<figure class="hide-on-mobile wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="1000" loading="lazy" src="https://www.downtimepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KatyQuote.png" alt="" class="wp-image-6587" style="width:298px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.downtimepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KatyQuote.png?w=800&#38;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/www.downtimepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KatyQuote.png?resize=240%2C300&#38;ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/www.downtimepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KatyQuote.png?resize=768%2C960&#38;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">This week we&#8217;re catching up with the one and only Katy Winton.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">We talk about Katy&#8217;s worst ever crash that she’s been dealing with recently, how recovery has been going, and what that experience has been like, both mentally as well as physically.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">From there, we get into some of the adventure racing she’s been doing, her trip to Red Bull Rampage, and the work she’s been doing with Crankworx.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">We also talk about the progression of the women’s scene, the current state of enduro coverage, and the challenge of trying to figure out what comes next. Katy still wants to race enduro, but as she explains, finding the support to make that happen isn’t straightforward.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">There’s a lot in this one, recovery, racing, the realities of the sport right now, and some honest reflections on where things are heading. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Katy Winton.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also watch this episode on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@downtimepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can follow Katy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/misswinton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@misswinton</a> and check out her YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/katywinton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Sponsoring Partners</h4> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Nine</h5> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Industry Nine are well known for their system spoke, but did you know that using is increases impact resistance by 12-15%? What&#8217;s more, you can now get them paired up with We Are One&#8217;s tried and tested carbon rims. Check out what they have to offer over at <a href="https://industrynine.com/">industrynine.com</a>.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Fox Racing</h5> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fox have just launched a fully updated Flexair range of jerseys, pants, shorts and gloves. Their lightest and most breathable gear ever. You can check out the complete range over at <a href="https://www.foxracing.com/">foxracing.com</a>.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon</h5> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular&#160;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/downtimepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a>&#160;donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. 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