The Downtime Podcast

The Downtime Podcast The Downtime Podcast, will be speaking to athletes, trainers, and more, to take us behind the scenes

08/12/2025

Oli Zwar’s rise is one of the most unexpected in World Cup downhill. From a late start in Australia to a wildcard at La Bresse, building The Union, racing for Sweden, and now joining Orbea FMD, this episode dives into the real story behind his breakthrough.
New video out now. Link in bio.

08/12/2025

Oli Zwar joins the Downtime Podcast to share the full story of his rise from privateer life to Orbea FMD factory athlete. From motocross roots in Australia to a wildcard at La Bresse, the beginnings of The Union, breakthrough World Cup results, and the fight through injuries, this is an honest look at how he built his career.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8rYyF5KBgwo

06/12/2025

In this clip from our full conversation with Wyn Masters, he explains the move from GT to Focus and how e-bikes have changed his riding. Wyn talks about what convinced him the brand was right, why he now rides e-bikes for most of his training, and how he handles the online comments that come with it.
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06/12/2025

Wyn Masters talks about his move from GT to Focus and how riding e-bikes has changed his riding completely. He shares why Focus stood out, how much time he now spends on e-bikes, and why the online hate no longer bothers him.
New video out now. Link in bio.

04/12/2025

have always done a lot for the sport with the but with the Gravity Alliance they go even further to support upcoming riders.

told me all about it in the latest episode often the podcast (link in bio).

Head to the iXS website now if you want to apply for 2026.

01/12/2025

Wyn Masters sits down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of World Cup Enduro and Downhill. From format changes and storytelling problems to new venues, rider pressure, and the next generation coming through, this is Wyn giving a real inside perspective on the sport.
New episode out now. Link in bio.

01/12/2025

Wyn Masters joins the Downtime Podcast to give his take on the current state of World Cup Enduro and Downhill. We talk about why Enduro has struggled, what the format needs to succeed, the challenges behind live timing and coverage, and how independent events are setting a new standard. Wyn also shares insights from the Downhill season, new tracks, the Bruni vs Goldstone battle, and what separates the top riders from the rest.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/u7X2UZ7_99I

27/11/2025

I’ve been using the GUSTAV PRO on my eBike for most of the year and I’ve been really impressed with their consistency, even when testing on some gnarly, long EDR stages where I was definitely doing my best to overheat them 😂

For me, the key element of a brake is that it does the same thing each time I pull the lever, and these brakes deliver!

24/11/2025

YT’s insolvency raised a lot of questions across the MTB community.
In this exclusive interview, founder Markus Flossmann explains the collapse, the fallout, and why he decided to buy the brand back.
We talk about decisions riders were frustrated with, the US operation shutting down, the team disbanding, and how he plans to rebuild YT.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/eP0RE5yh3Xk

20/11/2025

Matt Jones joins us for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the Downtime Podcast.
He opens up about the Red Bull truck jump, life after Hardline, building HELFARE, developing MAVRIX, and balancing family, creativity, and business in one of the most demanding sports on the planet.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/TJ1flnPchMs

20/11/2025

Matt Jones joins us on the Downtime Podcast to talk about fear, creativity, and how he’s built a life around mountain biking.
From the Red Bull truck jump to launching MAVRIX and growing HELFARE, this is Matt like you’ve never heard him before - honest, creative, and all-in.
New episode out now, link in bio.

19/11/2025

Matt Jones joins us for an exclusive look behind his latest Red Bull project - jumping through two autonomous moving trucks.
He breaks down the planning, engineering, and sheer nerve it took to make the “impossible gap” happen.
This is the real story behind one of the craziest MTB stunts ever attempted.
Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/5Me16isEOMU

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