On this episode - we have returning guest -Taryn Davis!
Taryn tells us all about her two attempts at this very challenging Bikepack event - The Ozark Gravel Doom held in Arkansas!
Starting with her 1st attempt at the Grand Depart in May, 2022 - to her ITT (Individual Time Trial) on Halloween, October 31st (Rather fitting, don't you think??) we hear about Extreme heat, to crazy bike mechanicals and oh yeah....Flying Rabbits...so sit back and enjoy Taryn’s story about this awesome adventure!!
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Returning guests Jen Adams and Eric Betteridge stop by for a chat on their very hectic, eventful and exciting cycling adventures in 2022!!! Their first podcast on the Gravel Groove was Episode 16
We hear all about the Grand Depart for The Log Drivers Waltz bikepacking event and then sit back and enjoy all the tales from their Tour Divide Ride this past June!
Enjoy!!
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In this episode, I have two returning guests!!
Garth Stotts and Carter Nieuwesteeg
The three of us sit down over a beer to discuss both of Carter and Garth’s events The Fernie Gravel Grind and The Range!
We discuss how this years events went from an organizers perspective and from a participant’s view…mine!!😊
We talk about Carters rebranding to the Anything Goes Events umbrella of events including the Fernie Gravel Grind and the new kid on the block this fall, The Cranbrook Gravel Grind!
We also talk about the reasons and advantages to have pro gravel racers attend local events, as well as getting more women on bikes riding gravel!
Super chill chat about everything gravel!
Enjoy!!
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This weeks guest is an amazing elite athlete, competing in road and Xterra Triathlons as well as racing gravel and mountain bikes
Karsten Madsen
Karsten and I talk about many of his adventures in Xterra and his bike racing, he also shares with us his heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation, when it happened, how he’s dealt with it and how he copes with it on a daily basis being such an active athlete!
We talk about a few of his Everesting bike attempts during the pandemic, and then Karsten and I share an emotional moment talking about the recent loss of our fur babies, Lucas who was Karsten’s Boy and Trapper, who was my little guy!
I loved my chat with Karsten and I know you will too!
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On this weeks episode!
She loves rock climbing, running, but her passion is Gravel and Bikepack racing….
Hailey Moore
Hailey and I talk about how she started riding Gravel, and her entry in the Bikepacking world!
I loved our discussion on her first ever Solo Bikepack adventure and how we both would love to see more women attempt Solo overnighter’s (Its so empowering!!)
We discuss her two Unbound 200 Gravel races she rode and her Women’s FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the Ozark Gravel Doom Race in Arkansas this April!
Then we talk about her attempt at Unbound XL (350 miles) happening this weekend!
I know your going to love my chat with the incredible Hailey!!
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This weeks guests are Jen Adams and Eric Betteridge
Jen and Eric tell us all about their Cross Country Ski Adventures and oh my, are they ever accomplished in this sport!
We talk about some of their bike packing trips, and then dive into their very own bike packing route, The Log Drivers Waltz
And to top it all off, Jen and Eric will be tackling The Tour Divide starting in Banff, Alberta Canada this June and they tell us what their plan of action is for this Epic race!!
I really enjoy my chat with this power couple, and I know you will too!
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This weeks guest is the owner of Cycling 101 in Canmore, Alberta
Ryan Draper
Ryan and I discuss his early days of racing including the BC Bike Race and Cape Epic races
We also talk about how and why he became a cycling coach, the different services Cycling 101 offers including Bike Fits and why they’re so important!
Coach Ryan answers a listeners question on how to try and get out of a negative mindset during an endurance event!
Lots of great stuff in this episode!!
I hope you enjoy my talk with Ryan
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This weeks guest is the one and only, the Queen of Graval
Alison Tetrick
Ali and I discuss her early days in sports when she played tennis and competed in Triathlons!
Ali tells us how her Grandfather was a huge influence in Ali turning her attention to Cycling and becoming a Pro Road Cyclist and living in Europe!
She also shares with us her story about her terrible crash in 2010 where she suffered a traumatic brain injury and we talk about her road to recovery and how it has affected her life
Of course we talk about her entry into the gravel racing world - winning the first gravel race she ever entered, which just happen to be the 2017 - 200 mile beast of a race - Unbound - with an absolutely incredible sprint to the finish to pull out the win!!
I also loved that Ali shares her favourite Mantra’s she uses for her big races! They’re awesome!
In addition to her amazing cycling career, Alison is a
Bio Chemist!! Wow!
I felt like I was talking to true friend during our chat!
I hope you enjoy my talk, with the Amazing Ali !!
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This weeks guest is freelance writer and adventure story teller
Ali Becker
Ali and I talk about her bike touring trip across Canada with her partner Mat, they did this adventure twice together and on top of that, they then decided to hitch hike across Canada!
We also discuss their bikepacking trip across British Columbia,
a bunch of other fun adventures, and then we talk about their living situation, which consists of Ali and Mat house sitting for people!!
Super interesting talk with Ali and all her adventures! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do !!!
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This weeks guest is Mountain Bike and Gravel Racer
Carter Nieuwesteeg
Carter and I talk about a few of his races in 2021, including his very impressive 3rd overall podium placement at the BC Bike Race and his first overall win at The Range Gravel Race in Southern Alberta!
We then talk at length about his very own Gravel Race…
The Fernie Gravel Grind !!
I hope you enjoy my talk with Carter
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This week’s guest is the organizer of a classic Alberta gravel race The Ghost of The Gravel
Shawn Bunnin
Shawn and I talk about the grass roots of gravel riding in Alberta, How The Ghost of the Gravel came to be from a group ride he would do with friends yearly called The Water Valley 220 and after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid…The Ghost is back baby for 2022!
