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Do you like bikes? Do you like listening to other people talk about bikes? Well this might just be a podcast for you. From the trio of minds that brought you The Wheel House bike shop, DCMTB is the leftover thoughts of 3 mountain bikers from New Hampshire. Catch a new episode every other week. Tune in, tip one back, and enjoy the ride. *DCMTB is the home of your Eastern States Cup recap show. Tune in every Monday after the race for a full recap. @dirtchurchmtb
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Kia ora e te whānau! WOOOOO some weekends in the calendar just stack up don’t they? This weekend certainly didn’t disappoint with the fourth running of Aotearoa’s original Backyard Ultramarathon, the Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra, the Northburn 100 mile, one of the most challenging 100 mile events in the country, and the Barkley Marathons, the Mo…
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Do you like Dales Pale Ale? Do you like Bike races? Have you ever been on Only Fans? Tune in and get a little story on all of these topics. We covered a lot of ground in this one. Rachel Pageau joins us and gives us all the exclusive content that you'll only get from Dirt Church. Don't miss this episode or all you friends will make fun of you and y…
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Kiwi Sandy Barwick ran 549 miles in six days back in 1990, establishing a world record that stood for 34 years, until Camille Herron broke it, running 560 miles last week. How did Sandy do it, and what does she think of Camille’s run? Lockerroom founding editor Suzanne McFadden interviewed Sandy to find out. We caught up with Suzanne in this chat f…
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Kia ora e te whānau! Our friend, fellow MC, and DCR away game co-host Ali Pottinger sent us a message wanting to talk about what the trail running community could do better (and is doing better) to support women in trail running. When Ali talks, we listen. So please enjoy this thought-provoking and engaging discussion with Ali Pottinger around the …
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Just before Tarawera we caught up with Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger from Squadrun for our annual pre-race preview. Days later, as he told us, he was going in for surgery to help get some mobility back after his big crash two years ago. We knew you'd all be keen to hear how it went, and to get his views on the racing at Tarawera, since he's been in…
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There just seems to be some things in the industry that are broken. With little direction we headed into the unknown with some help from a couple local shredders. Tune in to find out what makes our blood boil, and how certain things came to be in the industry. Does it make sense? Probably not. Did we sole any problems? Doubtful. But did we have a g…
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Kia ora e te whānau! She’s 90 lbs soaking wet and with a personality 150 feet tall: Polly Taylor is a force to be reckoned with. A guide in the Marlborough Sounds, past Northburn 100 mile winner, and someone who could talk the iron legs off a stove, Polly is someone who exemplifies that maximum growth occurs on the cusp of support and challenge. In…
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We went to Tarawera Ultra-Trail in 2024 and it was incredible. Moments so surreal you question reality. Simple pleasures, mundanity, joy, filth, pride, and noble stupidity (and this was just the car trip down). Please enjoy this episode of the DCR AidStation, recorded at some aid stations, among other places, and featuring Sam Harvey, Coach Eric Or…
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Kia ora e te whānau!! Holy Hecka ... the four-day three-ring circus that is Tarawera Ultra-Trail has rolled into town for 2024, and we couldn’t wait to get this out to you all as a wee bonus treat. First off, for your entertainment we have the 2024 Elite Q & A live show, featuring Ruth Croft, Daniel Jones, Kate Avery and an amazing conversation wit…
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Some people say he has the blood of a cougar running through his veins. Others have speculated that he wrote the rough draft of the constitution. It has even been told that Dale Earnhardt was his personal chauffeur. What were getting at is that Jerrell is a absolute ANIMAL. If you haven't heard of him, get out from under your rock and que up this e…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Throughout this episode, Robyn Lesh talks about puzzles. From working out how not to drop a single point in her community college maths class, to graduating MIT whilst figuring out the ideal point of balance on her Olympic class foiling sailboat, to the ideal weight distribution for America’s Cup challenger American Magic, Roby…
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Season 3 is here baby and we're back after a short hiatus off the mics. We fired this one off with some high energy from one of our wildest guests yet. Max is an east coast native who is hitting the bike world from all angles. Tune in to check out how his rookie professional season went, what he's up to, and what his future may have in store. Welco…
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Kia ora e te whānau. The Big Friendly is rushing up again and Eugene and Matt have the privilege of being joined by their fellow MC’s, friends, and the Squadrun brains trust Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger. Kerry and Ali continue to be a driving force in coaching in Australasia, as they coach and support thousands. We run down the shiny diamonds in t…
