Just Ride

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Sofiane Sehili, an ultra-endurance legend, transitioned from a traveler to a competitive cyclist after realizing buses weren't for him. He discusses his extraordinary journey, including his unconventional training and the intense grit required for races like the Tour Divide and Silk Road Mountain. Sofiane emphasizes the surprisingly joyful experiences mixed with the rigors of sleep deprivation and shares insights into mental resilience. His fascinating tales of pushing boundaries will inspire anyone looking to understand the spirit of extreme cycling.

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.

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.

In this engaging discussion, Eliot Jackson, a celebrated bike racer and founder of the Grow Cycling Foundation, delves into his mission of making mountain biking accessible in Los Angeles. He shares the inspiring success of the newly opened pump track in Inglewood, designed to empower local youth. Eliot and Rob reminisce about their early biking experiences and explore the transformative power of cycling in fostering community connections. They also share bold predictions for the upcoming cycling season, making the conversation lively and insightful.

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.