Podcasts about Gravel

When Kevin Vermaak left his job in IT to found a brand-new type of bike race, he had no idea how much money he'd lose up front or how successful the resulting event would become. 20 years in, and the Cape Epic is one of the most famous bike races in the world. After leaving it behind in 2016, Kevin began mulling over a new idea — a gravel stage race that explored a completely different part of South Africa. This year, he launched Gravel Burn, a seven-day event in the Great Karoo. It took years for Cape Epic to grow into what it is today, but Gravel Burn attracted some pretty fierce competition from year one, including Tom Pidcock, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Matt Beers, and Lauren Stephens. In this episode, Kevin tells Payson about how a series of globe-trotting adventures in the early 2000s inspired him to start the Cape Epic, why he thinks Gravel Burn has the potential to be even bigger, and the logistics of planning such a remote, multi-day event. He talks about the things he hopes to do better next year, why he's actually glad that the infamous stage six of the race had to be neutralized, and why he needed nearly twice as many staff members as there were race participants in order to pull the whole thing off.This episode was brought to you by TrainingPeaks and Osprey. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Afspraak met Sara van Vliet in SEcteur Pave in Mechelen, Sara schreef een boek van haar fietstrip naar de Noordkaap, fietste naar Ibiza. Een Kunstenares met de juiste vibe en enthousiasme zalige babbel!Enjoy

In this episode:We're diving into the wild world of vagal nerve stimulators today. Yep, you heard that right – those fancy gadgets might just be the next big thing for recovery, or they might be the latest gimmick to separate you from your cash. We'll be chatting about how these devices are supposed to help athletes bounce back after a grueling workout, but spoiler alert: the science is still a bit shaky. Also, our guest, Jess Cerra, is here to share how she turned her kitchen experiments into a successful energy bar business and co-founded a gravel race that's funding scholarships for women. Seriously, we're talking about $130,000 in scholarships handed out over the past five years – and that's not just a drop in the bucket! Segments:[13:07]- Medical Mailbag: Vagus nerve stimulators[36:00]- Interview: Jess Cerra LinksJess's Website Jess's Facebook page @jesscerra on Instagram 

Lo que nos gusta del gravel es que es un deporte que abarca muchos conceptos. Igual que en anterior episodio nos centramos más en bikepacking o ultraciclismo, en este episodio y también de la mano de un "colaborador" ya habitual, David del medio de comunicación Polvu, comentamos las últimas competiciones de gravel. El abanico de gravel es amplio, esperamos que a los que les gusta salir en bici y no mirar tanto el reloj o dormir al raso, también les interese este episodio más "fast gravel". Como se acercan las navidades,  y como expeción, la semana que viene también habrá episodio... ¡dos seguidos! En vez de sacar podcast en medio de la Navidad, lo sacamos justo antes. Además hablaremos de "regalos para ciclistas" junto a Borja Gascón, así que os da tiempo a escucharlo y... ¡hacer la carta a los Reyes"Gracias por apoyarnos, dale me gusta al episodio y compartelo con tu grupeta, que nos ayuda a seguir creando comunidad :)

En este nuevo capítulo, fijamos la mirada en el mundo del gravel de competición. Hacemos una radiografía de la situación actual de esta disciplina que ha vivido un auténtico boom en los últimos años; con todas las virtudes, pero también con las aristas que quedan por pulir. Para ello, hemos hablado con tres personajes que nos han ayudado a hacer esta fotografía fija y analizar el contexto actual: Marta Torà, actual campeona de España de gravel y corredora esta pasada temporada del Movistar Gravel Squad; Nathan Haas, uno de los primeros profesionales del World Tour que dio el salto al gravel profesional; y David Ruano, director de la revista Polvu, especializada en gravel. ·VOLATA Radio, tu podcast de cultura ciclista. Un podcast de la⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠evista VOLATA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠| Presentado por Pau Mitjans y con la colaboración de Olga Àbalos e Isaac Vilalta.https://www.volatamag.cc/VOLATA, tu revista de cultura ciclista. Con más páginas, más contenidos, más internacional y más beneficios para suscriptores. ¡Únete a nuestra comunidad, suscríbete desde 6€ al mes y no te pierdas ningún número!Más información sobre todos los planes de suscripción⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aquí⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Envíanos tu feedback a: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@volatamag.cc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠ccvolata⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ccvolata⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Volata⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠¿Pedaleamos juntos?

This week Paula is in Qatar, so Eric and Nick held down the fort until TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell joined for some fun. We started by talking about Alex Yee's incredible marathon in Valencia, outlined an exciting TTL training camp for early next year, and then got into questions. This week we covered:• Our running shoe rotation• What to do when your snorkel starts taking on water• Gravel tire options for snowy conditions• Racing 70.3s while training for a full Ironman• How to get past a swimming plateau• The correct number of cats for a 2:1 cat to bike ratioA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastTTL Base Camp 2026

En este episodio especial de los podcasts de MTBpro y Maillot Mag, nos desplazamos hasta Avilés (Asturias) para adentrarnos en el corazón de MMR Bikes. Acompañados por dos invitados de lujo, David Amor (humorista, presentador, actor y ciclista apasionado) y Yuriy Tomás (Global Marketing Manager de MMR), charlamos sobre el presente y el futuro del ciclismo. Analizamos la gran transformación que ha vivido la industria: desde la obsesión por el rendimiento hasta el auge del "ciclismo disfrutón". Debatimos sobre el papel de las E-bikes como herramienta de diversión pura , el fenómeno del Gravel como punto de unión entre carretera y montaña , y por qué el Enduro muscular podría estar en peligro de extinción.

