In this episode, the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion & World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll chats with George, Jack & Emi about equal pay, three-peats & MTB Reform… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park …

George, Jack & Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document before closing out the show with some #teamrumours! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Sus…

Pit Chat from the 2024 European DH Championships in Champéry featuring (in order of appearance)… George Madley Daniel Bladon Ben Lovell Andi Kolb Billy Hall Henry Kerr Josh Lowe Lisa Baumann Charlie Hatton Emilie Siegenthaler Camille Balanche Remi Thirion Nina Hoffmann Benoit Coulanges Camille Balanche Matt Walker Dom Platt Taylor Vernon Mille John…

We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episode George, Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution B…

Pit Chat from the 2024 Fort William World Cup featuring (in order of appearance)… Part 1 Dan Bladon Reece Wilson & Joe Krejbich Will Longden Aaron Gwin Emilie Siegenthaler Ed Masters Matt Walker (NZ) & George Brannigan Tom Lloyd Dom Platt Part 2 Alan Milway Grant Wildman Ethan Craik & Rich Simpson Jordi Cortes Martin Whitely Neko Mulally Andi Kolb …

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride…

After a little break over winter, we’re back! The 2024 race season is already underway & in this episode we chat about those races that have already taken place & then making her debut on the podcast we’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt!…

It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 & the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn & Jordan, & the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! The Making Up The Numbe…

From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb; there’s also Jack’s retirement '20 questions' & possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk …

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar & some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans & then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.ho…

The 2023 DH Season ended with a bang & in this episode, George, Jack & Emilie chat with two of the young guns who brought the fire, Øisin Ø Callaghan & Harriet Harnden. Enjoy! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Pa…

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie catch up on World Champs & the last 3 World Cups with a special guest appearance from Camille Balanche. Then they’re joined by the winner of the Les Gets World Cup, Benoit Coulanges before closing out the show with a few predictions for the final 2 World Cups of the season & some #teamrumours. The Making Up The…

George is in Fort William ahead of the biggest race of the 2023 season... Part 1 - Charlie Hatton, Dom Platt, Andreas Kolb, Emilie Siegenthaler, Nathan Carr, Jordan Williams, Matt Walker, Reece Wilson, Louise Ferguson & Ronan Dunne, Hattie Harnden Part 2 - Jake Ireland & Eleonora Farina, Will Longden, Ian Jones, Joe Breeden, Grant Wildman, Monika M…

In this episode George, Jack & Emilie wrap up the Val Di Sole World Cup & reflect on the season so far, then they’re joined by Norco Factory Team’s Gracey Hemstreet, the Canadian sensation who’s having a fantastic first season in Elite; before rounding out the show with a few predictions for Hardline & World Champs. The Making Up The Numbers podcas…

World Cup DH racing is back & in this episode George, Jack & Emi discuss the first 2 races of the season; then, they’re joined by Canyon Collective FMD’s Tahnee Seagrave for a chat about the concussion that ruined her 2022 season & changed her as a person, before closing out the show with Brazil’s Roger Vieira. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is …

The DH World Cup season is just around the corner & in this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss the amendments to the rule changes for 2023. Then, they’re joined by Pivot Factory Racing’s Ed Masters for a chat about The Black Pearl, seeding second at Fort William & winning an EWS. Expect a lot of laughs… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is spons…

Round 2 of the British Cycling National Downhill Series would be the only opportunity to race Fort William in 2023 ahead of World Championships in August. As well as his armour, George also packed his mic & in between runs he caught up with the crème de la crème of the World’s Elite DH racers… Part 1 (Friday) - Matt Walker, Monika Hrastnik, Luke Wi…

After a short break they’re back & In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the 5 x World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin to chat about moving away from SoCal, redemption in 2022 & the new era of DH that’s upon us. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Te…

In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie round up all of this offseason's #teamrumours & chat with the Bulldog, Brook Macdonald about his struggles in 2022, a new Mondraker DH bike & the broken back he sustained in 2019. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsu…

In this episode… George, Jack & Emilie try & make sense of the new rule changes. Then they chat with 2 x EWS Champion Richie Rude about that DSQ in Innerleithen, his battles with Jack Moir & Jesse Melamed & his return to DH; will there be a new Yeti DH bike? Is there a new Pivot DH bike in the works? There’s definitely a new Intense DH bike & in th…

Just a hint of what’s in this episode… A Red Bull Race Series? Mark Wallace, Mille Johnset & Angel Suarez Team Rumours. Wyn bending the plate in his arm. Why was Ronan Dunne riding gloveless at Hardline? Greg Williamson & Sam Blenkinsop Team Rumours. The return of Sam Hill, Richie Rude & Brendan Fairclough? Wyn racing Loic’s dad. Camille Balanche t…

