Just Ride

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.