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The Ride MTB™ Podcast is all about providing interesting insights and knowledge to people that love mountain biking. We talk with industry vets, pro riders, and people that share the same passion of riding mountain bikes! © 2026 Ride MTB™ is a trademark owned by Ride MTB LLC

Episodes

1 hr 23 min
Jan 15, 2024Episode 8
Healing The Brain & Body With Hyperbarics - Dr. Jason Sonners

In this episode i was fortunate enough to connect with Dr Jason Sonners from HBOT USA about Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy and how it can be used in helping people with post concussive syndrome as well as various auto immune issues. Dr Sonners is currently completing a PHD program on Hyperbaric's and was kind enough to share the mechanisms of action as well as some backstory into the treatment. You can learn more at https://hbotusa.com/

1 hr 3 min
Jan 3, 2024
Creating The Largest MTB Coaching Business In The World - Richard La China Ninja MTB

My entire life i've admired and respected people who are entrepreneurs. Whether its small or large scale businesses, the thing i admire is the spirit behind identifying a problem and trying to bring a solution to the table. Richard's story is one of many ups and downs, culminating in the realization that providing value to people in a way that you are passionate about is truly what makes life worth living. In this episode we hear about how Ninja MTB was built and some of the things Richard wish he had known earlier! ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( https://amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commision on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ ▶ Most Common Equipment Questions We Get: ● Bikes we use - ( Fezzari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb ● Helmets we use - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr ● Kyle’s riding gear - https://www.tasco-mtb.com/ ● April’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN ● Shoes we use - ( Vice & Tallac ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/jWja9P ● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy ● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ ● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj ● Kyle’s clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb ● April’s flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/vNPq2y ● Tubeless sealant - ( Stans race for events / Standard for day to day riding) https://jenson.sjv.io/y2qQrb ● Wheelsets - ( Stans Mk4 Flow Wheels ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/75akbd ● Drivetrain - ( Shimano SLX / XT / XTR ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/5g5Pj3 ● Favorite riding backpack - ( Camelbak Chase Pak ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V ● Kneepads we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/Wqy36G ● Feedback bike stand - https://jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG ● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Normal & Light Ebikes ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/JzKyq7 ● Feedback Repair Stand - ( Heavy E Bikes / Shop Use ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/XYm31b ● Our Favorite Starter Tool Kit - ( Travel & Home ) - bit.ly/40Ve8No ● Favorite Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail - https://jenson.sjv.io/21a9Wg ● Favorite Rear Tire - Nobby

1 hr 15 min
Sep 11, 2023Episode 6
Why The Walmart Family Wants Bentonville To Become The Mountain Bike Capitol Of The World 🌎

As mountain biking's popularity continues to grow, increasing exponentially its potential economic impact, communities like Bentonville Arkansas have decided to invest into the sport and use trail building and development to completely re shape the lives of it's citizens. In this episode we chat with Gary Vernon who is the head of outdoor recreation and trail development for the Walton foundation. We discuss the lessons they have learned and the way the town has changed after over 150,000,000 dollars of investments from the Walton Family. ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( https://amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commission on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ ▶ Huge thanks to our channel partners for helping us keep these videos ad free during the middle of the video! ● Jenson USA - https://jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ ● Fezzari Bikes - https://fezzari.com ● Project Filter, Idaho fights Tobacco - https://bit.ly/3gq4hdv ● SR Suntour - Suspension - https://bit.ly/3w84b0L ● Stan’s No Tubes - Wheels and Sealant - https://bit.ly/3x33JRg ● Schwalbe Tires - https://bit.ly/3itSzRJ ● PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj ● Ergon - Saddles - https://bit.ly/2SnpsEL ● Apparel and Protection - https://bit.ly/34IqcqM https://bit.ly/355BaH2 ● Ride Concepts - Shoes - https://bit.ly/3gBuJRx ● Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - https://bit.ly/3pfvPGa ● Onnit - Supplements and Snacks - https://bit.ly/3x6E1vi 0:00 Intro 1:02 What Is Bentonville 3:18 Why They Decided To Build The Trails 6:25 The Decision To Market The Trail Network 9:12 What Is The OZ Trails 10:55 Does Asphalt Belong In Mountain Biking 16:40 The Economic Impact Of Something Like This 21:50 How Important Have Ebikes Been? 25:28 Bentonvilles Biggest Success & Failure  31:27 How Trails Effect The Community Outside Of Biking 34:15 The Future Of Bentonville & Trailbuilding 39:06 Accident Reports 42:26 Economics Of Machine Built Vs HandBuilt Trails 46:43 How Has Bentonville Helped Other Communities  50:58 Industry Moving To Bentonville 54:18 How Has Mountain Bike Culture Effected Walmart? 56:13 This Sounds Great But Can It Work Without Walmart? 1:03:00 Maintenance

