Best Andrew Vontz Podcasts (2025)

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Ask JP Anything | Break-up Drama, Film Premieres, and Much More | The Stable Cyclist Podcast 46:46

3h ago46:46

46:46

This episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast is all about you—our listeners! In our first ASK JP ANYTHING episode of 2025, I tackle your questions about everything from best bar tape to podcasting to filmmaking to life itself. Why didn’t I dig into the Dylan Johnson and Nina Machina break-up drama? Why do we have in-person premieres after a film is a…

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Ted King and Chase Wark | MidSouth, Wildfires, and Giving Back | The Stable Cyclist Podcast 56:04

1d ago56:04

56:04

In this special collaborative episode between King of the Ride Podcast and The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Ted King and Chase Wark to talk about their unforgettable weekend at MidSouth. Just as the event was about to kick off, devastating wildfires swept through Stillwater, OK, destroying homes and forcing the race’s cancellation. But i…

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Kerry Werner | Rediscovering Identity after Job Loss and Divorce | The Stable Cyclist Podcast 48:55

5h ago48:55

48:55

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Kerry Werner to talk about the arc of his career from XCO MTB to Cyclocross to his transition to racing gravel. We also talk about major life changes that have reshaped his identity. Kerry opens up about what it was like to lose his job as a pro cyclist while going through a divorce in …

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Nina Machina | Building a Cycling Career Beyond the Influencer Spotlight 45:52

12d ago45:52

45:52

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Nina Machina, pro bike racer and social media influencer, to discuss her remarkable journey. Nina shares her experience rising to social media stardom in 8th grade and how the sudden attention shaped her identity and mental health. We explore her efforts to transition into the pro cycli…

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Harry Sweeny - Pro Cycling & High Performance Living 1:01:48

19d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The #1 thing you can do to support this podcast is to subscribe to the Choose the Hard Way substack. Just go to substack and search for ‘Choose the Hard Way’ or go to https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com/ and hit subscribe today. That’s where Andrew Vontz writes about bikes, zen and life + shares his reflections on conversations with guests on the…

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Scott McGill | The Stable Cyclist's White Whale | EMERGENCY Podcast 29:59

23d ago29:59

29:59

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I finally sit down with the white whale—Scott McGill. Having had all the other Bonk Bros hosts on the show, it was only a matter of time before I tracked Scott down for an interview and landing him warranted an EMERGENCY POD. A professional road racer and one of the original voices of Bonk Bros, Scott …

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Andrew Vontz | How Sleep is the Ultimate Performance Hack | The Stable Cyclist Podcast 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Vontz—former Strava VP, writer for the LA Times, and co-founder of The Better Lab, a cutting-edge sleep app. Andrew shares insights from his fascinating career, from his pivotal role at TRX during its rise to success to his time at Strava and beyond. We discuss how listening, obs…

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Samantha Bosco’s Journey | From Tragedy to Paralympic Gold | The Stable Cyclist Podcast 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Bosco, a Paralympic gold medalist whose incredible journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of community. Samantha shares her story of discovering her passion for cycling, which propelled her to the Rio Paralympics, and the unexpected challenges that followed.…

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Drew Dillman and Chase Wark Made a Team?!? | The Stable Cyclist EMERGENCY Podcast 38:45

2M ago38:45

38:45

JP drops an EMERGENCY Podcast because Drew Dillman and Chase Wark have news they want to break to the world! Lunchbox Racing is coming at you in 2025. We're not sure if the world of Gravel Racing is ready for this! Follow Lunch Box Racing on Instagram for more content: @lunchboxracing Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist Follo…

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Dylan Johnson | The Mental Fight Behind His Best Year Ever 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist podcast, pro cyclist and YouTube sensation Dylan Johnson opens up about his journey through personal and physical challenges. Known for his analytical take on cycling performance and aero gains, Dylan shares a rarely-seen side of himself, discussing the depression he faced after a breakup and how he used cyclin…

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Elliott Waldock | Cocadona, Tahoe and the Maah Daah Hey Trail 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, we sit down with trail running extraordinaire Elliott Waldock to explore his incredible journey through the ultra-running world. From tackling the grueling 250 miles of Cocadona to navigating the Tahoe 200, Elliott shares stories of perseverance, adventure, and the mental benefits of endurance exercise…

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Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas Turner | Friendship and Adventure 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

This week on the Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP is joined or rather JP joins Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas "the Hitman" Turner in Tennessee. Whether racing the Maah Daah Hey 100 or smashing through the Pisgah forests, Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas Turner are up for any adventure you can come up with. The pair are the focus of the upcoming documentary Maah …

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We Are BACK!!!!! 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

After three months away taking care of other parts of our lives, Aaron and JP return to talk about what it was like to film this year's Maah Daah Hey 100. JP reveals the MDH Film Series he is working on as well as dropping some big news regarding his racing in the coming year. And then there is so much more! The podcast will return to an every othe…

