Greg Minnaar: Retirement 20 Questions with the GOAT
In this episode George, Jack and Emi chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season...
by George Thompson 1
Campus: New Video From Danny MacAskill
It’s Five Ten day (geddit?) and to mark the occasion Danny MacAskill has a new video out, riding all over the adidas (Five Ten) ‘Campus’. Who knew adidas had such...
by Hannah Dobson 14
The First Women’s Red Bull Rampage Is Underway
Yes, we’ve a wait until the spectacle of the riding itself, but there are eight days of digging ahead of us before the first women will compete at Red Bull...
by Hannah Dobson 8
Interview: Joe Breedon – chasing the fractions of seconds
While at the Saddleback House Show, I had a chat with Joe Breedon, who was there with his bike and team mate Lou Ferguson. I stopped him for a chat…
by Hannah Dobson 1
Interview: Lou Ferguson on ‘being alive and being happy’
Lou Ferguson was at the Saddleback House Show with her bike, freshly cleaned from Loudenville. We had a good long chat about her season so far, what next year might…
by Hannah Dobson 5
Leaked document reveals MTB World Cup plans for 2025
In a leaked document titled ‘2025 MTB Reform, Evolution of Mountain Bike Racing’, the UCI and Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) set out proposed changes for the racing year ahead. Now,...
by Hannah Dobson 100
Dorval AM Ends Downhill Racing Sponsorship
We’re sad to see another loss from the downhill world – this time, it’s not a bike company that’s pulling out, it’s Dorval AM, the French asset management firm. The...
by Hannah Dobson 6
Jess Blewitt Replaces Danny Hart in Cube Factory Racing Restructure
It’s only a week since it was officially announced that Danny Hart was leaving Cube, though it’s been a strong rumour for some time now, and many have been wondering...
by Hannah Dobson 11
WiggleCRC Administrators’ report: What does the future hold?
We take a look at how the WiggleCRC administration process is going, and where we may be headed. Followers of industry news will recall that the administration process of WiggleCRC...
by Hannah Dobson and Mark Alker 23
GT Goes Grass Roots: No Factory Race Team in 2024
Confirming what has long been considered a firm rumour, GT has announced the termination of its Factory Race Team programme for 2024. GT has a long history with racing, and...
by Hannah Dobson 14
Team Rumours Abound: Podcast With Charlie Hatton and Martin Whiteley!
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie discuss 2024, the World Cup calendar and some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting...
by George Thompson 6
SIGNA Sports Financial Woes: Wiggle officially now in the hands of Administrators
UPDATE: Friday 27th October Wiggle CRC have entered administration as of today. No ‘Self Administration’ this time – they have called in the administrators to run the company. Administrators will...
by Hannah Dobson 56
Benoit Coulanges, Camille Balanche, & Discontent in the pits: MUTN Podcast
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie catch up on World Champs and three World Cups, including a special guest appearance from Camille Balanche. Then they’re joined by the winner...
by George Thompson 7
Tracking The Health Of The Bike Industry In 2023
There are a lot of signs that the bike industry is going to struggle in 2023, so we thought we’d start a story to track some of the stories we...
by Hannah Dobson 104
Issue 148 Classic Ride: Children Of The Dammed
Barney takes in some venerable Peak District trails that are anything but old and past it. Words & Photography Barney Marsh In many ways this ride might be seen as…
by Barney Marsh 17
Women and Bikes: How Far Have We Come?
Hannah charts the advance of women in the bike industry, as she sees it. Are you as optimistic? What changes have you seen? Apparently I am now long in the...
by Hannah Dobson 27
Team Signings 2023 Roundup
It seems like there’s a team signing announcement every time we open our inbox right now, so here’s who’s gone where in the hokey cokey so far. Cami Nogueira to...
by Hannah Dobson 17
Predictions For The Mountain Bike World In 2023
Every year we make our predictions for the world of mountain biking. Some take it seriously, some less so… Last year Mark predicted that the influencer bubble would burst… does…
by Hannah Dobson 50
Epic Race Rumours With Wyn Masters and Ronan Dunne – Making Up The Numbers Podcast
Just a hint of what’s in this episode… A Red Bull Race Series? Mark Wallace, Mille Johnset and Angel Suarez Team Rumours. Wyn bending the plate in his arm. Why...
by George Thompson 0
No Propain Factory Racing Team in 2023
Propain has announced it is ‘pausing’ its downhill factory team for 2023, joining Norco on the list of big brands sitting next season out. As Pivot rider and team manager,...
by Hannah Dobson 3
Making Up The Numbers Podcast: Bernard Kerr: Are World Cup Jumps Too Dangerous?
Blenki to Cube? Madison to quit DH? A new rider on Pivot Factory Racing? Just some of the team rumours discussed in this episode of the pod.
by George Thompson 0
Old Hand and Young Buck: Greg Minnaar and Jordan Williams – Making Up The Numbers Podcast
On this episode of the pod George and Jack chat with Greg Minnaar about his 2022 season, the three broken vertebrae he sustained in Val di Sole & how excited...
by George Thompson 0
Amaury Pierron & Magnus Manson Talk Victory and Recovery with Making Up The Numbers
Don’t call it a comeback… On this episode of the pod George, Jack and Emilie wrap up the final weeks of the season, chat with Amaury Pierron about his amazing...
by Hannah Dobson 0
Issue 144: Searching For A Solution
Dean Hersey chats to the ball of energy that is Claudio Caluori. Words Dean Hersey Photography Red Bull Content Pool, Dan Griffiths, Tyrone Bradley, Dan Milner, Meri Hyoki You don’t…
by Dean Hersey 4
Making Up The Numbers podcast with Luca Shaw
Luca Shaw talks life on and off the Syndicate, training with Jolanda Neff and that 2018 season when he seeded first at three World Cups.
by George Thompson 0
Podcast: Flo Payet, Camille Balanche, and Lenzerheide World Cup Preview!
On this action packed episode of Making Up The Numbers, George apologises to the fastest woman in the world right now, Camille Balanche for not making her the favourite in...
by George Thompson 0
Making Up The Numbers Podcast With Danny Hart and Dakotah Norton
On this episode of the podcast, George, Jack and Emilie chat all things Fort William and Leogang. They’re joined by 2011 and 2016 World Champion Danny Hart, and 2021 US...
by George Thompson 0
Making Up The Numbers Podcast | On The Ground at Fort William Special!
The DH World Cup is back in Fort William and George is on site, roaming the pits and talking to the riders ahead of the race about the track and...
by Hannah Dobson 0
