#19 Legend Cam Zink on Rampage, Bike Business, and Success
From RECON MTB Podcast by RECON MTB
November 22, 2025 · 1h 35m · Season 1 · Episode 18
About this episode
Nic Bean interviews MTB legend Cam Zink about his life, career, and the evolution of freeride.
Nic Bean sits down with MTB legend Cam Zink for a deep dive into the life of one of freeride’s most iconic riders—known for world-record flips, rider-built events, founding bike brands, and a style that changed the sport.They cover everything from the story behind the record-breaking backflip and creating The Zink Invitational, to the inside scoop on Rampage, judging, and how freeride has evolved. Cam also shares the origins of Sensus Grips and Zink Bikes, and why he stepped into the business side of MTB.From fatherhood and legacy to what keeps him hungry after decades in the game, this is Cam Zink—unfiltered.If you’re into MTB, entrepreneurship, or stories about pushing the edge of what’s possible—this one hits different.
People in this episode
Host: Nic Bean
Guest: Cam Zink
Topics covered
- MTB
- freeride
- entrepreneurship
- bike business
- Rampage
- Sensus Grips
- Zink Bikes
Keywords
- world-record flips
- The Zink Invitational
- judging
- fatherhood
- legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Sensus Grips, Zink Bikes
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