Greg Minnaar MTB Secrets, Racing Stories & New Team Role | Just Ride

In this episode of Just Ride, Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson sit down with Greg Minnaar to talk about life after racing, building a modern World Cup downhill team, and what it really takes to stay competitive at the highest level of the sport. From bike setup and rider development to data analysis, team structure, and managing pressure, Greg shares how downhill racing has evolved over the years and how teams are constantly searching for new ways to gain an edge. He also opens up about transitioning from athlete to team director and helping guide the next generation of riders. The conversation dives deep into World Cup racing, Hardline, the future of downhill MTB, legendary rivalries, and the mindset behind one of the most successful careers the sport has ever seen. Join Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson in Just Ride as they delve into an array of cycling adventures. Whether on your screens or in your ears, catch them speaking to the biggest names from the world of mountain biking, road cycling, and everything in-between. We've got some incredible guests planned - and we will be bringing you Just Ride from all around the world. Come and join the ride! #mtb #redbull #justride00:00 - Intro 00:45 Greg Minnaar’s New Role After Downhill Racing 01:26 How a World Cup DH Team Actually Works 03:23 Why Pro Downhill Teams Became More Professional 06:13 How Teams Help Riders Perform Better in DH Racing 07:13 Why Greg Minnaar Never Truly Dominated DH Racing 08:29 What Happens Behind the Scenes of a DH Team 10:12 How Greg Minnaar Helps Riders Handle Pressure 12:11 How Teams Find Future DH World Cup Riders 13:43 How Great DH Teams Build Winning Riders 16:14 How Pro Riders Set Up DH Bikes 18:31 What Honda Taught Greg Minnaar About Bike Setup 19:36 How Data Is Used in Modern Downhill Racing 22:15 What DH Teams Learn From Bike Telemetry Data 24:10 How Riders React to Coaching and Bike Changes 25:28 Why Team Pressure Feels Different From Racing 27:06 How DH Riders Choose Fast Lines on Track 29:15 Why Modern DH Riders Need More Team Support 30:40 Why World Cup DH Practice Is Harder Now 32:32 How DH Teams Compete Against Specialized & Commencal 35:02 How Adidas Joined Greg Minnaar’s DH Team 37:21 How Teams Recruit Future Downhill Riders 39:16 Why Greg Minnaar Has Mixed Feelings About Hardline 41:40 Why American Downhill Racing Is Growing Again 43:00 What the Future of Downhill Racing Looks Like 44:01 Why Modern DH Racing Is Faster Than Ever 46:31 Greg Minnaar on Life After Racing 48:30 Why Building a Winning DH Team Is So Hard 49:16 Greg Minnaar’s Most Legendary World Championship Win 52:14 What Makes Greg Minnaar So Respected in DH Racing