Oct 31, 202619 min
Mountain biking has produced some incredible inventions over the years. But for every revolutionary piece of technology, there were plenty of weird, wonderful and downright bizarre ideas that seemed brilliant at the...
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The raw ride through cycling’s wildest stories. BMX, MTB & madness.
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Who hosts Bike Filth?
Bike Filth is hosted by Tim Portlock. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
What has Bike Filth covered recently?
Recent episodes include "10 Mountain Bike Inventions That Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time" (31 October 2026, 19 minutes), "When Mountain Bikes Had PERSONALITY… What Happened?" (24 October 2026, 20 minutes), and "10 Mountain Bike Things That Just DISAPPEARED" (10 October 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does Bike Filth publish?
Bike Filth publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 61 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Bike Filth?
Booking probability for Bike Filth is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bike Filth requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bike Filth's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Bike Filth are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Bike Filth has a sports audience.
About the host
Tim Portlock hosts Bike Filth, a sports podcast with 61 episodes published.
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- Oct 24, 202620 min
When Mountain Bikes Had PERSONALITY… What Happened? Remember when mountain bikes looked completely different from one another? GT had its iconic triple triangle, Klein had outrageous paint jobs, Cannondale was...
- Oct 10, 202618 min
Mountain biking has a habit of making things disappear. One minute every bike has bar ends, three chainrings, V-brakes, brake boosters and a stem long enough to reach the next postcode. Then suddenly they're gone and...
- Oct 3, 202615 min
Mountain biking has riders, teams, sponsors, mechanics, contracts, race weekends, injuries and budgets... so why has nobody made a proper mountain bike management game?Well, I decided to...
- Sep 26, 202618 min
Mountain biking before YouTube was a completely different world.No Instagram. No Trailforks. No endless bike reviews. No race clips appearing seconds after the finish. If you wanted your mountain bike fix, you had...
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- Sep 19, 202622 min
Mountain bike technology is constantly changing. But what happens to all those innovations that were supposed to be the future... and then disappeared?In this episode of Bike Filth, we're heading back through mountain...
- Sep 12, 202617 min
**Mountain biking used to be absolutely INSANE… so what happened to freeride? **Before perfectly sculpted bike parks, social media clips and modern enduro bikes, there was a generation of riders building terrifying...
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26 Inch Ain't Dead… So Who Killed It?
Sep 5, 202616 min26 inch ruled mountain biking for decades… then it almost disappeared. So who killed it? ♂️There was a time when you didn't choose your mountain bike wheel size. You bought a mountain bike… and it came with **26-inch...
- Aug 29, 202616 min
Mountain bikes used to be simple… didn’t they? ♂️26-inch wheels, triple chainrings, narrow bars, questionable brakes and maybe a bit of suspension if you were feeling fancy.Fast-forward to today and we’ve got 29ers...
- Aug 22, 202612 min
️ **I MADE A MOUNTAIN BIKE MANAGEMENT GAME… despite having absolutely no idea how to code.** **PLAY THE RIDE EMPIRE ALPHA FREE:** https://play.unity.com/en/games/79ad9e8d-c91d-439f-84f0-26a83dcadda2/downhillmanagerwebbui...
- Aug 15, 20266 min
How did a small bike company from Vancouver Island become one of mountain biking’s most talked-about cult brands?In this episode of Bike Filth, we take a look at the story of Forbidden Bike Company — from the launch of...
- Aug 8, 20265 min
Think you know Azonic? Think again.Before carbon cockpits, wireless drivetrains and featherweight components, Azonic was building some of the toughest mountain bike parts money could buy. Their stems, handlebars and...
- Aug 1, 20267 min
For decades, Merida quietly built bicycles behind the scenes while other brands took the credit. Today they're one of the biggest names in cycling, a major force in mountain biking, road cycling and even a key investor...
- Jul 25, 202618 min
Diamondback was once one of the biggest names in BMX and mountain biking. From legendary BMX race bikes like the Turbo and Silver Streak to World Championship-winning mountain bike teams featuring riders such as Cadel...
- Jul 18, 20265 min
Think you know Voodoo Bikes? Think again.Most riders in the UK know Voodoo as the brand behind the legendary Bizango, but its story began long before it appeared in Halfords. In this video, we explore the fascinating...
- Jul 11, 20266 min
Have you ever assumed Univega was a German bike brand? You’re not alone… and that’s exactly what I thought too. In this episode of Bike Filth , we’re diving into the fascinating history of Univega, a brand whose story...
- Jul 4, 20267 min
Ever wondered who Claud Butler was… and whether he was actually a butler?In this episode of Bike Filth, we dive into the fascinating history of one of Britain’s most recognisable bicycle brands. From Claud Butler’s...
- Jun 28, 20268 minS0
<p>What Happened to Muddy Fox? | The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Biggest MTB BrandBefore Orange, Whyte and Cotic became household names in British mountain biking, there was Muddy Fox.Founded in 1984 by Ari Hajipetrou...
- Jun 28, 20268 min
What Happened to Muddy Fox? | The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Biggest MTB BrandBefore Orange, Whyte and Cotic became household names in British mountain biking, there was Muddy Fox.Founded in 1984 by Ari Hajipetrou and...
- Jun 27, 20269 minS0
<p>Before carbon mountain bikes became commonplace, before British brands like Orange and Whyte were household names, there was Pace Cycles.Founded in Yorkshire in 1987, Pace became one of the most innovative mountain...
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