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AidStation 001 – Insert Something Cliche About Processes. A special taste for DCR listeners of our new subscriber-only AidStation podcast. We didn’t know this, but the second Friday in January is known as “Quitter’s Day”. This is the day that statistically, most people abandon their New Year’s Resolutions. Are you a resolution person? Or a Goal guy…
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Kia ora e te whānau. When David Haunschmidt was racing his brothers over the beaches of Westray in the Orkney Islands, he never dreamed that his life would one day take him to New Zealand and near to the top of his sport. Starting trail running in 2018 as a means of expediency (I mean, hey you can still see all the things, but just in less time) Da…
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Kia ora e te whānau. For our first podcast of 2024 Eugene and Matt have the pleasure of speaking with Zachary Friedley and Eric Orton. Zach is a returning Champion on DCR, having spoken to Matt on episode 202, and also being part of our Tarawera live pod in 2023. Eric Orton is a first time caller but he will be no stranger to many of you. Together,…
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As we come to a close and wrap up our second season here at DCMTB, we reflect on how the last year went, what advice we have moving into 2024, and in general, how to not F#%8 this one up. We were joined by DCMTB alumni Will Jaarsma, and field correspondent MO as we cracked a couple cold ones and had ourselves a nice little evening in the studio. Si…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Gosh, it’s been a year, right? Do they get shorter and longer as we get older or is that just us. Fresh from Coviduszko, Thredbro, and Taipei, our heroes reunite with man-about-town Andrew McDowall to bring you the annual DCR Christmas Special!! Except this time, we head along to the Fridge and Flagon and the Beer Jerk Running …
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Its that time of the year again, time for the DCMTB holiday gift guide! Maybe the greatest time of the year. We put our heads together once again and came up with a smorgasbord of ideas for the biker in your life. Top of your eggnog and buckle up, were serving up another hot helping of DCMTB!The Wheel House tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kia ora e te whānau. *We acknowledge the Monero Ngarigo people, the traditional custodians of the land that this podcast was recorded on, and pay respect to their elders past, present, and emerging*. STONE THE FLAMING CROWS! No, literally. They are terrifying. Join Eugene and Matt on this very special episode of DCR when our heroes travel to Thredb…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Running is often seen as a solitary endevour, however we are always buoyed up by those around us. For those of us who attempt feats that many would consider impossible, or at best improbable, family are essential. Which leads us to our tale about the Appalachian Trail and the Captain. The Captain, ably abetted by Gun Section an…
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This long awaited episode has finally arrived. We have had Willem on our list for a long time now, so when we got the chance to lock up this banger, we locked it in! We covered a lot of ground in this one, so pull up a stool and pour yourself a freshie, because we're headed for flavor town in this episode of DCMTB with Willem Cooper.…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Some of running’s biggest truisms are also the most tried and tested clichēs. And if you think about it, they are cliche for a reason. Because they are true. What’s your why? Have you thought about it? Like, really thought about why you run? Carly Webber and her husband Lee spent three years travelling in a camper-van with thei…
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After an unwarranted hiatus we got back on the mics and pumped out another episode. We hit you with a little update on the new shop and the move to Arrowhead. Then we dive into some of the oldest questions that seem to always linger around the bike community. We're back, were excited, and we got fresh new episodes hitting a device near you.…
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Kia ora e te whānau. The phrase “from out of nowhere” is overused, and largely inaccurate in the sense that everyone, and indeed everything,came from somewhere. Everything (and indeed everyone) has a beginning, a middle, and an end. If this most pummeled term of art was applied to any individual correctly in the context of the Aotearoa trail and ul…
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The ESC enduro finals were par for the course this year. Wet and wild, just how we like 'em. Tune in to find out how the 2023 ESC Stans enduro panned out down in Massachusetts. You'll also get the rundown on the series standings after all was said and done this year. Don't miss it, but make sure to enjoy it...…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Amy Whitehead’s Auntie Joan had dementia. And it killed her. Like most illnesses that effect the brain and function, the seriousness of dementia is little understood and often mischaracterised. Grateful for the support that Dementia Canterbury gave her family, Amy (who may blame others for the idea) decided that she would take …
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Light it up kid! What are your thoughts on riding with lights? Does night riding tickle you? Are you afraid of the dark? Did Courtney kill Kurt? Tom Place, co-owner of Outbound Lighting, joins us to tell the story of how Outbound came to be, and his path to lighting up the bike industry. Tune in for another banger from the DCMTB podcast factory!…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Sarah Pendergrass has changed. I mean, we all do, right? But Sarah’s journey has taken her from being a self-confessed “pom at bondi” to being an ultramarathon runner, podcaster, bike-packer, successful illustrator and all round adventurer. Sarah joined Eugene and Matt to discuss her epic run across Scotland, her history with r…
