Bex Baraona's guest appearances

Bex Baraona

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

The Enduro World Series Podcast

Charlie Murray

Zakarias Johansen

Nigel Page

Charles Murray

Hans Rey

Greg Minnaar

Leigh Donovan

Ken Avery

Joe Smith

Matt Walker

John Hall

Jamie Scott

Rob Copeland

Shaun Hughes

Aaron Gwin

OwlTail

Today we’re catching up with Bex Baraona. Bex finished up her 2021 season with an incredible win on her home trails in the Tweed Valley. We sat down to chat about her last couple of years racing the Enduro World Series and the ups and downs along the way. We find out how Bex went from a frustrating start to the season, to ending it with her first ever EWS win. Bex recently announced her move to the Yeti Factory Racing team and we talk about how that came together and how Bex is getting on with her new bike and team. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Bex Baraona.You can follow Bex on Instagram @bex_baraona and find the Gowaan Gals on YouTube here.Supporting PartnersCushCoreI’ve been using CushCore for a few years now and yeah they help protect your rims, but what I really love is what they do to the way the bike rides. The bike is more damped, it rolls faster and maintains momentum better over rough terrain. They really do allow you to go bigger, corner harder, and ride faster with total confidence.CushCore have amassed 24 EWS wins and 94 podiums. In World Cup downhill they have 27 wins 96 podiums, 7 world championships and 3 world cup overall champions. Pretty impressive eh!If you want to go bigger, corner harder and ride faster with total confidence then cushcore.com is the place to head.MaguraI've been really impressed with the Magura MT7 Pro brakes that I've been using for the last couple of months. What's even better is the ability to tune the brakes to be prefect for you with their #customizeyourbrake options for performance, ergonomics and aesthetics.You can find out more about Magura over at magura.com. Head to their YouTube Channel for lots of in-depth info and give them a follow on Instagram @magura_bicycle.To be in with a chance to win your very own set of MT7 Pros and heaps of customisation option, just head to this post on Instagram and follow the instructions before the end of February 2022.Podcast StuffDowntime EPDowntime EP issue 1 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast, expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history.Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep and you’ll be able to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage.MerchIf you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop.Follow UsGive us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments.For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast.Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to subscribe. It’s free and means you’ll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it’s available. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday, full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more.Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodesPhoto - Ian Linton

Today we’re catching up with Bex Baraona. Bex finished up her 2021 season with an incredible win on her home trails in the Tweed Valley. We sat down to chat about her last couple of years racing the Enduro World Series and the ups and downs along the way. We find out how Bex went from a frustrating start to the season, to ending it with her first ever EWS win. Bex recently announced her move to the Yeti Factory Racing team and we talk about how that came together and how Bex is getting on with her new bike and team. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Bex Baraona. You can follow Bex on Instagram @bex_baraona and find the Gowaan Gals on YouTube here. Supporting Partners CushCore I’ve been using CushCore for a few years now and yeah they help protect your rims, but what I really love is what they do to the way the bike rides. The bike is more damped, it rolls faster and maintains momentum better over rough terrain. They really do allow you to go bigger, corner harder, and ride faster with total confidence. CushCore have amassed 24 EWS wins and 94 podiums. In World Cup downhill they have 27 wins 96 podiums, 7 world championships and 3 world cup overall champions. Pretty impressive eh! If you want to go bigger, corner harder and ride faster with total confidence then <a href="http://cushcore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cushcore.com</a> is the place to head. Magura I've been really impressed with the Magura MT7 Pro brakes that I've been using for the last couple of months. What's even better is the ability to tune the brakes to be prefect for you with their #customizeyourbrake options for performance, ergonomics and aesthetics. You can find out more about Magura over at <a href="http://magura.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">magura.com</a>. Head to their YouTube Channel for lots of in-depth info and give them a follow on Instagram @magura_bicycle. To be in with a chance to win your very own set of MT7 Pros and heaps of customisation option, just head to this post on Instagram and follow the instructions before the end of February 2022. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 1 is now available at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/ep</a>. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast, expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/ep</a> and you’ll be able to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/shop</a>. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at <a href="http://youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast</a>. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to subscribe. It’s free and means you’ll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it’s available. You'll find all the links you need at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/subscribe</a>. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday, full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/episodes</a> Photo - Ian Linton