Le premier Noël de Jean-Pier Gravel en tant que papa donne le coup d'envoi. Entre l'émerveillement du sapin et la peur des microbes, il surprend en soulignant l'importance de ralentir et de s'accorder du temps précieux avec bébé. Isabelle nous présente le documentaire explosif L'Heure des comptes (The Reckoning) décortique la chute de Sean "Diddy" Combs. Une étude prétend qu'un sport serait la solution miracle pour les enfants difficiles, et la présence de bébés en public divise les Américains. On débat également sur l'ouverture d'un spa urbain proposant des bains de bière chauds avec dégustation.Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Ihr erster Marathon war direkt der erste Berlin Marathon, der durch Ost und West führte. Intervalltraining? Fehlanzeige. Lange Läufe? Nur einer. Und ja, es wurde hart. Trotzdem wusste Angela Hellwing-Merz spätestens nach diesem Rennen, dass das Leufen ihre Leidenschaft und und auch wenn es 24 Jahre bis zu ihre nächsten 42er dauerte, ist sie nun doch die größten der Welt und viele weitere gerannt und arbeitet jetzt sogar als Lauftrainerin.Wir sprechen über den ersten Marathon, über Laufcamps, über die typischen Trainingsfehler, über die Majors und über die Age Group Worldchampionchips. Mehr zu Angela findet ihr hier: https://lauftraining-darmstadt.de/start/https://www.instagram.com/lauftrainingdarmstadt/Und zu den Bikes hier: https://www.cucuma.com/Code JAN10 auf alle Nicht-E-Bikes wie Gravel- oder Rennräder. Individueller geht es nicht.Mehr zu meinen Laufcamps und Eindrücke von Teilnehmenden bekommt ihr in den Folgen: #248, #228, #189 und weiteren. Hier gehts zum Laufcamp im Mai: https://tidd.ly/41vhEBcUnd hier im November: https://tidd.ly/41OB2JJEin super Geschenk. Das feels.Like Muscle Complex, das die Muskelregeneration extrem verbessert: https://feelslike.sport/jan. Code laufenisteinfachAlle weiteren Codes und Geschenkideen in der nächsten Folge, auf https://janfitschen.de/aktuelles/partnerschaften und bei Instagram in meinen Story Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/jan.fitschen/

In this episode of Without Compromise we reconnect with professional gravel racer Pete Stetina five years after his first appearance on the show. We catch up on life, talk about fatherhood, and reflect on how much has changed as Pete has grown both as an athlete and as a parent.Pete also has a new film on the horizon titled “Feeding the Rat” which explores the inner hunger that pushes people to test their limits and search for meaning beyond routine. While the episode focuses on our personal conversation the film offers an additional window into the themes that continue to shape his journey. If you are navigating your own shifts in balance and ambition this episode will resonate.The film will debut on December 12 at 10amET/7am PT on Canyon Bicycles YouTube. Follow Pete on social media for updates! @pstetina

Primer podcast que retrasamos en la historia voluntariamente para poder asistir en exclusiva a la presentación del naciemiento de algo que sabemos que va a ser histórico. En unos años cuando miremos para atrás recordaremos este día como "cuando nació Mediterranean Gravel", algo mucho más allá que una simple carrera. Hoy comienza una experiencia ciclista de 3 días en los que podremos disfrutar en familia de nuestra pasión. Conciertos, foodtrucks, test bikes, salidas tranquilas con marcas e influencers, buen café, clases de Yoga y por supuesto una carrera competitiva de Gravel con 3 distancias y los mejores corredores del mundo. Todo con el sello de calidad de Mediterranean Epic. Y tenemos el placer de contar con su máximo responsable y parte de la familia BiciLAB: Héctor de la Cagiga que nos cuenta por qué Mediterranean Gravel va a ser DIFERENTE a todo lo que hemos vivido con un único objetivo.APERTURA DE INSCRIPCIONES: JUEVES 11 DE DICIEMBRE 2025

En este programa de hablo de las propuestas que tiene Kiprun preparadas para 2026.Esencialmente, para trail tendremos 3 familias:-Kipsummit, 3 modelos 'todo terreno'-Kipclimb, 2 modelos 'off road' o más técnicos-Gravel, 4 modelos, de los cuales 3, incluye ese término en su nombre.Sin duda, todas las gamas ofrecen interesantes propuestas, pero a mi juicio, es la Kipsummit la más relevante, al ofrecer los primeros modelos de Kiprun equipados con suela Vibram.De hecho, la corredora francesa Blandine L´Hirondel, ganó la Diagonale des Fous (2025) llevando en los pies dos de estos modelos.Contacto:juan@ellaboratoriodejuan.com

