Katy Winton Takeover – EWS Debrief with Innes Graham and Chris Hall

So as you might already know, Chris decided that he wanted to give EWS a go, and over the last 6 months or so has been getting ready for the EWS100 here in the Tweed Valley. Today Katy Winton is asking the questions and we’re going to be finding out all about Chris’ first ever EWS experience. Alongside Chris, is Innes Graham. A past guest of the show and ex-world cup downhill racer, Innes also made the decision to race his first EWS this year, but rather than the 100, he’s in the pro category and took an incredible 3rd place on his first try. We’ll be chatting about their motivations for taking part, their preparation and the race itself as well as looking at the differences between competing at amateur and pro level. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Innes Graham and Chris, hosted by the one and only Katy Winton. You can follow Katy on Instagram @misswinton and Innes @innesgrahambike.The Strength Factory training programme that was the main reason I was able to complete this event is here. Supporting Partners We Are One Composites I’ve been using WeAreOne wheels for nearly 4 years now and I’m a massive fan. I’m currently running a Faction 29er up front and a Union 27.5 in the rear and I love them. I feel like they strike a lovely balance of being precise but not so stiff that they punish you for being a millimetre offline. The quality and finish of the product is also second to none. As a downtime listener, you can get 15% off any Onyx Vesper wheelsets and all rim-only products from WeAreOne until 31st July 2022. All you need to do is to use the code ‘VESPER15’ at the checkout over on weareonecomposites.com. Canyon Canyon have just launched their massively updated Strive, which is a no compromises enduro race bike. Designed with feedback from the Canyon race team, including Jack Moir and Fabien Barel, alongside Canyon's talented engineering teams pushing the limits of what's possible, the new Strive is a force to be reckoned with. Designed to be the fastest bike over any given enduro, it uses Shapeshifter technology to provide a bike that descends and climbs like nothing you've ridden before. You can check out the new Strive over at canyon.com. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 1 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life.