Name: MTB Insights
Duration: 27 s
Description: MTB Insights offers a unique view into mountain biking today. Each episode takes an in-depth look at the culture and evolution of one of the fastest-growing extreme sports in the world.

Follow the likes of mountain biking legends Richie Schley and Mads Makken Haugen, along with upcoming stars such as young phenom Jackson Goldstone and slick shredder Veronique Sandler, as they share what they are doing to stay relevant in today's MTB lifestyle.

A tour of two key spots in California; the immense compound at Woodward West, seen from the perspective of the staff as they share their favorite lines. As well as taking a look at the Post Office Jumps, a widely admired location for professional and young riders alike.

Ep 1 | Woodward and Post Office

MTB Insights offers a unique view into mountain biking today. Each episode takes an in-depth look at the culture and evolution of one of the fastest-growing extreme sports in the world.

MTB Insights | Trailer

Antoine Bizet, Yannick Graniery, and Thomas Lemoine provide an insight into the lives of professional mountain bikers; the injuries, sacrifices and rewards, and some of their favorite hometown riding spots.

Ep 2 | French Focus

Gdanska on the North shore of Poland is the home of NS Bikes and it’s owner, Szymon Kobylinski who explains his aspirations and passion for the sport. NS Bikes are proud of their heritage with fellow Pole, Michal Kollbek, representing them in the mountain biking haven of California. NS Bikes are also extremely proud to sponsor Sam Pilgrim.

Ep 3 | Produced in Poland

We follow Brendan Fairclough on an adventure through Portugal.  Ride Portugal guides them through the hillsides of Algarve.  Then they head to The Race track in Portimao where they get laps in the hot seat.  Finally, the show closes with the story of Matti Lehikoinen's return to mountain biking after his injuries.

Ep 4 | Brandan Fairclough

The ever-ambitious Canadian, Matt MacDuff, shares his outlook on mountain biking, competitions and what drives him to support his family. Follow Matt while he visits the Fox headquarters and some of his favourite home riding spots.

Ep 5 | Matt McDuff

Delve into the world of Santa Cruz Bicycles and their downhill team, Syndicate, one of the worlds most successful downhill teams with 4 world championship titles in the last 10 years. Meet Syndicate’s team of charismatic riders who have been key to their success. Finally, an introduction to Juliana, a breed of bikes specifically created for women.

Ep 6 | Cruz in Cali

Sam Pilgrim and Matt Jones take us to the Woburn trails and Corby indoor skate park, two equally challenging UK spots with some truly unique lines. See what it takes to train in the UK during the wet winters and their hobbies outside of mountain biking.

Ep 7 | Pilgrim and Jones

Explore the home spots and lives of riders Pierre Edouard Ferry and Nicolas Vouilloz in Lyon and Nice, France, respectively. Pierre is a long time slopestyle and freeride veteran and Nicolas Vouilloz is a 10-time world downhill champion. This extensive experience, combined with their passion for mountain biking, helps them thrive in a role in product development for Michelin.

Ep 8 | Pierre Edourd Ferry and Nicolas Voulloz

Join Hope’s co-owner and their riders to see where it all begins in their factory; the way mountain biking technology is being constantly developed; and their custom built testing area. The Hope team then head to Kinlochleven, Scotland for The Dudes Hazard Enduro race.

Ep 9 | There is Hope

Explore the vibrant mountain bike riding community in Barcelona, the result of the amazing street riding available as well as La Poma Bike Park, a mountain biking mecca for riders all over Europe. Witness an almost impossible flip by Bienvenido Aguado and the Happy Ride contest.

Ep 10 | Barcelona

Crankworkx events are the largest international mountain biking events on the professional calendar. Take a look at what went down at the end of year 2015 events in the French Alps and Whistler, Canada. Discover the history of Crankworx and what goes into making these events so special, along with the passions of the riders and fans that make their pilgrimage to the events.

