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Singletracks Mountain Bike PodcastAuthor: Singletracks.com
Podcast host Jeff Barber, Editor-in-Chief at Singletracks.com, aims to inform and inspire with topics and interviews from the mountain bike world. Since 2015, we have been sharing weekly stories from under the helmets of the most inspiring and influential mountain bikers. Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community. Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Trials legend Martyn Ashton is on a mission to make mountain biking accessible for all
Episode 431
Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
Martyn Ashton is a four-time British BikeTrial Champion and World Expert BikeTrial Champion, and has been a regular on-camera presenter for the Global Mountain Bike Network, GMBN. His Road Bike Party videos have racked up tens of millions of views and just last year he established RideAble Now, a non-profit group dedicated to adaptive mountain biking.What drew you into motorcycle trials as a kid? How is mountain bike trials different from BMX or motorcycle trials?Where did the idea for Road Bike Party come from?Prior to your injury, what did you know about adaptive biking?Tell us a bit about your new Gen2 Bowhead RX.Adaptive bikes are very expensive, so how is RideAble Now is working to make it easier for folks to afford them?What's the experience like for first-time adaptive riders?What are some of the barriers to creating adaptive mountain bike trails?There's a misconception that adaptive trails will be boring. How do you counter that perception?What's your goal for RideAble Now video and podcast content?How does riding an adaptive bike on technical trail features compare to the challenge and feeling of trials riding?What upcoming trips or projects are you looking forward to?Visit rideablenow.com to learn more and keep up with the latest from Martyn on YouTube and Instagram @martynashton. And visit rideablenow.com/join to become a supporter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feedback Sports. If you love your bike, you know that regular maintenance is the key to a smoother, faster, and safer ride. But a good wrenching session starts with the right setup. Enter the Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic and Sprint repair stands. Trusted by World Tour mechanics and home hobbyists alike, these lightweight, anodized aluminum stands are ultra-stable, highly portable, and fold down in seconds. Whether you're chasing down a tricky drivetrain click in your garage or dialing in your shifting at the trailhead, Feedback Sports gives you shop-quality precision wherever you are. Pair their award-winning stands with their professional-grade tool kits—like the Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit—and you have everything you need to keep your rig running flawlessly. Stop wrestling with your bike upside down on the grass. Elevate your maintenance game and give your bike the care it deserves. Head over to feedbacksports.com today to check out their full lineup of repair stands and precision tools.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.
