Podcasts about Gravel

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

TrainingPeaks' Education Specialist, Cody Stephenson, is joined by returning guest and eSport cycling coach Zach Nehr and professional cyclist and esports racer Hayden Pucker—better known as Farm Watts—for an honest, high-energy deep-dive into the world of virtual endurance racing. We'll hear about Hayden Pucker's unconventional journey from riding a hundred miles before dawn in Wisconsin to racking up power records and chasing the podium at the esports world championships. Zach Nehr, Hayden Pucker's coach, shares nuts-and-bolts insights on how shifting training toward shorter, high-intensity intervals unlocked Hayden's next level—and how dialing in things like core strength, fueling, and tactical savvy makes all the difference in esports. The episode tackles everything: race strategy, the key differences between virtual and real-world riding, handling setbacks, and why communication is everything between coaches and athletes. Whether you're an endurance athlete, coach, or just curious about the future of virtual competition, this episode is packed with empowering takeaways and a wealth of actionable advice.

Der Besenwagen treibt in der Bucht von El Arenal und die Angeln hängen aus den Fenstern. Mit dem richtigen Köder dauert es nicht lang und wir ziehen Niklas Märkl aus dem Wasser. Der Picnic PostNL Fahrer hat in dieser Saison nicht nur seine erste Tour de France bestritten, sondern mit dem Giro d‘Italia gleichzeitig das Double gemacht. 2026 geht unser Niki in seine bereits neunte Saison bei der holländischen Profimannschaft, aber seine Karriere scheint gerade erst richtig durchzustarten.

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

In Episode 503 seht ihr den Test eines Conway Xyron ST 6.0 E-All-Mountains und einen Bericht vom Nedbank Gravel Burn, einem neuen Gravel-Etappenrennen in Südafrika. Zu gewinnen gibt es auch etwas.

When Dave Pryor started UnPAved of the Susquehanna in 2018, gravel cycling was crystallizing into a discipline in cycling. It was reserved for the real hipsters, early movers, and the dreamers. Since then, gravel has changed, as has UnPAved. Now, the race is part of Pryor's full-time job, an institution in Pennsylvania cycling, and also unique in the landscape of gravel cycling. In our most recent mini-episode on our Rodeo riders, we spoke to Pryor to learn more about a few things. Mostly, we chatted about the power of Pennsylvania's vast gravel goods, the strange place gravel racing holds on the East Coast, and what gravel means to him and his Flaanimal. Enjoy!Host: Logan Jones-Wilkins Guest: Dave Pryor Producer: Logan Jones-Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodio marcado por la ausencia de Jota… y por la anarquía total que ha reinado en el estudio. Sin su presencia, la cosa se nos ha ido un poco de las manos, pero lo hemos pasado en grande.Empezamos dando voz a la comunidad, respondiendo a vuestras preguntas con nuestras mejores (y a veces improvisadas) respuestas.Después entramos en terreno tecnológico con las gafas Oakley Meta, analizando qué aportan realmente y si cumplen las expectativas.El debate continúa con el mundo del gravel: tipos de desarrollos, sensaciones y esas discusiones eternas entre monoplato y doble.En la sección de Noticias, abordamos el caso Oier Lazkano y las anomalías en su pasaporte biológico, comentando las implicaciones de este tipo de casos y por qué conviene tratarlos con cuidado.Y cerramos hablando de nuestra semana sobre la bici, con el rutón de Charly y Antun, y una charla técnica sobre las diferencias entre una bici de largo recorrido y una de corto, la importancia del SAG y cómo influye en el comportamiento.El cierre lo pone Charly con un alegato inesperado a favor del running, que termina convenciendo a los dos Antonios para calzarse las zapatillas.Un episodio desordenado, divertido y muy BiciLAB. ¡Dale al play y acompáñanos en esta locura!

Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep. 384 - David Gravel, Hank Davis Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, along with Producer Todd Surprise, have been the host of "Track Talk" with the RacinBoys on Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City for over 25 years. Traylor spent 13 years on the road as anchor and producer of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour broadcasts. He had many years of experience and success driving and owning race cars before embarking on a broadcasting career covering motorsports.   

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

Neste episódio converso com Pedro Miorim e Pepe Lahud, ambos com uma vasta experiência no ciclismo, Miorim há mais de 5 anos no Gravel, modalidade que vem crescendo no Brasil e se mostra cada vez mais forte mundialmente, e falo também, com Pedro P. Lahud, conhecido como Pepe, escalador, com L'Etape Campos para 2h59, forte e que foram para o Mundial de ciclismo. Confira nosso bate papo !

