GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast

In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by Fergus Ryan, to ask the question, are drop-handlebar mountain bikes still mountain bikes? 🤔 What actually makes an MTB an 'MTB' and not a 'gravel bike'?
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Are these mountain bikes?
08:37 - News
16:46 - FSA Handlebar Competition giveaway
17:11 - Hacks And Bodges
20:14 - Things We Liked
21:48 - Caption Contest
23:06 - Bike Vault
27:51 - On The Channel
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. 
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
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Martyn Ashton returns to the shed to discuss whether "Dream Bikes" are still relevant in an era where entry-level mountain bikes are better than ever. Martyn also announces the official launch of Rideable Now, his new platform dedicated to adaptive mountain biking, featuring an incredible £10,000 Hope HB916 giveaway. Plus, we check out your snowy bike shots in the Vault and crown a life-saving winner of Hacks & Bodges!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 
00:00 - Welcome Back, Martyn Ashton! 
01:12 - Are Dream Bikes Still Relevant?  
09:28 - Introducing Rideable Now & prizes!
14:05 - Hacks & Bodges
17:27 - Things We Liked
19:33 - Caption Contest
22:45 - Bike Vault
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. 
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 
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Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter
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Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan are back in the Dirt Shed, and they've got a bone to pick with Owen Coutts from GMBN Tech! We dive deep into Owen's controversial take that riders should slow down rather than rely on body armour and full-face helmets. Plus, we've got the latest mountain bike news, a crash story, an Enduro legend retiring, and a fresh round of Hacks & Bodges.

Welcome back to The Dirt Shed Show! This week, Ferg and Adam dive into a hot topic: are mountain bikers letting vanity get in the way of performance and safety? We discuss everything from rear mudguards and white riding shoes to the vital importance of wearing protection like back protectors. Plus, we cover the latest MTB news, a Giveaway, and all the usuals!

This week on the Dirt Shed Show, we dive into the hidden side of MTB injuries, recovery, and the inspiring growth of adaptive riding. Martyn shares his personal injury recovery journey and the excitement around his new project, Rideable Now, as we discuss Adolf Silva's incredible progress. Plus, catch up on the news, Hacks & Bodges, and the wildest videos we liked this week!

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

00:00 - The Side Of MTB We Don't Talk About 

16:20 - News 

17:20 - Hacks And Bodges

22:16 - Things We Liked This Week

25:47 - Caption Contest

28:38 - Bike Vault

33:10 - On the Channel This Week 

The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. 

Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 

🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop

Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader

Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

Thanks to our sponsors:

Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon

Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain

Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea

Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool

Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith

Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros

Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes

Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon

Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria

Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds

FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa

Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak

Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin

Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys

CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak

Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets