An episode long overdue, we finally got the chance to chat with Morgan Chaffin, a back to back two time champ of the Gravel Worlds 75, to talk about her wins, her journey into cycling, and her very unique training program!
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On this episode we talk with Bobby Wintle, the lead promoter of The Mid South Gravel. This past weekend Stillwater, Oklahoma experienced unprecedented wildfires that burnt thousands of acres of forests and grass lands, destroyed wildlife habitats and farmland, took over 70 homes, and ultimately cancelled one of gravel’s most beloved events. We sit down with Bobby to process through the highs and lows and aftermath from this weekend. This is by far our most emotionally charged podcast as we let Bobby talk through all the feelings, actions, and timeline of the entire Mid South week.
This is also the first video podcast we’ve done and will be released on Mid South’s Youtube very soon.
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Thank you to all the first responders who tirelessly worked to keep everyone safe. Because of them, there were no reported deaths and hundreds of homes were saved.
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You can support Stillwater by donating to the https://www.unitedwaypaynecounty.org/form/donate-or-pledge-2022. Gravel Worlds will also be donating 50% of race entry fees between now and April 8 to support #StillwaterStrong
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Last weekend, Chase Wark had his eyes on winning the 2025 Mid South Gravel, but his plans were cancelled by catastrophic wildfires that wiped out homes, land, and animals. While Chase could have gone home, he instead decided to stay and chase the Mega Mid South FKT with eyes on now raising money for the community of Stillwater. This podcast is about how he did it.
To donate, head to: https://www.midsouthgravel.com/shop/p/stillwater-wildfire-relief
Crystal Kovac's impact on our sport has been felt so heavily in the last few years as she has been an advocate for women and beginners in the gravel world! She also happens to be the founder of Dirt Squad, a team aimed at educating and creating community. We talk all about this endeavor, as well as her journey into the world of gravel and how she became an advocate for people new to this sport!
If you are interested in joining Dirt Squad go to https://dirtsquad.co/
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On the heels of his brand new film premiere: LUKAS, we had a chance to sit down with the movie star himself, Lukas Coon, and his amazing mom, Jen, to talk about his incredible journey in gravel. Starting out at the first Adventure for All Lincoln athlete to learn how to ride a bike, to completing Gravel Worlds, his story is one that inspires.
The Film LUKAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ3PGQ9uRvw
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In this episode, we’re joined by Marcus Robinson, one of the founders of Ride for Racial Justice, a powerful movement combining cycling with the fight for racial justice. Marcus shares the mission behind the organization, the events they’ll be attending this year, and how cycling is used as a tool for advocacy. We also take a detour into some BBQ talk- because why not? You won't want to miss this one to hear about how Ride for Racial Justice is making strides in our community!
To get involved with RFRJ, you can email Marcus at marcus@rideforracialjustice.org and give them a follow in Instagram: @rideforracialjustice
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In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi and Jeff from Rasputitsa for a conversation that’s a little heavier than usual. We’re talking about Anthony, one of the founders of Rasputitsa, and his ongoing fight with stage 4 lung cancer that’s spread to his brain and bones.
Heidi and Jeff open up about what Anthony’s going through and how his strength continues to inspire everyone around him, even in the toughest moments. It’s a powerful conversation about this gravel community, resilience, and supporting each other through life’s hardest challenges. Plus, we also talk a bit about their incredible Rasputitsa event and some memorable moments from that race.
This episode might be emotional, but it’s also about the bonds that brings this Gravel Family together.
Lauren Stephens is back on the Gravel Family Podcast to talk about her 2024 Gravel Worlds WIN! As the back to back Champion of the Gravel Seas, she shares about her experience winning yet again and what her 2025 year will look like!
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On this episode, we chat with Becca Book, the 2024 Gravel Worlds Long Voyage champion who finished in just over 18 hours making her the Gravel Worlds Long Voyage record holder. We also got to chat with her about her epic adventure in Chile for a thrilling backpacking race!
In this episode, we sit down with Luke Hall, the 2024 Long Voyage 300 winner, to dive into his incredible record breaking journey at Gravel Worlds, his personal cycling story, and what’s on the calendar for 2025. Luke shares insights into the challenges and nutrition strategy of his 2024 victory, how Gravel Worlds tested his limits, and what drives him to continue pushing the envelope in the sport. We also get a glimpse of his goals for the upcoming year, including the races and ambitions for his 2025 season.
In this episode, we sit down with Simen Nordahl Svendsen, the youngest-ever winner of Gravel Worlds and an absolute powerhouse in the gravel racing scene. Riding for PAS, Simen has made a name for himself with back-to-back wins at the Rifts and a dominant performance in the 2024 Gravel Earth series. We dive into his journey into the sport, what it was like to conquer Gravel Worlds, and the unique tradition he’s created for himself whenever he races in a new location. Whether you’re a fan of gravel racing or just love hearing from rising stars, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Tune in for insights into the mind of one of the sport's most exciting up-and-comers!
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*Please note we had a few technical difficulties including the mic picking up Jason and Sofia's keyboards to take down show notes, and some microphone feedback*
Sam Hansen, the 2024 Gravel World's Non-Binary Champion is not only a cyclist, but a mathematics communicator, librarian, and a podcast producer!
Having years of experience in the cycling world, they are an activist for Gender Expansive categories in the cycling industry. We chat all about their professional work, Gravel World's experiences and where they hope to see the sport in years to come!
Happy Holidays to our Gravel Family listeners!
We appreciate you more than you know and we're so lucky to be able to have the best listeners in the world. We will be taking a few weeks off to celebrate the holidays, but we will be back in 2025 with brand new episodes for you!
As the youngest known summiteer of Mauna Kea, and podiuming at races all over the country, Greer Peed is making his name in the cycling world! We chat about his inspiring summit, his 2024 Gravel Worlds 75 mile finish, his Everest experience on Zwift, and much more!
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In this season of Thanks, we wanted to thank all of our listeners, sponsors, friends, and family for an incredible 2024 season! We are so lucky and honored to have some of the best listeners in the industry!
While Trevor Slawnyk may be new to the race director scene, you'd never know it after participating in his Dozinky Doozy race in southeastern Nebraska. In this episode, we talk about his new event, what it takes to put on a new race, and another fun idea he possibly has up his sleeve!
Howard Florence, Kentucky native, came to Nebraska to ride on our gravel roads- and left soaked with champagne from his DFL First to Last win! We got to hear all about his day, what the First2Last party meant to him, and he tells us about a smell he still can't get out of his car- post champagne spray.
Following our announcement earlier this month about our new title sponsor: Lauf, we had the CEO of Lauf Cycles, Benedikt, on our podcast! He talks all about Lauf, the engineering of the bikes, and a tiny sneak peek of what could be next for Lauf!
In what may be our most inspiring and most entertaining podcast yet, we sit down with our Gravel Worlds 2024 75 Mile Para Champion!
Patrick Halgren isn't just a cyclist though, he spends the majority of his team on the slopes, training on Team USA for skiing.
This is a, "Don't wanna miss," episode!
We're back with our first guest of season four! And for this series, we're starting with the after DFL finisher, Trevor White who rolled in (from completing the double) only eight minutes after our DFL was crowned. On top of that accomplishment, he was a super volunteer- putting in countless hours behind the scene from Wednesday-Friday of Gravel Worlds week!
