Best Gravel Guru Podcasts (2024)

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Going Coast to Coast | Rain, Sand, & High Water - This is Gravel EP:912 45:22

12d ago45:22

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Going Coast to Coast | Rain, Sand, & High Water - This is Gravel EP:912 Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are show hosts Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler. Neil is back from his longest race of the year up in Michigan doing 200 miles at the Coast to Coast event. Listen to this week's episode to hear all about his experience on the roads crossing a…

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Ep 156 Former BMX Pro Mark Jackson now happily racing vet amateur class and coaching kids 1:18:43

3h ago1:18:43

1:18:43

He started racing BMX in 1990, and after a long and successful pro career he took a break from it all. But like so many of us riding is in our blood, and after BMX became an Olympic Sport he came back to racing, rejoined the amateur ranks and is still going strong today. And when he’s not racing, he’s coaching and mentoring our youth. We had an awe…

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109. Mikkel Honoré, pro cyclist at EF Education-Easypost 51:10

2h ago51:10

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This week, Robyn and Will are joined by Mikkel Honoré, Danish pro at WorldTour team EF Education-Easypost. Mikkel talks us through the differences between a team like EF and one like his previous team, Quick-Step; how a small (and decidedly flat) nation like Denmark has produced so many great cyclists; and his thoughts on Pogacar, the Tour, the imp…

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370. I DID IT - I completed UNBOUND XL 350miles in 34hrs | Sylvie D'Aoust 1:16:00

5d ago1:16:00

1:16:00

YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZqht-e4gUA8Dj5wwrK3cQ Subscribe and never miss an episode: https://www.secretsfromthesaddlepodcast.ca Join the FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/457137678000433 2024 Online Winter Cycling Training Program https://www.cyclingskillspro.com Don't FORGET to Follow the HOST Sylvie D'Aoust at https://…

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Ep 154 Bike Shop Guru and now Podcaster John Dunbar 1:33:23

7d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

It was like three bike shop guys sitting around after hours talking about our love of bikes, corporate stores vs. the LBS and making a career in the industry…except there was no beer and we were on ZOOM. A great chat with John Dunbar who broke up with baseball because of his love for downhill, he went on to manage Eden Bicycles for our friend Chris…

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369. Preparing & Travel to Emporia, Kansas UNBOUND XL GRAVEL | Sylvie D'Aoust 17:56

7d ago17:56

17:56

YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZqht-e4gUA8Dj5wwrK3cQ Subscribe and never miss an episode: https://www.secretsfromthesaddlepodcast.ca Join the FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/457137678000433 2024 Online Winter Cycling Training Program https://www.cyclingskillspro.com Don't FORGET to Follow the HOST Sylvie D'Aoust at https://…

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Overcoming Adversity: Doug Evans' Inspiring Journey from Troubled Youth to Sprouting Entrepreneur - Ep. #197 56:36

8d ago56:36

56:36

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, we sit down with Doug Evans and explore his incredible life story. From a difficult upbringing in New York City and service in the U.S. Army, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author, Doug's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Doug shares his transformation through discovering the nutritio…

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Ep 153 Podcaster Michael Hotten AKA Hottie host of Marginal Gains and the Leadville The 100 Mile Mtb Race podcast 1:31:47

13d ago1:31:47

1:31:47

This one kinda blew our minds. A sit down with Michael “Hottie” Hotten, 4-time finisher and 5-time crew chief of the Leadville Trail 100. He’s also the co-host of 2 deep dive podcasts, The Leadville 100 Mile MTB Race Podcast where they give training tips, course details, and share stories about the highest and hardest one-day mountain bike race in …

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108. Carlton Kirby: Tour de France 2024 Special 1:31:29

13d ago1:31:29

1:31:29

This week James and Will are joined by Carlton Kirby, Eurosport's voice of the Tour de France. In this episode, Carlton looks ahead to the Tour de France 2024, and talks us through the course, all the crucial stages, the likely turning points and the surprise heroes. We discuss the inside track on Cavendish's chances of beating the Merckx record; w…

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Epic Gravel Rides and Ultra Endurance Training Insights #SpecialEpisode - Ep. #196 18:48

19d ago18:48

18:48

Join Joe Gagnon and Sean on the Chasing Tomorrow podcast for an inspiring catch-up as they dive into their recent ultra-endurance feats, including Joe's 200-mile gravel ride and Sean's 62-mile bike ride. They discuss the importance of balanced training, nutrition strategies during long events, and the thrill of exploring different fitness regimes. …

