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The Ride Companion

TRC Media House

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 463

The mountain bike podcast that sometimes forgets to talk about mountain bikes... Hosted by Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks #theridecompanion

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🇨🇦 Canada - wilderness
25/08/2026
#77
🇬🇧 Great Britain - wilderness
25/08/2026
#71
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25/08/2026
#72
🇨🇦 Canada - wilderness
24/08/2026
#59
🇫🇷 France - wilderness
24/08/2026
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - wilderness
23/08/2026
#25
🇬🇧 Great Britain - wilderness
23/08/2026
#79
🇫🇷 France - wilderness
23/08/2026
#66
🇨🇦 Canada - wilderness
22/08/2026
#18
🇬🇧 Great Britain - wilderness
22/08/2026
#100

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https://theridecompanion.co.uk
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https://www.compex.com/uk/
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https://www.instagram.com/odub_23
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https://www.instagram.com/theridecompanion
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https://www.instagram.com/thehktpodcast
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https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1
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http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRideCompanion?sub_confirmation=1
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https://www.youtube.com/@moreridecompanion
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Olly's Brutal Injury & Davi's INSANE Amazon Purchases

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 01:28:21

We're back for a long overdue catch up episode folks!

We're back with a long overdue catch-up episode! Olly and Davi dive into the current state of the podcast, what the future might look like, and the chaos that's been happening behind the scenes. Olly breaks down his recent injury and how his foot photos somehow blew up on Instagram, while Davi reveals the wild rabbit hole of TikTok led Amazon purchases he's fallen into. The lads also get into Meta glasses, night riding, finding community, motivation, AI music, and loads more.

The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales!

Episode Sponsors:-

- For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RIDE at https://mengotomars.com/

- Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking.

Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion

You can also support our long term partners:

- Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb

- Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com

- HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/

- Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion

- Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr

- Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com

- LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co

- HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

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Olly Wilkins
Instagram @odub_23
YouTube @owilkins23

The Ride Companion
Instagram @theridecompanion
YouTube @TheRideCompanion

YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion
Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact
Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House

#TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

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Tom Isted: Inside Red Bull Rampage 2025 (Judging, Building, Injuries & More)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 01:34:02

Tom Isted is back on The Ride Companion!
Fresh from Red Bull Rampage 2025, Tom stops by the studio to break down every detail of his time in the Utah desert — from building his line and flipping flat drops, to navigating event politics and dealing with the fallout from Adolf Silva's crash. Tom shares how he manages risk, his honest take on judging, and what it really takes to earn respect at freeride's biggest event. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories about his dig crew, surviving the chaos, and balancing family life while being one of the world's most versatile mountain bike riders. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Adolf Silva's Road2Recovery page: https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete-causes/adolf-silva/

The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales!

Episode Sponsors:-

- Hiplok → Head on over to http://hiplok.com/trc to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS.

- Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking.

Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion

You can also support our long term partners:

- Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb

- Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com

- HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at

Loam Hunting, Secret Tech & Olly's Surprising New Hobby

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 01:43:35

Loam hunting, superbikes, and downhill! This week Olly and Davi discuss why riders are obsessed with loam, World Superbike vs MTB, BMC's possibly secret XC dropper tech, Olly talks about his trip to Les Gets to discover a new hobby, Ronan Dunne's insane run and Theo Erlangsen winning the internet. We also talk Cerro Abajo in Italy, Billy Bolt's Red Bull Tyne Ride, the future of urban racing, answer your listener questions and much more.

The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales!

Olly & Jono's Slovenia Holiday!

Episode Sponsors:-

- Hiplok → Head on over to http://hiplok.com/trc to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS.

- Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at https://troyleedesigns.com

- Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at huel.com. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking.

Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion

You can also support our long term partners:

- Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb

- Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com

- HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at

Rob Warner opens up

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 01:39:58

Rob Warner is back on the podcast for the most open, honest and unfiltered conversation we've ever released. During the episode Rob talks about the struggles he faced after losing his job as the world cup commentator and what it was really like going back to the races. Rob also opens up about a topic he's wanted to share with the world for over six years and much much more...

Rather than write a long description we'll let this episode do the talking. Thanks to everybody who supports the show. It means the world.