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

In dieser Episode tauchen Christoph Strasser und Florian Kraschitzer tief in die Welt des Ultracyclings ein. Sie sprechen mit Rick Steffen, einem leidenschaftlichen Ultra Radfahrer, der seine Reise von den Anfängen im Kunstradfahren bis hin zu Siegen bei Rennen wie dem Badlands und dem Streckenrekord beim 24-Stunden-Rennen am Nürburgring schildert. Besonders beim Badlands über 815 Kilometer und 15.000 Höhenmeter musste Rick aber auch fürchterliche Rückschläge, wie zum Beispiel einen Sturz in der Wüste hinnehmen. Verletzungen und ein kaputtes Rad, mitten in der Einöde, ohne Hilfe und Versorgung - hier wurde es wirklich kritisch und Rick musste sich zuerst einmal selbst aus dieser Situation befreien. Trotz dieser negativen Erfahrung kam Rick aber ein Jahr später zurück und stelle sich dieser Herausforderung erneut, die als eine der schwierigsten auf Gravel gilt. Rick teilt seine Erfahrungen über die Herausforderungen und die akribische Vorbereitung, die für solche extremen Rennen notwendig sind. Er erzählt von der Balance zwischen Beruf und Sport, den technischen Feinheiten seines Setups und den mentalen Hürden, die es zu überwinden gilt. Außerdem haben wir ein "Feedback der Woche", das zum Nachdenken anregt, und diskutieren die Themen Schmerzmittel im Ultracycling und Müll auf der Strecke, denn hier gab es im Zuge des Badlands eine Kontroverse, die für viel Diskussionen sorgte.

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

David Gravel, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series points leader; Mike Marlar, 2018 World of Outlaws Late Model Champion, and Mike Warren, announcer for The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds are this week's guests

David Gravel, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series points leader; Mike Marlar, 2018 World of Outlaws Late Model Champion, and Mike Warren, announcer for The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds are this week's guests

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

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Heather Jackson and they discuss: Transition from Triathlon to Gravel and Ultra-running Balancing two sports at a high level How Heather races at a high level in her 40s The importance of sleep for high performance

Joy Franco, in addition to being a Neuroscientist and Engineer, still finds time to train at the highest level. In 2024 she competed in the UCI Elite U.S. Cyclocross Pro Series, racing at the biggest 'cross races in the U.S. This past summer she turned her attention to gravel and qualified for, and competed in the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in her age group. We caught up shortly after her return from Europe to hear about her experience qualifying for and racing in the fast and furious world champs! Catch up with Joy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/engineeringjoy/And if YOU'D like to try and qualify for the gravel champs, you can find all the information right here: https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/We would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

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Siempre hemos hecho autocrítica confirmando que a menudo hablamos mucho del gravel en Barcelona o Girona ya que son las zonas por las que más nos movemos nosotros. En este episodio nos vamos a la otra punta de la península para hablar con Galician Gravel Cycling.Es una de las comunidades gallegas más potentes que, por amor al gravel, organizan salidas, eventos y experiencias. Y si no las organizan ellos, le dan visibilidad con el objetivo de hacer crecer esta modalidad en su zona. Charla muy informal, mucho. Quizá demasiado, para hablar sobre el gravel en Galicia. De su terreno, de sus zonas, de las marcas que más se usan, de qué busca la gente, qué material llevan y del crecimiento de esa disciplina. Gracias por escuchar, empezamos a preparar ya el próximo episodio. 

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

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

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

Toasted Crumpet by the fire. Fawlty Towers.  Board Games. Gravel Pits. Train Sets. Pirate Radio. There's so much to chat about in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! 

