by Cason Smith and Ross Monckton
Where throttle meets talk. From mountain bikes to motocross, street bikes to race cars — Ridin’ the Line dives into the culture, the machines, and the people who live life wide open. Hosted by Cason Smith and Ross Monckton, each episode blends raw stories, gear talk, and behind-the-scenes conversations from riders, racers, and creators who push the limits. Whether you’re hitting the trails, the track, or just the morning commute, this show keeps your passion for speed and style in gear.
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June 29, 2026
<p>In this episode of Ridin' the Line, Ross sits down with whitewater kayaker and YouTube creator Ben Schaefer of Schaefer Yaks for a candid conversation about the state of whitewater kayaking. </p><p>They dive into why so few people stick with the sport, the barriers that keep newcomers from progressing, gatekeeping within the kayaking community, social media's influence, coaching, gear, and whether the sport has lost sight of simply having fun. </p><p>Along the way, they swap stories about big swims, favorite rivers, injuries, and the experiences that keep them coming back. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just curious about whitewater, this episode is an honest look at what it takes to keep the sport alive.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGl1bDQtS3ptUlkzSU9DZ1Fjb3JaTmtBRWcxZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUEloQ3RBY1A5WGFwS1VlcW9yY2kzLUdNWDRfS09HOEN1TGkwT1hnLXFEbVNfbFhWczYxMERiZEFxc0ttcDFaLXhlamE2UlZjeDN2eU5oUzBPenlMSm5hMUpCdXJPclllS1pGTktyLXZkT0tHSEdfcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.specialized.com</a> CTS Media — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9lSGc4TUtoTkR3Wkh0b0xGcHlvVktzZk5wQXxBQ3Jtc0tseGItN2diNXJBZ1NxSjgtR3dwaTBoeTBDNTYwMzk1UndpbU90RzVHSHBKRGwzaWt4c2FEZTBFaHh6RVU5aUROeHVHNnFvbExabnZqYTRWX3RLYmlyZ0I0SXNLVWNONjU3OHAtdTJTaDIxcnZ2dlp3dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ctsmedia.org</a> Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmEzNXpnM0R6X3dIanJLZE1VR0k4SzNiOUo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trSUtxTGJiTXU2dHE5MUZhcW1MWEowVnBqelJSY29KM2ZZdEdUYi1ZNW0ydGRtZy1CY29TQ19jbGI5S2V0Y2c1ZThNSVNSM0RVczltRDRzQ0prbUxuSG83ajhMY2RIX1p6cFROZmpZVjFQWWI1Q284UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://shredityoureon.com</a> FOLLOW US: @ridintheline</p><p><br></p>
June 20, 2026
<p>This week on Ridin’ the Line, Cason and Ross catch up on everything from suspension nerd talk to new truck purchases. Cason breaks down the recent upgrades to his Specialized Levo Evo, including a new RockShox Charger 3.2 damper and the never-ending quest for the perfect suspension setup. The guys dive deep into bike feel, balance, rebound, and why getting your suspension dialed can completely change your ride.</p><p>They also talk summer riding plans, local race series updates, Blue Ridge adventures, e-bike overlanding, and Specialized’s wild new Levo 4X. Plus, Cason shares the bittersweet story of selling his custom Transit van and why he’s finally heading back to life in an F-150.</p><p>Throw in some downhill racing updates, motocross news, and the usual trail-side banter, and you've got another classic episode of Ridin’ the Line. Tune in and ride along.</p><p><br /></p><p>SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVMwTDFCejRvUTB4OVVFMnphZWZHT0hQZDVld3xBQ3Jtc0ttRTFvX01KSmdoYVVQS2psb0FpSGxFcmpxdW05dU04SmQwWTMzVi0yQ3JEUVlVcjc5bWlnRzdtaXhnSVF6aWtXQ29kZXhWNlBpZHNBaUx3ZDRNNjVrd2VuYkppdjUyMVpjeEVTdC1rNjFtMWtGQWlzNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.specialized.com</a> CTS Media — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblVoM2pOTWhpckJMOUZTVWxaRUVzY3ZrYkloZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVDVnelhDNlFxeG5XVE44TmwzRkF0NzRFZWc5YUl6Z2VSRi1MVlBPOURseDVXTzcyaGxYMHlTdHktV0FtV0ZUQlRxM0VZd1RHdWE5THh6bUIwZWJra1pzR3piZzBXQmJKc2NjYVFqUkpteGNaQ2NrMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ctsmedia.org</a> Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hfTkpIWEpMR0lid3Z4eHVmZkdIRlA4cU0yUXxBQ3Jtc0trUVNmYTk5amhKRVYtaTVsRlBIMDNSOGcxelpFdkRHSE42RC1INDM1VDVpd0xORmVnNWMxdzVVbDhpN0JOTlhHVjQ5VFpVcHhZRXNIUGRIWEIzUmRNSGlQSlIyQVVtLTd0dEFZTlNkRFdXRVQ3dUxwMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://shredityoureon.com</a> FOLLOW US: @ridintheline<br /></p>
June 3, 2026
<p>This week on Ridin’ The Line, Cason and Ross sit down for a laid-back conversation covering everything from mountain biking and motocross to the ongoing e-bike debate that continues to divide the cycling world.</p><p>The guys talk about finding time to ride while balancing work and life, trail conditions across North Georgia, MTB Atlanta’s trail stewardship efforts, and some exciting new developments coming to the Atlanta riding scene. Cason also shares his thoughts on the new Specialized Levo EVO after spending more time on the bike at Wilderness Camp.</p><p>Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to the opening round of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, including Eli Tomac’s scary crash, Hunter Lawrence’s dominant performance, and Haiden Deegan’s highly anticipated 450 debut.</p><p>To wrap things up, Cason and Ross dive into a spirited discussion sparked by a recent social media clip about e-bikes, trail usage, and the future of mountain biking. Whether you ride acoustic bikes, e-bikes, or both, this episode is all about having the conversations that keep the sport moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVd6bFo4WjJvc3EzYWczM0ZTRExESlVMSWhYZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZFdGWlhKaHRqNlJZakp3dUp2d1lRSlAweFNwc0ZWVTdnYWdJQS1rLXA1RVljNDFIT0hsN2xHc0ZHQlY1azRhMUNrQzk2eEFLdGFoX1ZudjN3SWJvcmRwV2Z6b2R1eTBBdFdZUm1nRHExWkgyZG9GYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.specialized.com</a> CTS Media — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXAzdFhzR21vTGk1LTlHSkxzVEptYW5lQ0Y5QXxBQ3Jtc0ttRE5BM3RMSjd0dV9yN2k4dDNiWmNBMmhDdnI5ZmRnMV9BajRBOV9hUmFuXzB6eGNtSFZCanhVZ2F3S3lEOVJUb051Q2hvam5NTGZVUGFYVzdqVkE3N01RTjFYaFhKZlFCY3pJMHNpLUE3T3lWN0FhZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ctsmedia.org</a> Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhzQjBSeUVzYU12S01Hc3lLZ3BxMkxCaW1sQXxBQ3Jtc0treERGS2E2YkdBeUNGdV9Gb3Ewb3B3TjduNUplTVVXaUFDQS0zdENQODBWdl93a2dRYWZLaExSVkhkSjlVRXN0NTAzaTBPd2UzQkJQeWtMeDR5djNLRG1VbnpJclFRdWRjN1cwbUZ5dXFBbENYRnktMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://shredityoureon.com</a> FOLLOW US: @ridintheline</p>
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Where throttle meets talk.
From mountain bikes to motocross, street bikes to race cars — Ridin’ the Line dives into the culture, the machines, and the people who live life wide open.
Hosted by Cason Smith and Ross Monckton, each episode blends raw stories, gear talk, and behind-the-scenes conversations from riders, racers, and creators who push the limits.
Whether you’re hitting the trails, the track, or just the morning commute, this show keeps your passion for speed and style in gear.
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