In light of the incredible response to this episode we enlisted the expertise of a talented freelance content creator and copywriter who is also Autistic. Emily, SEN educator and writer has delved into this episode, offering a comprehensive exploration of key points and providing valuable resources for those eager to delve deeper into the discussed topics. You can read the blog post here https://theridecompanion.co.uk/blogs/trc-news/the-rob-warner-podcast-deep-dive

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
Every mountain biker needs a WORX Hydroshot, especially this time of year. Get 15% off all WORX tools at worx.com when you use code THERIDECOMPANION
Invisiframe are offering TRC listeners an EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF their wide range of PPF kits, decals, bike wash and their new protective coating from 24th Jan - 7th Feb 2024 with code 'theridecompanion' over at invisiframe.co.uk. Listening or watching after the 7th of February? Don't worry, they're still offering 10% off with the same code!

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

Olly's gotten injured, skin suits and petrol station merch

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 01:23:58

The lads are back in studio for their first podcast of 2024. During the episode Olly talks about his recent injury he sustained while shooting a video with Brendan Fairclough. The lads discuss dream guests, petrol station merch, skin suits, Anaheim 1, T-Pain's album and loads more...

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk

- Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com

- LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co

- HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

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Olly Wilkins
Instagram @odub_23
YouTube @owilkins23

Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

Bernard Kerr talks pay cuts, the return of skin suits, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania and more

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 01:04:58

Bernard Kerr drops by the studio slightly unplanned so, we decided to record a podcast!
On this episode of The Ride Companion Bernard talks about buying the BK Sport warehouse, wether DYFI is becoming the global hub of mountain biking and switching GoPro footage to hide lines. Bernard also opens up about taking a pay cut to keep the race team alive, testing jumps at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, will skin suits make a return in 2024 and much more... (Apologies for the slight audio issue. Blame Lada for moving a cable whilst sniffing out the new studio space)

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION

Support our long term partners

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Olly Wilkins Instagram YouTube Instagram YouTube YouTube clips and BTS channel Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more 📝 Contact Us & Business: Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

Jono Jones on brotherly competition, viral mtb videos, commentating with Rob Warner and more

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 01:29:32

Jono Jones is in studio for a chat with Olly Wilkins. During this episode Jono talks about being in competition with brother Matt, sauna competitions, home renovations and dream trips. Jono also opens up about why he's never turned full time pro, riding Mexican street racers, commentating with Rob Warner, Red Bull Hardline, what he has planned for 2024 and much more...

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop.

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk

- Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com

- Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

Ben Deakin and the BIG reveal!

Thursday, December 28, 2023 • Duration 01:23:45

After Brendan Fairclough's 4th place finish at the 2019 Red Bull Rampage he insisted that his dig crew had to spend the winnings on something they really wanted. Olly Wilkins chose a jet-ski, Ben Deakin decided he wanted a hair transplant...

On this episode Ben Deakin (aka The Deakinator) talks about why he decided it was finally time to commit and go for the procedure, this is the full story...

Learn more and get the Deakin discount over at hwtclinic.com with code BDK200.

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop.

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk

- Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com

- Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz SPECIAL!!

Sunday, December 24, 2023 • Duration 01:16:33

Welcome to The Ride Companion Christmas Quiz Special! Join your hosts Davi, Olly, and Dan as they lead you through 24 family-friendly general knowledge questions, sprinkled with a festive touch of Christmas cheer.

Play a long with your loved ones over Christmas or, test your general knowledge whilst out on your next solo ride. The choice is yours!

Don't be a Grinch though—spread the holiday cheer by subscribing, sharing, and leaving your score (be honest) in the comments section! Enjoy and Merry Christmas from the TRC crew! xoxo

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk

- Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at calderalab.com

- Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com

- DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more

- LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

Dan Wolfe on EDR's uncertain future, working for Pinkbike, the Irish mountain bike scene and more

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 • Duration 01:39:50

Dan Wolfe is a former World Cup downhill and EDR racer from Ireland, known to many for his live reporting from events for Pinkbike. During the episode, Dan talks about growing up in Ireland and how he discovered mountain biking through his older brother. He also discusses how he first started racing downhill, becoming one of the early riders to switch to enduro, and speculates on what the future could look like for EDR. Dan walks us through how he began managing social media accounts for Pinkbike, his true love for being at/reporting from events, and his keen eye for riding styles.

Follow Dan Wolfe on Instagram @thebigbad_wolfe

Support this episode's sponsors

Athletic Greens: Want to feel optimized and ready to kick ass each day? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at drinkag1.com/RIDECOMPANION
The all new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet and snow all the while keeping your feet dry. Learn more and grab a pair at adidas.co.uk/five_ten or from your local bike shop.

Support our long term partners

Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION

- Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/

- Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code 'theridecompanion' at peaksupps.co.uk - Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site.

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