Photographing the world’s best riders - Steve Behr on 37 years of shooting MBUK
Join us for an incredible journey through the history of mountain biking with the legendary photographer Steve Behr!
For nearly four decades, Steve has been capturing the heart and soul of the sport as a professional photographer, his iconic shots gracing the pages of MBUK Magazine since its very first issue 38 years ago.
In this episode of the MBUK Podcast, Steve shares stories from his epic trips and photoshoots with mountain biking royalty, including Rob Warner, Steve Peat, and Hans Rey.
Discover the inside scoop on capturing those iconic moments and the evolution of both the mountain bike industry and the art of mountain bike photography itself.
With more MBUK covers than anyone else, Steve's visual storytelling has defined generations of riders. His legendary status is further cemented by his induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame – a true testament to his impact on the sport.
Tune in to hear:
* Unforgettable anecdotes from 40 years of mountain bike adventures.
* Behind-the-scenes secrets of photographing the sport's biggest legends.
* Insights into the dramatic changes in mountain bike technology and culture.
* Steve's perspective on the evolution of photography in the digital age.
* The significance of his Mountain Bike Hall of Fame induction.
Don't miss this insightful and inspiring conversation with a true icon of mountain biking!
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1:12:20
Bernard Kerr: The Reality of Racing & Running Pivot Factory Racing
Join Tom and Rob as they dive deep with mountain bike legend Bernard Kerr! From tearing up World Cup downhill tracks to managing Pivot Factory Racing, Bernard shares the unfiltered truth about balancing pro racing with team leadership.
This podcast was made in partnership with Pivot bikes.
Make sure you check out @bernard_kerr on YouTube.
In this episode, we explore;
Bernard Kerr's Racing Secrets: - How does he consistently achieve top-10 finishes in the world's toughest gravity races?
Pivot Factory Racing Insights. What's it really like to manage a top-tier mountain bike team?
Bike Development & Innovation. Bernard's role in pushing the limits of mountain bike technology.
Street Racing Adventures. Hear wild stories from his urban downhill escapades!
The State of the World Cup Scene. Analysis and opinions on the current downhill racing landscape.
Whether you're a die-hard downhill fan, a budding racer, or simply love mountain biking, this podcast is packed with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories.
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1:10:16
From World Cup DH racing to eMTB engineering: Sam Shucksmith discusses the Whyte Kado
Whyte has just released its brand new eMTB, the Kado – a 150/160mm all-mountain machine equipped with the latest Bosch motor.
Whyte’s head of mountain bike design, Sam Shucksmith, talks to the MBUK Podcast team about how and why the bike was developed.
Having raced World Cup DH, as well as EWS Enduro and latterly E-EDR, and as the British e-enduro champion, Sam has a wealth of experience on-track when it comes to developing bikes.
We talk about how Sam became a lead engineer for Whyte, and discuss the development process of the new bike.
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1:04:57
Nick Craig on the first MTB Worlds, racing the Olympics, and Ride for Charlie
Nick Craig is probably the most established mountain biker in the UK, having competed at the highest levels of the sport since the 80’s.
His career may have started in Cyclocross, but it wasn’t long until MTB caught his attention, as a burgeoning sport.
Nick has competed at the highest levels, ranging from the first ever MTB world championships through to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
In this episode we learn about his lifetime of MTB racing, as well as Ride For Charlie, a charity set up to commemorate Nick’s son, Charlie, himself an up-and-coming MTB racer, who sadly passed away just aged 15.
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1:00:33
Ethan Craik on being an Olympic hopeful to a World Cup podium contender
There's no doubt Ethan Craik is a talented bike rider. At just age eight, he raced his first BMX world championship before securing a place on the Olympic Development squad as he entered his teenage years.
Fast forward too many laps on BMX tracks to count and his passion for the sport began to dwindle. Ethan swapped the little wheels for much bigger ones, and got stuck into mountain bikes instead, quickly taking up racing downhill as soon as he could.
After winning his first ever national race, Ethan had his sights firmly set on World Cup success. But no one could have anticipated the success he had in his first full year as a junior with the GT Factory Race team. Tune in to listen to what unfolded and how Ethan remains one of the fastest downhill riders on the planet.
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Join Rob and Tom along with special guests each week to look back at the past forty years of mountain bike history, from the greatest riders, most influential brands, key bikes and tech developments that have created the sport we love today.
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