Exploring Aurora's unique multi-day rally format and the people bringing gravel culture to Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. This week, we're heading overseas for a new kind of gravel adventure. The Aurora Gravel Rally Series blends the spirit of exploration with the thrill of competition — taking riders across stunning landscapes in Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. Craig sits down with Fiona, Race Director for the Portugal event, to unpack what makes the Aurora Gravel format so special. From timed rally segments to all-inclusive multi-day experiences, Fiona shares how Aurora is redefining what it means to race and travel on gravel. Expect insights on: How rally-style racing works and why it opens gravel to more riders The cultural flavor of each European stop — from the Mediterranean to the Alps Aurora's vision for balancing community, challenge, and discovery What makes Portugal a hidden gem for gravel cyclists If you've ever dreamed of combining racing with real adventure, this one's for you. Links Mentioned:

What happens when success leaves you feeling empty?In this Bite-sized Screw It Just DO It episode, I revisit my conversation with Dan Murray-Serter, co-founder of Heights and host of Secret Leaders. Dan shares the exact moment he realised his business, Gravel, was winning awards but draining his purpose.Rather than chase growth for the sake of it, Dan and his co-founder made a bold call, to shut the company down, return investor money, and start from zero. Out of that decision came Heights, a brain-care brand built on science, transparency, and genuine wellbeing.This short episode is about the courage to stop, reassess, and rebuild with intention. It's a must-listen for founders feeling stuck, burned out, or questioning their direction.Key TakeawaysBurnout can be a signal, not a setback. When your work drains you, it's often a sign to change direction.Success without purpose feels empty. Dan learned that achievements mean little without alignment to your values.Resetting isn't failure. Ending a company can open space for something far stronger.Build around authenticity. Heights grew from being transparent, not perfect.Courage comes from clarity. Once Dan recognised what felt wrong, the decision to start again became obvious.

Der Besenwagen rollt durchs Freiburger Schwabentor ins Dreisamtal. Kurz vor der Einfahrt ins Höllental biegen wir ab und parken in Buchenbach vor dem Haus von Jannis Peter. Der gebürtige Thüringer wohnt und trainiert seit einiger Zeit im Schwarzwald und hat spätestens in dieser Saison im Trikot des Team Vorarlberg international für Aufsehen gesorgt. Ein Profisieg und ein Profivertrag sind die Ausbeute und für 2026 gibt es das Trikot der Unibet Rose Rockets.

Julien Gagne, from Quebec, Canada, has raced at the highest level in both mountain biking and road but has more recently turned his attention to gravel and is competing at some of the biggest races in the U.S. This past August he was treated to a champaign shower as the overall victor in a stacked Core4 race. We caught up with Julien the week before his 4th place finish at the rain-shortened Big Sugar gravel race: "Half the distance, twice the speed!" he wrote after the race! Be sure to give him a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliengagne/ and check out his bike at https://www.devinci.com/en/. Of course, you should check out his teammate Georgia Astle - who just got third (and lived to tell the tale) at Red Bull Rampage - she's on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/georgiaastle/And be sure to tune into the big news for Core4 at www.core4.bike and give em a follow on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/core4.bike/We would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

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Suspension forks on gravel bikes is a dividing line in the cycling world. For many, they are a tool that expands the use of the bike and reduces the stress associated with the rugged terrain that gravel biking revolves around. Others dismiss the tech as reinventing mountain bikes from the 1990s. We've been wanting to dig into this topic for a while because Rodeo Labs bikes could be well-suited for a little suspension, if that is your thing. This summer, Logan finally got enough time on two different fork options to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of gravel suspension. Stephen, who has been trying suspension forks for the last year, joined in on the podcast to add his two cents. Nevertheless, we wanted this podcast to be more than simply Stephen and Logan breaking down their experiences. So, we called up Will Hart, the product marketing manager at Cane Creek, to get into the gritty details of their Invert gravel fork and muse on the philosophy behind building specific gravel tech. If you are interested in investigating this further, Logan tested the Cane Creek Invert SL and the Rock Shox Rudy Ultimate XPLR. Both options had 30mm of travel, with the Rock Shox priced at $929 compared to the Cane Creek Invert SL at $1,099. Stephen tested the Cane Creek Invert CS and Fox 32 TC – Grip SL. Both forks had 40mm of travel, with the Fox priced at $999 and the Cane Creek at $1,199. Host: Logan Jones-Wilkins and Stephen Fitzgerald Guest: Will Hart Producer: Logan Jones-Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Das Abblendlicht vom Besenwagen ist wieder im Dauerbetrieb. Die Tage werden kürzer und für die meisten bedeutet das: Off Season. Für einige wenige stehen noch die letzten Rennen auf dem Program bevor es in die wohlverdiente Pause geht, aber der Besenwagen fährt weiter!

Gracie, Georgie and Abby try to figure out what on earth happened at the Gravel World Championships over the weekend and discuss the Lorena Wiebes win rate from 2025 and more in this week's Wheel Talk Podcast episode.With a cameo from Heidi Franz, who finished thirteenth at the Gravel Worlds on Saturday.

