I was not fortunate enough to spend much time with Ryan le Garrec at The Migration Gravel Race in Kenya. Then a few weeks after the dust had literally settled, he released his film documenting the race it brought the whole experience flooding back. I wanted to get to know to the guy who had so accurately represented, in film, the suffering and the …

Lian and I first met at The Migration Gravel Race in June 2021, where she was capturing the race, the riders and the spectacular Kenyan scenery. This, however, was not the first time I had come across her work. That was earlier in 2021 when I heard about #crackedearthfilm - a film project aiming to reach and engage more cyclists around the globe on…

Badlands is a 750km unsupported bikepacking endurance event through some of the wildest parts of Europe. Staring in Granada, in the south of Spain, competitors are faced with 85% non-tarmaced roads, deserts, mountain passes, beach traverses and a total of over 15,000 m of vertical gain. In his first event of this kind Suleiman Kangangi completed th…

The First Migration Gravel Race is now successfully completed, and what a uniquely memorable experience it was. In this second episode we take you inside the event and catch up with some of the participants (some new to this podcast, some familiar). Featuring: Sule Kangangi, Nol and Loek from Fat Pigeon, Finley Newmark and Marc Roig If you want mor…

The First Migration Gravel Race is now successfully completed, and what a uniquely memorable experience it was. In this first episode we take you inside the event and catch up with some of the participants (some new to this podcast, some familiar). Featuring: Iman Kagumba, Ruben Kranendonk, Ian Boswell, Betsy Welch, Cate Karis, Geoffrey Langat & Do…

Meet Omar, Endurance cyclist and guest for episode ten of #meetthemigrationgravelracers 📸 @omaralsaadi93 A keen endurance rider and enthusiastic promotor of Dubai as a cycling destination, Omar is more than willing to share his passion for riding bikes. Having taken part in a couple of Biking Man Events and the Race Around Rwanda 2020, he has some …

Meet Maurice and Lester, the second 'Flying Dutch Duo' to join Chasing the Peloton for episode ten of #meetthemigrationgravelracers Having known each other since their studies, Lester and Maurice have connected over their passion for cycling, becoming part of the community centred around Lola Bikes and Coffee, a coffee shop based in The Netherlands…

Meet Sule, 'The Godfather' of The Migration Gravel Race and guest for Episode Nine of #meetthemigrationgravelracers The future of Kenyan cycling is looking very promising, and will continue to grow, especially with people like Sule involved. Having ridden at the highest levels for many years Sule has the experience and wisdom which is going to be i…

Meet Dorien & Mieke, the flying Dutch duo taking part in #mgr2021 🇳🇱 From meeting a few years ago through Lola, a coffee shop and cycling community in The Netherlands these women are now taking their love of riding bikes to the next level with the Migration Gravel Race. The race is just around the corner, and these two are training hard, go and che…

Meet Ian, the former World-Tour racer turned alternative-surface rider taking part in #mgr2021 The fact that the @migrationgravelrace has attracted the attention of riders like Ian, along with the support of @wahoofitnessofficial is testament to the ambition of @teamamani in what they hope to achieve with the race. As Ian says, the pathway for Afri…

Meet Kato and Wasswa, the lean-mean-twin-dream-team hoping to blow us all away at the #mgr2021 The lads are training hard right now with their coach Sam Mutton, who we also speak with in this latest episode of #meetthemigrationgravelracers It's awesome to hear about their cycling journey and their ambitions for the future, as well as the incredible…

Meet Angus and David, the adventure mountain-biking duo who are taking part in #mgr2021 What started as a hobby and a way to keep fit has grown into full-blown obsession, with the guys due to take part in some of the toughest races around and David has even bought a bike shop! Having been in Kenya for many years, these guys have a unique perspectiv…

Meet Geoffrey, Kenyan Bike Racer, who's taking part in #mgr2021 From Roller Skating to a UCI Continental team and now Gravel Racing, Geoffrey's passion for cycling is clear and infectious. He shares his story and tips for riding the dirt roads of Kenya. Find him over on instagram And we are @chasingthepeloton…

Meet Josh, endurance racer/rider, who's taking part in #mgr2021 If you know anything about the world of Bikepacking/Endurance Riding, you will likely be familiar with Josh & his achievements. He shares his experiences and tips as we look forward to an amazing Kenyan adventure. Find him over on instagram @chasingthepeloton…

Meet Cate, another of the local Kenyan riders taking part in #mgr2021 As someone who took part in the race recce she shares her insights into what we'll be tackling (spoiler alert: it's 'rocky') & she shares how she got into cycling. Find her over on instagram & find us @chasingthepelotonBy peterrossproductions

Meet Iman, one of the local Kenyan riders taking part in #mgr2021 In this inspiring conversation, we talk about how she got into cycling, what diversity means for the sport in East African and her efforts teaching women to ride during the pandemic. Find out more about her on her website and instagram @chasingthepeloton…

Welcome to Chasing the Peloton. A new Podcast sharing my journey to some of the toughest endurance cycling events around, and the stories of those who I meet along the way. 🦓 Migration Gravel Race, Kenya 🌵 Badlands, Spain Find us on instagram: @chasingthepelotonBy peterrossproductions