Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS539 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and our new GMBN presenter James to chat about the latest racing news. From a huge win in La Thuile to chaos in the Mega Avalanche. Ben Moore gives us an update on the cheating controversy. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by GMBN Tech's Owen Coutts to recap on EUROBIKE 2025 and to ask the question, is this the direction the industry is going? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The Industry Is Moving In One Directi…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton and Rich Payne dive into a truly special moment in mountain biking. Jackson Goldstone has just dominated the past three World Cups in a row! Over in cross-country, Puck Pieterse continues to wow, becoming the first-ever rider to win both XCC and XCO in Val di Sole on the same weekend! ⏱️ Timestamp…

In case you missed it, Ferg has been out on a trip to Canada recently to film with Garmin's senior product manager in Calgary for the launch of the new Garmin Edge MTB (Video on GMBN Tech now). Whilst he was there, we managed to squeeze another collab in with Propain athlete Remy Metailler who coached Ferg down some crazy Squamish terrain. High con…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to chat about all the wild Downhill and Cross-Country action from the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Is the gearbox MTB takeover coming... or will it all lead to eMTB? Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault! ⏱ Timesta…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson. This week Martyn says he really wants to hate on the UCI Mountain Bike World Series... But he can't! Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees Subscribe to the channel fo…

Should we constantly be on the hunt for new places to ride? We all love our classic riding spots, knowing every turn, root, rock, jump and line, but do we limit ourselves by being creatures of habit? If we were to constantly ride in the same place, would we become less adaptable to different surfaces, levels of grip and onsighting new tracks? After…

How does bike tech and bike setup help you shred? Blake Samson is joined by Fergus Ryan to talk about 'shred science' 🧑‍🔬🥼🧬. From the world's best Downhill racers, to freeriders, to messing around on Dirt Jump bikes or bike parks, we can all dive into 'shred science' to go faster or have more fun on the bike! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Sh…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne is joined by our newest GMBN presenter Furgus Ryan! Rich and Furgus are both Enduro nerds so after the first round of the 2025 Enduro World Series it was only natural to ask the question, is Enduro making a comeback in 2025? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - New GMBN Presenter reveal 01:17 - Is En…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the age-old debate, is it the bike or the rider? New mountain bike tech has enabled riders to ride faster and do more tricks then ever before, but what happens when you take a great rider and put them on a bad bike? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Is it the bike…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to talk about some bike tech that Martyn thinks changed mountain biking forever, and it’s not what you would expect! It’s helped shape riders such as Jackson Goldstone and many, many more! Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike V…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the question, how does age affect mountain biking? We know MTB doesn’t get easier with age, but what do the experts think? We chat to Professor Leigh Breen, a world-leading expert in skeletal muscle physiology, to dig into why mountain biking starts to feel tougher a…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to find out what's going on with the state of MTB in 2025. We find out from Owen who's reporting from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic in Montery, California 🇺🇸 Watch this show on YouTube here: https://gmbn.eu/DSS527 Plus the latest MTB news, Sickest Thing Of The Week, Hacks and …

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton discusses the controversial decision by the UCI Mountain Bike World Series to reduce the podium from five to three riders, despite strong objections from athletes! Martyn also recaps the exciting racing from the Araxa World Cup XC race in Brazil, which saw XC legend Nino Schurter have a mechanical…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to chat about SRAM's latest development, Eagle Transmission now has gear cables! We chat about how this new bike tech is said to offer durability, reliability, and affordability without sacrificing performance. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Cables Are Back! 08:30 -…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to dive into the highs and lows of trail building in the MTB world. From exciting new developments like Greg Callaghan’s ‘Greg’s Granite’ in Ireland and Tomomi Nishikubo’s signature build in Japan, to a surprising threat facing riding spots - Pickleball! Could the rise of…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Owen Coutts to react to what might just be the most wild event in action sports, Trey Jones’ Florida Swampfest! Plus the incredible endurance event the Cape Epic race in South Africa. Martyn breaks down how modern XC mountain biking demands a new level of skill compared to back in the…

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS522 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to dive into the great debates that divide us mountain bikers! From the controversial "acoustic MTB" label to the battle between Shimano vs SRAM, and wireless vs mechanical gear shifting. Plus, we talk about ou…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to discuss the price wars hitting the bike industry in 2025. With big brands slashing prices and EMTBs now competing directly with traditional mountain bikes, are we entering a new era of cheaper bikes for everyone? Plus, we celebrate 10 years of GMBN, talk about the retu…

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS520 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne. To check out out a revolutionary AI balance bike robot that’s gone viral by blowing minds with its ability to learn and execute wild new skills far faster than humans! They check out Nineyard’s epic and inspirat…

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS519 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne. They’re talking about how mountain biking is evolving with new freeride MTB events like Natural Selection Bike, shining a spotlight on body image with inspiration from Isabeau Courdurier, and checking out the ne…

This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to talk through all the recent changes to off-road bike racing! Apart from Red Bull Hardline, the 2025 mountain bike season hasn’t even started, but the changes are massive. From huge team moves to a new UCI World Series format. We break down the biggest transfers in DH, XC…

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS517 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson and Rich Payne to talk about hardtails! Many people started their mountain bike journey with a hardtail, due to the price point. It could be a jump bike, trials bike, XC hardtail. There is something pure about …

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS516 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Blake Samson to talk about bad ideas… that are actually good! This topic was inspired after seeing James Bruton’s omnidirectional ball-wheeled bike. It’s a crazy idea, but it’s amazing and we love it! 📺👉 https://gmbn.eu/Omn…

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/DSS515 This week on the GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Owen Coutts, aka Owen The Bike Nerd to discuss how a bike purchase has lead us to discuss an uncomfortable truth about buying a bike in 2025. 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https:…