Shawn and I talk all things gravel, and I hope you enjoy it!
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On this weeks episode - Mountain And Gravel Endurance Racer, YouTube Sensation, DYLAN JOHNSON
Dylan and I talk about his start in bike racing, including getting into 100 mile mountain bike endurance races, we discuss his Coaching business, how he got into Gravel Racing and of course, we talk about his extremely popular YouTube Channel, where Dylan presents Science based data relating to cycling topics! He also does recap videos on most of his races!
I really hope you enjoy my talk with Dylan!
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On this weeks episode - I'm chatting with Ultra Endurance Bikepack Racer
Andrew Onermaa
Andrew burst on the bikepacking scene in 2020 when entering the Arkansas High Country Race as an unknown local boy, he gave Ted King a run for his money battling the gravel pro veteran for 1st place!!
We also talk about the very cool Iowa Wind & Rock Race that had a very different and unique race format, his attempt at Unbound XL 350 and his very serious crash at a gravel race just before Christmas!
We end our visit talking about his very own gravel race - Ozark Gravel Doom taking place this May!
I hope you enjoy my talk with Andrew
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A Special Mid Week Episode of The Gravel Groove Podcast!
This weeks guest is the creator and organizer of The Range Gravel Race in Southern Alberta - Garth Stotts!
Garth and I talk about how The Range went from an idea, to an actual Gravel Race and the challenges of planning such an event when a global pandemic hits which led to the eventual cancellation of the 2020 race, to finally getting the green light for the 2021 event to proceed, and what a success it was!!
The registration for The Range 2022 Opens February 1st and we touch on the exciting changes to the race for this year!
We also talk generally about Gravel Riding in Alberta!
Make sure to listen until the end as Jo Jo throws out a little Challenge/Contest your way to make things fun!
I hope you enjoy my chat with Garth!
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This week on The Gravel Groove Podcast
Ultra Endurance Bikepacking Legend
Lael Wilcox!
Lael and I begin with how she started long distance riding and how that transitioned into Bikepack racing!
Of course we discuss her Tour Divide Races where she still holds the women's fasten time to complete the race, her 1st Overall Win at the 2016 Trans Am Bike Race, Her attempt this past summer for the fastest overall time on the Tour Divide and her incredible cycling adventure this past September in Iceland!
I really hope you enjoy my conversation with the Incredible Lael!!
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This week's guest is another incredibly strong, adventurous woman on a bike
Taryn Davis
Taryn and I talk about her start in adventure cycling back in her home province of Ontario, her first Bikepacking Race - The Butter Tart 700 in 2020, her move across Canada to Golden, British Columbia and the reasons behind it, and then dive into her Alberta Rockies 700 Race which became a little emotional for her at times!
She's also building her new bike and then tells us all about her jammed packed cycling plans for 2022!
I hope you enjoy my chat with Miss Taryn!
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This week on The Gravel Groove Podcast
Ex - World Tour Pro (10 Year World Tour Pro, 8 Grand Tours including two
Tour De France and 4 Giro d'Italia's) and current Pro Gravel Racing Sensation
Peter Stetina!
Peter and I talk about his time on the World Tour, including his career threatening injury in 2015 and how he made the transition into the Gravel Racing scene starting in 2019!
We then dive into his very impressive first full season of Gravel Racing in 2021 and we find out what Pete is up to in 2022!!
I hope you enjoy my talk with Pete!
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This week's incredible guest is Ultra-Endurance cyclist and author, Meaghan Hackinen!
Meaghan and I discuss her many long distance races, including the Trans Am Bike Race, The Alberta Rockies 700, and her amazing 1st overall win at The BC Epic 1000!!
She also won the 2019 Time Trial World Championships, and oh yeah! She wrote a book!! South Away - The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels - which follows Meaghan and her sister cycling from British Columbia Canada down the west coast to the tip of the Baja Penisula!
I hope you enjoy my talk with the Amazing Meaghan!!
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This weeks amazing guest is 2 time US National Mountain Bike Champion, Gravel Racer, Adventure Cyclist and Co-Founder of The Impossible Route - Jeremiah Bishop!!
Jeremiah and I talk about his fantastic yearly event - The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo organized by both Jeremiah and his wife Erin with a host of volunteers . This event has raised over $100,000 for Cancer Journeys, which is the parent organization for Prostate Cancer Awareness and also for Safe Routes to School and Bicycle and Pedestrian advocacy.
We discuss his mountain biking accomplishments and his entrance into the gravel racing world! We then dive into The Impossible Route Film Series where he and The Vegan Cyclist Tyler Pearce take us on an amazing ride of determination, strength, grit and humor!
I hope you enjoy my talk with JB !
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This weeks guest is very special to me! It's my very good friend, Sarah Hornby!
Sarah heads up Bikepack Canada which was founded by her late husband Ryan Correy and herself in 2016. It was their way to help bring together our wonderful, amazing bikepacking community that exists today!
We talk about Ryan's adventurous side, a few of his Ultra-Endurance accomplishments, their Great Divide Mountain Bike tour they organized for 3 years and Ryan's incredibly brave battle with Cancer.
After a courageous 9 month battle with Sarah by his side the entire time, Ryan passed away on April 27th, 2018 at the age of 35.
Sarah and I talk about her life since - Some adventures she's been on - to finishing Ryan's last project he was working on before his death - to finding love again - and becoming a Dog Mom! :)
I really hope you all enjoy my heartfelt talk with my Sarah Berra!
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