I recently went on a ride with a friend who brought his gravel bike. I showed up with my mountain bike—and honestly, I had a blast.It got me thinking: do we really need a gravel bike, or is it just another shiny object in the cycling world? In this episode, I unpack that question. We'll explore the differences between gravel and mountain bikes, what the marketing gets right (and wrong), and how to make gear decisions that align with your goals—not just the trends.If you've ever wondered whether your current setup is enough, or felt the pull of the next big upgrade, this one's for you. Have you recently gotten into cycling? Then get my Beginner Cyclist Toolkit hereIf you have just started your cycling journey, you can get your Beginner Cyclist Toolkit Here.It's packed full of information and advice to get you started safely on your journey.

Laurens en Stefan gaan verder. Plaats van handeling: Bajes. Met live publiek! En Tibor Del Grosso achter de mic. Wat een heerlijk avondje. En natuurlijk genoeg te bespreken: over WK gravel natuurlij. Traumaverwerking rond de zaterdagkoers en het hele verhaal van Fritsie Biesterbos én natuurlijk dat van Florian Vermeersch. Wereldkampioen Florian Vermeersch that is! Beide worden even ingebeld - beide genieten.En hoe zat het ook alweer met de bochtentechniek van Florian volgens Florian en volgens Frits? Je hoort het allemaal, in weer een nieuwe aflevering van de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.Gebruik maken van de knalaanbieding van Kwaremont voor de IPA?! Tot en met zondag 25% korting op de IPA! Ga naar https://kwaremont.shop/product/kwaremont-ipa-6-stuks/

Com Ana Lidia Borba direto do Mundial de Gravel, nos Países Baixos, o RADIO traz as principais notícias da semana, que incluem o imparável sucesso de Tadej Pogacar, os recordes da UAE e uma Volta de Santa Catarina que fez todo brasileiro voltar a sonhar (e se orgulhar).

Een nieuwe aflevering van In Het Wiel over de Ronde van Lombardije én het WK gravel. Eerst bespreekt Niek Goedvolk met Roxane Knetemann en Daniël Dwarswaard hoe Tadej Pogacar na nog maar eens een solo het record van Fausto Coppi evenaarde: dit keer was er niet eens iemand die de Sloveen ook maar probeerde te volgen. Niet echt spannend dus, maar Rox had daardoor genoeg tijd om in de pen te kruipen en een schitterende ode aan De Koers van de vallende bladeren voor te bereiden. Daarna hebben we het over het WK gravel voor vrouwen, want wat gebeurde daar allemaal? Yara Kastelijn haalde haar eigen landgenote én roomie Shirin van Anrooij terug in de slotkilometer, zodat Lorena Wiebes uiteindelijk wereldkampioen kon worden. Waarom deed ze dat? En moet het WK wel in deze vorm worden verreden? Je hoort het in deze podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was released for Friends of the Podcast subscribers at the start of the year and, with the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships taking place in Maastricht in the Netherlands over the weekend, we're making the episode available for everyone to listen to in the build-up to the race. So, let's go back to October 2024... (This episode is part of our Friends of the Podcast series. It will be available on our regular feed until the end of the weekend. To sign up as a friend go to thecyclingpodcast.com) Last October, Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill went to Leuven in Belgium for the third edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships. They'd made the journey across the channel to the Flanders Classics many times but this was their first trip to a gravel race and they were keen to see what this overnight sensation (which was more than a century in the making) was all about. They meander through the history of gravel racing, examine where gravel and road converge, and take part in the Rainbow Gravel Ride, the sportive for amateur riders held on the finishing loop of the World Championship course. In this episode we hear from two American riders, Ian Boswell and Larry Warbasse, about their experiences of gravel racing, Colin Clews, the organiser of the Cicle Classic in Britain – a road race with gravel that preceded the current trend by a decade or so – and Connor Swift, who was in the thick of the racing in Leuven.

Laurens en Stefan gaan verder. Met niet één, maar twee special guests! Straight outta 't TeamNL huis in Schin op Geul - dé plek waar het allemaal gebeurt dit WK Gravel weekend. De bondscoach trad ‘zijn' dagen traditioneel af met een verkenning en barbecue met het complete oranje elite team, saamhorigheid alom! De basis is gelegd, het vuurtje brandt.De grote WK Gravel voorbeschouwing - alles komt langs. Het parcours, de favorieten, de outsiders. En hoe zat het nou met VDB per te? Je hoort het allemaal, in weer een nieuwe aflevering van de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast.