C'est une « sortie » à vélo qui aura duré trois ans. À bord de son Gravel – un vélo mi-route mi-VTT, Meryem Belkihel 30 ans, a réussi le pari un peu fou de faire un tour d'Afrique, seule. 34 000 km parcourus, 33 pays traversés, la jeune Marocaine a finalement achevé son aventure début novembre 2025, à Madagascar. Elle voulait « découvrir l'Afrique », comprendre les pressions exercées sur l'écologie, rencontrer ses voisines et voisins de continent, montrer à qui la croisait sur son passage qu'on peut vivre ses rêves, en étant une femme, seule. Meryem Belkihel raconte son périple militant. De notre correspondante à Antananarivo, Sourire vissé au visage, Meryem Belkihel savoure ses premières journées depuis trois ans sans pédaler. À ses poignets, plusieurs dizaines de bracelets, souvenirs peu encombrants qui lui ont été offerts au fil de ses rencontres.« Celui-là, je l'ai eu en Éthiopie. Celui-ci, c'est, ici, Madagascar. Ça, c'est la Tanzanie, lui, le Kenya, l'Ouganda, l'Afrique du Sud, le Burundi, le Zimbabwe, celui-là l'Eswatini et ça, c'est Mozambique. » Son périple à vélo, elle l'a documenté. Caméra embarquée, drone, elle a filmé ses traversées solitaires et ses découvertes, parfois choquantes. « Le changement climatique, je voulais voir ça de près. L'impact sur notre continent, sur l'Afrique. Et partager aussi parce qu'on voit ça beaucoup, mais parfois, on se dit " Mais non ! Ce n'est pas réel ! », on trouve des excuses. « Là par exemple, c'est une vidéo que j'ai prise à l'est du Cameroun. Ces tronçonneuses que vous entendez, ce sont celles de gens qui travaillent pour une grande société qui coupe les arbres de plus que 100 ans pour les envoyer à l'étranger, en Europe et en Chine. Et là ça m'a choqué parce que pour couper un arbre, il faut en abattre 20 autres. Et ça, c'est tous les jours dans cette forêt du Cameroun. Même chose pour la République centrafricaine. » La jeune femme, informaticienne à Casablanca, avoue avoir semé la gêne dans son entourage : « Les gens ne me comprenaient pas. Ce que j'ai fait, ce n'est pas dans notre culture. On me trouvait bizarre. Mon désir de partir seule, ça a choqué ma famille, mes amis. On me demandait de rester, d'acheter une maison, une voiture, me marier, avoir des enfants. Non ! Moi, je voulais donner de l'espoir aux femmes et aussi donner l'exemple d'une femme marocaine, africaine ! » Un mental renforcé par les épreuves Meryem nous montre sur son téléphone un échange animé, qu'elle a filmé durant son périple : « Là, c'est une vidéo que j'ai tournée quand je suis arrivée au Ghana. J'étais en train de parler avec un vendeur dans un magasin de vélo, pour essayer de réparer mon dérailleur et là, il y a quelqu'un qui était juste à côté. Il a commencé à dire : " Non non non, ce que tu racontes n'est pas vrai, arrête de mentir ! Ce n'est pas possible de venir du Maroc et parcourir plus que 6 000 km à vélo ! " Bah, je lui ai dit, « Je suis Marocaine. Si toi, tu n'es pas fort, moi, je le suis et je peux le faire ! » Les galères, raconte-t-elle, elle en a vécu. Partout. Crevaisons. Casse. Pépins de santé. Chaque épreuve a contribué à renforcer un peu plus son mental d'acier : « J'ai eu quatre fois le palu, j'ai eu la typhoïde, j'ai eu beaucoup d'infections dentaires. Mon visage a été gonflé comme si j'avais pris du botox » rit-elle. « J'étais au milieu de la jungle, au Cameroun. Il y avait un centre de soin, sans eau ni électricité. C'était fou. Mais je n'ai jamais eu l'idée de dire "j'arrête, je n'en peux plus". J'ai appris durant ce voyage que si quelque chose arrive, "it is what it is". Ça m'a appris à rester toujours positive, à apprendre que chaque problème a une solution et que tout est possible. » Marquée, elle le restera. Par l'hospitalité des Guinéens, par la solidarité et la bienveillance des Malgaches, la beauté des paysages de Namibie, du Nigeria, de l'Angola. De retour au Maroc, elle a déjà prévu la suite : écrire un livre, monter le documentaire de son aventure avec les centaines d'heures de rush, et qui sait, reprendre un jour son vélo pour se rendre au point le plus au nord de la planète.

This week James and Will are joined by Alistair Brownlee, legendary triathlete turned Ironman champion turned gravel racing extraordinaire turned sports scientist turned... If there was a personification of the polymath endurance athlete, Alistair is it, from being the only triathlete to hold two Olympic individual triathlon titles, to sacrificing his own race to carry his exhausted brother, Jonny, across the finish line, to starting his own sports nutrition company, TrueFuels, to top-tenning some of the most notorious gravel events in the world, to... Here we go again with the listing, so you should probably just listen to the episode.Interview begins at 9.00This episode is brought to you by the Hammerhead Karoo GPS bike computer. Visit hammerhead.io and use the code CYCLIST to get a free HR strap with every purchase (just be sure to add the strap to your cart then apply the code at checkout).------------------This episode is also brought to you by Help for Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride, am epic, four day, 250-mile trip around Belgium and Northern France that raises money for Armed Forces veterans and their families. See helpforheroes.org.uk for moreDid you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine?Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your door.And it's also a rather lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you embrace progress without losing the soul that made a sport special in the first place? That's the question we toy with in this episode. We are experiencing a strange déjà vu as athletes in two niche sports going mainstream. CrossFit exploded during the 2014-2018 years, which were also our most competitive as athletes. And now gravel is following a similar arc. In this episode, we look at the parallels we've experienced firsthand. Both CrossFit and Gravel Biking began as a countercultural resistance to the more serious and overproduced mainstream versions of their sport. CrossFit grew from gritty garage gyms to a global spectacle with the rise of the CrossFit Games, title sponsors, and a flood of new unaffiliated athletes. Gravel was once a quiet, adventure-driven niche and is now full of pro teams, big-money races, aero arms races, and media attention. It's a conversation about culture, values, commercialization, and nostalgia. We unpack why these shifts feel emotional, even when growth brings better racing, safer events, and more opportunity for everyone.