1 hr 27 min
Jul 18, 2023Episode 5
The Fastest Growing Mountain Biker On The Internet : NRML MTBER

In this podcast we got to sit down with Sebastian from the channel NRML MTBER and talk about his rise in popularity, growing an audience, becoming a personality in the bike industry and what is next for him and the team! ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( https://amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commission on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ ▶ All of our Pov, Video, and Audio Equipment - https://www.ridemtb.com/gear ▶ Huge thanks to our channel partners for helping us keep these videos ad free during the middle of the video! ● Jenson USA - https://jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ ● Fezzari Bikes - https://fezzari.com ● Project Filter, Idaho fights Tobacco - https://bit.ly/3gq4hdv ● SR Suntour - Suspension - https://bit.ly/3w84b0L ● Stan’s No Tubes - Wheels and Sealant - https://bit.ly/3x33JRg ● Schwalbe Tires - https://bit.ly/3itSzRJ ● PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj ● Ergon - Saddles - https://bit.ly/2SnpsEL ● Apparel and Protection - https://bit.ly/34IqcqM https://bit.ly/355BaH2 ● Ride Concepts - Shoes - https://bit.ly/3gBuJRx ● Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - https://bit.ly/3pfvPGa ● Onnit - Supplements and Snacks - https://bit.ly/3x6E1vi 0:00 Introduction 2:25 How much time does it take to produce content 7:28 Where do your ideas come from and do you have people steal your ideas 11:53 What is your most successful video to date 23:20 Have you ever faced internal tension within the team behind the scenes 30:32 How did you learn to make content 33:00 How do you monetize short form Bike videos 42:20 The Artists struggle of making what you want vs what will perform 48:27 How do you feel about the current state of the industry 53:29 The feeling of being a celebrity and the fear that comes with it 1:05:42 Will you always be a part of the bike industry 1:07:05 Do you ever feel pressure to maintain a bigger size for the brand 1:12:54 What is It like living in Marin Country as a mountain biker? 1:25:00 Parting Words

59 min
Jun 5, 2023Episode 4
Raising Mental Health Awareness Through MTB With Braydon Bringhurst // 8600ft Film

In this podcast, Braydon talks bout the physical and mental struggles that he endured when trying to climb the whole enchilada. How he got into mountain bikes, the importance of mental coaching, Dr Craig Manning, and his bike setup he used for the climb! You can watch Braydons whole adventure here - https://youtu.be/liFHsc8h0hc Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Braydon’s Background 4:50 Being vulnerable in his film 8600ft 10:00 The Fearless Mind / performance psychology 19:37 Applying the fearless mind principals in real life 21:20 Why did he climb The Whole Enchilada? 22:36 (where it gets heavy) mental health & losing friends 24:31 Continued thought on why he climbed The Whole Enchilada 25:49 Editing the film 27:20 mental health continued 31:16 Speaking engagements 34:25 Did he realize how daunting the climb was? 37:52 Training for the climb 41:03 Why did he start so late in the morning the day of the climb? 42:14 Did he maintain his level of fitness from the training? 43:17 Bike setup for the climb 47:28 Nutrition for the climb 51:20 What’s it like being part of the MTB industry? 55:12 What his focus is now 58:57 Outro ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( https://amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commision on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ Chapters: ▶ Most Common Equipment Questions We Get: ● Bikes we use - ( Fezzari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb ● Helmets we use - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr ● Kyle’s riding gear - https://www.tasco-mtb.com/ ● April’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN ● Shoes we use - ( Vice & Tallac ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/jWja9P ● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy ● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ ● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj ● Kyle’s clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb ● April’s flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/

52 min
May 15, 2023Episode 3
The Power of In-Person Training: Insights from Mountain Bike Coach Bekah Rottenberg

