Swedish mountain bike royalty Anton Thelander is on the podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Anton talks about going from local skateparks and Sweden’s MTB school to Red Bull Phenom, a 4th place at Joyride and a Rampage debut before suffering the effects of burnout. In this brutally honest conversation Anton opens up about Martin Söderström’s mentorship, Canyon signing, that first Red Bull helmet reveal and the tough years. Anton opens up about depression, losing contracts, moving back home, and how he started rebuilding with therapy, movement, a new toolbox for his mind, and finally rediscovering riding during covid. Anton also talks about being back involved in slopestyle with a healthier relationship to the bike and a new purpose as a judge. He shares what judging actually looks like (the silhouette rule), why the trick economy is like learning Excel plus much more... <a href= "https://www.bikeparkwales.com/about/event/bpw-x-the-ride-companion-christmas-ride">  The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales!</a> Episode Sponsors:-  - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: <a href= "https://uk.worx.com">https://uk.worx.com</a> - Hiplok → Head on over to <a href= "http://hiplok.com/trc">http://hiplok.com/trc</a> to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Pedros Tools → These are the best tools folks, no question. You can check out their range of bike specific torque tools, multitools and more at <a href="https://apex-dst.uk">https://apex-dst.uk</a> and use code theridecompanion for 15% off everything on site! Get early access & ad-free episodes → <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion">https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion</a> You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: <a href= "https://www.marinbikes.com/gb">marinbikes.com/gb</a> - Focus Bikes: <a href= "https://www.focus-bikes.com">focus-bikes.com</a> - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at <a href= "https://huel.com/">huel.com/</a> - Hiplok: <a href= "https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion">https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion</a>  - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: <a href= "https://www.theracecompanion.com">theracecompanion.com</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theracecompanion">instagram.com/theracecompanion</a> - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at <a href= "https://saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr">saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr</a> - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at <a href= "https://athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION">athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION</a> - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at <a href= "https://www.compex.com/uk/">compex.com/uk/</a> - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at <a href= "https://uk.worx.com/">worx.com</a> - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at <a href="https://laka.co/gb/">laka.co</a> - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/odub_23/">@odub_23</a> YouTube <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/owilkins23?sub_confirmation=1">@owilkins23</a> The Ride Companion Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theridecompanion">@theridecompanion</a> YouTube <a href= "http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRideCompanion?sub_confirmation=1">@TheRideCompanion</a> YouTube clips and BTS channel <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@moreridecompanion">@moreridecompanion</a> Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more <a href= "https://theridecompanion.co.uk">theridecompanion.co.uk</a> 📝 Contact Us & Business: <a href= "https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact">https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact</a> Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast

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