If you are a fan of gravel cycling, this is the podcast for you. Amanda Nauman and Bill Schieken talk gravel racing, gear, race profiles, recaps, preparation, and all things gravel bike riding.
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Weekly news and interview show following the biggest cyclocross races in the US and Europe. Join us in the media pit for the best cyclocross analysis you'll find.
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Professional mountain bikers Haley Smith and Andrew L'Esperance of Maxxis Factory Racing take you behind the scenes with athletes competing on the North American Off-Road racing scene. Creating InRoads between athletes and listeners; taking you on the journey of this exciting and dynamic racing all season long.
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Ep 95 | Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Race Recap
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Amanda and Bill recap their day commentating on an exciting Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf. Check out the broadcast here. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offering our listeners the code GROADIO24 to waive the seller’s fee at buycycle.com. By using this code, you waive the Seller Protection fee of 3…
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Ep 94 | Leadville, SBT and Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Preview
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Amanda and Bill chat about the most compelling storylines at Leadville and SBT before talking about the upcoming Garmin Gravel Worlds presented by Lauf. Check out live coverage of Gravel Worlds with on-course reporting by your Groadio hosts on Slowtwitch.com. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offeri…
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Amanda chats with Australian Gravel and Marathon MTB National Champion Courtney Sherwell about finding solace in gravel riding and racing after a stint on the road, her second-place finish at BWR California and in the BWR Triple Crown series, and a side hustle drawing pet portraits. You can follow Courtney at @courtney.sherwell and her pet portrait…
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The Midfield Report No. 11 | Joe Goettl
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Gravel racer and YouTube creator, Joe Goettl, joins Amanda to chat about his love of snowboarding, how a running injury helped start his bike racing career, and the full rundown of his race at Unbound Gravel. Amanda also hits Joe with a double-dose of Tuff Takes. You can follow Joe on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@jgoettl2.0 and on Instagram at @jgoe…
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Episode 325 | Alec Pasqualina (USAC MTB Director)
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USA Cycling Mountain Bike Director Alec Pasqualina joins Bill to chat about the upcoming Olympics, the MTB selection criteria, his role at USA Cycling and what can be done to bolster nationwide MTB athlete development. You can follow Alec on Instagram at @a_pasq. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer.…
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Becca Fahringer is back to talk with Amanda about her changed outlook on racing, new expectations, and the irresistible pull of gummy worms. You can follow Becca on Instagram at @gofahr. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle and thousands of other bikes available i…
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Midfield Report No. 10 | Dave Sheek and Mama Nauman on Unbound XL and 50
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It's a family affair on this episode of the Midfield Report as Amanda chats with Dave about his 2024 Unbound XL ride and how it compares to 2023. They get into gear, feeding, outside support questions and how everyone has a plan until it is the middle of the night and you are standing on the only hill you can find with phone service, with a bike ba…
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Hannah Otto—winner of Leadville, the Snowshoe XCM World Cup, and Midsouth, to name but a few—joins Amanda and Bill for a conversation on starting in triathlon and the value of competing in a variety of disciplines, the decision to put XCO racing on the backburner to concentrate on endurance events, and how the historic women's race at Unbound Grave…
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Amanda and Bill chat with men's elite Unbound Gravel runner-up Chad Haga about starting a new career in gravel racing, how that job change was born out of off-season challenges and adventure rides, the evolving gravel peloton and how Unbound's exciting men's race played out. You can follow Chad on Instagram at @thehagaski and at his website ChadHag…
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Amanda and Bill recap an amazing day of racing at Unbound Gravel. We talk about the women racing as a group for the first time ever, the tactical nature of the racing, and the challenges (perceived and real) of the Northbound route. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buy…
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Ep 88 | 2024 Unbound Gravel Preview Show
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Amanda and Bill chat about the MTB Olympic athlete selection and the Nove Mesto World Cup before discussing everything happening at this weekend's Unbound Gravel. We review changes to the course, the starting procedure, and some pre-event drama before picking our favorites for this year's pro fields in the 200-mile race. This Groadio episode is spo…