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Christopher Blevins - the World Champion & Olympian on Mindfulness + the Transformative Power of Community & Bikes 51:37

6M ago51:37

51:37

Christopher Blevins is a mindfulness practitioner who builds community and a more inclusive and healthy world through bikes. He’s one of the best professional mountain bikers America has ever produced and one of the best in the world. He has won the Cape Epic and taken gold in the mountain bike world championships in the short track and cross-count…

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Claire O'Leary | Winning the DAMn Race and Empowering Others in Cycling 1:02:17

7M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Join us on The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring ultra-endurance cyclist Claire O'Leary from Minnesota. Claire, who finished 3rd in the open field at Unbound 2023 and recently won the Day Across Minnesota (DAMn), shares her incredible journey into the world of endurance cycling. In this episode, Claire opens up about her past struggles, including ov…

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Shaums March and Anthony Taylor on Black Bike Week and Diversifying Cycling 1:02:46

7M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

JP is joined by Anthony Taylor, founder of Black Bike Week in Minneapolis, and former Red Bull Professional MTB rider Shaums March. Together, they discuss the significance of Black Bike Week in promoting diversity and inclusion in a sport that has traditionally been less accessible to communities of color. Anthony and Shaums emphasize the importanc…

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Rewind: Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner - The Power of Positive Risk Taking, Why She Walked Away from Her Dream Job & the Path to Pro Cycling Success 58:34

8M ago58:34

58:34

Kristen Faulkner is an American pro cyclist who won the gold medal in the women’s cycling road race at the Paris Olympics in truly stunning fashion, surpassing two of the most dominant racers in the sport with a bold attack that left them looking at each other while she drilled it to victory. It’s one of my favorite bike races I’ve ever watched. If…

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Nathan Stoa | When You Can't Control the Controllable 1:34:42

8M ago1:34:42

1:34:42

In a joint podcast with the Eyes Up Mindset podcast, one of JP's good friends, Hawley, MN Head Basketball Coach Nathan Stoa joins the program this week to have a serious discussion about building programs in youth sports and finding what actually matters as a teacher and coach. Eyes Up host Jamie Wagner and JP then dive deep into the fallout from a…

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Check-In with Chase Wark: Getting Unstuck 57:20

8M ago57:20

57:20

Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast with returning guest Chase Wark! In this episode, Chase shares the highlights and challenges of his past six weeks, including some impressive race results and the disappointment of the Crusher in the Tushar being canceled. Chase opens up about feeling stuck during our last conversation and reveals how he m…

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Drew Dillman | Faith, Community and Gravel Beef 1:13:36

8M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast with returning guest Drew Dillman! After being prank called by Chase Wark and JP in a previous episode, Drew is here to set the record straight on their entertaining "gravel-beef." In this deep and insightful conversation, Drew opens up about his personal identity and shares his faith in Jesus, providing a…

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Ask JP Episode 2: Concussions, Bipolar Mania and Crying during Wrestlemania?!? 56:48

9M ago56:48

56:48

Welcome to the second Ask JP Anything episode on The Stable Cyclist Podcast. Aaron Haugen and Jamie Wagner join to co-host this one as the trio dive into where JP is at in his post-concussion journey, how JP's experiences with Mania and Depression have differed, why it's important to have difficult conversations and finally the boys press JP if it …

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Paul Wichmann | A 17 Year Run Streak and Working for Tyler the Creator 1:15:17

9M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

In this powerful episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with his best friend from high school, Paul Wichmann, who is currently the front of house soundman for Tyler the Creator. Paul shares fascinating insights into his job with Tyler, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry. But this episode goes much deeper, as Paul o…

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Tyler Cloutier's Cycling Career: The Working Man's Inspiration 1:10:43

9M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring former professional cyclocross racer Tyler Cloutier. Tyler achieved the true working man's dream by balancing a full-time job while racing professionally across the United States and Europe. In this episode, host JP delves into Tyler's journey, exploring the challenges and tri…

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Cory Richards pt. 2 - the Legendary Alpinist & Nat Geo Photographer on his new book 'The Color of Everything' - Rising, Falling & Beginning Again 49:31

9M ago49:31

49:31

A student struggling with his practice once asked the zen master Shunryu Suzuki to boil down Buddhism into a single phrase. Suzuki thought for a moment, then he responded: everything changes. This is part two of my conversation with Cory Richards about his memoir, The Color of Everything. Cory is bipolar and at different moments in his life he has …

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Chase Wark | Extreme Honesty About Life as a Pro 1:49:46

9M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

Join us for an exhilarating episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring professional gravel racer Chase Wark. In this in-person interview at Chase's house, we dive deep into his experience with the Lifetime Grand Prix and his incredible bike setup for the Unbound Gravel race. We also delve into the entertaining "Gravel Beef" with Drew Dillman, …

