Henry, Ben, and James talk about the first World Cup race of 2022, including long lift lines, fast juniors, and a resurgent Amaury Pierron.

Let's be real for a minute: sometimes, it's just not as fun as it should be. If your fire isn't burning as hot as you'd like, here are some strategies for finding motivation.

How much should a trail bike weigh? How heavy is too heavy for an enduro or downhill bike? Can they be too light? Seb Stott joins the show and brings science with him to find out.

If you had to narrow it down to just one thing, what would you say has been the single most important advancement in mountain bikes... And why is it geometry?

What makes a good trail good?

Fear, loathing, and the future of Pinkbike.

The pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, how to get the most out of your hardtail, and why we don't review many of them.

Wade Simmons, John Tomac, Nicolas Vouilloz, Anne-Caroline Chausson, Jacquie Phelan, Joe Breeze... and Josh Bender, of course? It's time to argue about whose 60ft tall face gets carved into a granite mountain.

First, you've got to find one...

Being transparent about our preferences in product reviews, be it a fondness for a certain suspension trait, an unexplainable love for headache-inducing internally routed cables, or maybe only liking blue bikes.

Nearly 50% of EWS racers believe that doping could be an issue, just 8% of World Cup downhillers want to wear Lycra, and cross-country racing seems to be where the money is.

Wait, I'm supposed to use my front brake?

It it time for puple ano to make its triumphant return?

With special storytime guest Richard Cunningham!

Broken parts, viral crashes, tubeless explosions, and forks falling off... C'mon in, but leave your pride at the door.

We explain embargoes and talk about the ethics of whether we should be posting spy shots at all. Spoiler alert: the answer is hell yes.

But if high pivot bikes are so good, how come they're not taking over?

Everyone needs a riding buddy that brings tasty trail-side snacks. I mean, just as long as they show up on time and usually have their bike in running order.

But how scary is it using a huge knife to scrape all the paint off a brand new carbon frame?

It's safe to say that all of us have at least one or three guilty pleasures, things that we're into but maybe we'd rather not broadcast to the world. Except that's exactly what we're doing today.

Lukewarm takes on all the biggest racing rumours and team changes.

We explain our nominations for each category, why we chose each winner, and answer your questions from the awards articles.

We take a stab at what 2021 holds for mountain biking.

Now that 2020 is almost over, let's focus on 2021.

Chatting all things Privateer with Ben Cathro.

How many enduro races did Kazimer win on the Altitude? What was the highest wheelie drop he did on the Norco Shore? Why the heck does the Propain Spindrift climb so well? How come he put the Nomad's Fox 38 on backward? And is the Trek Slash his favorite Halloween-themed enduro bike?

If you've read the Field Test reviews and still want more info, today's Pinkpod is a must-listen.

Why did Pinkbike make a reality TV show?

Mountain biking is pretty great right now, but there's still a lot of room for improvement.

For episode 31 we turned our attention to some helpful hints for enjoying those cold and muddy rides.

Episode 30 will make you ponder some difficult choices that you're unlikely to ever have to make, but that doesn't make choosing any less difficult.

When was your last wheelie drop and how high was the loading dock?

We examine the different approaches brands take to women's bikes, as well as interview Kelli from Juliana, Brook from Liv, and Elorie from Pivot.

All about them stripes.

What bike gets your vote: the Redalp or the Grim Donut?

We're planning the next Field Test series, this time with the latest trail and enduro bikes. And definitely no Lycra.

If any downhill bike on the market can make you feel like a World Cup pro, how come we're wondering why you'd buy one?

We chat about filming, what we expected to happen and what actually happened, and our EWS dreams with V2 of the Donut.

Does being sketchy on the bike mean you're probably sketchy off the bike as well?

Argh, I forgot to charge my drivetrain and suspension last night!

Sarah and Levy get grilled about the cross-county Field Test.

Tomac didn't run out of a fire carrying babies, but he might as well have...

What's stopping mountain biking from becoming more mainstream? And why do tires still go flat?

It's impossible to get a KOM while riding an aluminum bike, right?

Sorry, we're gonna need to order that part for you...

Downhill World Cup double-headers on the same weekend?! And we could see the muddiest, shortest season ever...

Do you have any "unconventional" bike setup quirks?

Should Levy shave his legs, or is the Spandex enough?

We call Trek's Travis Brown to find out about their 32" and 36" wheeled prototypes. And no, you won't need that pitchfork anytime soon.

Who hasn't shifted their planetary gearbox crankset via a fork lockout that's mounted on the underside of the top tube?

Also featuring spotted dick and gas station ride snacks.

How can a modern trail bike tackle both cross-country and enduro? Answer: It can't.

Talking all things tech from Pond Beaver, and we dive into Fox's new suspension.

Levy talks about how the Grim Donut rides. For real this time.

The former editor at Dirt Magazine and a member of YouTube duo IFHT have joined our editorial team.