The A Line Podcast

In our final episode of 2024, I went to visit Sprung Suspension to have a chat with Jake Ireland. We dive into lots of different areas of mountain bike design and suspension. We dive quite deep at times but Jake does a great job of simplifying these engineering topics into digestible chunks, which you can use to improve your bike set up and riding. If you do want any help from Sprung then get in touch via their website or social media. Sprung Suspension Webiste Sprung Suspension Instagram Jake Ireland The A Line Podcast Ashley de Lotz Buy Me A Coffee Photo credit - Nathan Hughes

In this episode, I have a transatlantic chat with Starla Teddergreen, who is a fascinating figure in US mountain biking. Starla races both XCM and gravel at world level and , but runs the non-profit Distance To Empty programme which supports women in off-road racing. In fact, if you are a Colorado-based female athlete, check out their Instagram if you’d like to get involved in the programme in 2025. In our chat Starla offers some amazing insights of how she started out as a bike messenger, stepping to road racing and eventually racing off-road. With an impressive palmares across a range of disciplines Starla was an incredible person to talk to, especially as she is acheiving all of this whilst managing a serious medical condition. So prepare to be inspired in this episode with Starla. IG Links; Starla Teddergreen Distance To Empty The A Line Podcast Ashley de Lotz Web Links; Starla Teddergreen Distance To Empty

In this episode, I hit the trails with Damian Groves, an ambassador for Niner Bikes to test ride their RKT XC bike. I was really impressed, not only with the bike but also to learn more about the brand and Damian himself who is a great gravity athlete. I was fortunate enough to spend the day riding it around the Forest of Dean and can safely say it is a mega capable bike. I jumped on it straight out the box and instantly felt at home which says a lot about the bike. Also be sure to follow Damian and Niner to keep up to date with all their latest news. Links • Niner Bikes • Damian Groves • XCO-MTB.com • The A Line Podcast • Buy Me A Coffee • Motion MTB Coach

Welcome to the A Line Podcast! The dedicated Cross Country mountain biking podcast, covering everything from short track to marathon. Speaking to athletes and experts in the sport help you maximise your mountain biking experience. If you enjoyed the show then share it with your mates, spread it like butter! Perhaps if you feel as though the show has added some value to your riding experience then it would be massively appreciated if you could buy the show a coffee. Any coffees bought go directly to help cover some of the fees associated with hosting and publishing. In this episode we chat to Hannah Shell, a US-based hitter who came from Crit racing and transitioned to gravel and XC. We chat about the challenges she faced with the fear of crashing due to the skills and different skillset required to race off road, as well as how she has reframed what success looks like as the sport evolves. So I'm sure this will resonate with lots of listeners and their friends. Hannah also has an epic Instagram so be sure to give her a follow if you don't already, plus we discuss how riders can manage social media to work for them to help further their careers. Hannahs Links Hannah Shell Shimano Cervelo Hunt Wheels The Feed Peal iZUMi Pirelli Cycling Garmin Oakley Bike GoodLife Brands Podcast Links The A Line Podcast Buy Me A Coffee Alterra Performance Motion MTB