Scott “Boom Boom” Beaumont is on the podcast!
In this episode of The Ride Companion Olly and Davi sit down with the BMX, downhill, and 4X legend to take a deep dive into his wild 30 year career.
From growing up in a motorsport racing family to pioneering 4X and fighting to keep it alive, Scott’s got some unbelievable stories. We chat about why 4X got mysteriously dropped from the World Cup calendar, how close it was to becoming an Olympic sport, and the behind-the-scenes drama that nearly killed it.
Plus, Scott breaks down the art of getting (and keeping) sponsors, what it takes to stay at the top for decades, racing Shaun Palmer, Brain Lopes and many more in the early days and what’s next for the sport.
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00:00:00 Scott Beaumont is on the podcast!
00:01:45 Scott’s legendary Dad
00:15:00 BMX Racing in the 80’s
00:19:30 Signing for KONA in the mid 90’s
00:22:30 How to gate like a pro
00:28:45 The pro breakdown
00:32:46 OneSkin
00:35:00 Downhill World Cup Racing
00:38:00 The first dual slalom races
00:46:40 The start of 4X
00:50:40 The golden era of 4X
00:57:00 The 2012 controversy
01:01:49 Invisiframe
01:03:20 Who REALLY tried to kill 4X?
01:09:30 JBC Revelations
01:14:08 The 4X Pro Tour & British 4X
01:24:56 Warner Bros problems
01:29:40 AG1
01:32:08 ebike 4x?
01:37:30 Always pro AF!
01:44:00 How to get a sponsor
01:52:00 Favorite opposition
01:57:30 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE
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16 Comments
That’s one determined legend, massive respect for Scott. I’m going to try 4X this season too.
Great listen, total legend! 🙌
Could oneskin be the new fourskin
What a guest! I worked at a local paper in Cheddar and got the opportunity to interview him at the Cheddar Challenge. Long time ago that, but I still remember it. Went onto work for the national papers as a photographer! What a legend, my first ever picture/article in the paper.
Love having coaching by Scott, and me and my mum cannot wait to ride 4x this year.
It's amazing to see Scott racing the Malverns still. To bring the full 90's vibe back we need a return of Peaty, Warner, Longdon etc all racing.
Grown up idolising this dude.how on earth doesn't he age 😮
What a legend. I reckon there's still a Beaumont/Kona MBUK centre fold poster in my garage somewhere, probably 25 years old!
Ebike 4X could be absolutely brilliant – Flag/Tape start at the bottom, race UP the course (kind of like 4 people doing the power stage at once) or a specific climb with turns, obstacles etc, turn, and race back down. That genuinely could be exciting!
this is a huge step for our disipline! well done Scott, Ollys get to some of the races!!
This has been a great 2 hours.
Maaaaaan if there's anyone with passion it's this dude….Ride Companion, you've excelled and gone beyond all guests…. cheers to you 🤟🎶
Props to scott .always pro
Legend Scott, grew up seeing him and the crew in MBUK/DIRT mags. Met him in 2007 at my first race and i smoked my brake pads, he gave me some from Hayes that he rode for then. Never forgot that, cheers Scott.
love the comments on speedway great listening
this was the best podcast ever! why isnt it on redbull? Imagine Warner screaming at this! MAKE 4x GREAT AGAIN