If you are a fan of gravel cycling, this is the podcast for you. Amanda Nauman and Bill Schieken talk gravel racing, gear, race profiles, recaps, preparation, and all things gravel bike riding.
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Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks. Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informativ ...
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The Gravel Ride is a cycling podcast where we discuss the people, places and products that define modern gravel cycling. We will be interviewing athletes, course designers and product designers who are influencing the sport. We will be providing information on where to ride, what to ride and how to stay stoked on gravel riding.
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Gravel Cycling in Australia is booming. From racing to bike packing to simply getting off the beaten track and exploring the backroads and trails of our stunning natural landscapes - this accessible subculture is all about community, adventure and (re-)discovering the joy of life on two wheels. Join us a we celebrate our gravel cycling scene and discover the locations, explore the events and meet the people at the heart of the sport.
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell discusses the transition to indoor training as colder weather approaches. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility in workouts, understanding the limitations of erg mode, and avoiding one-dimensional training. Dave also advises on maximizing i…
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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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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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Embracing the Off Season and Setting Yourself Up For Success
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell discusses the importance of the off-season for athletes. He emphasizes the need for physical and mental recovery, the significance of reflecting on the past season, and the necessity of setting realistic goals for the upcoming season. Dave also h…
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A Peek Behind the Curtain: Inside the Mind of an Endurance Coach
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson explore the intricacies of coaching and training for endurance athletes. They discuss the importance of setting realistic goals, the role of a coach in guiding athletes, and the significance of consistency in training. The conversation delves into the mental …
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Ep 96 | US Nationals, UCI Gravel Worlds, LTGP Update
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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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Why I Coach: Helping Athletes Navigate Information Overload
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, host Dave Schell reflects on his journey into coaching and the importance of simplicity in training. He shares personal anecdotes from his experience with triathlons, emphasizing that effective training doesn't have to be complicated. Dave encourages athletes to focus on…
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Calibrating Your Inner Power Meter: How to Train Better with RPE
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Coach Dave discusses the importance of calibrating your inner power meter by pairing your perception of effort with objective metrics like power, heart rate, and pace. He emphasizes the need to tune into how different sensations feel and not blindly follow the numbers on your devices. Dave exp…
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Ep 95 | Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Race Recap
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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
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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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The Machines Know!!!: Should you follow your wearable's training and recovery advice?
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the validity and reliability of training devices and the advice they provide. They highlight the issue of proprietary algorithms and the lack of transparency in how these devices come up with their recommendations. They also discuss the limitations …
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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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Introducing Intuitive Endurance Training: Making the case for flexibility and training by feel
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Dave Schell discusses the concept of intuitive endurance training, which involves listening to your body and structuring your training based on subtle cues like fatigue, soreness, and motivation. He emphasizes the importance of considering subjective factors like how athletes feel during worko…
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The Midfield Report No. 11 | Joe Goettl
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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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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: When return to training after battling illness
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the healthy way to return to training after dealing with an illness. They emphasize the importance of understanding the stress that illness puts on the body and the need for proper recovery. They caution against jumping back into intense training too soon and recommen…
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Ep 92 | Becca Fahringer Returns
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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
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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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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Magic Bullets and Marginal Gains, what actually works?
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Phil discuss ergogenic aids or performance-enhancing substances. They cover various types of aids, including caffeine, beetroot juice, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, and creatine. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of training, nutritio…
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Brendan 'Trekky' Johnston - Australia's New Gravel Champion is taking on the world
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Send us a text This week on the Pod we sit down with Aussie Gravel cycling megastar Brendan Trekky Johnston. Trekky has been busy taking it to the world in the Lifetime Grand Prix and he shares with us his experiences racing some of the world's biggest gravel races in the US, including a recap of his recent 15th place in Unbound gravel. We caught u…
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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Misconceptions
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil Batterson and Dave S discuss the concept of Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and its misconceptions. They explore different methods of measuring FTP and the importance of training at appropriate intensities. They also discuss the variability of FTP and the need for …
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Tackling the 2024 UNBOUND 200 with Coach Justin Bowes
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In this episode, Craig Dalton and Justin Bowes reflect on the lead-up to the Unbound Gravel 200 race, sharing insights into the unique training approach adopted to prepare for the challenging event. They discuss the strategic training block, the importance of quality over quantity, utilizing power meters for training effectiveness, and the signific…
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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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Exploring the Gravel Roads of Colombia with Arriba Travel
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This week we welcome Tomas Castrillon, the founder of Arriba Travel, to talk about the joys of gravel cycling in Colombia. We discuss the allure of traveling by bike, the unique cultural experiences that can be found off the beaten path, and the incredible diversity of Colombia's landscapes. Tomas shares his personal journey into the world of cycli…
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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
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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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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: What Causes Cramps and How Can You Avoid them?
