That Amazing Run at Hardline Tasmania With Louise Ferguson

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

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

4.9 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

Today, we’re diving into the adrenaline-fuelled world of Red Bull Hardline with none other than the fearless Louise Ferguson. Strap in as we explore Lou’s electrifying performance in Tasmania, where she pushed the boundaries of possibility and left an indelible mark on the mountain bike landscape. From saying no to her first Hardline invite, to being one of the first two women on the planet to complete a top to bottom Hardline race run, join us as we unravel the exhilarating tale of Louise Ferguson’s unforgettable ride at one of the most legendary events in the mountain biking calendar. Stay tuned for insights, stories, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the mind of a true Hardline contender. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Louise Ferguson.

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0:00.0	She was like, what do you think about Hardline? I was like, oh, I'm coming to watch Hardline.
0:03.6	And she was like, what do you think about riding? And I actually said no. We're in the back of this, it was like four by four, and then the bikes were on a trailer. And we were going up this hillside. And all of us were like, it felt like we were going to war or something. It was like a really, like, weird mood. when we were trying to joke around and be funny
0:22.4	but any time the conversation stopped it felt like we're going to war or something. It was like a really like weird mood. When we were trying to joke around and be funny,
0:22.5	but any time the conversation stopped,
0:24.2	it felt like we're all just so scared.
0:27.6	I feel like when I've got a bit of adversity,
0:30.1	I tend to do better.
0:31.3	I was like, oh, I'm just so embarrassed that I crashed in the easiest sections
0:34.6	and the emotions were so high. Like our mind is so powerful and that, yeah,
0:42.0	whether you think you can or you think you can, you're right.
0:45.1	And I was saying, yeah, you just have to believe that you can.
0:51.8	Hey, everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast where we're going to be taking you deeper than ever into the gravity-based side of mountain biking.
0:59.3	All right, it's time for a quick reality check. The bike industry is not having the easiest year and as a result, it's been tough to secure as much support as usual for the podcast.
1:08.3	Currently, I'm left without any supporting partners for the show until May.
1:11.6	For you, nothing will change and I'll still deliver an awesome fresh episode of the podcast each week.
1:16.6	But for me, it essentially means my income drops to pretty much zero. So if you're able to help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated.
1:23.6	The best way to do that is by setting up a regular donation via Patreon at
1:27.8	patreon.com for slash downtime podcast. That's Patreon spelled P-A-T-R-E-O-N. For the top two
1:34.8	Patreon tiers, you'll also get free access to digital copies of downtime EP and I'm planning to
1:39.6	add more Patreon benefits in the future. If Patreon isn't your thing, you can grab yourself some merch over
1:44.7	at downtimepodcast.com forward slash shop where there's loads of updated designs with the new branding.
1:49.6	We're shipping locally in both the UK and the US. If financial support isn't feasible for you right
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