Blenki to Cube? Madison to quit DH? A new rider on Pivot Factory Racing? Just some of the team rumours discussed in this episode of the pod. We’ve also got the inimitable Bernard Kerr talking about hitting those 90ft Hardline jumps for the first time, his love of women’s racing & if he could add any rider to the Pivot Factory Racing team, who would…

In May 2020 we did our first show with Vali Höll & Thibaut Daprela; 2 young guns who’d dominated their Junior categories & were about to embark on their first elite seasons. Then in September 2021 we did a follow up show; Thibaut had just crashed out in Snowshoe ending his chances of a first elite overall, but Vali won both Snowshoe races to take t…

On this episode of the pod George & Jack chat with Greg Minnaar about his 2022 season, the 3 broken vertebrae he sustained in Val di Sole & how excited he is for 2023. Then they’re joined by 2022 Junior World Champion, Jordan Williams. Oh, there’s some hot team rumours in there too courtesy of a very jetlagged Emilie Siegenthaler… The Making Up The…

Don’t call it a comeback… On this episode of the pod George, Jack & Emilie wrap up the final weeks of the season, chat with Amaury Pierron about his amazing 2022 & Magnus Manson about his career so far & his recent cancer battle. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-te…

On this episode of the pod, George, Jack & Emilie review the last couple of races; chat with the Luca Shaw about his career so far, including that amazing 2018 season when he qualified first at 3 World Cup rounds, and preview Snowshoe and Mont Sainte-Anne! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech…

On this episode of the pod, George apologises to the fastest woman in the world right now, Camille Balanche for not making her the favourite in Leogang; we catch up with Florent Payet who recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season and we preview the Lenzerheide World Cup! The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope …

On this episode of the pod, George, Jack & Emilie chat all things Fort William & Leogang & they’re joined by 2011 & 2016 World Champion Danny Hart & 2021 US National Champion Dakotah Norton. The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Rev…

The DH World Cup is back in Fort William & George is onsite, roaming the pits & talking to the riders ahead of the race. Starring (in order of appearance): Meghan Flanagan, Will Longden, Jordan Williams, Matt Walker, Taylor Vernon, Adam Brayton, Thibaut Daprela, Eleonora Farina & Olly Morris, Brook MacDonald, Luke Williamson, Luca Shaw, Jordi Corte…

Joining George, Jack & Emilie on this episode of the podcast is the one & only #Superbruni! We chat about everything from his mental strength to his epic World Cup overall battles with Amaury in 2019 & Loris & Thibaut in 2021; his chances of becoming the GOAT to how he nearly joined the Syndicate. It’s an epic 90 mins that will set you up perfectly…

We’re on the cusp of the 2022 DH World Cup Season and there’s much to talk about… Joining George and Jack as co-host for 2022 is Emilie Siegenthaler who retired at the end of the 2021 Season after an illustrious 14 year career including 16 World Cup podiums. Their guests on this episode are 2020 World Cup Champion Matt Walker & 2021 Junior Women’s …

This episode of the pod is a little bit different. It’s about racing, but it’s not just about racing. It’s about mental health but it’s not just about mental health. If we had to encapsulate it all in one word, it’s about mindset. Joining George is Scott Factory Racing’s Dean Lucas & they cover everything from World Cup podiums to making time; addi…

In 2018, Amaury Pierron won 3 World Cups in a row & clinched the 2018 World Cup Overall title. In 2019 he won another 3 but dramatically lost out on the overall on the final run of the final race of the season. In the last 2 years he’s sustained some big injuries but battled his way back on to the podium at the final World Cup of the 2021 season. H…

In the last 2 seasons Benoît Coulanges has jumped from the world’s top 30 into the top 10 & is now a podium threat at every race. Along the way he’s pocketed a silver medal at the 2021 World Championships & the 2020 & 2021 French national titles. In this episode, his first ever podcast, George & Jack find out just how he did it. Also joining them i…

They’re the two young guns taking the DH World Cup by storm, but their 2021 seasons were diametrically opposed! Thibaut Dapréla started the season strong, podiuming at each of the first 4 rounds but crashed out in Snowshoe & lost his grip on the overall. Vali Höll crashed at the first 2 World Cups but won the final 2 races to take the Women’s title…

He might not consider himself the man to beat at World Cup level but we certainly think he is & this is his first solo podcast! We’re delighted to welcome ‘The King Of Maribor’ Trek Factory Racing DH’s Loris Vergier to the show… Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @lorisvergier @trekfactoryracingdh @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The M…