This week on the show, Craig rolls solo for a special 2025 Gravel Ride Holiday Gift Guide — a curated list of the gear, tools, apparel, and wellness upgrades that have genuinely made a difference in his riding this year. From multi-tools that saved a ride on Mt. Tam, to suspension stems that smooth out rough descents, to merino layers that work year-round, and even at-home blood testing that helps older athletes stay healthy — this list is built from real-world use, real stories, and real benefit. Whether you're buying for a cyclist in your life, or you are the cyclist in your life, this guide captures a range of thoughtful gifts across all budgets. Products featured: Wolf Tooth — 8-Bit Pack Pliers, Color Shop accents Redshift Sports — ShockStop Pro Stem, Arclight Pro Clipless Pedals Pinebury — Merino Wool Tee Topeak — JoeBlow Floor Pump, Digital Mini Pump, Torque Ratchet Set Dynamic Cyclist — Stretching & Strength Program (THEGRAVELRIDE - 10% off) MTB Hopper — Core Balance Board Rhythm Health — At-home blood testing (Use my code VGVSY1GY  for $20 off) Affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you — they help keep the podcast rolling. Thanks for supporting the show!

Kim Gravel is the host of a bevy of number-one shows on QVC and is a wildly successful entrepreneur, television personality, motivational speaker, Author, life coach, podcaster, and leader in the fashion and beauty industry. In 2016 Kim partnered with QVC to launch her apparel line Belle by Kim Gravel®, followed by the Belle Beauty® cosmetic line a year later. In five years, Kim has grown her brands from zero to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. In 1991, Gravel was one of the youngest contestants to become Miss Georgia and later starred in Lifetime Network's hit docuseries Kim of Queens. Her first book, Collecting Confidence has helped women know their voice and purpose, and her latest Christmas children's book is called Maribelle and the Manger which is available on Kim's website. This heartwarming tale captures the true spirit of Christmas, celebrating the power of unity and courage.  The minute she says, "Hey, ya'll," you can feel her authentic personality shining through — but she felt pressure to conform for a stretch of her life. She hid her light and lost her shine.  In the aftermath of the pressures of the pageant scene and a toxic failed marriage, Kim found herself alone in a run-down apartment, and it was there that she started to grow closer to God. and she listened. And as she listened, her life started to change and she began to discover her purpose.  Website: www.heatherthomson.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/                     You Tube: https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSOR: CROWD HEALTH - This open enrollment, take your power back. Join Crowd Health to get started today for $99 for your first three months using code IN MY HEART at www.JOINCROWDHEALTH.COM CrowdHealth is not insurance. Opt out. Take your power back. This is how we win!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Laverick was one of the standout British talents through his junior years and earned a place on one of the top development teams in cycling: Hagens Berman Axeon. He spent two seasons there under the guidance of the world-renowned Axel Merckx.Joe had hoped to make the jump to the WorldTour, but things didn't fall into place, and he found himself without a contract at the end of 2022 — facing an uncertain future.Instead of walking away, Joe built something completely different: a one-man privateer project that blends road racing, time trialling and gravel, fuelled by spreadsheets, sponsors, side clients and a serious obsession with marginal gains.Joe lifts the curtain on:What it actually costs to race as a privateer (race budget, travel, equipment)Why you need to be more than “just a bike racer” in 2025Balancing being a rider, writer, team owner, sponsor-hunter, soigneur and logistics managerHow he uses products like the Castelli Gabba R and new gravel kit – and why honest feedback mattersThe learning curve of gravel: tyre pressure, technical skills and why it's an “untapped jigsaw of performance”200+ days on the road in the US gravel scene, host housing, burnout, and finding balanceWhy enjoyment is the ultimate performance metric, and his advice for young riders choosing between the pro pathway and privateer lifeWe wrap up with Joe's dream Girona loop over Sant Hilari and Montseny – a 6.5-hour, 180–200 km that he still calls one of the best rides in the world.– LINKS –Joe Laverickhttps://www.instagram.com/joe.laverick/https://www.strava.com/athletes/7026027Sant Hilari Ridehttps://www.strava.com/activities/10469253051Castelli SOGhttps://www.castelli-cycling.com/spirit-of-gravelMen's Unlimited Gravel Collection:⁠https://www.castelli-cycling.com/IT/en/Men/Collection/Unlimited/c/Man-Col-Unl⁠Women's Unlimited Gravel Collection:⁠https://www.castelli-cycling.com/IT/en/Woman/Collection/Unlimited/c/Wom-Col-Unl⁠Castelli's Xmas Ride, Nov 29:Overview | ⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/66959⁠Italy | Signup form: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/castelli-unlimited-christmas-ride-2025CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro, Castelli Christmas Gravel Ride & Spirit of Gravel Cabal02:00 – Who is Joe Laverick? Beating Remco & Girona life04:00 – Quickfire round: fashion crimes, coldest rides & junior chaos in Belgium09:10 – Contracts dry up: Tour of Alsace, injuries & the decision to go privateer14:30 – Building “Joe Laverick the brand”: writing, sponsors, and race budget reality18:30 – Gear geek: equipment choices, spreadsheets, and why the Gabba R blew his mind22:00 – Influencer vs athlete: social media, honesty and choosing the right partners27:20 – 200 days on the road: US gravel, burnout and learning to say “no”32:30 – Gravel as an “untapped jigsaw”: tyre pressure, skills and doing more with less budget44:40 – Joe's favourite Girona mega-loop & how not to bonk47:00 – Advice to young riders: pro vs privateer, happiness and why fun has to come first Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hablemos de Ultradistancia y hablemos de Bike Packing... o ¿no es lo mismo? Son conceptos parecidos, similares, que se complementan entre sí pero no son exactamente lo mismo.  Para ello contamos con Borja Gascón de Construyendo Ultraciclismo para hablar del tema y que nos desglose mejor qué aspectos caracterizan cada una de las disciplinas: material, set up de la bici, mindset del propio ciclista, días de ruta o cómo afrontar la misma. Seguimos añadiendo mini secciones en los episodios bisemanales para crear comunidad gravel. A veces habalmos de lo que se empieza a conocer como "el Fast Gravel" para esas carreras más cortas o competitivas o, por otro lado, como lo que algunos llaman la "Esencia del gravel" con ese concepto un poco más aventurero y explorador... ¿Al fin y al cabo, quiénes somos nosotros para catalogar cada cosa? ¡Nos vemos y/o nos escuchamos el martes que viene!

