Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is on the podcast!! After nine years at GMBN, Blake opens up for the first time about what it was really like to be part of one of the world’s biggest MTB YouTube channels. He takes us inside the “gold rush” early days, the reality of filming 365 videos a year, the sunshine shoots, idea sessions, thumbnail battles, and the relentless pace that nearly broke him. Blake also shares how Martin Ashton brought him into the fold, the story behind the legendary Bucket Bike, his approach to reaching audiences outside of MTB, and his surprising pick for the one bike he’d ride for life. And as one chapter ends, Blake teases the next: going all-in on his own channel with a mix of MTB, outdoor builds, Jeeps, 4x4 adventures, camping, motorbikes, fishing, and big adventures still to come. <a href= "https://www.bikeparkwales.com/about/event/bpw-x-the-ride-companion-christmas-ride"> The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales!</a> <a href="https://bikenomad.com/en/enduro-dream-week-2/">Olly & Jono's Slovenia Holiday!</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Zimblake">Subscribe to Blake's YouTube! </a> Episode Sponsors:-  - Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: <a href= "https://www.invisiframe.co.uk">https://www.invisiframe.co.uk</a> - It's winter/night riding time! Check out the brand new Six Pack 15 handlebar light & Zenith 4 helmet light at <a href= "https://www.exposurelights.com">https://www.exposurelights.com </a> - Inside this episode you'll find a paid advertisement from our new friends at BetterHelp. Talk it out with BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month at <a href= "https://BetterHelp.com/ridecompanion">BetterHelp.com/ridecompanion</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>  - 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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