Summary: <br> This week, we sit down for a chat with Ruaridh Cunningham. We chat about his background in World Cup DH racing, his recovery from some pretty serious injuries, the transition into Enduro World Series racing, along with some great tips based on Ruaridh’s own background in MTB coaching.<br> <br> <br> <br> This episode of the podcast is supported by The Strength Factory, and they are offering you 50% off your first month of their new ‘Complete MTB Programme’. All you need to do is to use the code ‘downtimefit’ at the checkout. Head to <a href="https://thestrengthfactory.uk/strength-and-conditioning-programming-service-mtb/">www.thestrengthfactory.uk/strength-and-conditioning-programming-service-mtb/</a> to find out more. You can also hear from their main man, Ben Plenge, in the 2 episodes he has recorded with us <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/episode-12-ben-plenge/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/get-fit-and-strong-in-2018/">here</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> This episode of the podcast is supported by 661. As a downtime listener, you can get 25% off everything at <a href="https://www.sixsixone.com">www.sixsixone.com</a> by using the code ‘downtimepodcast25’. Check out their great value Reset MIPS full face helmet!<br> <br> <br> <br> If you are enjoying the podcast, then don’t forget to subscribe. It’s free, and it means you’ll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it’s available. All the links you need are at <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/subscribe/">downtimepodcast.com/subscribe</a>. You can also find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and most of the podcast apps out there.<br> <br> <br> <br> You can follow Ruaridh on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rc_mtb/?hl=en">@rc_mtb</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Ruaridh does a bit of coaching at Dirt School, take a look at their website <a href="https://www.dirtschool.co.uk">www.dirtschool.co.uk</a><br> <br> <br> <br> If you want some vegan cooking inspiration, then check out the book that Ruaridh mentioned, Thug Kitchen at <a href="https://www.thugkitchen.com/books">www.thugkitchen.com/books</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Support the podcast by getting yourself a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie or mug from <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/shop">downtimepodcast.com/shop</a><br> <br> <br> <br> If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/">www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/</a> request permission to join the group and get involved!<br> <br> <br> <br> You can check out our back catalogue of amazing episodes at <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/episodes">downtimepodcast.com/episodes</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Photo – Matt Delorme<br>
