Lauf Gravel Worlds with Matt Beers & Emily Joy Newsome
In this episode, Thomas sits down with two of gravel's top pros, Emily Joy Newsome and Matt Beers, to recap last weekend’s Lauf Gravel Worlds. They dive into the race's challenging conditions, strategic decisions, and the unique aspects of racing with a massive prize purse on the line.Join us as Emily and Matt share their first-hand accounts of the 150-mile course, the infamous minimum maintenance roads, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of American gravel racing. Matt gives the inside story of his race-winning sprint finish against his buddy Keegan Swenson, while Emily reflects on her strong performance in a stacked women’s field.Topics in this episode: The OG Gravel Worlds: A breakdown of the 150-mile (245km) course in Lincoln, Nebraska, characterized by long, straight roads and rolling hills. Racing for a $100,000 Prize Purse: Emily and Matt discuss the mental approach to competing in a race with the largest single-event prize purse of the season.. Tackling the Mud: The athletes recount their experiences with the course's notorious "peanut butter mud" and the last-minute equipment changes they made and didn’t make to handle the conditions. The Power of Live Streaming: A conversation about how live race coverage is changing the sport for both fans and pros, offering new exposure for riders and sponsors. Race Strategy: Emily and Matt reveal their tactics for navigating the terrain, from managing pulls in a group to racing in crosswinds and using hills to their advantage. The Women's Race: An analysis of how Gravel Worlds successfully structured the women's race to minimize interference from other riders0.Featured in This Episode: Emily Joy Newsome is a professional gravel racer from Texas. She rides on Pas Racing. Follow her racing on Instagram. Matt Beers is a top-level mountain bike and gravel racer. Among his plentiful palmares are three Cape Epic and two BWR California wins. You can find him on Instagram. Thomas Euler: Your host of the Gracing podcast and author of The Gravel Stack newsletter.Don't miss this engaging conversation about what it takes to perform at the highest level of gravel racing!Subscribe and leave a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review. It helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you great content.
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Carolin Schiff im Gespräch über Gesundheit, Training und Zukunft nach der Red-S-Diagnose
Paul hat sich erneut Carolin Schiff ans Mikrofon geholt. Offen spricht Caro über ihre Red-S-Diagnose, das abrupte Saisonende und die Pläne, die sie gemeinsam mit Trainer Philipp Seipp schmiedet, um zurück an die Weltspitze des Gravelsports zu kommen. Like und abonnier gerne diesen Podcast!Maloja x Autsaid Kollektion im Sale www.maloja.comPaul auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paul_voss/Carolin auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carolinschiff/Autsaid YouTube Kanal https://www.youtube.com/@autsaidcc
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Geerike Schreurs on Core4 and the Future of Women's Gravel
In this episode, Thomas sits down with Geerike "Gee" Schreurs of the powerhouse SD Worx-Protime team. Coming off her second-place finish at Core4 in Iowa, Gee shares her insights on the race from the race.Join us as we recap her day in the muddy, humid conditions of Core4, and get the inside story on moment that went viral (gravel viral, that is). We also get a glimpse into what it's like to race gravel within a WorldTour team and look forward to a stacked Lauf Gravel Worlds.Topics in this episode: Core4 Race Recap: Gee's account of the challenging day in Iowa, from navigating the tough conditions to the final sprint finish. The Traka Accident: How Gee rode almost 150 km with a fractured elbow and only stopped for safety reasons. Lauf Gravel Worlds Preview: A look ahead at one of the biggest races on the calendar and what to expect in Lincoln, Nebraska.Featured in This Episode: Geerike "Gee" Schreurs: Professional Gravel Rider for Team SD Worx-Protime. Follow her journey on Instagram: @geerike_schreurs Thomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/ is also on Instagram: @cookxrideDon't miss this engaging conversation about what it takes to perform at the highest level of gravel racing!Subscribe and leave a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review. It helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you great content.
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The Future of Gravel with Payson McElveen
In this special conversation, Thomas sits down with one of the most well-known and highly regarded gravel pros and host of the With Pace Podcast, Payson McElveen.In this deep dive, Payson and Thomas talk about the future of gravel cycling, its current state, the evolving business side of the sport, and the trends that are shaping its future. They also touch on Payson's strong result at Leadville, what makes this iconic race unique, and how it's evolving alongside the sport.Topics in this episode: Payson's Leadville Recap: A look back at Payson’s strong 5th place finish at Leadville and how he overcame a hip injury from earlier in the season to achieve a top result. Consolidation in Gravel: Is consolidation coming to the sport? Governing Gravel: Does gravel need a cohesive series or "governing body" that is run more like the NBA than the UCI in order to make the sport sustainable? Teams and Domestiques: Why teams may be good for gravel but would have to be implemented with a plan to be sustainable. Gravel Media: How will live streams evolve? Why the sport's organic, athlete-driven media is a unique strength and need to be bundled and made accessible.Featured in This Episode: Payson McElveen: Gravel Professional & Host of the With Pace Podcast. Follow him on Instagram: @paysonmcelveen Thomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/ is also on Instagram: @cookxrideDon't miss this insightful conversation about what's next for the world's fastest-growing cycling discipline!Subscribe and leave a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review. It helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you great content.
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Conquering The Rift with Rosa Klöser
In this episode. Rosa Maria Klöser takes us with her on her victorious 160 km solo ride at Iceland's Monument of Gravel(™️), The Rift.Rosa shares her last-minute decision to tackle this iconic race. Discover how she navigated the surreal lava landscapes, brutal climbs, and proper river crossings, ultimately making a bold move that secured her win. ---Topics in this episode:First Impressions of Iceland & The Rift: Rosa's extra special experience as a first-timer in Iceland, including witnessing a volcanic eruption and being captivated by the surreal nature.Navigating The Rift's Brutal Terrain: A detailed breakdown of the course, from early river crossings to chunky sections, and "walls" of climbs with pitches up to 22% on loose lava rocks, even encountering snow at 1500 meters of elevation.Gear Talk: Insights into tire choices and the increasing prevalence of suspension forks in gravel racing. And why tightening valve cores is highly recommended. Rosa’s premiere WorldTour Season: A talk about Rosa’s road career in the Women's WorldTour, including picking up bottles from the wrong side of the car and how her sponsors and teammates look at gravel vs road racing in 2025.Improving race conditions for pro women: We get into the recent discussion about the pro women's races in the UCI Gravel World Series and some ideas for improving the status quo. ---Featured in This Episode:Rosa Klöser: German Gravel Professional. Follow her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaklsrThomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/ is also on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cookxride---Don't miss this captivating account of one of gravel cycling's most demanding races!Subscribe and leave a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review.
Autsaid - Gravel Podcast entführt euch in die weite Welt des Gravelsports. Bei Autsaid gibt's die News aus der Szene, spannende Interviews und Equipmenttipps vom Gravel-Profi. Euer Host ist Paul Voß.Gracing - The Autsaid Race Talk gibt mit Vorschauen und Analysen zu den wichtigsten Rennen einen Einblick in die Gravel-Racing-Szene. Euer Host ist Thomas Euler mit wechselnden ExpertInnen an seiner Seite. Der Podcast ist in englischer Sprache.----------------------Autsaid - Gravel Podcast takes you into the wide world of gravel. Autsaid provides news from the scene, exciting interviews and equipment tips from gravel pros. Your host is Paul Voss.Gracing - The Autsaid Race Talk provides an insight into the gravel racing scene with previews and analyses of the most important races. Your host is Thomas Euler with changing experts at his side. The podcast is in English.Instagram: Paul Voß Thomas Euler Autsaid
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