Ep 1 | Crankworkx

IMTB Insights Season 2 goes into the everyday lives of the main protagonist of this incredible and fast-paced sport to show the passion and dedication of making a lifestyle out of riding a bike.

MTB Insights Season 2 | Trailer

Ramon Hunziker is one of Switzerland's best exports, along side the Swiss Army Knife. Part of the Flying Metal Crew, Ramon has built a big name for himself and honours his reputation by going big at every opportunity. We see the Swiss bike scene and follow Ramon as he freerides some seriously big lines in the Schilthorn mountains, Switzerland.

Ep 2 | Ramon Hunziker

Meet the Boston born world champion Nicholi as he introduces his home spot. Rogatkin gives us insight into his career in the sport from starting in BMX to becoming the 2016 MTB world champion. We see what goes into his preparation for big competition as well as the part Nicholi has to play in stunt shows around the world with the Masters of Dirt.

Ep 3 | Nicholi Rogatking

An insight into the minds and lives of two of the world’s most successful professional female riders. We meet Anneke in Netherlands and Emilie in Switzerland as they prepare for the World Endure Series & IXS Downhill event. This is a unique insight into scene for girls within mountain biking.

Ep 4 | Girls

Meet Cam Zink the American born professional mountain bike rider from Reno, Nevada and record holder for the furthest backflip on a bike (over one hundred feet!). In this episode Cam takes us around his home spot in Reno and the starting point of his hugely successful international career.

Ep 5 | Cam Zink

The best way to see what Poland is like for mountain biking is freeriding with Bartek Krzyszton, AKA Jaws. We have a chance to join Jaws on his annual trip to on of the gnarliest freeride spot of Europe - Black Hills in southern France, where he goes through many ups and downs, including a trip to the hospital. We go on to see Jaws take on one of the biggest rock road-gaps, something he’s wanted to do since he was a kid.

Ep 6 | Jaws

Fabio introduces us to riding in his home land and his background in biking. We get insight into his decision to transition from Motocross riding to Trial Bike Riding, with a trip to the Drop’n’Roll Show in Basel, Switzerland with his childhood inspiration, Danny Macaskill. He shares insight into his ambitions away from the competition circuit and explains how he plans and makes those incredible viral videos he is known for.

Ep 7 | Fabio Wibmer

In season one we got a glimpse at the professional mountain biker and showman that is Cedric Gracia. This time round we really get to know the French born mountain biking legend as he shows us around his home spot in Vallnord, Andorra, with an insight into his career and the transition from Downhill riding to Enduro. One of the highest regarded athletes on two wheels, his friends and peers let us in on why he’s such a legend.

Ep 8 | Cedric Garcia

From his early days on the bike scene to international enduro sessions, we follow Martin on a tour of the MTB scene in Sweden. Riding with friends, introducing new kids to the scene, a trip to the bike gymnasium and riding at the pump-track. We give an insight into Martin’s career so far and where he aspires to go.

Ep 9 | Martin Soderstrom

The story of the world renowned Coastal Gravity Crew and the Coastal Gravity Bike Park, how the crew and park came to be, and the principals that are still shared amongst the community.  Meet Jordie Lunn as he gives a guided tour of Bear Mountain resort, another world renowned bike park in Canada.

Ep 10 | Bear Mountain & Coastal Crew

MTB Hall of Famer, Richie Schley is a living legend for any gravity MTB rider. After pushing the limits of what's possible on a bike for almost forty years, Richie changed his local bike heaven in Whistler in exchange for Laguna Beach’s never-ending summer. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will get to know how sports veteran can still lead the current of innovation and help develop better future for riders globally!

Ep 1 | 50 shades of shred: Richie Schley

Follow mountain biking legends Richie Schley and Mads Makken Haugen, along with upcoming stars such as young phenom Jackson Goldstone and slick shredder Veronique Sandler as they share what they are doing to stay relevant in today's MTB lifestyle.