Today, Anthony is joined by one of his favourite gravel racers, Danni Shrosbree, for an inspiring chat about life on and off the bike. They dive into the world of gravel racing, covering equipment, training, and the intense challenge of the Lifetime Grand Prix. Known for thriving in tough, technical, and long races, Danni shares what drives her to push limits both mentally and physically. NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drinknomio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out this game changing supplement. EXPOSURE LIGHTS Level up your night rides—check out the updated Exposure Lights bar range today at www.exposurelights.com If you're in North America and run a shop, pre-orders are open now; everyone else, hit your local bike store or Exposure online and tell them Roadman sent you.

Gravel bike? Adventure bike? Bikepacking rig? With a drop handlebar but wide tires, proper suspension on both ends, and geometry that makes sense for good times on dirt, the just-released Trek CheckOUT looks like it's ready for... well, just about anything, be it a quick singletrack rip or a race from Canada to the Mexican border. Will Tracy and Levy look into the CheckOUT's features, including its near-endless mounting points and the new, longer travel Rudy XL fork, and Levy shares his questionable opinion from a mountain biker's perspective.  Velo's managing editor, Will Tracy, is also grilled by Levy to find out how he became The Boss, his time working for Peloton magazine, the differences between print and online cycling media, and how watching a race as a young kid shaped the rest of his life.

Just a few hours after winning Gravel Nationals, Bradyn Lange sat down with Payson at the house they were sharing in the lead-up to the race for a wide-ranging conversation about the event and all the things that had to fall into place to get him there. Bradyn has always identified more as a mountain biker than a gravel racer, but after struggling to find sponsors and snagging a rogue 4th place at Big Sugar in 2021, he managed to secure a sponsorship from Pinarello and a place in the 2022 Grand Prix. That season, he lived out of his van and worked multiple part-time jobs, and still managed to rack up some stand-out results, including the win at Chequamegon. In this conversation, Bradyn tells Payson about this phase of his life, as well as his unlikely win at Nationals, in which he crashed, got blocked by junior riders, broke his cleat, and missed the breakaway, all before launching to the front and winning solo. He also talks about his pivotal training camp with Orange Seal Academy last month, the financial gambles he took this season in the hopes of getting better results, and his lucky Blarney Stone.Instagram: @withpacepodYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Today, Trek launched a bike that's sure to spark debate in comments sections. It's called the CheckOut. It features a new 60 mm travel front suspension fork, courtesy of the RockShox Rudy XL, and 55 mm rear travel to match. It fits gravel-width cranks and has official clearance for up to 56 mm tyres (about a 29x2.25in).However, it's the design and testing of this bike that brings our fascination up to a boiling point. Trek published a white paper explaining how it used a rolling road with 3D motion capture, on bike sensors, and a metabolic mask to understand the benefits of having suspension on typical gravel terrain. We had questions.So with that, Alex Bedinghaus (Lead Design Engineer) and Kyle Russ (Analysis team) jumped on to geek out with Escape's Dave Rome. The conversation covers the design of the bike, what modern off-road efficiency testing looks like, why gravel bikes continue to go where mountain bikes have been, and plenty more.Meanwhile, head over to Escape Collective.com to see Dave Rome's early coverage of the new Check Out.Those on the free feed for Geek Warning get the first 25 minutes free. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get the whole thing, which frankly, includes the best parts.Time stamps:3:00 - Introductions6:00 - The design goal of the CheckOut10:00 - Why not a mountain bike?15:30 - Designing for bikepacking20:00 - Longer suspension and stack heights25:00 - Suspension layout versus Trek's IsoTrust27:00 - Testing explained (Escape Members Only from here on)35:00 - Body is a damper and a spring37:00 - Suspension versus bigger tyres44:00 - Measuring steering compensation49:00 - Qualitative versus quantitative data53:30 - Is smoother always faster?57:00 - CheckOut versus a gravel race bike

Sometimes there's a delicate balance between being responsible and adhering to rules. Brent's waxing poetic about gravel roads and what he refers to as treasure from a time in his youth. He brings up a situation that forces him to weigh the difference between being on time, versus doing what's right. Conflicting rules, one imposed by his mother, and the other imposed by his own conscience. It's "This Country Life" time right here on the Bear Grease channel. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.