Episodes

  • 161: Is Wearing Protection Putting You In Danger? | Dirt Shed Show 562

    161: Is Wearing Protection Putting You In Danger? | Dirt Shed Show 562
    Dec 17 2025
    Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan are back in the Dirt Shed, and they've got a bone to pick with Owen Coutts from GMBN Tech! We dive deep into Owen's controversial take that riders should slow down rather than rely on body armour and full-face helmets. Plus, we've got the latest mountain bike news, a crash story, an Enduro legend retiring, and a fresh round of Hacks & Bodges.
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    24 mins
  • 160: Are Mountain Bikers Too Vain? | Dirt Shed Show 561

    160: Are Mountain Bikers Too Vain? | Dirt Shed Show 561
    Dec 16 2025
    Welcome back to The Dirt Shed Show! This week, Ferg and Adam dive into a hot topic: are mountain bikers letting vanity get in the way of performance and safety? We discuss everything from rear mudguards and white riding shoes to the vital importance of wearing protection like back protectors. Plus, we cover the latest MTB news, a Giveaway, and all the usuals!
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    22 mins
  • 159: The Side Of Mountain Biking Nobody Talks About | Dirt Shed Show

    159: The Side Of Mountain Biking Nobody Talks About | Dirt Shed Show
    Dec 3 2025
    This week on the Dirt Shed Show, we dive into the hidden side of MTB injuries, recovery, and the inspiring growth of adaptive riding. Martyn shares his personal injury recovery journey and the excitement around his new project, Rideable Now, as we discuss Adolf Silva's incredible progress. Plus, catch up on the news, Hacks & Bodges, and the wildest videos we liked this week!

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    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - The Side Of MTB We Don't Talk About
    16:20 - News
    17:20 - Hacks And Bodges
    22:16 - Things We Liked This Week
    25:47 - Caption Contest
    28:38 - Bike Vault
    33:10 - On the Channel This Week

    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

    GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

    Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

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    Thanks to our sponsors:
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    Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
    Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
    Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
    Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
    Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
    Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
    FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
    Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
    Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
    Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
    CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
    Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    34 mins
  • 158: Is The Bike Industry Trying To Cancel 29” Wheels? | Dirt Shed Show

    158: Is The Bike Industry Trying To Cancel 29” Wheels? | Dirt Shed Show
    Dec 3 2025
    Are we ready to talk about wheel size again?! 🤯 The Dirt Shed Show is back and this week we're tackling the elephant in the room: 32-inch wheels. Neil and James discuss whether these massive wheels will ever move beyond niche XC use, plus we cover big news, bike hacks, and the best riding edits of the week!
    Check out the GMBN Black Friday sale 👉 https://gmbn.eu/BF25
    🚨 Enter the @TopeakCycling Competition here
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    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:27 - The 32" Wheel Debate
    06:23 - News
    08:59 - Hacks and Bodges
    11:26 - Things We Liked This Week
    13:03 - Caption Contest
    14:15 - Bike Vault
    19:03 - Coming Up On GMBN

    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

    GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

    Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
    🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
    Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
    Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
    Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
    Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
    Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
    Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
    Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
    Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
    Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
    Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
    FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
    Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
    Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
    Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
    CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
    Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    20 mins
  • 157: Is Marketing Ruining Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show

    157: Is Marketing Ruining Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show
    Dec 3 2025
    Does Mountain biking have too many labels? This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Ferg and James discuss how Mountain biking should not be split into so many sub-categories. We have some very positive news from YT and Nukeproof, and much more of the usuals!

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 - Why Does Mountain Biking Have So Many Labels?
    07:21 - News
    11:00 - Hacks And Bodges
    14:18 - Things We Liked This Week
    16:00 - Caption Contest
    17:35 - Bike Vault
    24:20 - On The Channel

    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

    GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

    Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
    🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
    Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
    Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
    Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
    Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
    Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
    Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
    Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
    Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
    Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
    Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
    FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
    Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
    Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
    Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
    CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
    Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    25 mins
  • 156: 99% Of People Buy The Wrong Bike, Have You? | Dirt Shed Show

    156: 99% Of People Buy The Wrong Bike, Have You? | Dirt Shed Show
    Dec 3 2025
    This week on the Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and Fergus Ryan dive into how you might have bought yourself the wrong bike. Did you buy the bike that would be perfect for shredding trails in the Alps or a big bike park holiday, where you might have been better off with a more practical bike, like a trail bike for everyday riding?

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:15 - Have you bought the wrong bike?
    07:17 - News
    13:25 - Hacks And Bodges
    16:20 - Things We Liked This Week
    18:10 - Caption Contest
    20:10 - Bike Vault

    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

    GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

    Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
    🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
    Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
    Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
    Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
    Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
    Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
    Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
    Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
    Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
    Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
    Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
    FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
    Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
    Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
    Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
    CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
    Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    27 mins
  • 155: Is The UCI Going To Ruin Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show

    155: Is The UCI Going To Ruin Mountain Biking? | Dirt Shed Show
    Dec 3 2025
    In this week’s GMBN Dirt Shed Show, James Pickering is joined by Fergus Ryan to ask a big question: are we living in the golden age of mountain biking, and is it about to end? From UCI rules, F1-style elitism and shrinking finals, to privateers being squeezed out. Is downhill and XC racing becoming too exclusive, and if so, what does that mean for us trail riders? Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, Bike Vault, the caption contest, and all your usual Dirt Shed Show laughs! Adolf Silva fundraising - https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete... Orbea’s competition - https://gmbn.eu/orbea-custom ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Is the UCI about to ruin mountain bike racing? 08:58 - News 10:55 - Giveaway 11:30 - Hacks And Bodges 15:27 - Things We Liked This Week 17:20 - Caption Contest 19:20 - Bike Vault 25:41 - On The Channel The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    27 mins
  • 154: When Does A Bike Go Out Of Date? | Dirt Shed Show 555

    154: When Does A Bike Go Out Of Date? | Dirt Shed Show 555
    Oct 28 2025
    In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Rich Payne and James Pickering are asking the big question: Do mountain bikes go out of date? They debate whether modern innovations are necessary by looking at highly capable Enduro bikes from 2017-2018, and discuss the evolution of bike standards. Plus we’ve got Hacks & Bodges, the caption contest, and Bike Vault!

    Adolf Silva fundraising - https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete-causes/adolf-silva/
    Orbea’s competition - https://www.orbea.com/gb-en/myorbea-custom-challenge
    NZ MTB Rally - https://nzmtbrally.com/

    ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
    00:00 - Intro
    09:47 - News
    14:36 - Giveaway
    15:41 - Hacks And Bodges
    18:11 - Things We Liked This Week
    21:49 - Caption Contest
    23:19 - Bike Vault

    🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵

    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.

    GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.

    Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe
    🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop
    Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader
    Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter

    Thanks to our sponsors:
    Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
    Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
    Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
    Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
    Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith
    Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
    Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
    Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
    Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
    FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
    Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
    Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
    Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys
    CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
    Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
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    30 mins