of commuting that she turned to two wheels.

A love affair was born. And then she realised she was damn good at it.

Now 36, Lael’s won almost everything she could dream of: the 6,800km Trans Am Bike Race; holds the women’s course record for Tour Divide (4,418km); has the fastest known time for the Arizona Trail… the list goes on and on.

And now she wants to smash the women’s round the world record – and is setting off from Chicago on May 26 to do just that. She aims to complete her trip around the globe in just 110 days.

Lael spoke to Rob and Eliot about her spellbinding journey to this point – and how she plans to break an iconic record. We loved welcoming Lael to Just Ride and can’t wait to track her progress.

Here at Just Ride we absolutely love hearing from you, so hit Eliot or Rob up on their socials or email podcast@redbull.com to get a shout out on the show.

Introducing The Downtime Podcast: Louise Ferguson discusses her incredible run from Red Bull Hardline Tasmania - Bonus episode

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:14:57 -0000

We have a little treat for our Just Ride listeners this week!

While Rob and Eliot come from the world of mountain biking, our listeners know that Just Ride is all about every type of cycling discipline imaginable.

But today we’ve got a little clip of a show that lives and breathes mountain biking, week in, week out: The 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 helped the riders perform, the brands who design the products we ride, and so, so much more.

There’s a new episode every week, as well as pre-and-post-race shows for every Downhill World Cup. There’s over 400 episodes just waiting for you to get stuck into - and new ones drop every Tuesday.

Rob and Eliot have a little clip from a recent Downtime episode with the incredible Louise Ferguson, talking about her incredible run at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania in February. To check out the full episode with Louise, search for The Downtime Podcast. Enjoy!

Matt Jones on digging for content gold, returning to competition and taking over YouTube

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:00:01 -0000

When Covid hit and a global lockdown saw the whole world forced to adapt to a new normal, Matt Jones headed into his back garden and started building. A year later he’d crafted some incredible jumps in his yard and turned his YouTube account into one of the most must-watch mountain bike channels on the platform.

Matt’s career has been fascinating. One of the world’s best slopestyle riders from a young age, the lure of content creation and the success of his YouTube channel took him down a path perpendicular to competing – yet the lure of competition is never far away for Matt.

He joined Rob and Eliot to reflect on his varied career, educate the listeners on the intricacies of slopestyle, open up on his future competitive ambitions and chat all things content creation. Like everything with Matt, this Just Ride chat is a lot of fun. Enjoy.

If you’re a long-time Just Ride listener then you’ll know that Rob and Eliot absolutely love hearing from you, so hit them up on their socials or email podcast@redbull.com to get a shout out on the show.

Rob and Eliot on-site at Red Bull Guanajuato Cerro Abajo – Bonus episode

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:43:29 -0000

Rob and Eliot were on-site this weekend for round two of Red Bull Cerro Abajo – this time in Guanajuato, Mexico. Straight from the commentary booth the guys hopped on to record a bonus Just Ride reflecting on the action, talking through the wild runs through the streets of Guanajuato, Juanfer Velez's incredible win, the raw emotion of the event and much more!

We’ll be back next week for episode five of Just Ride season two!

Riding around the world on a penny farthing?! Joff Summerfield on circumnavigating the globe on one wheel and being robbed at knifepoint

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:02 -0000

When Joff Summerfield set out to ride around the globe on his handmade penny farthing in 2006, he sold absolutely everything he owned to fund the adventure – and start with a clean slate. As he set off, his whole world was packed into a small rucksack on his back and some panniers on top of his penny farthing.

Joff’s story is one of the most stunning that Rob and Eliot have discovered on Just Ride so far. Most of it must be heard to be believed! From being robbed at knifepoint in Ecuador and accidentally eating dinner in a Chinese home, to freewheeling down the Himalayas and taking in the Millennium New Year in Paris, Joff’s journeys have been like no other.

And that’s all while rolling round the world on a 49in fixed-gear penny farthing. His current steed has done nearly 40,000 miles. As you can imagine, Rob and Eliot couldn’t get their heads around it.

