Feb 12, 2025
Ben Plenge is in studio for a hard hitting banger of a
podcast!
On this episode of The Ride Companion Ben Plenge opens up about his
past in the British Army, sharing intense war stories from his time
in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Battle of Danny Boy, one of
the most brutal British military engagements in recent history and
the war crimes inquiry that followed years later.
Beyond his military past, Ben breaks down the biggest myths in MTB
training, explaining why most riders are training wrong and how
certain high-intensity workouts could be doing more harm than good.
He shares practical advice on recovery, cold plunges, and why
focusing on the “other 23 hours” of your day matters more than you
think. If you’re preparing for a multi-day MTB event, Ben reveals
the most common mistake that wrecks riders before they even start,
outlines the three essential pieces of equipment for building the
perfect MTB gym and much more...
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