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• Via Race, Chapter II: The Great Escape, a Sleep Surprise, and a Shakeup in the Women’s Race

  On Day 6 of the VIA Race, Adam Bialek breaks away with a monster move through Austria into Germany, and Bruno Wicht… sleeps through it. I break down how a one-hour gap exploded into eight, what it means for the chasing pack, and a major shakeup in the women’s race as Gosia Warelich surges ahead while Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk hits pause. Plus, Juliana checks in from Refuge 1, where riders are drying out, patching up, and opening up. You'll hear snippets and stories from Harry, Fiona, Joanna, Inigo, Kristian, and others — raw, tired, and totally honest about what it takes to push through this 4,000 km race. And while there’s no History Part III today, stay tuned — it’s coming soon, and it’s worth the wait. --- Follow Via Race: Dotwatch: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/via-race-2025/asc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via_race/  --- 🎁 Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 💪 Pulsio – Powerful compression boots for faster recovery and fresher legs 10% off  Trusted by pro athletes and endurance enthusiasts to boost circulation and speed up recovery — use code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pulsio.eu/ZONE2SPEAK 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🧴 Fre Skincare – 35% off Skincare designed specifically for active lifestyles and skin that sweats - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.freskincare.com/zone2speak 💪 First Endurance – 20% off Trusted by elite endurance athletes for science-backed nutrition, fueling, and recovery - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://firstendurance.com/?avad=407293_a3fef4821 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🌿 Genki Wellness – 25% off Personalized nutrition and coaching for sustainable wellness - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.bemoregenki.com 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zone2speak/videos

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• Via Race, Chapter II: High Roads and Hard Choices

  Day 5 of the VIA Race brings altitude, attitude, and a flurry of strategic gambles. Riders face the Kühtai climb and beyond, choosing between the classic Brenner Pass or the brutal beauty of Timmelsjoch — shifting the race’s highest point entirely. Some head straight to Refuge 1 for warmth, food, and precious charging time, while others roll the dice and press on. In the women’s race, punctures and brake drama shake up the standings, and the gap tightens once again. We hear from riders at Refuge 1 and on the road,  including a bonus chat where VIA Race founder Ian To jumps in with questions for Sam Muscat. Plus, in our Route History Part III, we travel through Roman trade routes, bear-emblazoned refuges, the thunder of the Rhine Falls, and the watchful shadows of the Black Forest’s Vulture’s Nest. From dead ends to cake, it’s another unforgettable day on the road. --- Follow Via Race: Dotwatch: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/via-race-2025/asc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via_race/  --- 🎁 Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 💪 Pulsio – Powerful compression boots for faster recovery and fresher legs 10% off  Trusted by pro athletes and endurance enthusiasts to boost circulation and speed up recovery — use code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pulsio.eu/ZONE2SPEAK 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🧴 Fre Skincare – 35% off Skincare designed specifically for active lifestyles and skin that sweats - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.freskincare.com/zone2speak 💪 First Endurance – 20% off Trusted by elite endurance athletes for science-backed nutrition, fueling, and recovery - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://firstendurance.com/?avad=407293_a3fef4821 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🌿 Genki Wellness – 25% off Personalized nutrition and coaching for sustainable wellness - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.bemoregenki.com 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zone2speak/videos

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• VIA Race, Chapter II: Into the Alps, Into the Myth

