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Single pivot is good, hi-mod carbon is bad: Podcast with Lauf CEO
Benedikt Skúlason is the main man at Icelandic bike brand Lauf Cycles and he's not shy of opinions.
Fresh Goods Friday 749: The Last Week Of Winter Edition
Bringing you a not-yet-sunbleached edition of FGF!
Fresh Goods Friday 748: The M.C. Escher Trail Centre Edition
Don't you just love the pointlessness of mountain biking?
Fresh Goods Friday 747: The Wings of Love Edition
FGF 747… Benji is off, I (Hannah) am here. Propelled back to the UK by a plane. I don’t know if it was a Boeing 747. I tried not to think about it too much. Which was quite tricky as a number of planes crashed…
Fresh Goods Friday 746: The K Circling Edition
It is Friday. It is kind of lunchtime ish. It's almost the weekend. Which probably means it is almost time to ride bikes.
Fantasy MTB World Series DH Team Pick With Oisin O Callaghan & Ronan Dunne
In this episode George and Jack run a Mock Draft of how they see the teams lining up in 2025 and then they’re joined by the Fighting Irish; two of the fastest DH riders on planet earth, Oisin O Callaghan and Ronan Dunne… Oisin O…
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 racing World Cups and to play retirement 20 questions! Listen to the podcast here: Watch…
Vali Höll: ‘It’s mountain biking, it’s not Formula 1’
In this episode the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion and World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll, chats with George, Jack and Emi about equal pay, three-peats, and MTB Reform… There are so many great insights into what she’ll be up to in the…
Podcast: Racing, Reform, and Rumours
George, Jack and Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document, before closing out the show with some #teamrumours. Loudenville Gallery Listen to the podcast…
Making Up The Numbers: European DH Champs Pits Special
George Thompson made the trip to Europe to take part in the European Downhill Championships and record this podcast from the pits. After a couple of huge crashes in his race run, he was relieved to finish (last/in 10th place) in one piece for his…
Desert Island Disc Brakes: Josh Bryceland
In this episode of Desert Island Disc Brakes, we chat through the very interesting life of Josh ‘Rat Boy’ Bryceland. Recorded earlier this year, Josh talks about where the ‘Rat Boy’ nickname came from and owning it. We also cover his life on and off…
In The Pits: British National Downhill Series Rd 2, Fort William
Hannah chats to the racers and their support crew in the pits at the Fort William round of the British National Downhill Series. With a special appearance from the forum’s own @Weeksy! Thanks to the Scottish Downhill Association for making it happen, and to everyone…
Tech Spots and Pit Chat: Fort William Special Podcast from Making Up The Numbers
George has been up to Fort William to chat to folks in the pits before the racing kicks off. He’s also sent us a very interesting collection of photos. NB: There’s no video version for this episode. Enjoy, sports fans! Pit Chat from the 2024…
2024 DH Season Preview with Wyn Masters and Making Up The Numbers
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… Watch the Podcast Listen to the Podcast The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Previously on Making Up The Numbers Podcast…
Pre-Season Insight with Jess Blewitt and Making Up The Numbers
After a little break over winter, Making Up The Numbers is back! The 2024 race season is already underway and in this episode the gang chats about those races that have already taken place. Then, making her debut on the podcast, they’re joined by one…
Podcast: How do we test gear, and what are we up to?
