Brad Simms’ Thrilling Ride from BMX to Mountain Biking

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

Wilderness, Leisure, Health & Fitness, Sports, Fitness, Hobbies

4.9 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2024

⏱️ 100 minutes

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Summary

Today, I’m joined by BMX legend turned mountain biker, Brad Simms. From his humble beginnings in BMX, Brad has carved a path with resilience and passion that continues to inspire riders around the globe. But Brad’s story is more than just about bikes; it’s about exploration, adaptation, and a spirit of adventure. Join us as we journey through Brad’s experiences. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected twists that have shaped Brad’s path, as he shares candid insights into his life on and off the bike. From riding with BMX legends to forging new connections in the mountain biking community, Brad’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the universal language of two wheels. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Brad Simms.

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You can follow Brad on Instagram @brad_simms, find him on YouTube here, or on TikTok here.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Not many people can say their first proper mountain bike ride was with Brandon Seminuck, I don't think.
0:04.3	To be honest, I had no clue who he was.
0:07.3	Not of the slightest idea, nothing.
0:10.6	But when he pulled out a red boy helmet and I saw, I was like, hmm, you got a red boy helmet.
0:18.8	That means something.
0:21.0	Then I got on my phone.
0:23.1	I was like, let me check out this guy.
0:24.4	Let me see who this dude is.
0:26.3	And I was like, oh, this is like mountain bike royalty right here.
0:32.2	At one point, I think I kind of went into hiding for a minute.
0:35.4	I was like, this is crazy.
0:36.4	I'm getting attacked day after day
0:38.9	after day. I think bikes immediately destroyed that dream.
0:46.1	Hey everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast where we're going to be taking you
0:50.5	deeper than ever into the gravity-based side of mountain biking. First up, a quick thank
0:54.5	you to our supporting partners. This episode is proudly supported by Shimano, who've recently launched
0:59.4	their latest range of shoes designed to take the gravity mountain bike world by storm. They've got
1:03.6	an even grippier, updated Old Treads sole and an improved fit and feel on the bike,
1:07.5	thanks to their Torval II sole technology, which balances stiffness and flexibility
1:11.6	for peak performance and comfort on the trail. The range contains clip and flat pedal options, along
1:16.3	with women's specific designs with a slightly tweaked fit. Shimano is serious about providing
1:20.5	great footwear for gravity-focused riding, so much so that you'll see them on one of the
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