Sam Reynolds talks DarkFest, huge features and big air's future

Sam Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how DarkFest has evolved over the years, landing the biggest backflip of his life, how many runs Tom Isted's world record actually took, the business behind the event and the responsibility of building a platform for riders to push the limits of what's possible on a mountain bike.  Follow Sam Reynolds @samreynolds26 BIG LOVE to this episode's sponsors  - WORX: FINALLY we have a discount code for the incredible WORX Hydroshot and the full range of WORX tools for you! Get a massive 15% off at worx.com with code 'THERIDECOMPANION'  - COMPEX: Love doing fun stuff but hate being sore after? Check out the wide range of recovery products at compex.com and use code 'THERIDECOMPANION' for 20% off the entire site! Support our partners - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at compex.com/uk/ - Peak Supps: Get 10% off the TRC bundle and everything on site with code ‘theridecompanion’ at  peaksupps.co.uk - Caldera Lab: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at calderalab.com - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION’ at worx.com - DU/ER: Visit https://shopduer.com/ to learn more - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30’ at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off the entire site. Follow & Engage Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and behind the scenes channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk 📝 Contact Us & Business: https://theridecompanion.co.uk/pages/contact Edited By: Doug Tucker, onlyflightdispatch.com & TRC Media House #TheRideCompanion #mountainbiking #mtbpodcast