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Midfield Report No. 9 | Truman Glasgow
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Truman Glasgow joins Amanda to talk about his early gravel success, lessons learned racing BWR California, getting into the Life Time Grand Prix, and making extra cash mowing lawns and filming weddings. Follow Truman on Instagram at @TrumanGlasgow12. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of…
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Episode 324 | The 2024-25 UCI Cyclocross Calendar
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We are back in the Media Pit with Zach, Micheal, and Bill to chat about the 2024-2025 UCI Cyclocross Calendar for North America and the Cyclocross World Cup. We also answer your Instagram questions. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joining the Wide Angle Podium at wideanglepodiu…
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Amanda chats with David Brower about winning Barry Roubaix, all the great events in Michigan and why gravel needs a U23 category. Follow David on Instagram at @DavidBrower9. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle and thousands of other bikes available in the buycycl…
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Amanda talks with Drew Dillman about their shared history racing together, Drew's switch from cyclocross to gravel racing, his changing perspective on what success on and off the bike looks like and why you shouldn't be looking at him to take the next pull. Follow Drew on Instagram at @raddaddizzle and on YouTube at @drewdillmanchannel. This Groadi…
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Ep 85 | Sea Otter Gravel and Fuego XL
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Amanda and Bill chat about the 2024 Sea Otter gravel race as well as the Fuego XL, the first event in the Life Time Grand Prix. They also get into the weeds about Team USA's dominance in World Cup cross-country mountain bike racing and what it means for selection to the 2024 Summer Olympics. For in-depth analysis of the MTB season, consider subscri…
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Amanda chats with former pro road cyclist Travis McCabe about his path to the World Tour, the changing face of gravel racing and continuing to race for fun while working for Ventum. You can follow Travis at @travis_mccabe. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle alon…
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You haven't made it as a podcast until you've had a lost episode. Amanda and Caroline Dezendorf took care of that this past August after a conversation went unrecorded. With Caroline competing in the Mid South double, Amanda reached out for a redo and the result is a fantastic conversation with so many great stories from Caroline. Who says there ar…
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Ep 82 | Valley of Tears and Mid South
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Amanda and Bill chat about the inaugural Valley of Tears and the 2024 edition of Mid South. Bill's CXHAIRS Bulletin race recap from Valley of Tears is here. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketplace. For a limited time, save u…
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Daxton Mock joins Amanda and Bill to talk about his move to gravel after racing MTB and CX most of his life, and his stong finish at BWR Arizona. Follow Dax on Instagram at @daxtonmock. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketplac…
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Midfield Report No. 7 | Sierra Sims
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In the latest Midfield Report, Amanda chats with mountain bike and gravel racer Sierra Sims about her 16th-place finish at BWR Arizona, success on the mountain bike, coming back from injury and work/racing balance. Follow Sierra on Instagram at @sierra_mountains_. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along wit…
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Ep 81 | Call of a Lifetime Review and buycycle
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Amanda and Bill are together for a guestless episode to introduce Groadio's new title sponsor, buycyle, and chat about season two of the Life Time Grand Prix's Call of a Life Time series. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketpl…
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, presenting The Golden Tubies. It's an adventure, so buckle in and get ready for some season-end awards. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joining the Wide Angle…
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Chase Wark joins Amanda and Bill to discuss his race-winning ride at the Rock Cobbler, organizing events and helping build the Minnesota cycling community and his plans for the upcoming gravel season. The conversation ends with another great round of Tuff Takes. Follow Chase on Instagram at @chasethebiker and @warkscyclingservices. You can follow A…
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, talking about the final race in the X20 series and who performs best in Sweeckuary, We then revisit our All Cyclocross Teams and play trivia. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent c…
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Deanna Mayles joins Amanda and Bill to discuss her fast rise in the gravel world, her beginnings in mountain bike racing, and how she balances a career as an engineer for SRAM with a full racing calendar, including the Life Time Grand Prix. Amanda and Deanna also talk about her recent win at the Rock Cobbler. The conversation ends with another grea…
