Blind Trials Rider & Bike Mechanic, Matt Gilman (Ep.75)

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When he was in his 20s, Matt Gilman lost his sight due to diabetes, but that hasn’t stopped him from riding trials — and maybe even more remarkably, working as a bike mechanic. His story is an incredible one, so on our latest Bikes and Big Ideas podcast, we sat down with Matt to talk about his approach to riding, and how he manages to ride by feel; his career as a bike mechanic, and how he adapted to doing that blind; and a whole lot more.
Matt Gilman


When he was in his 20s Matt Gilman lost his sight due to diabetes, but that hasn’t stopped him from riding trials — and maybe even more remarkably, working as a bike mechanic. His story is an incredible one, so we sat down with Matt to talk about his approach to riding; how he manages to ride by feel; his career as a bike mechanic and how he adapted to doing that blind; and a whole lot more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Matt’s biking background (0:41)
  • Vision loss & getting back on a bike (4:25)
  • Blind trials & riding by feel (23:46)
  • Mechanic work (37:18)
  • Matt’s Big Idea (50:17)

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