Chapter 414
Greg Minnaar
With Greg Minnaar
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.
Photos 7
Chapters 28
- 0:00Intro
- 4:23Welcome Greg Minnaar
- 11:54Greg's Motocross Background
- 18:46From Motocross to Downhill MTB
- 21:11Jack Miller Has No Fear
- 26:31Competing Against Sam Hill
- 35:17How Aaron Gwin Changed Downhill MTB
- 43:52The Loic Bruni Era
- 47:57Greg's First World Cup Win
- 51:44AG1 Ad
- 52:47The Path to the World Cup
- 58:51Greg Minnaar Almost Quit
- 1:09:54Team Orange Circa
- 1:18:04Living With ADHD
- 1:33:51Dislocated Shoulder
- 1:40:21When Honda Took Over Downhill
- 1:45:22How Good Was the Honda MTB?
- 1:47:07The 2027 Honda CRF 450R
- 1:50:06Riding for Syndicate
- 1:56:00Being Teammates with Steve Peat
- 1:58:27Running the Norco Adidas MTB Team
- 2:05:45Destination Yamaha Ad
- 2:07:03The Selfishness of Winning
- 2:10:10Managing Your Ego
- 2:13:11How to Enjoy the Wins
- 2:21:13Greg Minnaar's Greatest Career Wins
- 2:26:03The Pressure of Racing at Home
- 2:33:50Closing