The HKT Podcast

2017 has been an amazing year. So, here's a few of my personal favourite highlights, inspirational and funny stories! Featuring Luca Shaw, Brook Macdonald, Hannah Barnes, Olly Wilkins, Loic Bruni, Kathy Sessler, Boris Beyer, Ed Masters, Ben Deakin, Martyn Ashton, Craig Evans, Josh Lewis, Sick Bikes and Brett Tippie. HUGE thanks to our 2017 sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

On this episode we collaborate with Chris Hall of Downtime Podcast. Amongst other things we discuss our own podcasts, riding, favourite guests, screw ups and where this is all heading. Not in a sauna.... in a pub in Leeds! Vote for your guest of the year here:- https://surveyhero.com/c/0eec01ea HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Downtime Podcast Instagram - @downtimepodcast Twitter - @downtimetweets Facebook - Downtime Podcast www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

The director of good times Brett Tippie joins us for episode #038. On this episode we chat about the birth of freeride mountain biking, his battles with addiction, fatherhood and much more... Yes, there's a few one liners in there too! Vote for your guest of the year here:- https://surveyhero.com/c/0eec01ea HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Brett Tippie Instagram - @bretttippie Twitter - @bretttippie Facebook - Brett Tippie (Official) www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

On this episode we are joined by Jordan and Tim of Sick Bicycle Co. These two have made quite a name for themselves in a short period of time and on this episode we chat about how and why they started Sick, the challenges, criticism and a whole host of other subjects! Enjoy... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Sick Bikes Instagram - @sickbicycles Twitter - Facebook - Sick Bicycles www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

On this episode we are joined by Josh 'Loosedog' Lewis. We chat about how he first met Steve Peat and got involved in racing downhill for the SPS, discover more about 50to01 and of course wheel love, the feature length film that drops in January... plus plenty of other stories! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Josh Lewis Instagram - @loosedoglewis Twitter - @loosedoglewis Facebook - Loose Dog Lewis www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

This podcast, entitled 'A Pro, A Privateer & A Podcast' features both Lewis Buchanan of Trek Factory Racing and #ewsorbust mega star Rich Payne. Amongst other things we chat about the challenges, experiences and differences between them whilst competing in the Enduro World Series. There's plenty of pro tips and laughs along the way too... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Rich Payne Instagram - @payner25 Facebook - Richard Payne Lewis Buchanan Instagram - @lewbuchanan Twitter - @lewisbuchanan45 Facebook - Lewis Buchanan Athlete www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

On this episode we recap Rich's Enduro World Series season. We discuss the challenges, the fun, the podcast and the laughs along the way. We also break down the final race in Finale Ligure. Watch the full edit here:- HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Rich Payne Instagram - @payner25 Facebook - Richard Payne www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy.Share.Ride #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

Sheffield local Craig Evans joins us for this episode to chat about all things downhill racing, getting a factory ride for Hope Technology, media and of course winning Red Bull Hardline 2017 amongst other things... Also, have you wondered where the nickname 'sevens' came from? Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Instagram - @craig_sevenevans Facebook - Craig Evans Twitter - @creg_craigevans www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

The legend that is Martyn Ashton joins us for episode #033. We chat about his childhood and his love for two wheels, Youtube video fame, his attitudes to mental health, getting back on a bike and of course..... The Great British Bake Off! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Instagram - @martynashton Facebook - Martyn Ashton Twitter - @martynashton www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

FEST series rider, trial builder and all round two wheel shredder Jasper Flashman joins us for episode #032. He chats about hitting big jumps, sponsorship and his involvement with FEST series amongst other things. Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Instagram - @jasperflashman888 www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

Episode six of #ewsorbust follows Rich Payne to Whistler in Canada for round six of the series. Plenty of racing news, stories and some pro-tips! Watch the full edit here:- HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Rich Payne Instagram - @payner25 Facebook - Richard Payne www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy.Share.Ride #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

Olly Forster is the man behind Sender Magazine, a new high end independent MTB mag that just launched it's first episode. What goes in to starting a magazine of this size? Why? How? and what does the future hold for Sender? Find out in this episode plus much more! BUY A COPY HERE:- https://www.sendermag.com Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Instagram - @sendermag Facebook - Sender Magazine GRAB A MAG HERE:- https://www.sendermag.com www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

Episode #030 is HERE! And on this episode we are joined by Ben 'Deakinator' Deakin. Ben chats about how he first found mountain biking, sponsorship and his life changing time as a Royal Marine Commando. A seriously inspiring and eye opening episode with lots of cool stories... Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! www.bendeakin.net Instagram - @deakinator1 Facebook - Ben Deakin Twitter - @deakinator1 SOCKS AVAILABLE HERE:- http://www.bendeakin.net/oioi www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

We're back!! Episode five of #ewsorbust follows Rich Payne to Millau in France for round five of the series. We hear about his love for slack lining, trance music and crazy sunglasses.... and some race related chat! Watch the full edit here:- https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-or-bust-episode-four-millau-france.html HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! Rich Payne Instagram - @payner25 Facebook - Richard Payne www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy.Share.Ride #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast

Drew Rohde is the man behind theloamwolf.com a new online MTB website with a difference. On this episode we hear why Drew started theloamwolf, how it's been created and plenty of other stories! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list here:- http://eepurl.com/cKKWjz HUGE thanks to our sponsors 35BIKES.COM & SAXX for supporting the podcast. And Main Event for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- www.35bikes.com (don't forget the promo code) Instagram - @35Bikes Facebook - 35Bikes www.saxxunderwear.com Instagram - @saxxunderwear Facebook - Saxx Underwear Twitter - @saxxunderwear SHOUT OUTS!! www.theloamwolf.com Instagram - @theloamwolf Facebook - The Loam Wolf www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram - @thehktpodcast Twitter - @hktproducts Facebook - @The HKT Podcast Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast