Andrew Pinfold didn’t arrive in cycling through a grand plan to turn pro. He was a kid from outside Toronto who got hooked on mountain bikes in the early 90s, racing Canada Cups, earning a Worlds invite, and slowly realizing that his engine wasn’t built for two-hour marathons. It was built for timing, positioning, and speed.

Road racing became the outlet. Criteriums became the classroom.

From provincial dominance in Ontario to learning hard lessons in the U.S. peloton, Andrew’s career wasn’t built on raw watts alone. It was built on race IQ. The craft of moving through a field without burning matches, understanding respect and hierarchy inside the bunch, and knowing when to commit. Those skills took years to develop, and they shaped him far more than any power number ever did.

He raced through cycling’s most complicated era. The Armstrong years. The Landis fallout. He witnessed firsthand how infrastructure, money, and attention flooded into North American cycling, and how quickly the cracks showed beneath it.

He competed into his 30s, evolving with nutrition science, training philosophy, and a changing sport. Now, as a coach and mentor, he’s focused on something deeper than output. Teaching young riders what doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet. Positioning, instinct, and character.

This conversation isn’t just about results. It’s about racecraft, responsibility, and what lasts long after the finish line.

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The Canadian Enduro League is back, leaner, smarter, and rebuilt by someone who knows racing from the inside. Ryder Knoll joins us to unpack how buying the series during a layover turned into a full-scale rebuild focused on doing fewer rounds better, fixing rider pain points, and bringing back the vibe that made enduro weekends special.

We break down the 2026 calendar: Kelowna with Fire in the Mountains, Vedder’s classic challenge, the wildcard Cypress Hills, bucket-list Toby Creek, and a Sun Peaks finale, plus how DH weekends and EDR windows shaped the schedule. Ryder walks us through the nuts and bolts too: tighter course marking, live timing, volunteer incentives baked into registration, and a push for reliability across every round.

We also dig into categories and pathways, from U19 Elite and adaptive racing to youth pre-rides with fast mentors and a developing grant to help a standout junior chase European EDR experience. Beyond logistics, this one’s about culture, side events like bunny hops and grass slalom, rebuilding industry trust, and why grassroots enduro is still powered by parents, groms, privateers, and friends checking splits on the climbs.

If you love Canadian mountain biking, this one’s a must-listen. The rebuild is on, the calendar’s stacked, and enduro is finding its groove again.

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What if success in mountain biking isn’t about doing more but about being more?

In this episode, Emmy Lan joins us to unpack how she balances elite racing with law studies, restaurant shifts, and a life that actually fuels performance instead of burning her out.

We trace Emmy’s journey from cross-country roots to back-to-back U21 Enduro World titles, World Cup experience, and her decision to lean into Crankworx for its variety, creativity, and community. She breaks down her “free-flow” training approach, and explains why flexibility beats rigid plans when you’re juggling midterms, travel, and racing.

The conversation goes deeper into fear management, why enduro feels exciting rather than terrifying. Emmy also opens up about identity, pressure, serving tables to stay grounded, mentorship through programs like Ride Like A Girl, and the surge of Canadian women riders pushing the sport forward.

We talk gear and setup for smaller riders, and lessons learned from teammates, from track walks to dialing race craft to fit your brain, not someone else’s.

If you’re chasing speed without burnout, this episode delivers the playbook: build a life you love, train what matters, and ride with people who lift you up.

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We sit down with Jason Lucas to trace a path from flat-city dirt jumps and sketch comedy to IFHT Films, Pinkbike, and a freelance chapter powered by curiosity, craft, and a lot of pedaling. Jason reflects on the early IFHT days, handycams, MSN links, forum comments and how comedy helped make mountain biking feel accessible to riders who’ll never chase a World Cup podium.

From there, we dive into Pinkbike’s evolution into a full-scale media engine: blending credible tech with entertainment, taking creative risks like the Grim Donut, and building formats such as Hot Lap and Field Tests that capture chaos while still delivering real conclusions. Jason shares the full behind-the-scenes story of Pinkbike Academy, from conception and casting to COVID pivots, hosting, and what it really takes to give semi-pro riders a genuine shot at the world stage.

In the final act, Jason opens up about leaving Mahalo My Dude, navigating a tight bike market, and designing projects worth doing even without sponsors, like a Vancouver Island bikepacking series built alongside local tourism partners. If you’re a creator, marketer, or rider dreaming of a media path in cycling, this episode is packed with practical insight on pitching ideas, protecting your voice, learning the business side, and knowing when to say no.

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The margins in downhill are razor thin, and Norco Race Division lives in that space. We sat down with Gracey Hemstreet, her mechanic Brett Ward, and data lead Jeff Hunter to unpack how a modern DH race program actually works, from early mule frames to a bike chasing its final few percent.

We get into the craft behind setup decisions: pushing aluminum stays to the edge before landing on carbon flex targets, testing geometry and idler positions at extremes to find the centre, and what changes when development shifts from “find big answers” to “chase small wins.” Gracey explains how her feedback evolved from “it’s good” to precise sensations the team can translate into measurable changes.

Psychology is woven through every lap. The crew talks about when to speak and when to stay quiet in the finish corral, how confidence compounds after a result, and why hovering just outside qualification can mess with your head. Leadership plays a huge role eliminating variables so race day starts with clarity, not noise.

With limited practice laps, the team builds an edge through preparation: track-walk footage, GPS overlays, and arriving at first laps with a plan. Add in team banter, travel stories, and the unsung roles behind the scenes, and this episode shows what it really takes to turn chaos into speed.

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A wall of noise, a missing setup rock, and a bike landing on her head, Elly Hoskin turns a chaotic Squamish Enduro crash into a lesson in composure.

From there, we dive straight into the engine room of Enduro performance: why a cross-country base still pays dividends, how controlled stress tests make race day feel familiar, and the art of checking just enough data to stay lethal without losing focus.

Elly opens up about moving from U21 to Elite and the mindset shift that came with it, including when she refuses to look at results and when a tiny time gap is exactly the nudge she needs. We talk training blocks, zone two battles, headphones on transfers, and listening to the bike on descents. She shares how coaching sharpened her language and self-awareness, made her a better athlete to coach, and helped her invite newer riders into the sport without the pressure of pace.

Identity and expectations show up in surprising ways: the world champion label on a bike that won’t let you hide, the relief of riding flats to relearn feel, and the choice to value longevity over spectacle. Elly spotlights the surge of women in Enduro, mentors like ALN, best-friend brain trusts with Tori Wood, and a COVID-era cohort that found freedom on bikes when team sports shut down. Then we step into Worlds: weather chaos, schedule shuffles, a calculated caffeine gamble, and a ruthless late push that moved her from fourth to the rainbow jersey on stages that favored power and precision.

If you care about Enduro strategy, sports psychology, and building speed that lasts all day, this is a rare, inside look at how control beats chaos.

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Curious about the evolution of cycling and the industry’s key players?

I sit down with Pete Stace-Smith, a legendary figure in the cycling world, for a deep dive into his 40-year journey in the industry. From starting out in a local bike shop to becoming a driving force at Norco, Pete’s seen it all. His stories give us a front-row seat to the massive shifts in cycling culture, the industry’s defining moments, and the unexpected turns that shaped his career.

We get into the groundbreaking innovations that transformed mountain biking—from the early days of BMX to the game-changing introduction of disc brakes and suspension. As Norco’s bike division product manager, Pete had a firsthand look at the experimental nature of bike design in the ‘70s and ‘80s. We also explore the evolution of riding styles, from the rise of cross-country racing to the birth of freeride, and how different landscapes and tech advancements pushed the sport forward.

To wrap things up, we look ahead at where cycling is headed. Pete shares his take on the future of bike tech, the role of e-bikes in urban mobility, and how bikes are shaping the way we move in cities. His lifelong passion for two wheels and his commitment to the industry make this conversation a must-listen for anyone who loves cycling.

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Meet Jason “The Griz” Haycock, a legend in the cycling world with over 35 years of experience, including an incredible 25 years and counting at Norco. Growing up in the blue-collar neighborhoods of BC, Jason’s love for bikes started out of curiosity and necessity, growing into a passion that continues to drive his career and influence the cycling scene around him.

We’ll dig into Jason’s journey, from wrenching at boutique bike shops to earning the title of Norco’s North American Sales Champion. Along the way, he’ll share unforgettable stories, like his time at a Korean-owned bike shop, where he sharpened his skills, gained cultural insight, and found mentorship that left a lasting impact.

Jason’s innovative approach to the cycling world has transformed how people experience bikes. From building demo programs to growing sales across North America, his influence is still rolling strong today, shaping the industry for the future.

This episode is all about connecting with Jason’s ongoing story, from a small-town enthusiast to one of the most respected leaders in cycling. If you love bikes, leadership, or just hearing a great journey, this one’s for you.

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