  The race hits new heights, literally. As riders leave the flats behind and enter the mighty Alps. Bruno Wicht and Adam Bialek charge up the Kühtai climb toward Gate 7, with Bruno taking the lead by just under an hour. But it’s still anyone’s game at the front, with relentless climbs, freezing temps, and only short snatches of sleep. The women’s race brings new moves too, Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk rides through the night to take the lead, while Gosia Warelich faces some wild detours on the map. Route choices, rest strategies, and pure grit are shaping the leaderboard. We also hear from Jakub Tomasik at Refuge 1, Joanna looking for a place to sleep, and Marc Bühel gives us an update on that dog bite. Climbs, chaos, and cold descents. Day 4 is a turning point in VIA. --- Follow Via Race: Dotwatch: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/via-race-2025/asc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via_race/  --- 🎁 Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 💪 Pulsio – Powerful compression boots for faster recovery and fresher legs 10% off  Trusted by pro athletes and endurance enthusiasts to boost circulation and speed up recovery — use code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pulsio.eu/ZONE2SPEAK 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🧴 Fre Skincare – 35% off Skincare designed specifically for active lifestyles and skin that sweats - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.freskincare.com/zone2speak 💪 First Endurance – 20% off Trusted by elite endurance athletes for science-backed nutrition, fueling, and recovery - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://firstendurance.com/?avad=407293_a3fef4821 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🌿 Genki Wellness – 25% off Personalized nutrition and coaching for sustainable wellness - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.bemoregenki.com 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zone2speak/videos  

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• Via Race, Chapter II: Weather or Not: Choices on Day 3

  Day 3 and the mountains aren't done with us yet From late-night climbs up Sella di Leonessa to slippery descents and hard choices in Umbria, the riders are pushing through one of the most challenging stretches of the route so far. Some made it to Gate 2—others are still grinding their way there. In this episode, we hear: 🌧 James powering through a rainy late-night ride up Leonessa with a little fear, a little luck, and a lot of grit. 🎒 Matt on his hike-a-bike adventures through the rough stuff. 🚴‍♂️ Wayne Harrod’s update from the climb, nursing his “stumpy” and giving it all he’s got. This is ultra-cycling at its rawest: tired legs, wild weather, and those roadside chats that remind us why we love it. Stick around as the race heads north, the stories roll in, and the dots keep moving. --- Follow Via Race: Dotwatch: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/via-race-2025/asc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via_race/  --- 🎁 Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 💪 Pulsio – Powerful compression boots for faster recovery and fresher legs 10% off  Trusted by pro athletes and endurance enthusiasts to boost circulation and speed up recovery — use code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pulsio.eu/ZONE2SPEAK 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🧴 Fre Skincare – 35% off Skincare designed specifically for active lifestyles and skin that sweats - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.freskincare.com/zone2speak 💪 First Endurance – 20% off Trusted by elite endurance athletes for science-backed nutrition, fueling, and recovery - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://firstendurance.com/?avad=407293_a3fef4821 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🌿 Genki Wellness – 25% off Personalized nutrition and coaching for sustainable wellness - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.bemoregenki.com 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zone2speak/videos  

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• Via Race, Chapter II: No Brakes, No Sleep, No Problem

  Day 2. Bruno Wicht hit Campo Imperatore before 6am on 15 minutes of sleep. Gosia and Joanna lost their brakes but found a mechanic on a sleepy Italian Sunday. Enrico Halix is cruising the course with his velomobile. And yes, someone got bitten by a dog but kept riding. Plus, I caught up with VIA founder Ian To, media team wizard Francesco, and co-founder Ingeborg on what it really takes to fuel an ultra (hint: good luck finding anything beyond coffee and cornetto). Then it’s voices from the road: raw, fast, and sometimes breathless. Welcome to the chaos, joy, and grit of ultra. 🎧 Let’s roll. Audio’s raw, the energy’s real.   --- Follow Via Race: Dotwatch: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/via-race-2025/asc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via_race/  --- 🎁 Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 💪 Pulsio – Powerful compression boots for faster recovery and fresher legs 10% off  Trusted by pro athletes and endurance enthusiasts to boost circulation and speed up recovery — use code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pulsio.eu/ZONE2SPEAK 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🧴 Fre Skincare – 35% off Skincare designed specifically for active lifestyles and skin that sweats - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.freskincare.com/zone2speak 💪 First Endurance – 20% off Trusted by elite endurance athletes for science-backed nutrition, fueling, and recovery - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://firstendurance.com/?avad=407293_a3fef4821 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🌿 Genki Wellness – 25% off Personalized nutrition and coaching for sustainable wellness - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.bemoregenki.com 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zone2speak/videos

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