As well as his physical feats, Joff also has a refreshing outlook on life – never travelled but want to? Do it! You’ll find a way.

If you want to watch this full-length episode with Joff (and his penny farthing!) then you can find it on Red Bull TV, and if you want to email the show then please hit us up at podcast@redbull.com.

If you want to learn more about Joff and his exploits, you can check out his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/joff1000

And follow Joff on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joff_summerfield/?hl=en

We’ll see you in two weeks.

Winning the Road Racing worlds with a broken elbow & the growth of female cycling - Annemiek van Vleuten

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:22:41 -0000

To say that Annemiek van Vleuten won it all is an understatement. The Dutch cyclist retired last season at the age of 41, having accomplished pretty much, well… everything in women's road cycling.

In the coming years much will be written and spoken about Annemiek’s achievements - and in truth it would make a remarkable Hollywood blockbuster.

Winning a world title with a broken elbow, overcoming illness and launching an outrageous solo attack to win the inaugural Tour de France Femmes, losing Olympic Gold due to a horror crash on a descent into Copacabana Beach in Rio… and that’s just for starters.

Annemiek is a resilient force of nature and it’s our pleasure to reveal she’s also a fan of Just Ride! A listener to the first series, she was waiting patiently by the phone for her invite onto series two.

Now embracing life in retirement, Rob and Eliot loved learning all about Annemiek’s life to date and her plans in the future.

If you want to watch this full-length episode with Annemiek, Eliot and Rob then you can find it on Red Bull TV, and if you want to email the show then please hit us up at justride@redbull.com.

We’ll see you in two weeks.

Rob and Eliot on-site at Red Bull Hardline Australia - Bonus episode

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:27:24 -0000

Rob and Eliot were on-site for the inagural Red Bull Hardline Australia. Join Rob and Eliot for a special bonus episode as the guys chat through all the wild moments from Maydena, the first Hardline outside of Wales, the first female Harline run ever claimed by Gracey Hemstreet, a new Hardline winner with Rónán Dunne and much more!

We’ll see you next week for our third episode of season two.

Rachel Atherton: one of the all-time greats on what comes after competition, and becoming a mum

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:00:02 -0000

Rachel Atherton is a certified mountain bike hall of famer and if Rob and Eliot listed out her entire list of achievements then we wouldn’t have time for anything else on this week’s Just Ride.

The queen of downhill, Rachel made headlines in 2023 for returning to the World Cup scene after overcoming a long-term achilles injury and becoming a mother for the first time. Not only did she compete in Lenzerheide but, in typical Rachel fashion, she won.

That was her 40th World Cup win, a remarkable 17 years after her first.

As you might expect, this turned into one of Rob and Eliot’s longest-ever Just Ride chats. History books, retirement, Red Bull Hardline, motherhood… there was so much to discuss with the incredible Rachel and the guys got stuck in.

If you want to watch this full-length episode with Rachel, Eliot and Rob then you can find it on Red Bull TV, and if you want to email the show then please hit us up at podcast@redbull.com.

We’ll see you in two weeks for our third episode of season two.

Geraint Thomas: Winning the Tour de France, keeping it real, and surviving at the top

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:00:02 -0000

When Geraint Thomas first rode the Tour de France in 2007, he wasn’t even expected to make it past the first week. A track rider then, a year away from winning gold in Beijing, the Welshman gritted his teeth to survive the mountains of France and finish 140th.

Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to return 11 years later and win the famous yellow jersey.

Thomas’s career has been remarkable in both its longevity and scope, winning gold on the track at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, conquering cobbled Classics on the road, before becoming one of the best Grand Tour riders of his generation. Now 37, he's still aiming for more success this season.

Here at Just Ride, we thought what better way to kick-start season two than by inviting our first Tour de France winner onto the show! Rob and Eliot absolutely loved chatting to ‘G’, picking his brains on the intricacies of Grand Tour tactics, internal team conflict, and how easy it is for Geraint to pop down the shops in his native Cardiff – plus much, much more.

