CHAPTER 414 Ft. Greg Minnaar

CHAPTER 414 Ft. Greg Minnaar

From Gypsy Tales by Jase Macalpine

August 4, 2026 · 2h 34m · Episode 517

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Greg Minnaar reflects on his legendary career in downhill mountain biking, discussing key moments, challenges, and the evolution of the sport.

Greg Minnaar is one of the greatest downhill mountain bikers of all time. From winning his first UCI World Cup at 19 to becoming World Champion just weeks before his 40th birthday, he spent more than two decades at the top of the sport. In this episode, Greg looks back on the defining moments of his career, from growing up racing motocross in South Africa to helping build Honda's iconic downhill MTB program. We dive into the Sam Hill era, how Aaron Gwin changed downhill racing, the development of Honda's legendary bike, and what it really took to stay at the top for over 20 years. Greg also opens up about nearly quitting at 20, living with ADHD as a professional athlete, the sacrifices required to keep winning, and the pressure of racing in front of a home crowd. If you're a fan of downhill mountain biking, motocross, or high-performance athletes, this is an inside look at the mindset, rivalries, and legacy of one of the sport's true GOATs. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 4:23 Welcome Greg Minnaar 11:54 Greg's Motocross Background 18:46 From Motocross to Downhill MTB 21:11 Jack Miller Has No Fear 26:31 Competing Against Sam Hill 35:17 How Aaron Gwin Changed Downhill MTB 43:52 The Loic Bruni…

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Host: Jase Macalpine

Guest: Greg Minnaar

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