{"id":106352,"date":"2026-03-05T02:53:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coin.iroirojapon.com\/?p=106352"},"modified":"2026-03-05T05:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:27:37","slug":"sam-reynolds-on-rejoining-polygon-why-darkfest-10-could-be-the-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coin.iroirojapon.com\/?p=106352","title":{"rendered":"Sam Reynolds on Rejoining Polygon &#038; Why DarkFest 10 Could Be the Last"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Sam Reynolds on Rejoining Polygon &amp; Why DarkFest 10 Could Be the Last\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QmEXmjbvz1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Sam Reynolds is back in The Ride Companion studio and this one\u2019s packed!<\/p>\n<p>On this episode we\u2019re talking DarkFest 10 and, why it MIGHT be the final event, the new Rocket 2 concept for even more airtime and Sam\u2019s full circle return to Polygon bikes after first signing with them back in 2012.<br \/>\nSam breaks down the behind the scenes story of landing his first &#8216;proper&#8217; sponsor, how Polygon helped shape his career and the moments he still remembers like they happened yesterday, from Rampage\u2019s Superman over the canyon to early contests in the golden era of slopestyle.<\/p>\n<p>We also dive into the physics and fear factor of the world&#8217;s biggest jumps, why tailwhips get harder at speed, what happens if you tap the front brake mid-air and how DarkFest is evolving as the next generation pushes the limits plus, loads more. <\/p>\n<p>Episode Sponsors:-<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Stashed are offering TRC listeners and exclsuive 10% discount with code TRC10 at https:\/\/www.stashedproducts.com\/trc<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; invisiframe \u2192 15% off kits, decals &#038; more with code REFRESHANDRIDE: https:\/\/www.invisiframe.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Mudhugger \u2192 Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at https:\/\/www.themudhugger.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manta Sleep: Get 10% off with code theridecompanion at https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/theridecompanion<\/p>\n<p>Get early access &#038; ad-free episodes \u2192 https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/theridecompanion<\/p>\n<p>LIKE THIS EPISODE?<br \/>\nHit subscribe, checkout the back catalogue and follow us on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theridecompanion<\/p>\n<p>LISTEN TO THE PODCAST &#038; MORE<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Spotify \u2192 https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/66evYlliy7rOpMgvABeBgw?si=5f805700d91445e3<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Apple Podcasts \u2192 https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/the-ride-companion\/id1097966651<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; All episodes, merch &#038; more \u2192 https:\/\/theridecompanion.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>LONG-TERM PARTNERS &#038; CODES<br \/>\nMarin Bikes \u2192 https:\/\/www.marinbikes.com\/gb<br \/>\nFocus Bikes \u2192 https:\/\/www.focus-bikes.com<br \/>\nSRAM: https:\/\/www.sram.com\/en\/sram<br \/>\nadidas FiveTen: https:\/\/www.adidas.co.uk\/five_ten<br \/>\ninvisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at https:\/\/www.invisiframe.co.uk<br \/>\nTroy Lee Designs \u2192 10% off with code theridecompanion at https:\/\/saddleback.avln.me\/c\/OzduCWvjtcOr<br \/>\nManta Sleep \u2192 10% off with code theridecompanion https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/theridecompanion<br \/>\nHUEL \u2192 15% off with code RIDE: https:\/\/huel.com\/<br \/>\nMudhugger \u2192 Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at https:\/\/www.themudhugger.co.uk<br \/>\nCompex \u2192 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: https:\/\/www.compex.com\/uk\/<br \/>\nIgloo: https:\/\/www.igloocoolers.com\/<br \/>\nFeedback Sports: https:\/\/feedbacksports.com<br \/>\nWORX \u2192 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https:\/\/uk.worx.com<br \/>\nCadence \u2192 Get a free month at https:\/\/getcadence.app\/trc<br \/>\nKecks \u2192 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https:\/\/kecks.co.uk<br \/>\nHKT Products \u2192 10% off with code PODCAST<\/p>\n<p>00:00:00 Sam Reynolds Returns (DarkFest 10 could be the last)<br \/>\n00:01:30 Pre Instagram Eurobike hustle<br \/>\n00:04:00 How Polygon signed Sam (2012) + first Indonesia factory trip<br \/>\n00:11:40 The new Polygon build: custom candy red DarkFest bike<br \/>\n00:15:11 Rampage: the iconic Superman over the canyon (full breakdown)<br \/>\n00:23:20 White Style: angry 5th place \u2192 double flip \u2192 first FMB win<br \/>\n00:25:00 Windy Winterberg: the double flip run + the fake flat tyre story<br \/>\n00:27:30 Garage Tour: Sam\u2019s Stashed bike storage setup<br \/>\n00:29:11 Best Trick \u2192 Broken Back (and the golden era of slopestyle)<br \/>\n00:38:11 From hardtails to downhill bikes: the big jump evolution<br \/>\n00:41:27 Is DarkFest ending? 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