EMTB Podcast
EMTB Podcast
Ben Roberts
Get industry insights with experts from the world of EMTB. Taking you behind the scenes of media, bike launches, product development and new ebike tech. From sponsored riders to bike designers, content creators and bikepark builders to name just a few. This is the place to be for your weekly EMTB fix.Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the ebike industry for the past 7 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!
8: RaceCo Cycles: Busting E-Bike Myths in 2024
I talk with Rich from RaceCo Cycles. The Birmingham based ebike retailer, what these guys don't know about EMTB's aren't worth knowing. We discuss the current state of the industry, how bike shops are coping, break down e-bikes into their component parts and find out what you should look out for when buying an EMTB both used and new.A special thanks to RaceCo Cycles for welcoming the EMTB Podcast and especially to Rich for giving so much time us on the day.RaceCo Website: https://racecouk.com/RaceCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racecocyclesuk/Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!EMTB Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emtbpodcast/Ben Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benro.tv/
Jan 24, 2024
46 min
7: Best E-Bikes of the Year and 2024 Predictions with Rob Rides EMTB
The final episode of 2023 I talk with Rob about his favourite EMTB's of 2023. We discuss his predictions for 2024, his Christmas gift recommendations and the time he almost died in Brazil!Enjoy the episode and Merry Christmas to everyone thats followed the channel so far 👍Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!EMTB Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emtbpodcast/Ben Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benro.tv/
Jan 6, 2024
1 hr
6: PetrolPed: The Do's and Don'ts of an E-Bike Purchase
In this episode I talk with Peter Greaves, owner and creator of PetrolPed. A motoring YouTube channel that also dabbles in bikes from time to time. We discuss how Peter got into creating videos and how his love for speed has helped him find the world of ebikes.PetrolPed YouTube:    / @petrolped  PetrolPed Instagram:   / petrol_ped  Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!Ben Roberts Instagram:   / benro.tv  
Dec 24, 2023
1 hr 16 min
5: Ed Clancy: Why 3x Olympic Gold Medallist chose E-Bikes!?
In this episode I talk with retired Olympic Track Cyclist Ed Clancy.Life after Olympic success is not for the faint hearted and Ed has certainly had his difficulties. From the laser focus of being the very best at one thing only, to now spreading his focus across many different roles. Ed is finally finding satisfaction in helping others and creating a lasting change in the place he calls home, Yorkshire.Oh, and he's also a massive fan of EMTB's and the electrification of active travel!Ed Clancy Instagram:   / ed.clancy  Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!Follow on Instagram:   / emtbpodcastWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m3ILlqrgreI?si=1GjObVAUd-8SIYCkBen Roberts Instagram:   / benro.tv  
Dec 19, 2023
1 hr 39 min
4: James Cheadle: The life of a Professional Photographer
In this episode of the EMTB Podcast I talk with James Cheadle. Photographer to the stars! James' talents have lead to him working with a more diverse group of people than you could possibly imagine. From prisoners serving life sentences to Michael Palin in the Sahara desert. James talks about the pleasant surprise of meeting Donald Trump on his golf course, plus his disappointment when Bruce Forsyth didn't quite meet his on screen persona.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oA800hLN93Q?si=dFwuozIYRgtWXJXM
Nov 20, 2023
59 min
3: Andrew Dodd: Behind the Scenes of Mountain Bike Media
Andrew Dodd, more commonly known as Doddy. Workshop mechanic, magazine editor, TV presenter, GMBN Tech presenter & now Global Brand Communications Manager for Mondraker Bikes! Doddy certainly has the CV to back up his opinions on all things MTB. Doddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doddstar1979/ Mondraker Bikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MondrakerBik... Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast! Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emtbpodcast/Ben Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benro.tv/
Nov 9, 2023
1 hr 28 min
2: Rob Rides EMTB: Creating The Biggest Ebike Channel In The World
In this episode of the EMTB Podcast I talk with Rob Hancill. Owner and creator of EMTB Forums and the well known YouTube channel Rob Rides EMTB. Rob left his job at Apple in 2019 to become a full time 'YouTuber' and has since turned his channel into the biggest ebike specific channel in the world.Rob Rides YouTube Channel: @RobRidesEMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robridesemtb/Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the ebike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!Ben Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benro.tv/
Nov 2, 2023
1 hr 17 min
1: Chris Smith: Risking Everything for a Front Cover Shot
In this episode of the EMTB Podcast I talk with Haibike Ambassador Chris Smith. From riding at the highest level in free ride MTB to presenting for the biggest EMTB media outlet in the world. Chis has risked everything to maintain a career in mountain biking and nearly lost his life in the process.Now in his early 40's its the start of Chis Smith's next chapter as an ambassador for Haibike, helping to promote and spread the word of ebikes to a wider audience by pushing their bikes to the limit.Chris Smith Instagram:   / chrissmithmtb  Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer. Its time to bring the personal stories of the ebike industry to the wider world. Welcome to the EMTB Podcast!Ben Roberts Instagram:   / benro.tv  Follow the EMTB Podcast on Instagram:   / emtbpodcast  
Nov 1, 2023
1 hr 9 min