Podcasts haven’t stopped – we’ve just had a bit of a hiatus while we’ve been rather busy doing a lot of things. In this podcast, Mark gives you an update of what all that is. Plus, Hannah and Benji discuss how it is that we…
Loic Bruni and Dean Lucas: Podcast Special
It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 and the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn and Jordan, and the rider…
Greg Minnaar off Santa Cruz Syndicate? Team Rumours in MUTN Podcast with Andreas Kolb
It’s another stonking podcast episode from Making Up The Numbers. From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb. There’s also Jack Reading’s retirement 20 questions, and possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. And…
Podcast with Dave ‘Mr UK Trails’ Evans
Barely in post a week, we sat down with Dave Evans, Project Manager for the new UK Trail Project, to find out more about the project’s plans. The initial rider workshops are underway, with more online ones due early next year, and a questionnaire to…
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 news about his 2024 plans and then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion,…
Desert Island Disc Brakes with Charlie Hobbs
Charlie Hobbs. Charlie the Bikemonger. Charlie the Merchmonger. Charlie the Bum Butterer. However you know him, you’ll know he’s got stories. Before he set off for the queue at the post office, a blue rinse, and a Honda Jazz, we sat down for a Desert…
Harriet Harnden and Øisin Ø Callaghan: Finding the path to success
The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan and Harriet Harnden. Enjoy! Listen to the podcast here Watch the podcast here The Making…
Podcast: Desert Island Disc Brakes With Paul Bas
When Paul Bas crashed at Red Bull Rampage in 2015, there was a good chance he’d never walk again. He turned that accident, and his recovery from it, into an award winning film. And, he got back on the bike. Hannah caught up with him…
Podcast: The disappointing racing edition
Benji, Mark and Hannah wonder whether amateur racing could be just a bit more fun, and a bit less like a trip to Aldi. Plus there’s some wild speculation about what’s happening on the pro circuit too. Plug in your headphones, walk the dog, hit…
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 of the Les Gets World Cup, Benoit Coulanges before closing out the show with a…
Podcast: DMBinS and the Scottish Mountain Biking Strategy
Sitting elsewhere in the UK, it seems like the Scots have it all: broad access rights, and a government body to promote mountain biking. So when we posted a news story about the consultation on the Scottish Mountain Biking Strategy, we weren’t expecting to get…
Desert Island Disk Brakes with Samantha Soriano
Press launches are often accompanied by a cohort of pro riders representing the brand and when Hannah went to the Canyon global press camp earlier this year the place was awash with riding talent. Hannah took to opportunity to talk to some of the notable…
Making Up The Numbers Fort William World Champs Special
George made the trip to Fort William between bouts of real life to catch the pros in practice. Hear from: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Thanks to George for an epic effort pulling this one off. You’re probably listening to this while he’s still…
Podcast: In Defence of Hardline and other stories
In this week’s podcast Mark and Benji disagree with Hannah over whether Red Bull Hardline belongs in mountain biking, and whether Hannah’s arm belongs in its socket. Or so Mark says. Hannah can’t really remember. They probably talk about rain – has there been anything…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast with Gracie Hemstreet
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie wrap up the Val Di Sole World Cup and reflect on the season so far, then they’re joined by Norco Factory Team’s Gracey Hemstreet, the Canadian sensation who’s having a fantastic first season in Elite; before rounding out…
Desert Island Disc Brakes – Jake100 Podcast
Jake100 – or Jake O’Neill to give him his full name – is an urban riding star and YouTube creator. This year he’s helping run the London BikeStormz event, as well as working on his tricks and skills. We caught up with him for an…
Podcast | Dan Stanton: what happened, what next?