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Ep 152 Pinarello's National Sales Manager Doug Hall 1:21:47

20d ago1:21:47

1:21:47

We had a blast recently talking with Doug Hall, National Sales Manager for the Iconic Bike Brand Pinarello. It’s an entertaining and enlightening journey from college shop rat; to Giant Bicycles; to entrepreneur first as independent rep then to successful Bike Shop Owner; to meeting Fausto Pinarello and to helping launch Pinarello’s new pure race m…

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Unlocking Human Potential: Ketones, Metabolism, and Health with Dr. Latt Mansor - Ep. #195 54:31

26d ago54:31

54:31

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow Podcast, join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Latt Mansor, a scientist and deep-level expert in human metabolism. Latt shares his unique journey from aspiring astronomer to leading expert in biotechnology and health sciences. We delve into the importance of understanding our bodies, the benefits of k…

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EP 151 Unbound XL with Vince Murdock 1:23:49

27d ago1:23:49

1:23:49

Professional MMA Fighter Vince Murdock makes a return appearance “fresh” off his Unbound Gravel XL adventure. He shares his deeply personal and touching motivation for taking it on, as well as what it took to physically and mentally to push on and finish. In case you are wondering, it was 353 self-supported miles over 28hrs with 19,000ft climbed an…

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107. Factor Bikes owner Rob Gitelis 1:11:45

27d ago1:11:45

1:11:45

This week Will and James are joined by the founder and owner of Factor Bikes, Rob Gitelis. Rob is originally from Miami but moved to Taiwan more than twenty years ago to start building bikes. Originally he ran a factory which built bikes for brands such as Cervélo, Scott and Canyon, but in 2015 he decided to go it alone with the purchase of Factor …

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Unreal Unbound - This is Gravel EP:911 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

Unreal Unbound - This is Gravel EP:911 Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. They are back after an exciting week of Unbound Gravel taking place here in Emporia Kansas. Tune in and follow along to their weeks and see how it unfolded. All of this and so much more on this …

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The Power of Reframing and Family Retreats - Ep. #194 26:43

1M ago26:43

26:43

Join host Joe Gagnon and guest Sean Greenspan as they dive into the powerful concept of reframing life experiences and the importance of consistent effort. They discuss the benefits of focusing on progress rather than peak performance and highlight the transformative experience of engaging in a family retreat. Through personal anecdotes and insight…

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Ep 150 Race Course designer, promoter, and all around bad ass Asa Shoemaker 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

This week we sat down with Asa Shoemaker and her two pet birds Sqeables and Cinder. Asa shared her journey from kid on a BMX bike in Woodstock, NY to a Folsom, CA based XC racer turned downhiller. While still a bad ass on a bike these days her focus is on race course design & promotion for Folsom Rodeoccross, CX at Bariani, W. Sac CX and the Prairi…

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Late Night with Gravel Guru - This is Gravel EP:910 26:45

1M ago26:45

26:45

Late Night with Gravel Guru - This is Gravel EP:910 On this special edition of This is Gravel Neil and Matt head downtown to the finish line of Unbound Gravel. Though they saw the finishers sprinting down Commercial Street with the helicopter and drones hovering about that's not the content they wanted to bring out this year. Instead, they chose to…

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From Skinny Teen to Fitness Guru: Tyler Holt's Journey to Building an Alpha Life 38:07

1M ago38:07

38:07

Join Joe Gagnon on the Chasing Tomorrow podcast as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Tyler Holt, the founder of 212 Performance Gym. Tyler shares his transformative journey from being a lanky high schooler to a pro bodybuilder and endurance athlete. Discover the principles behind 'Alpha Life,' Tyler's philosophy for promoting the best ve…

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Ep 149 Hungarian BMXer and Reality TV Star Danny Josa 1:19:54

1M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Danny and I have been friends for just about a decade now and I'm so thrilled to be able to share his story with you all. From very humble beginnings in Hungary to traveling the world competing in BMX and doing BMX shows working with impressionable kids to deliver a message about hard work, discipline, kindness, and the benefits of a healthy lifest…

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106. Unbound Gravel 2024, racing with British champ Danni Shrosbree 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