In this episode, we welcome Micah Gravel to the show to discuss his time in DOMINION Team 005. Apply for your spot today! Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is finally time to talk big tires.The subject is all the rage these days, but we've been here for a while – riding our thick gravel tires on rigid drop bar bikes for years. Nevertheless, we are intrigued by a lot of what is coming to the discourse, especially some of the quantitative testing we are seeing from certain corners of the internet. Most notably, John Karrasch, a.k.a @flexfitbyjohn on Instagram.The bike fitter, a turned-off-road rolling resistance guru, has refined a form of the Chung method for testing to objectively measure the rolling resistance of countless tires, posting comprehensible graphs that demonstrate the comparative value of each. Karrasch also has a Patreon where he goes deeper into the data and breaks down the nuances of the different traits of the tires he tests.Now, he is a niche-expert who has become a legend in the small corner of the internet that is interested in going fast on gravel. He is also a frequent pen pal with the Rodeo Labs crew, so we had to have him on the podcast to really get into the nitty-gritty details.If you want to learn more about John's testing, check out his Patreon account here.Logan has also written some pretty detailed stories on the subject. Here is a story he did for Cycling Weekly on some of his favorite options.Hosts: Logan Jones-Wilkins, Drew Van Kampen, Stephen FitzgeraldGuest: John Karrasch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, I catch up with the always-positive Kylie Bell — and wow, she's had a month! From tackling a tough gravel marathon in the Stirling Ranges (complete with nearly 900m of vert and a sneaky brush with dehydration) to bouncing back from pneumonia, Kylie has had her share of plot twists.  We chat about the mental side of training when things don't go to plan, her stair-repeat session at Shazza's (462 steps… she's counted!), why time-on-feet matters more than chasing monster weekly kilometres, and the pure grit that keeps ultrarunners showing up even when life throws a spanner in the works. Kylie also shares her simple approach to strength training, her plan heading into Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, and her hilarious “beer credits” system for post-race holidays.  She might feel underdone, but honestly? She's tougher than she gives herself credit for — and we'll all be cheering her on. Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387   A couple of BIG favours: 1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :) 2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you'd love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) )  Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more!  Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club   Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)  

Missoula County residents are trying to prevent a gravel pit from opening along the Blackfoot River. State lawmakers made it easier for local officials to approve projects like these.

The year is 2025, and in modern Sendai, the City of Immortals, Date Masamune enjoys a strange immortality. We examine the story of an unlikely shrine and a beloved statue that tell us more about his city than the man himself. And finally, we visit his greatest monument of all.Sound effects from Pixabay.com/sound-effects include: walking-on-leaves by MUSICHOLDER, Walking by freesound community, Walking on a Gravel by kokoreli777, Tokyo Street by freesound_community, Tokyo_Cicada by freesound_community, and Japanese bush warbler (uguisu) in a city ambiance, by freesound_communityScript and sources available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://riverside-wings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riversidewings on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠some merch at Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Music is "Shinshun Ryoutei," "Kyoto no Ohayashi," "Hokora Uta," and "Yamagami no Yashiro," from 「MOMIZizm MUSiC（もみじば）｜フリーBGM 」)

Nach der Tour ist vor der Tour und in der Off Season laufen die Vorbereitungen bei Grischa Niermann und Visma | Lease A Bike bereits auf Hochtouren. Der Besenwagen parkt also beim Head of Racing direkt vor der Haustür und hat mehrere Fragen im Kofferraum.

He'll be the first to point out that it's masters world champion, but a win's a win and he has more gravel world championship titles than I do! Probably more than you too ;)   Nicolas Roche has plenty of good stories to tell and lots of great insight from his years in pro cycling. As a World Tour racer to the trenches of a gravel race -- the literal trenches, as he broke his hip earlier this year -- Nico's year has not been easy, but he's ended on a high note. Lots to cover so please enjoy this episode.   Visit www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com and call up Matt Scarborough for any cycling incidents or accidents. Get a free gift with your next purchase of AG1 including their new AGZ at www.drinkAG1.com/tedking

Welcome to episode 282 of Growers Daily! We cover: gravel mulches, storing seeds, and it's feedback… monday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

Listen to this episode about everything Aloha Gravel in a couple weeks. We talk with Josh Gallardo of Wolf Pack Hawaii and Hawaii Bicycle League about his on island insights as well as pro cyclist Chris Mehlman who is looking forward to the event. Aloha Gravel will donate 100% of profits to Imua Family Services to help children of Maui. Sign up or learn more at www.alohagravel.com