We’re calling this one ‘The Royalty Episode’ because our guests are the GOAT, Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Greg Minnaar & 2017 World Cup Overall Winner & 2019 World Champion, Commencal Muc-Off’s Myriam Nicole! From Greg’s advice for younger riders to how Myriam conquered her fear of jumping, this episode has it all… Social stuff if you’d like to follow: …

Here’s something a little bit different! As well as racing the GB National DH Championships this weekend, George took a mic along & chatted to some of the riders. Starring, in chronological order: Dan Slack, Connor Smith, George Gannicott, Danny Hart, Adam Brayton, Ian Warby, Katherine Sharp, Luke Williamson, Roger Vieira, Taylor Vernon, Andrew Tit…

Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are 5 x Elite Men’s World Cup Champion Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin, 2020 Elite Women’s World Champion Dorval AM Commencal’s Camille Balanche, 2019 British Champion NS Bikes UR’s Joe Breeden & Sports Physiotherapist Aaron Dobie gives us an update on Jack’s shoulder. Social…

This episode of the pod has everything! Florian Nicolai is the most consistent finisher in the EWS in recent times, having finished in the Top 3 in each of the last 3 seasons. Isabeau Courdurier is the 2019 EWS Champion having won every round delivering ‘the perfect season’. Then, we close out the show with some ‘EWS Real Talk’ with Matt Stuttard &…

Let’s go racing! The 2021 Downhill World Cup is about to get underway & in this season preview episode of the pod George & Jack catch up with Reece Wilson, Nina Hoffmann & Jamie Edmondson. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @reecowilson @nina.hfm96 @jamie_edmondson @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The Making Up The Numbers podcast is s…

Todd Schumlick has trained some of the world’s leading bike sports athletes from Aaron Gwin to Stevie Smith, Sam Blenkinsop to Emmeline Ragot. Richie Rude is the 2 x EWS Champion, 2013 Junior DH World Champion & has worked with Todd for the last 8 years. What started out as a discussion about training for DH vs enduro actually became more about tra…

We’re deep into the offseason now & the #teamrumours are in full effect! Join George & Jack for some wild speculation, uncorroborated insight & the odd confirmed fact. Joining them are a couple of riders who’ve recently confirmed new rides, Commencal 21’s Angel Suarez Alonso & The YT Mob’s Dakotah Norton. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @comm…

It's getting pretty deep into the offseason now & George & Jack wanted to try & shine a light on a few issues in the sport. The first one they're tackling is increasing participation from women, particularly when it comes to racing. Joining the discussion are Emilie Siegenthaler, Becky Cook & Martha Gill Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @emi_f…

As the mud dries on the 2020 DH Season George & Jack catch up with 2020 UCI DH World Cup Champion, Madison Saracen’s Matt Walker & after recently announcing her retirement, play 20 questions with the 2019 UCI DH World Cup Champion, Polygon UR’s Tracey Hannah. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @mattwalkerdh @littletrace13 @makingupthenumbersraci…

What a weekend in Leogang! Joining George & Jack for a special World Champs review show are the 2020 Elite Women’s World Champion Camille Balanche, Elite Men’s Silver Medalist David Trummer & Junior Men’s Silver Medalist Dan Slack. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @cam.bal @daveboy94 @danslack_mtb @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The…

Joining George & Jack for a special World Champs preview show are 2 x GB Elite Men’s National Champion Greg Williamson, 2 x Junior Women’s World Champion & 2 x Junior Women’s World Cup Overall Winner Vali Höll & British Junior Downhill Champion Dan Slack. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @gregwilliamson1 @valihoell @danslack_mtb @makingupthenu…

This episode of the podcast is a bit special! Joining George to talk ‘bike set up’ are 3 x World Champion & 3 x World Cup Champion Greg Minnaar, Fox Global Technician Jordi Cortes and Founder of Motion Instruments Rob Przykucki. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @gregminnaar @cordijortes @motioninstruments @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading…

This weekend, some of the biggest stars on of the World Cup race scene will come together for a unique event on Red Bull TV, ‘A decade of Fort William’ & joining us on this episode of the podcast is one of those stars, 2 x World Champion & 2010 World Cup Overall Champion, Gee Atherton. Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @gee_atherton @athertonra…

We have a World Cup season on the horizon! Joining George & Jack to discuss it are the UCI’s Simon Burney, Nina Hoffmann, Trek Factory Racing’s Andrew Shandro & Fit 4 Racing’s Jonny Thompson! Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @simon_burney @nina.hfm96 @andrewshandro @trekfactoryracingdh @fit4racing @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb The…