Sam ‘Dave’ Hockenhull From Manchester City Academy to Professional Mountain Biker

Sam 'Dave' Hockenhull joins Olly and Davi for his first appearance on The Ride Companion. Sam explains how he went from Manchester City football academy to becoming one of mountain biking’s most naturally gifted and unique riders. He shares why he walked away from football, how Josh Bryceland took him under his wing, the beginnings of 50to01 and how he's turned a hobby into a career. Sam also talks about Hardline, signing for Mondraker, selling Monster at school, up-coming video projects and much more...

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