Sure, we've reviewed the fastest World Tour aero road bikes and the newest gravel machines, but what about an off-road capable folding bike? Variety is the spice of life, and Velo tech editor Alvin Holbrook has been getting spicy on Brompton's G Line, a bike that should be more capable than any of the legendary UK brand's previous offerings, thanks to larger wheels and much better tires and brakes. Alvin rode the G Line on his usual gravel test loop and reports back on how it performed and what type of rider it makes the most sense for. Would you wear AI on your face? Josh Ross has been in the shape of Oakley's new – and very expensive – Vanguard glasses that come with a video camera, mic and headphones, and a connection to artificial intelligence that's ready to answer *almost* any question you might have. Josh answers our questions, without any AI help, about what the Vanguards are like to live with, why they might have the best mic and headphones for cycling, and explains how they can actually cost less than buying separate glasses, headphones, and a camera. Levy has that new bike fizz after buying an Allied Able and shares some of his early ride impressions, as well as how it compares to his much-loved Santa Cruz Stigmata that he's lived on for the previous two years. Is it love at first ride, or might there be some regrets? Further reading Q36.5's New Cold-Weather Jackets Fit Like A … Condom? How Strava Traded User Goodwill for Nothing Mathieu van der Poel Spotted on an Unreleased Canyon Prototype Road Bike. Here's What We Know. Vittoria's New Gravel Tire is Faster AND Better for the Environment | This Week in Bike Tech Can a Folding Bike Actually Handle Gravel? We Pushed the Brompton G Line to the Limit. Garmin Teamed Up With Oakley and Meta to Make Smart Glasses We Actually Want to Wear 0:00 Intro2:02 Alvin and Josh: Are the Meta x Oakley glasses good for cycling?30:00 Brompton G-Line41:20 Are the new Vittoria gravel tires greenwashing?46:35 Levy's new bike day!1:08:20 We want your input on a new Zwift ride!

Noirvember keeps rolling with Helmut Käutner's Black Gravel (1961), a scalding portrait of postwar Germany buried under guilt, corruption, and American occupation. Mike is joined by Andrew Nette and Samm Deighan to dig into this bleak anti-Heimatfilm, where gravel trucker Robert Neidhardt (Helmut Wildt) scrapes by on the black market and rekindles an affair with Inge (Ingmar Zeisberg), now married to a U.S. officer. When an accident turns deadly, their secret unearths a moral wasteland of complicity and denial. Once condemned by the Oberhausen critics as “the worst achievement by an established director,” Käutner's film now stands as a bold, unflinching noir that dared to confront the rot beneath Germany's economic miracle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Noirvember keeps rolling with Helmut Käutner's Black Gravel (1961), a scalding portrait of postwar Germany buried under guilt, corruption, and American occupation. Mike is joined by Andrew Nette and Samm Deighan to dig into this bleak anti-Heimatfilm, where gravel trucker Robert Neidhardt (Helmut Wildt) scrapes by on the black market and rekindles an affair with Inge (Ingmar Zeisberg), now married to a U.S. officer. When an accident turns deadly, their secret unearths a moral wasteland of complicity and denial. Once condemned by the Oberhausen critics as “the worst achievement by an established director,” Käutner's film now stands as a bold, unflinching noir that dared to confront the rot beneath Germany's economic miracle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

The 2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion joins Steve Post and Erin Evernham this week! The discuss his championship season, his take on sprint car racing today, the dust up with Kyle Larson, family life and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is full-suspension the inevitable future of gravel cycling? With Trek launching a new full-suspension gravel bike, the GCN Show presenters debate the five reasons why we'll all end up on one, and the arguments against. Plus, we cover the latest in cycling news, including a major bike recall, Mathieu van der Poel's 'Best Cyclist' crown, and the end of Gent-Wevelgem as we know it.

This week's episode is packed with racing, travel, and adventure! Mark and Caroline dive into the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships — the first time this event lands in Europe, hosted in Marbella, Spain. They break down the course specifics, including the challenging hilly bike route that could shape the results. Will this terrain favour the stronger climbers? They also look at the female pros coming straight from Kona — will fatigue and travel impact their form over the shorter distance? And with several short-course specialists lining up, could we see a few surprise performances from athletes who are fresh, fearless, and ready to shake up the field? Caroline shares her experience winning the first-ever UCI Gravel Race in Thailand, before the pair reflect on visiting the Kanchanaburi War Memorial and the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai — a moving historical stop on their travels. They also talk about Thailand's incredible cycling conditions: smooth roads, minimal traffic, and endless training potential. The adventure continues as Mark and Caroline begin their first week in Nepal, training and preparing to tackle the Manaslu Circuit — a stunning, lesser-known trekking route reaching over 5,200 m altitude. Their goal? To run/hike the entire circuit in under a week (because of course they would!). Finally, they highlight the Peak Education Nepal charity, meeting the children and families whose lives are changing through listener donations. It's an inspiring segment that shows the real-world impact of community and compassion. Tune in for racing analysis, adventure stories, and a healthy dose of perspective from two athletes living life on the move.Enjoy! 

