Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion and this time it's a completely different chapter! Roger Vieira & Pivot Factory Racing was one of the best stories to come out of the 2025 season. Last time Roger sat in the studio he was questioning whether a factory ride would ever happen, then just weeks later he found himself in Poland racing a brand new bike with barely any testing and suddenly living the dream he'd chased for over a decade. In this episode we unpack that entire whirlwind year, the real difference between "puzzling" as a privateer and "dialling" as a factory rider, battling imposter syndrome, learning to trust the data and the team, and how mindset plays as big a role as fitness. We also dive into Roger's massive Genova street race win on the Pivot Firebird, why that result meant so much to him and the team and how it helped prove he truly belonged at factory level. To top it all off, Roger reveals he's now secured a two year Pivot Factory Racing deal, quit the day job, and is heading into his first ever proper off-season with Queenstown, California and Supercross trips on the horizon. This is one of those full circle Ride Companion stories that we couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. BORA BORA!! <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:- - 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. - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out <a href= "https://www.cargurus.co.uk">https://www.cargurus.co.uk</a> - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: <a href="https://uk.worx.com">https://uk.worx.com</a> 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> - 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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