Get in touch with us @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson. As always, if you want to watch this full-length episode with Geraint, Eliot and Rob then you can find it on Red Bull TV, and if you want to email the show then please hit us up at podcast@redbull.com.

The mindset of a Slopestyle giant: Emil Johansson on Mind Set Win - Bonus episode

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:28:21 -0000

"The fear is always there but it depends how much you tune into it and how much you listen to it.”

Swedish mountain biker Emil Johansson might be the most successful slopestyle rider in the history of his sport but, as he reveals in this episode of Mind Set Win, fear is still an emotion he experiences every time he puts his helmet on.

To launch his bike off staggering jumps and perform innovative tricks, the three-time Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner explains how trusting in his ability and not second guessing his decisions are the foundation of his winning mindset and the key to his dominance on the track.

Hosts Cédric and York explore how Emil is able to think rationally in key moments and provide a step-by-step plan to help us all train to become more courageous in daily life. The exercise involves frequently putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and challenging yourself to be rational in trying to understand where your fear is coming from and why you’re feeling it.

Regardless, when being your own coach, don’t be disheartened by failure because, as Emil says, you build your courage and self-belief through trial and error.

For more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com).

Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com!

For more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com).

Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com!

Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson: from the top of downhill to the peak of commentary

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:00:04 -0000

For the final episode of Just Ride season one we turned the microphones back on our two hosts: Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson!

After welcoming 11 fascinating guests this season, we thought it was about time our audience got to know Eliot and Rob a little better. How did they go from racing downhill to becoming commentary stars? How did they find their transition from the bike to the commentary booth? And, of course, who has been their favourite Just Ride guest of the season?!

As we take a short break from Just Ride at the end of the first season, we would love to hear from you as we plan for season two. Who would you love to hear Eliot and Rob chat to? What disciplines would you love the guys to explore? And are there any incredible cycling stories that you think the guys should know about?

Email podcast@redbull.com or hit the guys up on their socials to let us know.

Thank you so much for listening to Just Ride and see you all next year.

Loïc Bruni: Inside the world of downhill mountain biking with one of the greatest of all time

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:00:03 -0000

When Rob Warner commentates on five-time downhill world champion Loïc Bruni, he calls him the professor – and it’s easy to see why.

The Frenchman is not just a serial winner, but also a deep thinker about what he calls the best sport in the world: downhill mountain biking.

We’ve reached episode 11 in Just Ride season one, so Rob and Eliot thought it was about time they called up a legend of their own sport to tell the audience all about the complexities of downhill, from the technical challenges to the fascinating mental battles at the elite end of the sport.

At just 29 years of age, Loïc has won five world titles and has his sights set on winning two more, which would bring him level with Nico Vouilloz, his compatriot and seven-time winner. Loïc spoke to Rob and Eliot about chasing the great man while fighting off the incredible new young crop of downhill stars – and much, much more.

If you’re enjoying Just Ride then please email us at podcast@redbull.com to earn a shoutout on the show and let us know who you want to hear from moving forwards. Plus, you can hit up Rob and Eliot on their socials – @robwarner970 and @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love. New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday.

You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full episodes on Red Bull TV.

We’ll be back for the final episode of the season in two weeks!

BMX legend Daniel Dhers on Mind Set Win - Bonus episode

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:20:30 -0000

If last week's episode has left you wanting more bike … don't worry we've got you.

On Mind Set Win, BMX legend Daniel Dhers joined hosts Cédric Dumont and York Peter-Klöppel to reveal his key to competing at the highest level. Daniel talks about being prepared for something to go wrong at any moment – no matter how unlikely it seems. He also talks about how this attitude has enabled him to build a long and successful career. it’s not about always having the perfect solution in stressful situations, but rather not panicking, and taking things step-by-step.

Does this sound like it could be useful to you? We recommend you check out Mind Set Win for more tips and tricks on how you can harness the winning mindset of the world's leading sports professionals!

For more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com).

Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com!