MTB Insights Season 3 | Trailer

Noga Korem is a twenty-six-year-old girl from Israel, who never gave up on her dream to become a bike rider! As a former XC champion, she has what it takes to storm Enduro scene and prove it doesn’t matter where are you from if you are driven by passion! In this episode of MTB Insights, we will see if she succeeds to push her local scene and race at the same time!

Ep 2 | Beyond borders: Noga Korem

Clemens Kaudela and Peter Kaiser are two extraordinary Austrians on their way to stay relevant to the biking scene. While Clemens is known as a renowned ramp builder and rider, young Kaiser is breaking through with his creativity behind the lens. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will see two different approaches to getting noticed in the industry.

Ep 3 | Austrian craft: Clemens Kaudela & Peter Kaiser

Biking world most renowned jokester brothers - Eddie and Wyn Masters are pursuing their dream of racing tracks of both downhill and enduro world cups. Being thirty years young New Zealanders found a way through hard work to keep their fans on the edge for years both on the race tracks and social media. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will watch two sides of the medal of staying relevant as pranksters and racers at the same time.

Ep 4 | The Masters Brothers: Wyn & Ed Masters

Moving from New Zealand to UK in pursuit of the best bike tracks may not sound like a wise choice, yet Veronique Sandler is not a person you should doubt! Becoming a downhill star and turning it all down to become an Instagram rider made twenty five year old Veronique famous. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will get to know if expanding her bag of tricks is a way to stay relevant on a scene where only the top five podium spots get coverage.

Ep 5 | Social Media matters: Veronique Sandler

​Mads Makken Haugen is a thirty years old professional MTB rider from Norway. He is also one of the grandfathers of the world's most renowned freeride events, the Fest Series! As a rider, builder and event organizer he is moulding his legacy up to this day. Join this fearless veteran on his way to finding out how to stay relevant on the scene ruled by young guns and big tricks! Find out his story in this episode of MTB Insights!

Ep 6 | The Nor-way of living: Mads “Makken” Haugen

As a protégé of Cedric Garcia - former Red Bull Rampage champion and multi gold medalist, Bryan Regnier, thirty three year old French enduro rider was trained to go fast and stylish. Yet during the process, he found out his professionalism took him far beyond racing. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will see how good connections and friends helped him to stay relevant to the scene.

Ep 7 | Bad Boys for life: Bryan Regnier

With multiple gold medals from US MX Nationals Eliot Jackson were meant for racing. After discovering downhill World Cup, Eliot left the moto world to join his brother Andrew on the bicycle scene. Yet, this twenty seven year old California based powerhouse crossed his career with a rare disease that kept him out of racing just before it truly started. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will see if he finds a way to stay relevant on the two-wheeled scene.

Ep 8 | Art of Adjusting: Eliot Jackson

With a lifetime goal to prove himself as a freerider, twenty eight year old Piotrek Krajewski from Warsaw, Poland is a super unknown to the biking scene. Locally respected yet not globally known, he is still looking for a way to turn his passion into a job and fulfil a childhood dream of every rider. In this episode of MTB Insights, we will see if he finds a way to stay relevant on the two wheeled scene.

Ep 9 | The Super Unknown: Piotr Krajewski

Jackson Goldstone became an Internet star at the age of 6 with his Run Bike to kindergarten video that took biking scene by storm. Millions of views later, he is one of the biggest names on the MTB scene with industry leaders on his jersey and new movie part coming soon. Was it just a miracle or his career was well planned by his parents? Take a peek into the mind of a fourteen year old prodigy who is turning the heads of the worlds best pro riders in this episode of MTB Insights!

MTB Insights

1. Woodward and Post Office

2. French Focus

3. Produced in Poland

4. Brandan Fairclough

5. Matt McDuff

6. Cruz in Cali

7. Pilgrim and Jones

8. Pierre Edourd Ferry and Nicolas Voulloz

9. There is Hope

10. Barcelona