Best Epicrides Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 117 | Caleb Bottcher 1:33:23

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2M ago1:33:23

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Amanda chats with Mammoth Tuff winner Caleb Bottcher about finding success on gravel, the Kiwi invasion, making it as a privateer, and balancing a job outside of cycling while racing a full calendar. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhe…

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Ep 116 | core4 and Lauf Gravel Worlds 1:40:41

4M ago1:40:41

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Amanda and Bill recap the core4 and Lauf Gravel Worlds events and share interviews from the weekend. Use code GROADIO10 for 10% off at www.exposurelights.com for your Exposure Lights set-up as the days begin to get shorter. Groadio is also sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Ham…

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Ep 115 | Mega Mid South FKT with Dave Sheek and Hank DeArruda-Weaver 1:34:00

4M ago1:34:00

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Amanda chats with Dave Sheek and filmmaker Hank DeArruda-Weaver about her FKT attempt on the 300-mile Mega Mid South route and the film for Niner Bikes that chronicles the experience. Check out the video on the Niner YouTube page at https://youtu.be/8TA70D9tkyI?si=KkUrNWgEszWvAGyG. Follow Hank at @hankweaves. Use code GROADIO15 for 15% off at www.e…

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Midfield Report No. 13 | Alex Charles 49:31

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Amanda chats with Alex Charles about her third place finish at Unbound Gravel 100, the U23 Lifetime Grand Prix series and racing bikes full time. You can follow Alex on Instagram at @alexcharles_6. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead…

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Ep 114 | Hayden Christian 1:22:48

6M ago1:22:48

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Amanda chats with Hayden Christian about his roots in motocross, living in a van, racing mountainbikes, winning the Unbound Gravel 100, and pursuing the Lifetime Grand Prix U23 series. You can follow Hayden on Instagram at @hayden.christian.599. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the …

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Ep 113 | Holy Spirit of Gravel 1:21:34

6M ago1:21:34

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Amanda chats with the voice behind the Holy Spirit of Gravel instagram account about racing the Unbound Gravel 100 mile race, becoming a fan of gravel racing and creating the go-to meme page for the discipline. Follow the Holy Spirit of Gravel on Instagram at @holyspiritofgravel and on YouTube. You can follow Amanda on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ an…

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Midfield Report No. 12 | Siena Hermon 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

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Amanda chats with Siena Hermon about how she got into cycling and gravel racing goals and expectations. Follow Siena at @sienahermon and www.sienacycles.com. buycycle is the platform for pre-owned bikes AND bike parts & accessories now. Visit https://buycycle.com/groadiopodcast to start listing your gear for free and check out our own garage of gea…

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Ep 112 | Unbound Gravel Post-Race Show 1:32:30

7M ago1:32:30

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Amanda and Bill go deep on the 2025 Unbound Gravel 200-mile races. We also hear from Cam Jones, Cam's dad, Matt Wilson, Lauren De Crescenzo, and Bobby Wintle. Use code GROADIO15 for 15% off at www.exposurelights.com for your new Exposure Lights set-up in time for Unbound and other summer adventures. buycycle is the platform for pre-owned bikes AND …

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Ep 111 | 2025 Unbound Gravel Preview 1:25:14

7M ago1:25:14

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Amanda and Bill preview the Unbound Gravel course and discuss the factors that may affect this year's 200 mile race before unveiling Groadio's "Who is Going to Crush Unbound" rider rankings. Use code GROADIO15 for 15% off at www.exposurelights.com for your new Exposure Lights set-up in time for Unbound and other summer adventures. Visit buycycle.co…

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Ep 110 | Dan Hughes 1:53:42

8M ago1:53:42

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Dan Hughes, four-time Unbound 200 winner and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductee, joins Amanda to chat about the early days of gravel, winning Unbound and proving it wasn't a fluke. Dan also talks about selling his bike shop and becoming a full-time photographer and content producer for Lifetime. Follow Dan on Instagram at @dhughes101. Use code GR…

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Ep 109 | Matt Wilson and Cam Jones 1:26:41

8M ago1:26:41

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Matt Wilson and Cam Jones chat with Amanda about leaving New Zealand to race bikes in North America, embracing the gravel scene, and chasing Lifetime Grand Prix wildcard spots. This episode was recorded before Matt and Cam raced Whiskey Off Road. Follow Cam on Instagram at @camjonesnz. Follow Matt on Instagram at @matthew.mtb. Visit buycycle.com/gr…

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Ep 108 | Sea Otter Classic (Lifetime Grand Prix Round One) 1:13:35

9M ago1:13:35

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Amanda and Bill chat about everything that happened at the Sea Otter Classic gravel race, round one of the Lifetime Grand Prix series. The episode also includes finish line interviews with Haley Batten, Tom Dumoulin, Stella Hobbs, Mason Mohn, Jade Rohde and Drew Dillman. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time onl…

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Ep 107 | Big Tall Wayne 1:37:20

9M ago1:37:20

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Wayne Smith aka Big Tall Wayne chats with Amanda about his lifelong love of bikes and the cycling community, working as a professional race mechanic, and his partnership with Pete Stetina. You can follow Wayne on Instagram at @bigtallwayne. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, sellers can save 30% on the …

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Ep 106 | Russell Finsterwald 1:35:39

10M ago1:35:39

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Russell Finsterwald joins Amanda and Bill to chat about setting aside a successful cross-country mountain bike career to become a pro gravel racer, his switch from the Specialized program to Trek Driftless, successfully figuring out how to race his bike and be financially secure, and his friendship/rivalry with Keegan Swenson. You can follow Russel…