Emily Chappell: how do you go from cycle courier to ultra-endurance icon? The Transcontinental Race winner on physical and mental strength

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:03 -0000

Emily Chappell had barely ridden a bike until she moved to London after university and became a cycle courier. Quickly discovering a love for cycling led her on a life-changing journey, which culminated in winning the fearsome Transcontinental Race.

The British cyclist and author has led a remarkable life and joined Rob and Eliot on Just Ride to talk about ultra-endurance racing, attempting to race on no sleep for three days, and finding slugs in your helmet after a night snoozing in a field.

The Transcontinental Race is the definitive self-supported bike race across Europe. Every rider is self-reliant for logistics and navigation, making it a true psychological test – let alone a physical one. The route is typically 4,000km and, in 2016, Emily completed it in an incredible 13 days.

She told Rob and Eliot all about that, as well as her life as a cycle courier in central London, and what her next challenges could be.

We’re coming to the end of Just Ride season one but if you’d like to earn a shoutout on the show please email us at podcast@redbull.com with your best biking stories, or you can hit Eliot and Rob up on their socials – @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love.

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch full episodes on RedBull TV.

Tom Pidcock: the best all round cyclist in the world? The multi-discipline monster on racing road, cyclocross and MTB

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:21:46 -0000

Tom Pidcock has won world titles on his mountain bike and cyclocross bike, and taken an iconic stage of the Tour de France atop the fearsome Alpe d’Huez. And he’s only 24.

The British superstar has the cycling world at his feet, so Rob and Eliot gave him a call ahead of his final mountain bike World Cup appearance of the season and welcomed him as the latest guest to Just Ride.

The INEOS Grenadier spends his winter racing cyclocross and then switches between MTB and road racing across the rest of his campaign, like almost nobody else in the world.

The guys discussed Tom’s Olympic ambitions for 2024, how he’s able to squeeze so much into a season, his iconic attacking descent that went viral in the Tour de France and – of course – Rob and Eliot tried to persuade him to take on an MTB Downhill World Cup one day. With Tom, you never know!

We’re coming to the end of Just Ride season one but if you’d like to earn a shoutout on the show please email us at podcast@redbull.com with your best biking stories, or you can hit Eliot and Rob up on their socials – @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love.

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch full episodes on RedBull TV.

How to conquer track cycling with British Olympic legend Laura Kenny

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:00:02 -0000

Dame Laura Kenny’s list of achievements goes on, and on… and on. The most decorated British female Olympian of all time, the 31-year-old is the undisputed queen of the velodrome.

So, who better to teach Rob and Eliot all about the ins and outs of track cycling than the woman with five Olympic Golds, countless world titles, and who just so happens to be married to Britain’s most decorated Olympian and fellow track star, Jason Kenny?

Anything Laura doesn’t know about riding on the track isn’t worth knowing… just don’t ask her how much air to put in your tyres!

Currently on her way back to competition after the birth of her and Jason’s second child, Monty, Laura exclusively revealed to Rob and Eliot that she plans to compete in her fourth Olympics in Paris next year, opened up on the quirks and challenges of fame and detailed the juggling act of parenting alongside her training commitments, plus much more.

A true sporting icon on and off the bike, it was a pleasure to welcome Laura to Just Ride and learn all about the wonderful world of track cycling.

If you’re enjoying Just Ride then please email us at podcast@redbull.com to tell us your biking stories and earn a shoutout. Plus, you can hit Eliot and Rob up on their socials – @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love.

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch full episodes on RedBull TV.

The Ironman who can do it all? Cameron Wurf’s journey through elite sport, powered by cycling

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:00:02 -0000

Meet Australian Cameron Wurf and you quickly wonder: is there anything he can’t do? An Olympic rower-turned-pro-bike rider, Cam is now one of the world’s best Ironman athletes – all while racing on the road for one of the leading men’s road teams, the INEOS Grenadiers.

He’s raced in the world’s biggest gravel event, Unbound, and is planning an assault on the tortuous multi-stage mountain bike race Cape Epic with INEOS team-mate Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. Now 40, he’s as determined as ever to keep competing and still firmly believes he can win the IRONMAN World Championship one day.

