Brad Simms’ Thrilling Ride from BMX to Mountain Biking

Today, I’m joined by BMX legend turned mountain biker, Brad Simms. From his humble beginnings in BMX, Brad has carved a path with resilience and passion that continues to inspire riders around the globe. But Brad’s story is more than just about bikes; it’s about exploration, adaptation, and a spirit of adventure. Join us as we journey through Brad’s experiences. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected twists that have shaped Brad’s path, as he shares candid insights into his life on and off the bike. From riding with BMX legends to forging new connections in the mountain biking community, Brad’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the universal language of two wheels. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Brad Simms. You can watch this episode on the Downtime YouTube channel here . You can follow Brad on Instagram @brad_simms , find him on YouTube here , or on TikTok here . Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Shimano Shimano have launched an awesome new range of gravity focussed footwear that you can find at mtb.shimano.com . I’ve been using the highly acclaimed GF8 GTX which is a perfect flat pedal shoe for wet/cold conditions. We Are One Composites We Are One make incredible wheels, it’s that simple. If you want some We Are One in your life, then for the month of February, Downtime listeners can get 20% off site wide (excluding bikes and frames) using the code ‘ DowntimeFebruary2024 ‘ at weareonecomposites.com . Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here . Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop . Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter . Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast . Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow . You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo – Raphe Valdez