Tech editor Alvin Holbrook fires up Velo's crystal ball to make some predictions about what the road and gravel world might look like in 2026. He makes his case for peak tire width combined with improved casings, more integrated pressure-monitoring systems (and more batteries), Chinese gravel bikes shaking up the market, and the continued slow demise of 2X drivetrains. But is he channelling Edgar Cayce, or are his divinations more in line with Miss Cleo? Josh, Alvin, and Levy also discuss how prepared they are (or aren't) for a mid-ride disaster, and the crew describes their own go-to repair kit that they each bring on every single ride. Also, when is it best to just call someone to come pick you up? Want to join Josh on his Zwift group ride? See the info here. See more episodes of the Velo Podcast here. Further reading: Hookless Is Out, AI Shades Are In: 7 Road Bike Trends We Expect to See in 2026 Garmin Teamed Up With Oakley and Meta to Make Smart Glasses We Actually Want to Wear MTB Tires Are Out, Suspension Is In: 5 Gravel Bike Trends We Expect in 2026 Forget $300 Fans, Our 3 Favorite Cooling Hacks for Indoor Training Are Basically Free 0:00 Intro1:20 Josh's inflammatory no-tube comments3:11 Gravel predictions32:30 Interlude: Josh used the new Oakley x Meta Vanguard glasses39:45 Road predictions51:30 How prepared are you? What we carry for our rides59:00 Josh, Alvin, and Levy's toolkits

Welcome back, geeks!This week's episode is a bit of a mixed bag, with Dave and Ronan kicking things off with a chat about Giant's flagship factory. Things then jump to South Africa, where Escape's CEO Wade Wallace sits down with racer and occasional tech contributor Kevin Bekenstein to chat tech at the inaugural Gravel Burn stage race.Finally, members of Escape Collective will hear the return of Brad Copeland in the Ask a Wrench segment.Time stamps:2:30 - Dave's trip to Taiwan6:30 - Touring Giant's flagship facility14:45 - Equipment basics for Gravel Burn22:00 - A proven use case for gravel suspension50:00 - Brad Copeland returns for Ask a Wrench (Members only)54:00 - Indoor bike and trainer servicing1:14:00 - Shimano front shifter that keeps getting hard to use.1:27:00 - Long-term storage of mountain bike suspension

Intro:-Dante shows up to the pod on His State Gravel Bike, and we copare it to Lane's Raleigh. -Lane wrote an article about the RoundCat Rally and the 2025 DWA! Sierra RallySock Check:-New Balance 442 indoor soccer shoes-Casio A159W watch-Best Friend hat-New Balance 997R-Garage 79 hatGear Check:-Porsche 992.2 Turbo-Don't buy meta glasses!-Anker MagGo charger-Soundcore Space One headphones-AVOLT Square 1 Power Cord-Conway Power Cord-Leica M EV1 -Hasselblad X2Dii-Hasselblad Lunar camera-Leica DLUX 8-Nikon ZF-Lomo MC-A 35 mm film cameraWhatcha listening to/Watching?-Charity Kiss-Halloween movie(1978)-Bandsplain(Jimmy Eat World)episode

Send us a textCoach Tom and Kenny discuss their experiences and insights on endurance training, specifically focusing on the upcoming Kenny's Hyrox competition. They delve into the unique strategies involved in mixed pair racing, the importance of building an aerobic base during off-season training, and share Coach Tom's experience at the Gravel Revival event. We  emphasizes the significance of proper training techniques, the joy of participating in community events, and the excitement of future competitions.Make sure to subscribe!!On the Web:www.athletesinmotionpodcast.comOn YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AthletesinMotionPodcastEpisodes Sponsored by:TriTomR Endurance LLC www.tritomrendurance.com

With the inaugural edition of Gravel Burn in the rearview mirror, Payson sits down with Bradyn Lange for an overall recap. Due to illness, Bradyn wasn't able to compete in the pro field and instead dropped in partway through the seven-day event to capture some media from inside the bunch. Then, Payson, chats with Dan Craven, a former professional road racer from Namibia who served as Gravel Burn commissaire. He talks about his long-standing involvement with the event and his unique perspective on how it unfolded. This episode was brought to you by TrainingPeaks.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Stage 6 of Gravel Burn did not go according to plan. Strong winds led to treacherous conditions, and after Swiss rider Andri Frischknecht suffered a crash due to high crosswinds, the 144-kilometre stage was neutralised. To recap the day, Payson is joined by South African rider Hayley Preen, who is currently sitting in third place in the GC. They talk about the weather out on course, what it was like to slow roll the rest of the stage after the decision was made to neutralise it, and what they're anticipating for tomorrow's seventh and final stage. This episode was made possible by TrainingPeaks. Listen all the way to the end to hear some of Hayley's numbers from the race so far.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Campagnolo's Super Record X evolved from their 13-speed wireless road drivetrain and employs an off-road-specific rear derailleur with their Nano Clutch and race-focused gearing, but can it compete against GRX and Red? Velo tech editor Josh Ross explains the just-released Italian gruppo and their new, 50mm tall Bora gravel wheels. Alvin was at Rivian's launch of their (questionably named) Also TM-B e-bike and has all the details of this tech-heavy city rig. The Also employs a pedal-by-wire belt drive system, magnesium housing with TWO motors, an inverted suspension fork, and a car-like regenerative braking feature, but Levy wants to know if it will ever be available or if it's destined for vaporware status? Lastly, the crew digs into Josh's comprehensive indoor trainer buyer's guide, including the least expensive smart trainer that makes sense, why you should consider buying used, haptics and other add-ons, and what his price-no-object indoor setup might look like. They also share their tricks for making indoor rides "fun." Further reading I've ridden 32,000 Miles on Indoor Trainers. These Are the Best Ones. Campagnolo's Top-Shelf Super Record Group Is Going Gravel Rivian's New E-Bike Is the Most Impressive Bike I've Ridden All Year Timestamps 00:00 Intro2:00 Talking about Rivian's new e-bike19:50 Campagnolo Super Record X37:00 Indoor training57:44 How much do you need to spend?1:03:00 Alvin: How do I make indoor training not suck?1:17:55 Josh's dream setup