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How did the DH pan out in Powder Ridge last weekend? Find out all the juicy details in this recap of the Eastern States Cup. The season is coming to a close soon and the overall points race is still there for the taking. Tune in to find out who might be able to grab it in the final races of the season.…
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We made it through Covid and the supply chain issues that the industry delt with for the last few seasons, but is the industry worse now than it was a year ago? We are seeing bigger sales than ever before. Is this a sign of rocky times for the industry? The DCMTB brain farm crunched the numbers and analyzed the data. Tune in to find out the health …
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Kia ora e te whānau. This year, Matt was back at it at the Blue Lake for (what was supposed to be) 24 hours of challenge and excitement in the best worst kept secret on the Aotearoa trail running calendar. Toe’ing the line in the 100km distance, and amongst 700 other hardy souls across multiple levels of challenge from “Casual” to “The Claw” this e…
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Do reviews have any weight when you are making a buying decision? Where do you go to when you want to find out about a new product? We cover that and more in this episode of DCMTB, where we review reviews. We talk about who does them, what makes a great review, and we almost lose Rob to an asthma attack.…
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Kia ora e te whānau. Cath Wallis lost herself in the midst of a career and the focus of raising family. Standing at the threshold of middle age, Cath honestly didn’t know who she was anymore, and felt “invisible”. Growing up not-sporty, Cath felt that her foray into the world of ultra endurance events may be short lived, but six years, 9 ultramarat…
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The ESC gang swung by our backyard again last weekend for another Stans enduro. The weather was all bark and no bite for this one, and for the racers that showed up it was all time! Arrowhead had it all; new stages, fresh loam, and an extra party in the woods. Find out who took home some metal in the ESC race recap.…
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Peter Ostroski, organizer of Trans New England, joins us for an episode from afar. Beaming in from Alaska, we talked about his path into the bike industry, the amazing TNE event he puts on, and we tried to convince him to make Arrowhead his next stop in what could be one of the gnarliest mtb races in the Northeast. So cozy up with the family and en…
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Kia ora e te whānau. This week we feature the great, the good, and the not so good from the Great Naseby Water Race. This event has been an Aotearoa trail running institution and has been on the bucket list for us for ages, so it was a privilege to get down to Central Otago and experience the trails and community of this special event. We catch up …
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Guest host Tom Harthan joins us to try to figure out if bike shops suck? We covered cleanliness, vibe, inventory, and employees. Don't forget to drop us a line and let us know what you think of the pod. Does you local shop suck? What bothers you about the industry in general. We love to hear it.The Wheel House tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kia ora e te whānau. This week Matt has the pleasure of speaking to Andy Carruthers, Wellington adventure lover, runner, and creator of the Tararua S-K movie. The S-K, or Schorman- Kaitoki, is a tramping route in the Tararua Range with a distance of approximately 80km and with 6800m of elevation gain. Conceived as a weekend challenge in the 1960’s …
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Is it worth it? Let me work it. I'll put my game down flip it and reverse it... Seriously though, what's worth it? Where is your money can be best spent on your bike? In this episode Rob and Eli cover what products and services are worth their price, and which ones are a waste of money.The Wheel House tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kia ora e te whānau. This week by popular demand Eugene and Matt speak to Ash Bartholomew, who triggered a worldwide explosion of “it’s suddenly being very dusty in here” as he rolled into the Placer Track at the end of the Western States Endurance Run two minutes over the 30 hour cut off accompanied by his daughter, Lucy (yes, that Lucy). Ash had …
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Imagine traveling the country, riding bikes, stoking up the industry, and doing it all with your dog. Well that's exactly what Sean O'Donnell does. Sean is the US demo driver and field marketing rep for Revel bikes. Sean took the long drive from Carbondale, CO to hang with us on a Thursday night to play bikes and shoot a podcast. And here we are, t…
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Kia ora e te whānau. This week Eugene and Matt have the extreme pleasure of speaking to returning champion Dan Jones about his incredible 5th place finish at the 2023 Western States Endurance Run. When last we spoke to Dan on DCR he’d journeyed to Kenya to hone his craft with the hope of representing New Zealand at the marathon. What was supposed t…
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