This week James and Will are joined by gravel pro, Danni Shrosbree. Danni became British gravel national champ in 2022, then in 2023 raced to a storming fourth place on her debut at Unbound Gravel, arguably the world’s hardest gravel race - 200 unsupported miles (320km) across the Kansas prairies. Danni tells us why this was one of the most chaotic…

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4x Unbound Gravel Champion - Dan Hughes - This is Gravel EP:909 38:42

2M ago38:42

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4x Unbound Gravel Champion - Dan Hughes - This is Gravel EP:909 Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. They are joined in the studio this week by no one other than FOUR-time Unbound Gravel Champion Dan Hughes. Dan talks event history, route recon, and about general race d…

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Transforming Intent into Impactful Action with Scott Curran - Ep. #191 49:22

2M ago49:22

49:22

In this episode of Chasing Tomorrow podcast, host Joe interviews guest Scott Curran, the founder of Beyond Advisors and former general counsel at the Clinton Foundation. Scott shares insights into his journey from practicing corporate law to dedicating his life to philanthropy and making a positive social impact. He discusses the importance of turn…

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Ep 148 The Return of one of the OG's Shawn Remy 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

We got one of the Original Cycle Jerks back to check in on him and share all of the things he has been up to since leaving the Podcast. We touch on his difficult childhood and ultimately being raised by his grandparents. Remy has been very busy, buying his first home, racing bikes, running a bike shop and just generally kicking ass in every way. Hi…

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Dream It, Plan It, Practice It, Do It - Ep. #191 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, host Joe Gagnon is flying solo with a new take on S.M.A.R.T Goals. This episode discusses the importance of creating the life one desires despite societal pressures and implementing a 'dream it, plan it, practice it, do it' mindset. In this episode Joe discusses how to transform dreams into achievabl…

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Ep 147 Multinational Champ Road and Track racer and all-around good guy Larry Nolan 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

We could have talked for hours about his cycling accomplishments: multiple Masters National & World Championships, three former UCI World Records and success as a USA Cycling Level 1 Coach. But during our chat with Larry Nolan we quickly got to what is really important family, balance, perseverance, perspective, mentoring others, inclusion and what…

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105. RideLondon Special, with race director Kevin Nash 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Will and James are joined by Ford RideLondon-Essex race director Kevin Nash ahead of this year's event, which takes place on May 26th 2024. Kevin discusses the challenges designing the route, from circumventing weddings to dealing with litter; explains how to deal with peloton physics and the human racing psyche; and divests the secrets of managing…

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368. Someone Has to Be LAST - Clarence Rockland Race Report | Sylvie D'Aoust 19:39

2M ago19:39

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZqht-e4gUA8Dj5wwrK3cQ Subscribe and never miss an episode: https://www.secretsfromthesaddlepodcast.ca Join the FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/457137678000433 2024 Online Winter Cycling Training Program https://www.cyclingskillspro.com Don't FORGET to Follow the HOST Sylvie D'Aoust at https:/…

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Let's Talk Routes | Unbound Gravel 2024 - This is Gravel EP:908 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Let's Talk Routes | Unbound Gravel 2024 - This is Gravel EP:908 Back in the Gravel Guru studio this week are Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler to host This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. Last Friday Unbound Gravel released the official routes for this year's race heading North out of Emporia so like any good hosts they jumped on their bikes Saturday morn…

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Navigating Fitness, Nutrition, and Life Goals with Sean Greenspan - Ep. #190 22:07

2M ago22:07

22:07

In this engaging episode of the Chasing Tomorrow Podcast, host Joe Gagnon and guest Sean Greenspan, dive into a reflective and insightful conversation about their personal life experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Sean shares his recent marathon experience, emphasizing the importance of preparation, recovery, and the mental aspect of overcomin…

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Ep 146 Paragravel Cyclist Jeremy Raeszler 1:18:34

2M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Raeszler aka paragravelcyclist on Instagram. Paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcross accident, one day over lunch with his wife he declared he "wanted to ride a bike." 9 months after that he defied science by completing the French Fry at Rebecca's Private Idaho and regularly rides his g…

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REPLAY from the best of The Chasing Tomorrow Podcast - Record-Breaking Dreams with Dave Proctor and Pete Kostelnick 47:26

2M ago47:26

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In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, hosts Joe and Dave, alongside guest host and U.S. Transcon record holder Pete Kostelnick, dive deep into the world of ultra-endurance running. Dave Proctor, currently on day 54 of his attempt to break the trans-Canadian speed record, shares his experiences running from coast to coast, detailing the p…