How did Dan Stanton find a way through Administration, and what you can expect next from the new Stanton Bikes company
Back To Racing: Tahnee Seagrave and Roger Viera
World Cup DH racing is back and in this episode George, Jack and Emi discuss the first two races of the season. Then, they’re joined by Canyon Collective FMD’s Tahnee Seagrave for a chat about the concussion that ruined her 2022 season and changed her…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast – Ed Masters
The DH World Cup season is just around the corner & in this episode George, Jack& Emi discuss the amendments to the rule changes for 2023. Then, they’re joined by Pivot Factory Racing’s Ed Masters for a chat about The Black Pearl, seeding second at…
The Over-Biked Crud-Bung Episode
Hannah leads and Amanda, Mark and Chipps follow this week. Amanda shares her race strategy of..er.. simply not racing, during the race. Chipps explains how we are all over-biked. Probably. Mark relates how he struggled to justify the price of bikes to a collection of…
Fort William Podcast Special – Making Up The Numbers
Round 2 of the British Cycling National Downhill Series would be the only opportunity to race Fort William in 2023 before World Championships in August. As well as his armour, George also packed his mic and in between runs he caught up with the crème…
The one where Amanda punches a goose and names her pet lizard
Hannah, Chipps and Amanda bring you a huge dose of the giggles and take random to new heights with tales of punching geese. There’s some mountain biking in there somewhere if you listen carefully enough. Full members listen ad free here Oladance Wearable Stereo is…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast: Aaron Gwin
After a short break they’re back and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie are joined by the five time World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin, to chat about moving away from SoCal, redemption in 2022, and the new era of DH that’s…
Balls to short travel e-MTBs PLUS Fabien Barel
Benji expresses his thoughts on short travel e-MTBs, Chipps explains how and why 2x gearing seems to be back and Hannah sentences Fabien Barel to a desert island for the rest of his life. Full members listen ad free here Oladance Wearable Stereo is your…
Singletrack Goes ASMR & Keeper Of The Peak heads to his Island
This week Hannah, Mark and Charlie chat about their bank holiday adventures, Hannah tries a bit of ASMR generation with a copy of Singletrack 148 and then sends Chris Maloney AKA Keeper Of The Peak to a desert island. Full members listen ad free here…
Desert Island Disc Brakes – With Nick Craig
There’s a bit of everything thrown in to this week’s episode. We have Mark, Chipps and Amanda trying to make themselves heard over a cacophony of mating geese; an excerpt from Chipps’ interview with Rob Warner that nearly made our bleep machine overheat; and finally…
Podcast – The Giant Interview
Hannah, Amanda and Mark run through the news of the week, and Mark talks to one of the product engineers behind the new Giant Trance X Advanced E+. In the podcast, we talk about how applications to record historic rights of way need to be…
Podcast: The budget and click-bait journalism episode
This week’s podcast covers the demise of Moore Large – distributor and supplier of bike parts to many a bike shop. Mark gets Hannah worked up about government spending priorities, and the lack of focus on Active Travel. Amanda enjoys the politics lesson, then raises…
WTF are Activated Carbon Fork Spacers?
Studio chat between Mark, Charlie and Benji covers everything from concussion protocols to why it’s often better to not understand how a product works before reviewing it. Charlie rants about his open insurance claim and Benji tells us about two products he had misguided pre-conceptions…
Podcast – What’s up with marketing in the bike industry?
Mark, Hannah and Charlie talk about Hannah’s recent holiday incapacitation and how that lead to the discussion that the bike industry could maybe do a better job of selling itself in the media. Also in this week’s episode: Things that caught our eye in the…
Podcast: Taiwan, crap 90’s bikes and Benji makes mudguards great again
This week Hannah leads the way with extra voices from Benji and Mark. We start off with a poor attempt to get Benji to rant about 90’s bikes, which he does in the end. Hannah explains to us why we should be paying attention to…
Podcast: Getting old, out of warranty?
In this week’s podcast we eventually manage to get Old Man Charlie attached to the interwobble and into the virtual studio in order to chat with Hannah and Mark. Technology gets trickier the older you get… Skateboard tricks just hurt more. When is a warranty…
Podcast: Carry On Camping In Dartmoor With Cycling UK
In this podcast we’re joined by Sophie Gordon, Cycling UK’s Off Road Campaigns Officer. We chat about why the Dartmoor camping ruling matters, and the broader implications for access rights. After a good old moan about this and other things we’re not looking forward to…
New Mondraker DH Bike? – Making Up The Numbers Podcast w/ Brook Macdonald
George, Jack & Emilie round up all of this off season’s #teamrumours & chat with the Bulldog, Brook Macdonald, about his struggles in 2022, a new Mondraker DH bike and the broken back he sustained in 2019. Enjoy… Watch the podcast here: Listen to the…
New rules and new bikes! MUTN Podcast with Richie Rude and Todd Schumlick
In this episode… George, Jack and Emilie try and make sense of the new rule changes. Then they chat with two time EWS Champion Richie Rude about that DSQ in Innerleithen, his battles with Jack Moir and Jesse Melamed, and his return to DH; will…