In this episode, Mia sits down with Eliot Jackson—World Cup downhill racer turned commentator, host, and changemaker.
We talk about:
Eliot’s motocross roots and his path into elite downhill MTB racing
Career highlights and lessons from years on the World Cup circuit
The origins of the Grow Cycling Foundation and how it’s building access and opportunity in cycling
His current work as a Red Bull TV commentator—including covering and interviewing athletes at Red Bull Rampage 2025
What it means to elevate women’s freeride and create space for new voices in the sport
The future of MTB media, storytelling, and representation
Eliot’s story reminds us that the biggest impact often happens off the bike—through action, access, and community.
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