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil and Dave discuss muscle cramping. They differentiate between different types of cramps, focusing on muscle cramps. They explore the role of electrolytes in muscle cramping and the importance of sports-specific training to prevent cramps. They also discuss strategies…
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Ep 88 | 2024 Unbound Gravel Preview Show
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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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Sports Nutrition for Women with Kristen Arnold: Fueling Performance through Peri and Post Menopause
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, host Dave Schell interviews sports dietitian Kristen Arnold about sports nutrition for women, with a focus on menopause. They discuss the differences between men and women in terms of nutritional needs and how the menstrual cycle affects performance. They also explore the impact of nutrition o…
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Midfield Report No. 9 | Truman Glasgow
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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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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: The Size Principle
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil Batterson and Dave Schell discuss the size principle in muscle fiber recruitment. They explain that the body recruits muscle fibers based on the force required, starting with slow-twitch type 1 fibers and gradually recruiting type 2a and type 2x fibers as the force …
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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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You're doing it wrong!: The Gravel God's Guide to Gravel Racing.
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Dave Schell and Gravel God, Matti Rowe, discuss the differences between road racing and gravel racing. They highlight the importance of pacing, drafting, and fueling in gravel races. They emphasize the need to assess one's goals and adjust strategies accordingly. They also discuss the challeng…
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Superior X-Road Gravel Review - The bike I’ve been waiting for
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Send us a text We’re back for another bike review! This time its the brand new (to Australia and the US) Superior X-Road Team Comp GR. CHECK OUT THE BIKE! Superior X- Road Team Comp GR - bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/jrLxMZ Superior X- Road Team Elite Di2 - bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/75P0ag Subscribe to our YouTube channel here - https://www.youtu…
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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Muscle Fiber Types
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode, Dave Schell and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss fiber types in muscles and their relationship to endurance training. They explain the different types of muscle fibers, including type 1 (slow twitch), type 2a (fast twitch with some aerobic capacity), and type 2x (fast twitch with non-aerobic capacit…
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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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The Player Mindset and the Need for More Female Coaches with Olympic MTBer Lea Davison
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary Join Coach Dave Schell on the Training Babble podcast as he welcomes Olympic mountain biker Lea Davison. In this engaging episode, Lea shares her transition from downhill skiing to becoming a top mountain biker, discussing the evolution of training techniques from heart rate monitoring to power meters. She hig…
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Ep 85 | Sea Otter Gravel and Fuego XL
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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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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Periodization
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Phil discuss periodization in training. They explore different approaches to periodization, including linear, reverse, and block periodization. They also emphasize the importance of touching on all aspects of physiology throughout the year, while gradually increasin…
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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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The Beechworth Granite Classic - A love letter written in the dirt
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Send us a text This weekend will see another edition of the Beechworth Granite Classic - a weekend-long fesitval celebration of gravel cycling culture in the historic township of Beechworth, in the foothills of the Victorian High Country. This event has captured the imagination of the Australian gravel scene, and we sit down with organiser Cameron …
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I'm doing the UNBOUND 200 with FasCat Coach Justin Bowes
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This week on the podcast we welcome Justin Bowes, a coach at FasCat Coaching. We discuss the evolution of Fastcat Coaching and the development of their training app, Optimize. Craig shares he'll be lining up for the UNBOUND 200 in June and Justin has the tough job of getting him ready. Justin shares his background in racing and coaching and his lov…
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You're Training Too Hard!!! with Gravel God, Matti Rowe
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. In this conversation, Dave and Matti discuss the effectiveness of training by max heart rate. Matti shares his experience with using max heart rate as a measure of training intensity and explains how it can help athletes avoid overtraining and improve their performance. They also discuss the challenges and pushback th…
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Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Mastering VO2 Max for Peak Athletic Performance
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Let’s connect! Send me a text. Summary In this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Dr. Phil Batterson discuss VO2Max and its importance in endurance performance. They define VO2Max as the maximal rate of oxygen consumption during high-intensity exercise and explain its components, including cardiac output and arterial venous oxygen difference. The…
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Have a Good Ride Gravel: Building a Vibrant Community of Gravel Cyclists
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In this episode, host Craig Dalton interviews Dean Dahl, the founder of Good Ride Gravel, about his journey into gravel cycling and the upcoming gravel event he is organizing in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Dean shares his background in skateboarding and mountain biking and how he found a similar sense of adventure and exploration in gravel cyclin…
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Ep 83 | Caroline Dezendorf
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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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Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 2 Review - Do Suspension Forks and Dropper Posts have a place in Gravel?
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Send us a text It’s bike review time! In a first for the Podcast, we provide a no-nonsense honest review of the Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 2. Tristan has had a week riding this unique gravel rig, complete with a suspension fork, dropper post and wide ranging mullet AXS groupset to find out what this bike offers and who it might be for. And the res…
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