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Episode 321 | All Cyclocross First Team
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, talking about the Middelkerke and Lille. We then pick our All Cyclocross First Team selections for the 2023-2024 season before debating the rules for induction into the Cyclocross Hall of Fame. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide…
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Episode 320 | Cyclocross World Championships
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, talking about the Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor. We got stats, trivia and big ideas. The cyclocross road dogs mentioned in the intro that you fast-forwarded through: @danny.awang and @thepenultimatestage (Ethan Glading) Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast ne…
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Episode 319 | Hoogerheide and Worlds Predictions
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, overanalyzing the Hoogerheide World Cup and what it means for the upcoming Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor. We then take that overanalysis and make our Worlds predicitions. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joini…
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Ted King joins Amanda to discuss his plans for 2024 and how they differ from his past gravel racing seasons. Ted explains that he is training seriously again for the first time since retiring from the World Tour and is coming into this season with more focus. The conversation ends with a great round of Tuff Takes. Follow Ted on Instagram at @iamted…
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Amanda chats with Emma Grant on the latest installment of the Midfield Report. Follow Emma on Instagram at @emgrant1. If you're listening to this bonus content, please consider becoming a member of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network and supporting Groadio with your membership. If you do that by going to wideanglepodium.com, and sending evidence …
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, discussing everything that happened at the Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup. Buy a shirt! While supplies last, go to cxhairsdistro.com and get a Wout Me Worry, Van der Poel Rules, and This Is Real Cyclocross Weather shirt. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Sup…
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Episode 317 | Kerstperiode and Euro Nationals
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, discussing Kerstperiode, European Nationals and whatever happened to the "Big Three." Buy a shirt! Go to cxhairsdistro.com and get a Wout Me Worry, Van der Poel Rules, and This Is Real Cyclocross Weather shirt, while supplies last. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Karoo …
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Micah Rice joins Amanda and Bill to discuss his career path that took him from a professional road racer and team director to head of national events at USA Cycling and finally to gravel and mountain bike race director and consultant. Micah runs the Pikes Peak APEX p/b Rock Shox MTB stage race and is the race director for SBT GRVL and the new Valle…
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Andrew Strohmeyer (CXD Trek Bikes) joins Bill to talk about how he started racing cyclocross and his experience racing Worlds as a junior before the two go into a deep dive on domestic racing, including classic battles Andrew had with Magnus Sheffield, the USCX series and the 2023 US Cyclocross National Championships. Follow Andrew on Instagram at …
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Amanda welcomes Alex Wild to the show to talk about his return to the Life Time Grand Prix, working a full-time job and performing at a pro level on the bike, and balancing life and racing. Follow Alex on Instagram at @alexwildmtb. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Karoo 2. Our listeners can get a free heart-rate monitor for a limited time…
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Ep 75 | Life Time Grand Prix Preview with Chris Mehlman
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Amanda and Bill are joined by Chris Mehlman to preview the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix. We concentrate on who's back, who isn't and the rookies for next year's LTGP. We also talk about the changes we liked from year one to year two and what we look forward to in year three. Sign up for Chris' newsletter and follow him on Instagram at @cmehlman34. Gro…
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We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, discussing Herentals, World Cup Namur, and the big three, a/k/a the big two-and-a-half. Buy a shirt! Go to cxhairsdistro.com and get a Wout Me Worry, Van der Poel Rules, and This Is Real Cyclocross Weather shirt, while supplies last. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Karo…
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Fast and Slow Film at XCM Nationals | McFadden
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Welcome back to another episode of OffRoad InRoads. Today's episode is a little different as we shift from our typical guests, to bring on photographer/filmmaker and budding recreational gravel racer Nicole McFadden. Nicole filmed and produced the recently released Fast and Slow Presented by Stan's. Here's the brief, go have a watch. Travel alongsi…
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