DONUTS & BIKES: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast

DONUTS & BIKES - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast - will help transform your riding or coaching while delighting your taste buds! The hosts, Paul Howard (GSMBC President & Education Director, ZEP MTB Camps Owner & Head Coach, PMBIA Founder & Past- President) and Kristian Jackson (Senior Lecturer at Appalachian State University’s Department of Recreation Management & Physical Education, Trail Boss Rocky Knob Bike Park, GSMBC Coach Mentor) are two of the top-tier, industry leading mountain bike coaches and instructor trainers, with over 40 years of collective experience. Listen in as Donuts & Bikes pairs all things MTB skills and coaching, along with a feature donut on every episode. Get your ride and eat on and bite into Donuts & Bikes!

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Podcasting since 2022 • 28 episodes

DONUTS & BIKES: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast

Latest Episodes

Adaptive Mountain Biking: Finding Belonging on the Trail

Every rider deserves the freedom of the trail.Adaptive mountain biking reminds us that riding isn’t defined by ability—it’s defined by opportunity, access, and belonging.In this episode of Donuts & Bikes, we’re jo...

January 26, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 1 • 1:22:25

Lift As We Rise: The Women Leading Mountain Biking’s Next Chapter

Lindsey Richter and Katie Holden are reshaping the story of mountain biking—from the trails to the coaching ranks. Their journeys trace the rise of women’s freeride and the growing movement to make the sport more inclusive, supportive, and ment...

October 07, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 9 • 1:04:30

Unlock Your Full Potential: Multi-Sport Coaching Insights with Jeff Chandler & Simon Holden

Unlock Your Full Potential: Multi-Sport Coaching Insights with Jeff Chandler & Simon Holden | Donuts and Bikes PodcastIn this episode of the Donuts and Bikes Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast, we’re joined by two giants in...

September 25, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 8 • 1:32:13

An Insight Into Expert Coaching & The GSMBC Level 4 Course

The Global Syndicate of Mountain Biking Coaches (GSMBC) Expert Coach - Level 4 Course stands as the pinnacle of mountain biking education, underpinned by two decades of research and industry deve...

August 30, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 7 • 1:38:50

Can We Ride Like Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet?

Can We Ride Like Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet? | Lessons from World Cup MTB RacersCan everyday mountain bikers learn to ride like World Cup pros Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet? While their speed and...

July 25, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 6 • 1:00:29

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