The Rider Who Couldn't Qualify... Then Won a World Cup | Ronan Dunne on Just Ride
About this episode
Ronan Dunne discusses his journey from struggling to qualify to winning UCI Downhill World Cups, sharing insights on mindset, training, and risk in downhill racing.
Ronan Dunne joins Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson for one of the most honest conversations yet on Just Ride.From missing qualifications and battling serious injuries to winning UCI Downhill World Cups and Red Bull Hardline, Ronan shares how his mindset has evolved, why he still embraces risk, and what it really takes to compete at the very top of downhill racing.They also dive into training, recovery, Red Bull Hardline, growing up in Ireland, and the journey from being known as the "wild man" to becoming one of the fastest riders in the sport.
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