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  • 131: The Most Important Invention In Mountain Biking... Is NOT What You'd Expect! | Dirt Shed Show

    131: The Most Important Invention In Mountain Biking... Is NOT What You'd Expect! | Dirt Shed Show
    Apr 29 2025
    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 Vault!

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Into
    00:16 - Game Changing Tech! 📈
    07:32 - News
    07:35 - Tom Bower
    07:49 - cover this with the pedal and trim the pause
    09:36 - Hacks And Bodges
    12:58 - Things We Liked
    15:49 - Caption Contest
    17:09 - On The Channel
    17:50 - Bike Vault
    22:40 - Important announcement

    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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    23 mins
  • 130: How Riding Bikes Can Prevent An Early Death! | Dirt Shed Show

    130: How Riding Bikes Can Prevent An Early Death! | Dirt Shed Show
    Apr 22 2025
    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 as we get older.

    Plus the latest MTB news, Hacks and Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault!

    Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://gcn.eu/DSS528

    🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
    Wanna Kno - Felix Johansson Carne
    A Sad String Quartet - Traditional
    An Abyss of Sadness - Jon Bjork
    Bulletin World - Out To The World
    Changes Like a Chameleon (Instrumental Version) - Staffan Carlen
    Even Gold Can Rust (Instrumental Version) - Penny Rush
    Fade Away - Felix Johansson Carne
    Hej Allihopa - Ooyy
    I Could Fall in Love With You (Instrumental Version) - Arch Tremors
    Jaroque - Sugoi
    Jorja - Sam Will
    Swiss Cheese - Sugoi
    The Light - Daniel Fridell

    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.

    #DirtShedShow #GMBN #GlobalMountainBikeNetwork #MTB #MountainBiking

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    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
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    26 mins
  • 129: The State Of Mountain Biking According To The Sea Otter Classic | Dirt Shed Show

    129: The State Of Mountain Biking According To The Sea Otter Classic | Dirt Shed Show
    Apr 16 2025
    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 Bodges, Caption Contest, and of course the Bike Vault!

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    🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
    The Pit Of Doom - Sightless in Shadow

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    Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
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    31 mins
  • 128: Tensions Mount Ahead Of The Season Opener! | Dirt Shed Show

    128: Tensions Mount Ahead Of The Season Opener! | Dirt Shed Show
    Apr 8 2025
    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 and climb back up to secure a 5th place finish!

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:19 - Topic
    10:04 - MTB News
    13:05 - Sickest Thing
    13:50 - back to the shed
    14:18 - Hacks And Bodges
    16:12 - Things We Liked This Week
    19:41 - Caption Contest
    21:42 - On The Channel
    22:43 - Bike Vault

    🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
    Wanna Kno - Felix Johansson Carne
    A Sad String Quartet - Traditional
    An Abyss of Sadness - Jon Bjork
    Bulletin World - Out To The World
    Changes Like a Chameleon (Instrumental Version) - Staffan Carlen
    Even Gold Can Rust (Instrumental Version) - Penny Rush
    Fade Away - Felix Johansson Carne
    Hej Allihopa - Ooyy
    I Could Fall in Love With You (Instrumental Version) - Arch Tremors
    Jaroque - Sugoi
    Jorja - Sam Will
    Swiss Cheese - Sugoi
    The Light - Daniel Fridell

    #DirtShedShow #GMBN #GlobalMountainBikeNetwork #MTB #MountainBiking
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    27 mins
  • 127: SRAM Go Mechanical... Did Mountain Biking Just Get Simple Again?! | Dirt Shed Show

    127: SRAM Go Mechanical... Did Mountain Biking Just Get Simple Again?! | Dirt Shed Show
    Apr 1 2025
    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 - News
    12:33 - Hacks And Bodges
    16:41 - Things We Liked This Week
    19:42 - Caption Contest
    21:27 - 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:

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    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
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    26 mins
  • 126: Our Trail Building Dreams Are Under Threat! | Dirt Shed Show

    126: Our Trail Building Dreams Are Under Threat! | Dirt Shed Show
    Mar 25 2025
    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 fast-growing sport mean the end of even more skateparks, pump tracks, and bike parks? 🤷‍♂️

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:21 - MTB Under Threat?
    07:44 - News
    10:55 - Back To The Shed
    12:42 - Hacks And Bodges
    16:06 - Things We Liked This Week
    18:52 - Caption Contest
    21:49 - 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
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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
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    27 mins
  • 125: Is Modern Mountain Biking Way Too Difficult? | Dirt Shed Show

    125: Is Modern Mountain Biking Way Too Difficult? | Dirt Shed Show
    Mar 18 2025
    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 day!

    Plus MTB News from Tom, Sickest Thing from Toff as well as Hacks & Bodges and of course the Bike Vault!

    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    00:31 - Swampfest & Cape Epic
    06:00 - 4 Essential Mountain Bike Skills
    14:32 - The MTB News
    17:15 - Sickest Thing Of The Week
    18:04 - Hacks And Bodges
    21:20 - Things We Liked This Week
    25:19 - Caption Contest
    27:33 - On The Channel
    28:21 - 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:

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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
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    32 mins
  • 124: Why Is EVERYONE SO Divided? | Dirt Shed Show

    124: Why Is EVERYONE SO Divided? | Dirt Shed Show
    Mar 11 2025
    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 our brand-new partnership with MET & Bluegrass, including the launch of the MET Revo Helmet. Let’s settle some of these MTB arguments once and for all!

    💻 Submit SENDS, FAILS, Bike Vault and more to
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    ⏱ Timestamps ⏱
    00:00 - Intro
    01:59 - Why Are We SO DIVIDED?
    08:42 - 🧑‍🔬 Dirt Shed Show does science 🥼
    12:17 - News
    15:35 - Hacks And Bodges
    18:28 - Things We Liked This Week
    21:00 - Support GMBN
    21:35 - Caption Contest
    22:47 - 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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    26 mins
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