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Ep 105 | Valley of Tears 1:12:10

10M ago1:12:10

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Amanda and Bill recap the second annual Valley of Tears gravel race that took place in Turkey, Texas, this past weekend. They also preview The Mid South. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, first time sellers can save 30% on the seller protection fee when you list your bike on buycycle. Groadio is also s…

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Ep 104 | Emily Newsom 1:28:29

10M ago1:28:29

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Emily Newsom joins Amanda to chat about finding the bike through running and piano playing, her transition from road to gravel, and why the Life Time Grand Prix needs a transparent selection criteria. Follow Emily on Instagram at @emilyjoynewsom. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, you can save 30% on th…

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Ep 103 | LeLan Dains 1:15:10

10M ago1:15:10

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Amanda chats with Lelan Dains about riding in Emporia and his history with Unbound, the induction into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, and his long history of promoting community in cycling and beyond. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, you can save 30% on the seller protection fee when you list your b…

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Ep 102 | Ruth Holcomb 1:14:12

11M ago1:14:12

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Ruth Holcomb joins Amanda for a conversation about Ruth joining the HT.SQD, finishing first at Rock Cobbler, growing up racing mountain bikes before dabbling in road and track racing, and her first foray into the gravel scene. Follow Ruth on Instagram at @woofholcomb. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, …

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Ep 101 | Tobias Mørch Kongstad 1:42:51

11M ago1:42:51

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On Episode 101 of the Groadio Podcast, Amanda chats with Tobias Kongstad about switching from road racing to gravel, his standout performances at the Traka and Unbound Gravel, and racing at a high level while also working full-time as the PAS Racing sports coordinator. You can follow Tobias on Instagram at @tobiaskongstad. Groadio is sponsored by H…

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Ep 100 | Lauren Stephens 1:24:35

1y ago1:24:35

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It's Episode 100 of the Groadio Podcast, and we're celebrating with two-time U.S. Gravel National Champion Lauren Stephens. Amanda and Lauren chat about various topics, including Lauren's introduction to bikes and bike racing, balancing road and gravel racing, and the experience of racing the world championships. You can follow Lauren at @lollyis_l…

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Ep 99 | Brennan Wertz 1:23:02

1y ago1:23:02

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Brennan Wertz joins Amanda to discuss a wide range of topics, including winning the U.S. Gravel National Championship and this year's World Championships. You can follow Brennan at @brennan.wertz. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.…

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Ep 98 | Griffin Easter 1:48:33

1y ago1:48:33

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Griffin Easter chats with Amanda about transitioning from road to gravel, struggling with the discipline in 2023 and his 2024 breakout season. Griffin also talks about the team he started with his brother to promote the OpiCure Foundation, which they also run. You can follow Griffin on Instagram at @gmeaster91. To sign up for the OpiCure fundraisin…

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Ep 97 | Kyleigh Spearing 1:29:43

1y ago1:29:43

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Kyleigh Spearing chats with Amanda about her progression from triathlete to road racer and gravel specialist. They touch on Kyleigh's on-the-job training in the gravel peloton and her experience racing the UCI Gravel World Championships. You can follow Kyleigh at @kykylovestri on Instagram. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listene…

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Ep 96 | US Nationals, UCI Gravel Worlds, LTGP Update 1:03:49

1y ago1:03:49

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Amanda and Bill chat about everything that has happened in the past month on the U.S. and International gravel scene, including U.S. Gravel Nationals, UCI Gravel World Championships, the Rad and changes to next year's LifeTime Grand Prix. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchas…

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Ep 95 | Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Race Recap 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

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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 GROADIOGRAVEL24 to waive the seller's fee at buycycle.com. By using this code, you waive the Seller Protection fe…

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Ep 94 | Leadville, SBT and Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Preview 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

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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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Ep 93 | Courtney Sherwell 1:40:53

1+ y ago1:40:53

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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 1:47:28

1+ y ago1:47:28

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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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Ep 92 | Becca Fahringer Returns 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

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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 1:35:36

1+ y ago1:35:36

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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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Ep 91 | Hannah Otto 1:53:24

1+ y ago1:53:24

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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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Ep 90 | Chad Haga 1:10:27

1+ y ago1:10:27

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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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Ep 89 | 2024 Unbound Gravel 1:16:11

1+ y ago1:16:11

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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 1:41:38

1+ y ago1:41:38

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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 1:31:15

1+ y ago1:31:15

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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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Ep 87 | David Brower 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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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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Ep 86 | Drew Dillman 1:41:18

1+ y ago1:41:18

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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 1:05:21

1+ y ago1:05:21

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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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Ep 84 | Travis McCabe 1:34:44

1+ y ago1:34:44

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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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Ep 83 | Caroline Dezendorf 1:34:55

2y ago1:34:55

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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 1:16:27

2y ago1:16:27

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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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Midfield Report No. 8 | Daxton Mock 56:13

2y ago56:13

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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 1:03:23

2y ago1:03:23

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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 53:25

2y ago53:25

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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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Ep 80 | Chase Wark 1:32:07

2y ago1:32:07

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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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Ep 79 | Deannna Mayles 1:34:39

2y ago1:34:39

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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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Ep 78 | Ted King 1:16:48

2y ago1:16:48

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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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Midfield Report No. 6 | Emma Grant 1:10:34

2y ago1:10:34

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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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Ep 77 | Micah Rice 1:27:05

2y ago1:27:05

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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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Ep 76 | Alex Wild 1:17:20

2y ago1:17:20

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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…