In this podcast, Bekah discusses the advantages of hands-on coaching and the importance of personalized feedback, and human connection in maximizing your riding abilities. This was a really fun conversation and we hope you enjoy! Bekah’s website https://www.bravendeavors.com/ ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Also if you shop on amazon and use this link ( https://amzn.to/40KYqV6 ) before purchasing anything it will give us a small commision on the sale without costing you anything. This works on all items and categories, not just bike stuff! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:32 Bekah Joins Podcast 1:32 Bekah's Background 7:52 Why Bekah Fell In Love With MTB & 10:17 How To Coach With Everchanging Variables 13:57 How Strength Training Effects MTB Riding 21:32 When Did Coaching Become Full Time 23:36 MTB Class Size Quality Vs Quantity 27:22 In Person Vs Online Coaching 30:07 How Can The Industry Improve Coaching + Certification Process 34:45 Wishing She Had Done A Clinic Earlier In Her Career 36:05 Will Technology Make MTB Too Easy? 45:24 What Does Getting Into The Sport Look Like For Newer Riders 47:02 Thoughts On Ebikes 51:12 Where To Find Bekah! ▶ Most Common Equipment Questions We Get: ● Bikes we use - ( Fezzari Delano, La Sal, Timp ) - bit.ly/44gAlsb ● Helmets we use - ( Jackal & Coyote ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr ● Kyle’s riding gear - https://www.tasco-mtb.com/ ● April’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN ● Shoes we use - ( Vice & Tallac ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/jWja9P ● Our favorite chain lube ( Chain Pro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy ● Handlebar we use - ( PNW Range 31.8mm ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/eK1PnQ ● Dropper Seat post - ( Loam & Rainier ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gLaVj ● Kyle’s clipless pedals - ( Mallet Trail, DH, & Enduro ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/6ey5Gb ● April’s flat pedals - ( Range Composite Pedal ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/vNPq2y ● Tubeless sealant - ( Stans race for events / Standard for day to day riding) https://jenson.sjv.io/y2qQrb ● Wheelsets - ( Stans Mk4 Flow Wheels ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/75akbd ● Drivetrain - ( Shimano SLX / XT / XTR ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/5g5Pj3 ● Favorite riding backpack - ( Camelbak Chase Pak ) - https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V ● Kneepads we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/Wqy36G ● Feedback bike stand - https://jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG ● Feedback Re

1 hr 30 min
Apr 24, 2023Episode 2
Learning How To Launch A Career In Mountain Biking & Talking All Things Social Media With The Groms Of Dirt

In this episode we sit down with two local Boise Idaho rippers, Camden Costa & Ryan Outdoors to talk about how they can make a life in the industry, what has changed over the course of my career, and we even get a little insight from Camdens dad. check them out here https://www.youtube.com/@theryanoutdoors https://www.instagram.com/camden_costa/?hl=en ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ ▶ Huge thanks to our channel partners for helping us make these videos and supporting our channel. Jenson USA - https://jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ Niner Bikes - https://bit.ly/2T9yqWm Project Filter, Idaho fights Tobacco - https://bit.ly/3gq4hd

2 hr 6 min
Sep 6, 2022Episode 1
Exploring The State Of The MTB Industry, Balancing Brand Relationships & Critical Reviews, And Building A MTB Media Website - Content Director Of VitalMTB.Com Shawn Spomer

In this episode we sit down with Shawn Spomer of the mountain bike media website Vital MTB. We cover his history in the industry, how Vital MTB came to be, and also delve into the current state of the industry and where mountain biking is going.  This was our first episode in our new space and we had a blast recording it. We owe a huge thanks to our sponsors.  Jenson USA -  https://jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ Niner Bikes - https://bit.ly/2T9yqWm Project Filter, Idaho fights Tobacco - https://bit.ly/3gq4hdv SR Suntour - Suspension - https://bit.ly/3w84b0L Stan’s No Tubes - Wheels and Sealant - https://bit.ly/3x33JRg Schwalbe Tires - https://bit.ly/3itSzRJ PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - https://bit.ly/3fC8pVU  Ride Concepts - Shoes - https://bit.ly/3gBuJRx Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - https://bit.ly/3pfvPGa

53 min
Jun 7, 2020Episode 4
Making a living from Youtube with Paul The Punter - Bonus Episode From 2020

I got a chance to sit down with Paul and talk about how he was able to create a path for himself in the bike community never saying no. Huge thanks to Paul for sitting down with me and giving some awesome insight. Make sure to check out his channel  @Paul The Punter  and let me know if you guys would enjoy more of these style interviews in the future!

32 min
Jun 6, 2020Episode 3
Making A MTB Board Game with Syd & Macky Ep. #3

Have you ever found yourself sitting at home battling bad weather, an injury, or a broken bike? Well now you can still get some of the enjoyment Mountain Biking brings from the comfort of your own home! In this episode I talk with Syd and Macky about creating their new board game, what its like to get a start up off the ground, and calculating risk. I hope you enjoy! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

42 min
May 19, 2020Episode 2
Talking About MTB Coaching with Rich Drew Ep. #2

In this episode we talk to Rich Drew, one of the raddest bike skills instructors on Youtube and an all around great guy. We talk about "certified" coaches, Youtube Haters, and the future of Mtb coaching. I hope you enjoy!

33 min
May 19, 2020Episode 1
Building A Podcast For The Everyman with Robert from B1ker Bar Ep. #1

This was a really fun little conversation with Robert from the B1ker Bar Podcast. We talked about getting started on Youtube, Bucket List Destinations, and the future plans for the B1ker Bar Podcast. I hope you enjoy!

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