Rob and Eliot welcomed Cam to Just Ride the day after 2023’s IRONMAN World Champs, held in Nice, and got a full debrief on his swim, ride and run to 14th – before discovering just how many more strings there are to Cameron’s bow, while learning about the intricacies of triathlon along the way. One of the most idiosyncratic competitors in elite sport, the chat with Cam is one of the most fun episodes of Just Ride so far.

If you’re enjoying listening to Just Ride then please email us at podcast@redbull.com to earn a shoutout and recommend some future guests. Plus you can hit up Rob and Eliot on their socials – @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love.

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full episodes on RedBull TV – and there’s lots to see in this Brett Tippie episode!

We’ll be back in two weeks.

Inside the mind of freeride icon Brett Tippie

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:02 -0000

If you know mountain biking you’ll know Brett Tippie – and if you don’t know mountain biking, then you’re about to meet one of cycling’s true characters.

The phrase ‘larger than life’ doesn’t really do Brett justice. A mountain bike pioneer in the 1990s, Tippie was at the forefront of the freeride movement, introducing a new genre of mountain biking uninterested in race results, but pushing the limits of what was possible on a bike. Brett became one of the world’s first fully professional freeriders and has seen the sport grow beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

Freeride is a mountain bike discipline encompassing almost every element of mountain biking you can imagine: speed, style, jumps, drops and so much more. And Brett was right there at the beginning.

An infectious character, Rob and Eliot have been determined to welcome Brett to Just Ride since the podcast’s inception – and of course, he didn’t disappoint. Chatting to the guys in Whistler, Canada, Tippie provided his typical energy, three wigs, a test on British Columbia animals and a glimpse into the deeper side of life.

Sober for 14 years, Brett spoke about addiction, happiness, and his current life working with his sponsors and in the media. He also told the guys some jokes. A lot of jokes.

If you’re enjoying listening to Just Ride then please email us at podcast@redbull.com to earn a shoutout and recommend some future guests. Plus you can hit up Rob and Eliot on their socials – @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson – to share the Just Ride love.

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full episodes on RedBull TV – and there’s lots to see in this Brett Tippie episode!

We’ll be back in two weeks.

From the brink of the Olympics and a career in the army, to the frontier of freeriding: best friends Harriet Burbidge-Smith & Robin Goomes

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:00:02 -0000

Harriet and Robin are two of the current and future stars of freeride – and they also happen to be best friends. Harriet was on-track to become a BMX Olympian before deciding that her heart lay in freeride, while Robin went from a full-time career in the army to become the first woman to land a back-flip in competition in 2021.

Yet the duo don’t see themselves as trailblazers – they just see themselves as bike riders. Despite their modesty, Harriet and Robin are part of a wave of women freeriders bringing more and more awareness to female freeride and inspiring the next generation of female talent to come through and take the sport up at a younger age.

Freeride is a mountain bike discipline encompassing almost every element of mountain biking you can imagine: speed, style, jumps, drops and so much more. Robin and Haz are the sport’s biggest fans – and they just so happen to be two of the best in the world at tackling it, too.

Rob and Eliot sat down with Harriet and Robin in Whistler at Crankworx, a multi-stop series of mountain bike festivals which brings together the best mountain bikers to compete in elite level competitions, to dive into their back stories, discuss what’s next for them and the sport and dig into their friendship on and off the bike.

Enjoying Just Ride? Get in touch with Rob and Eliot on their social channels @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email podcast@redbull.com with suggestions for future guests or to earn a shoutout!

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the episodes on RedBull TV.

Finally finding happiness after years of being the slopestyle champion with Brett Rheeder

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:08:02 -0000

What happens when you realise the thing that has given you purpose and identity in life is no longer making you happy?

That was a question that slopestyle icon Brett Rheeder had to contend with in 2019, as he first started to wonder about retiring from competition.

Three years later he roared back to win Red Bull Rampage, an iconic freeride mountain biking competition held in the Utah desert, for the second time with a whole new mindset – and then finally stepped away from competing for good.

