Is Asa The Fastest Rider on the Planet? Asa Vermette x Neko Mulally
Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
20,967 views
In this week's special podcast, we're joined by the most talked-about rising star in MTB downhill racing - Asa Vermette, along with legendary rider, team owner, and bike designer Neko Mulally.
From signing with Red Bull to chasing World Championship dreams, Asa dives deep into what it takes to reach the very top of downhill mountain biking. He opens up about dealing with injuries, navigating intense rivalries, and the exciting future ahead as part of Neko’s innovative Frameworks Racing program.
Neko gives unique insights into working closely with Asa, designing cutting-edge bikes, and pushing boundaries with wind tunnel testing, SpeedSuits, and events like Red Bull Hardline. Together, they discuss the resurgence of US downhill racing, ambitious goals for 2025, and why Asa is already shaping up to be the sport’s next big superstar.
Don’t forget to subscribe and turn notifications on for weekly episodes and MTB insights!
#AsaVermette #NekoMulally #MTBPodcast #DownhillMTB #RedBullBike #DHMTB #MTBRacing #MTBDownhill #FrameworksRacing #WorldCupDH #MTBUSA #mountainbike #MTBFuture #mtbcommunity
Photo Credits: Nick Waygood | Graeme Murray | Brett Hemmings - Red Bull Content Pool
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Listener Offers
Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it’s a win win.
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If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/newsl...
Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Each episode will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/follo... You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.
Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/episo...
Chapters
00:00 Racing Dreams and Aspirations
02:59 The Hardline Experience
06:07 Team Dynamics and Support
08:51 First Encounters and Team Formation
11:57 Injury and Comeback
14:50 World Cup Success and Challenges
17:57 Adapting to Changing Conditions
20:58 Memorable Moments and Wins
23:52 The Road Ahead
24:48 World Championships and Memorable Races
27:43 The Competitive Junior Scene
30:12 The Dream of Rampage
32:12 Innovations in Racing Gear
35:01 The Evolution of Team Kits
40:00 Off-Season Recovery and Training
44:41 Building a Race Process
45:31 Future Frameworks and Supporting the Next Generation
51:24 Exciting Developments in US Downhill Racing
#mountainbike #downtimepodcast #mtbpodcast
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Love how open they are about everything. I tend to root for everyone at World Cups, but especially the underdogs. Even though ASA is obviously not an underdog, I still get that vibe from the team and their non-cocky approach.
Is Asa The Fastest Rider on the Planet? Asa Vermette x Neko Mulally
Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
20,967 views
In this week's special podcast, we're joined by the most talked-about rising star in MTB downhill racing - Asa Vermette, along with legendary rider, team owner, and bike designer Neko Mulally.
From signing with Red Bull to chasing World Championship dreams, Asa dives deep into what it takes to reach the very top of downhill mountain biking. He opens up about dealing with injuries, navigating intense rivalries, and the exciting future ahead as part of Neko’s innovative Frameworks Racing program.
Neko gives unique insights into working closely with Asa, designing cutting-edge bikes, and pushing boundaries with wind tunnel testing, SpeedSuits, and events like Red Bull Hardline. Together, they discuss the resurgence of US downhill racing, ambitious goals for 2025, and why Asa is already shaping up to be the sport’s next big superstar.
Don’t forget to subscribe and turn notifications on for weekly episodes and MTB insights!
#AsaVermette #NekoMulally #MTBPodcast #DownhillMTB #RedBullBike #DHMTB #MTBRacing #MTBDownhill #FrameworksRacing #WorldCupDH #MTBUSA #mountainbike #MTBFuture #mtbcommunity
Photo Credits: Nick Waygood | Graeme Murray | Brett Hemmings - Red Bull Content Pool
Podcast Stuff
Listener Offers
Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it’s a win win.
Patreon
You can support the podcast to help it keep going and improving by heading over to Patreon: downtimepodcast
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 https://downtimepodcast.teemill.com/
Newsletter
If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/newsl...
Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Each episode will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/follo... You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there.
Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at https://www.downtimepodcast.com/episo...
Chapters
00:00 Racing Dreams and Aspirations
02:59 The Hardline Experience
06:07 Team Dynamics and Support
08:51 First Encounters and Team Formation
11:57 Injury and Comeback
14:50 World Cup Success and Challenges
17:57 Adapting to Changing Conditions
20:58 Memorable Moments and Wins
23:52 The Road Ahead
24:48 World Championships and Memorable Races
27:43 The Competitive Junior Scene
30:12 The Dream of Rampage
32:12 Innovations in Racing Gear
35:01 The Evolution of Team Kits
40:00 Off-Season Recovery and Training
44:41 Building a Race Process
45:31 Future Frameworks and Supporting the Next Generation
51:24 Exciting Developments in US Downhill Racing
#mountainbike #downtimepodcast #mtbpodcast