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Cycle Jerks Podcast episode 145 with Bike Racing legend turned Paralympian Tara Llanes 1:44:24

2M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

In this Episode we are joined by Tara Llanes. Tara had a prolific career as a bike racer that included many championships in BMX that put her in the BMX Hall of Fame, as well as several National Championships on the Mountain bike in both 4 cross and Downhill. Her professional Mountain Bike racing career was cut short due a crash while racing in Col…

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104. Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

This week, Pete and James are joined by Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy for a rambling (but hopefully rewarding) episode that runs from bikes to elections. We talk about Krishnan's charity bike ride, the Duchenne Dash - London to Paris in 24hrs; his fair weather approach to cycling; his time on Strictly Come Dancing; the role of AI in…

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New Beginnings & Countdown to Unbound Gravel - This is Gravel EP:907 52:22

2M ago52:22

52:22

New Beginnings & Countdown to Unbound Gravel - This is Gravel EP:907 Wrapping up the month of April Neil Taylor & Matt Fowler are back in the studio to pump out a new episode of This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. The episode starts with big news about career changes with Matt as he parts ways from local bike shop life at Merchant Cycles. Listen al…

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Embracing Energy, Goals, and Growing Through Action - Ep. #188 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, Joe and Sean reflect on the lessons learned from their adventures, including ultra-marathons and the positive impact of intention and a solid training plan. They discuss the importance of high energy levels, seizing opportunities, and the benefits of maintaining a determined mindset towards personal …

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Ep 144 Liv Ambassador Jaime Baeza 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

We were initially excited to have Jamie Baeza on the pod because, as a Liv Ambassador, she shares our passion to see more women on bikes. But consider our minds blown! During our chat we learned the depth of Jamie’s commitment to getting more of “everyone” on bikes. As a Be Good Foundation Bikepacking Scholarship recipient and active Trips for Kids…

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Harnessing Data to Power Health Decisions with Pieter De Leenheer - Ep. #187 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, host Joe Gagnon talks with special guest Pieter De Leenheer, CTO at 1up Health and a father of four. Originally from Belgium, Pieter has a rich background in data governance and metadata management, with over two decades in the field. The conversation delves into the integration of data and health, e…

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367. Diving into UNBOUND GRAVEL and the 2024 NORTH Route with Gravel Guru | Neil Taylor 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MThXJLqqqgw IG: https://www.instagram.com/ministerofgravel/?hl=en Co-Host of Gravel Guru Podcast https://www.instagram.com/gravelguru/ Subscribe and never miss an episode: https://www.secretsfromthesaddlepodcast.ca Join the FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/457137678000433 2024 Online Winter Cycling Training Pro…

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Bobby's Back & Exploring Flint Hills Gravel - This is Gravel EP:906 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Bobby's Back & Exploring Flint Hills Gravel - This is Gravel EP:906 Welcome back to This is Gravel here on Gravel Guru. On this episode we bring in special guest Bobby Thompson of Discover Gravel and longtime host of This is Gravel to walk us through the Flint Hills Gravel Ride event that he put on this past weekend. While in the studio Bobby also …

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Ep 143 Mount Diablo Trails Alliance Mark Moskowitz 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

We, like many off road riders, are often frustrated by the lack of "legal" trail access. This week we spoke with Mark Moskowitz of the Mount Diablo Trails Alliance. The Alliance is a band of volunteer Trail Champions working to maintain and repair trails on Mount Diablo with a focus on safety, preservation and equitable access. Mark shared the exte…

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103. Ex-pro Scott Sunderland on 90s cycling, Classics, Cancellara, breaking stuff and RideLondon 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

This week, Will and James talk to ex-pro, team ds and race director Scott Sunderland. Today, Sunderland is race director for the RideLondon Classique and Tour of Flanders among others, but during the 1990s and 2000s he rode professionally for TVM, Lotto and GAN before taking on sports director roles at Team CSC and Cervélo Test Team. Here, Sunderla…

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Reflections on High Performance Living: Running Joshua Tree - Ep. #186 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

In this episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast, host Joe Gagnon and guest Sean Greenspan reflect on their recent 80-mile run through Joshua Tree National Park. They discuss the physical and mental aftermath of such an endurance event, the beauty of nature, the challenge itself, and the sense of community and support among like-minded individuals. …

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