Bex Baraona – Working for Your First Big Win

The UK's Bex Baraona is officially on a winning streak taking pre-season victories (by big margins) both in home soil and in Italy. We talk to Bex before she gets ready to hit the road taking her run of form to the opening round at MET EWS Val di Fassa in a couple of weeks. Is she set to be a title contender in 2021?! And in other news, Greg Callaghan and Kelan Grant hit the road, Ruaridh has a haircut and Ric contemplates a bike build!

The UK's Bex Baraona is officially on a winning streak taking pre-season victories (by big margins) both in home soil and in Italy. We talk to Bex before she gets ready to hit the road taking her run of form to the opening round at MET EWS Val di Fassa in a couple of weeks. Is she set to be a title contender in 2021?! And in other news, Greg Callaghan and Kelan Grant hit the road, Ruaridh has a haircut and Ric contemplates a bike build!

Episode 19: Bex Baraona goes on a winning streak!

Martha Gill

This week the Gowaan Gals are back. Bex Baraona and Martha Gill join me for a catch up, as a lot has changed since they last came on the show. We talk about Bex's move from privateer to pro, and how that has helped her. We cover their work with professional coaches both on the fitness side and the mental side of things, how they learn EWS tracks and plenty more. As well as that, we catch up on all things Gowaan Gals, including exciting news about their upcoming festival, so give it a listen.This episode of the podcast is supported by PNW Components. I've been using their Loam Lever, and it's hands down the best dropper lever I've ever used. Check them out at pnwcomponents.com and listeners get 10% off until the end of June 2019 using the code 'downtime' at the checkout.To find out more about the festival, head to gowaangals.com, where you can also support them by buying Gowaan Gals merchandise. You can find their youtube channel here, follow them on Instagram @gowaan_gals, or @bex_baraona and @marthagmarthagIf you are enjoying the podcast, then don't forget to subscribe. It's free, and it means you'll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it's available. All the links you need are at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can also find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and most of the podcast apps out there.If you want to support the podcast, and show that you’re part of an ever growing crew of riders who are listening, learning, and getting faster, then head to downtimepodcast.com/shop and get hold of a t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or mug. Shipping is FREE worldwide on orders over £30!If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/ request permission to join the group and get involved!Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

This week the Gowaan Gals are back. Bex Baraona and Martha Gill join me for a catch up, as a lot has changed since they last came on the show. We talk about Bex's move from privateer to pro, and how that has helped her. We cover their work with professional coaches both on the fitness side and the mental side of things, how they learn EWS tracks and plenty more. As well as that, we catch up on all things Gowaan Gals, including exciting news about their upcoming festival, so give it a listen. This episode of the podcast is supported by PNW Components. I've been using their Loam Lever, and it's hands down the best dropper lever I've ever used. Check them out at <a href="http://pnwcomponents.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pnwcomponents.com</a> and listeners get 10% off until the end of June 2019 using the code 'downtime' at the checkout. To find out more about the festival, head to <a href="http://gowaangals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gowaangals.com</a>, where you can also support them by buying Gowaan Gals merchandise. You can find their youtube channel here, follow them on Instagram @gowaan_gals, or @bex_baraona and @marthagmarthag If you are enjoying the podcast, then don't forget to subscribe. It's free, and it means you'll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it's available. All the links you need are at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/subscribe</a>. You can also find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and most of the podcast apps out there. If you want to support the podcast, and show that you’re part of an ever growing crew of riders who are listening, learning, and getting faster, then head to <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/shop</a> and get hold of a t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or mug. Shipping is FREE worldwide on orders over £30! If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/</a> request permission to join the group and get involved! Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/episodes</a>

Bex Baraona & Martha Gill – Gowaan Gals