Jeez, that Dave and Ronan can sure ramble on about a new groupset. Indeed, this week's Geek Warning has the geeks geeking over Campagnolo's much-awaited release of 1x13 wireless. They chat about what's new, the limitations of a single chainring for general road riding, and why the future for the iconic Italian manufacturer seems brighter.While that chat may be a little premium for some tastes, the rest of the episode is all about more practical things. From tips for freehub servicing through to chatting good tech docs, this week's episode lives up to the podcast's name.Time stamps:2:30 - A Corrections Corner that only members need4:00 - Campagnolo's big Super Record expansion and the limits of 1x road26:00 - Looking at Look's Vision pedals30:00 - New warranty options for CSS rim customers32:00 - a PSA for your freehub41:00 - Readily available technical manuals are a Good Thing48:50 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only, with Zach Edwards)49:30 - What's up with gravel suspension?55:00 - Threaded bottom bracket creaks1:04:00 - Putting new Shimano XTR Di2 on a road bike1:17:00 - Zach's preferred brakes to bleed

Stage 5 of Gravel Burn was slow despite being more than 50% paved, and it finished on a 2500-foot climb. Tom Pidcock took the stage win and joins Payson to recap the day. They also discuss the logistics of his Il Lombardia / UCI Gravel Worlds double-header earlier this month, why he decided to take a break from his off season to come to South Africa, and how he chooses which events and disciplines to put on his schedule. This episode was made possible by TrainingPeaks.Gravel Burn GC standings after stage 5:Women: 1. Ashleigh MOOLMAN-PASIO - 19:39:21  2.  Melisa ROLLINS  - 19:43:41 | +4:20   3. Hayley PREEN  19:45:52 | +6:31  4. Lauren STEPHENS - 19:46:22 | +7:01 5. Axelle DUBAU-PREVOT - 19:48:15 | +8:54Men:1. Matthew BEERS - 15:46:42  2. Simon PELLAUD - 15:47:15 | +33   3. Hugo DRECHOU - 15:53:24 | +6:42  4. Lukas BAUM - 15:55:10 | +8:28   5. Tristan NORTJE - 15:56:01 | +9:19  Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Stage 4 of Gravel was 111 kilometres of near-constant headwind. Payson is joined by Speed Company duo Lukas Baum and Georg Eggers to get the lowdown on their moves that shook up the race early and how Lukas's flat impacted his third-place GC position. Lukas and Georg have been friends since they raced as juniors. After becoming XC Junior World Champion in 2013, however, Lucas fell out of love with the sport and quit altogether. It was Georg who convinced him to start again in 2022, this time on a two-person team and focusing on stage races. In their first attempt at the Cape Epic, they won, and it set them and their brand new, barely funded team on a new path. They tell Payson about how grassroots it all was in the beginning and why they chose to focus on marathon and stage racing. Plus, Lukas has an axe to grind with American gravel.This episode is sponsored by TrainingPeaks.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Miguel Crawford started hosting friends and then friends of friends on gravel rides throughout Sonoma County in the mid-1990s. Now he's just wrapped up his 28th year of hosting the Grasshopper Adventure Series, and best yet, he just wrapped up his first Megahopper. The Megahoppier is a route I first rode in 2021 and I was back this year for the first Grand Depart, the first mass start of this event. 414 miles across Sonoma County with trips in Lake, Marin, and Napa Counties as well. What an adventure. Check out Grasshopper Adventure Series and specifically the Megahopper, here Thanks Matt Scarborough and Bicycle Accident Law Try AGZ by visiting drinkAG1.com/tedking

Stage 3 of Gravel Burn was rough and tactical. Simon Pellaud, who has raced in just about every corner of the world this season and is hot off his second-place finish in the Life Time Grand Prix, took the stage win over Matt Beers and is currently sitting in second in the GC. He joins Payson to talk about how the stage played out, his strategy for securing the win, and the crash he witnessed. Thank you to TrainingPeaks for making this episode possible.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Stage two of Gravel Burn was 108 kilometres from Avontuur to Willowmore and it was much drier than yesterday. Both Matt Beers and Axelle Dubau-Prévot managed to hold on to their leads, but there were shakeups in the rest of the field. Payson is joined by Haley Smith to break down the day, including her tight finish for third, why she was so excited to compete in the event, and how she's approaching this last race of the season after a challenging year. Thank you to TrainingPeaks for making this episode possible.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Our daily Gravel Burn recaps start tomorrow, so we're bringing you an overview of the seven-day South African stage race, including a day-by-day breakdown of the route and a rundown of the start list, which features the likes of Tom Pidcock, Lachlan Morton, Alison Jackson, and Lauren Stephens. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Stage 1 of Gravel Burn is done and dusted -- a cold, rainy 84 kilometers with a spicy 2,000+ meters of climbing. Payson is joined by French gravel national champions Axelle Dubau-Prévot and Hugo Drechou to break down the race. Despite viewing this trip more as a holiday than anything else, Axelle took the win today over WorldTour legend Ashleigh Moolman and her fellow South African Hayley Preen. Hugo also landed on the podium, taking third in a sprint finish with Matt Beers and Andri Frishknecht. As he explains in this conversation, third is exactly where he wants to be. This episode was made possible by TrainingPeaks.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc