The dedicated Cross Country mountain bike podcast. Chatting to the big names in XC MTB to give behind-the-scenes insight, from Elite racers to mechanics, coaches and more. All with the goal of helping you to get faster and have more fun whilst mountain biking!
Welcome to The A Line Podcast, the ultimate XC mountain biking podcast for racers, coaches, and fans. Covering Short Track, Olympic, and Marathon disciplines, we dive deep into the riders and races, offering educational and entertaining insights into the world of cross-country mountain biking. Tune in for everything XC MTB!
In this episode, I chat to Jay Cracknell, a Jersey-based rider who has been flying this year until an unfortunate burst appendix changed his plans. We have a brilliant discussion around how Jay has come up through the sport and what changes he has made over the last winter/season to really up his game.
Links
Jay Cracknell (https://www.instagram.com/jaycracknell_/?hl=en)
Jersey Sport (https://www.instagram.com/jerseysportje/?hl=en)
The Cycle Centre Jersey (https://www.instagram.com/thecyclecentre.jsy/?hl=en)
Ric Jamieson (https://www.instagram.com/ricjamieson_66/?hl=en)
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Alterra Performance (https://www.alterraperformance.com/)
Ashley de Lotz (https://www.instagram.com/ashleydelotz/?hl=en)
25 Jul 2025
XC MTB Talent Development with Ric Jamieson
Welcome to The A Line Podcast, the ultimate XC mountain biking podcast for racers, coaches, and fans. Covering Short Track, Olympic, and Marathon disciplines, we dive deep into the riders and races, offering educational and entertaining insights into the world of cross-country mountain biking. Tune in for everything XC MTB!
In this episode, I chat with Ric Jamieson, XC MTB Talent Development Coach at British Cycling. We discuss everything talent development, so this is a particualry good episode for young aspiring racers and their parents. That said, there is still plenty the adults can learn from it as well, as we discuss training and racing mistakes everyone makes and lessons that can be learned.
So I hope you enjoy the episode and it can help you get more from your riding and racing.
Links;
Ric Jamieson (https://www.instagram.com/ricjamieson_66/?hl=en)
Pine Sport Coaching (https://www.instagram.com/pinesportcoaching/?hl=en)
Pine Sport Repair Shop (https://www.instagram.com/pinesport_repairshop/?hl=en)
The A Line Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/thealinepodcast/?hl=en)
End of Season Party Tickets (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alterra-performance-x-the-a-line-podcast-end-of-season-party-ride-tickets-1512533421179?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Buy Me A Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/thealinepodcast)
Alterra Performance (https://www.alterraperformance.com/)
Ashley de Lotz (https://www.instagram.com/ashleydelotz/?hl=en)
11 Jul 2025
Up And Down The Ladder Pt 2 With Steve James
Welcome to The A Line Podcast, the ultimate XC mountain biking podcast for racers, coaches, and fans. Covering Short Track, Olympic, and Marathon disciplines, we dive deep into the riders and races, offering educational and entertaining insights into the world of cross-country mountain biking. Tune in for everything XC MTB!
In this episode, I continue chatting with the legend that is Steve James, so if you haven't already checked out Part 1 then be sure to do that first.
As in Part 2 we discuss how he has had longevity in cycling, riding out the highs and lows of racing, focusing on the enjoyment and how he now makes a living having quit school to pursue cycling.
Links
Steve James (https://www.instagram.com/steviejames123/?hl=en)
Hope Tech (https://www.instagram.com/hopetech/?hl=en)
XCOMTB.com (https://www.instagram.com/xco_mtb/?hl=en)
The A Line Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/thealinepodcast/?hl=en)
Alterra Performance (https://www.alterraperformance.com/)
Ashley de Lotz (https://www.instagram.com/ashleydelotz/?hl=en)
Cherry Campers (https://www.cherrycampers.co.uk/)
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Steve James
Lewis Martin
Will Gell
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30 ratings
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