Brett is regarded as one of the greatest slopestyle riders in mountain biking, a discipline where riders fly through the air, spinning their bikes and bodies in multiple directions with the aim of accumulating the highest points for their trick combinations in each run.

Speaking to Rob and Eliot in Whistler at Crankworx – a multi-stop series of mountain bike festivals which brings together the best mountain bikers to compete in elite level competitions – Brett’s honesty and openness about the personal journey he’s been on over the past few years is fascinating… and lots of fun.

From his eye-opening first competitions on the pro scene – including a spot of concussion mixed with altitude sickness – to becoming arguably the greatest slopestyle rider of all time, Brett’s been on one hell of a journey.

Enjoying Just Ride? Get in touch with Rob and Eliot on their social channels @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email podcast@redbull.com with suggestions for future guests or to earn a shoutout!

New episodes of Just Ride are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the episodes on RedBull TV.

How to feel like Lizzo on the startline with World Champion Evie Richards

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:03 -0000

On the eve of the World Championships in Glasgow, Rob & Eliot are joined by UK rider Evie Richards – one of the most positive, inspirational, and infectious characters on the circuit.

Evie has always been ambitious. She dreamt of competing at the Olympics as a child, initially as a hockey player, but after discovering a love for cycling in 2013, she made a switch to racing bikes and achieved her dream by representing Team GB in Tokyo. She is one of Britain’s most promising cross-country and cyclo-cross stars as well as a World Champion after her 2021 victory at the UCI MTB XCO World Championships.

But it hasn’t always been easy. In this episode of Just Ride, Evie talks openly and honestly about the physical and mental struggles she went through while chasing her dream and how, after working with coaches and sports psychologists, she has found a work/life balance that means she can focus on what really matters.

We could all do with a little more Evie in our lives!

We’ve all got our origin stories - get in touch with @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or podcast@redbull.com with your tales of how you got into bikes.

New episodes of Just Ride released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the episodes on RedBull TV.

Everything you need to know about the Tour de France with Luke Rowe

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:03 -0000

With the world’s most famous race well underway, Rob and Eliot are joined by one of the most successful domestiques in modern cycling history, Luke Rowe, to break down everything you need to know about the Tour de France.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider has raced in the Tour eight times and been part of the winning team on five occasions. He has also been disqualified and even finished last!

Here Luke talks in detail about the different roles each rider takes up in a team, the tactics (and bad behaviour) to look out for in the peloton and the mind-games at play as riders hope to gain an advantage in one of the most physically and mentally challenging courses out there.

He talks about riding with best friend and team-mate, Welsh cycling icon Geraint Thomas, and how the bond of friendship might be the most important.

You can check out Luke and Geraint’s podcast, Watts Occurring, here on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts!

New episodes are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch these episodes on Red Bull TV.

Get in touch with us @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email us at podcast@redbull.com

What is the spirit of gravel racing? with Payson McElveen

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:02 -0000

“It’s a slippery slope, you will get addicted.”

Rob and Eliot's tour guide is Red Bull athlete, Payson McElveen; professional mountain biker and serial champion.

He talks about his love of endurance riding, the freedom that comes with gravel riding and what it is about the community that has got everyone wanting to find out more.

They compare gravel with the early days of mountain biking and ask the questions we all want to know; how much of the course is gravel? Where did it come from? And, most importantly, what is the spirit of gravel?

Check out Payson’s podcast, The Adventure Stache

New episodes are released every other Tuesday. You can listen on redbull.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch these episodes on Red Bull TV.

Get in touch with us @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email us at podcast@redbull.com

Just Ride is BACK

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:15:00 -0000

Join Rob and Eliot for Season 3 of Just Ride as they delve into a new array of cycling adventures.

They're back on your screens and in your ears, speaking to the most famous faces from the world of mountain biking, road cycling, and everything in-between. We've got some incredible guests planned - and we will be bringing you Just Ride from all around the world.

Come and join the ride! New episodes are released every other week.

Get in touch with us @robwarner970 & @eliotjackson or email us at justride@redbull.com.