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Bruce Martens | Empowering Youth Through Cycling and Community 1:25:16

9M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Join us for an engaging episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring Bruce Martens, founder of the National Center for Youth Development in Minneapolis, MN. Bruce, an elite-level racer, shares his passion for inclusively getting kids on bikes and the critical role well-trained adults play in supporting these young cyclists. Discover how the orga…

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Joshua Strong | Cycling Photography, Cyclocross Triumphs, and LGBTQ+ Advocacy 1:11:05

10M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring elite cycling photographer Joshua Strong. Joshua, who is BIPOC and identifies as transgender, shares their journey and achievements in the world of cycling photography and their recent success in the non-binary division at cyclocross nationals. We also dive into the mental …

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Kelly Catale Part 2 | Overcoming Injury and Mental Health Challenges in MTB 57:10

10M ago57:10

57:10

Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast for part two of our captivating interview with Kelly Catale, the reigning U.S. Singlespeed MTB Champion! In this episode, Kelly shares the inspiring story behind the birth of the KellCat Devo Team and the challenges of securing new sponsors each year. We delve into the mental health struggles and realities…

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Rewind: 2nd at the Unbound 100 Gravel Race 2014 with @vontz x @blakeotoday - from the Archives 1:28:30

10M ago1:28:30

1:28:30

Doing hard things with friends is fun and even when you lose, you win. In 2014 I took second at Unbound 100 and superstar creator and now BJJ black belt @blakeoftoday took third. This episode originally dropped in 2019. I skipped the weddings of several close friends and trained 20+ hours many weeks for months to prepare for this event. When we did…

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Kelly Catale Part 1 | Mountain Biking, Mental Health and Daily Authenticity 46:15

10M ago46:15

46:15

Join us for another episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring National Champion Kelly Catale! In this first part of our two-part series, Kelly shares her incredible journey transitioning from running to mountain biking, highlighting the unparalleled freedom she found on two wheels. Dive deep into Kelly's passion for mental health advocacy as …

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Ask JP Anything #1 - Did You Really Celebrate on a 15 year old? Living With Bipolar and More 1:09:27

10M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Welcome to the first Ask JP Anything episode on The Stable Cyclist Podcast. Aaron Haugen joins as well to co-host this one as the pair dive into if JP actually celebrated on a 15 year old kid in a MTB race, how to find the right therapist, why JP transitioned from running to the bike, his relationship with his family when he struggles with depressi…

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Dr. Sam Rachwarter | The Endurance Physio: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Life 1:20:54

11M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Sam Rauchwarter, renowned as the Endurance Physio, in this compelling episode hosted by JP. As one of the top endurance physical therapists in the United States, Dr. Rauchwarter brings a wealth of expertise and insight into his work with professional athletes, navigating the complexities of physical perfo…

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Dr. Beth Peter | Exercise and Mental Health Discussions 44:22

11M ago44:22

44:22

Join host John Peter and his special guest, Dr. Beth Peter from Holland, Michigan, as they delve into the transformative power of nature on mental health and strategies for approaching conversations about mental wellness with loved ones. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Peter, sister to the host, shares insights drawn from both professional expert…

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Joe Petrowski: Quitting Rocket Science to Be a Pro Cyclist in France 56:28

11M ago56:28

56:28

Joe Petrowski landed a great job as an aerospace engineer right out of college. Then he got the bike racing bug. People told him to stick with his demonstrably awesome, impressive and very high paying gig. Instead, he quit to go live in at times dismal conditions to be a pro cyclist, first in the UK then in France. And if you’re not familiar with d…

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Nick Ybarra | Saving America's Longest Contiguous Singletrack Trail 1:37:02

11M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

Nick Ybarra is the founder of the Maah Daah Hey 100 and the Badlands Races Series. He is also the Director of the Save the MDH non-profit organization that annually keeps the entire Maah Daah Hey trail system alive and functional for it's users. But beyond that, Nick is continually looking for ways to improve, enhance and protect the trail, whether…

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JP and Aaron Haugen | Making the MAAH DAAH HEY Film 56:20

12M ago56:20

56:20

The MAAH DAAH HEY film that released in February has just as many epic stories behind the scenes as in the film, so JP sat down with THE guy who captured most of the footage on race day and talked about their 3 incredibly epic days in the Badlands. Watch the MAAH DAAH HEY Film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjEGq2S9vcs&t=2678s Listen to Kell…

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Tinker Juarez | American MTB Legend! 1:07:16

12M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

This week on the Stable Cyclist, we journey through the world of BMX and mountain biking as we sit down with none other than the legendary Tinker Juarez. We dive deep into Tinker's illustrious career, from his humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in the mountain biking world. We chat about his 24 hour world championships battle with Kelly Ma…

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Charlotte Backus-Turner | Life Beyond Winning 49:44

12M ago49:44

49:44

Charlotte Backus-Turner is a cyclist and coach out of Park City, Utah. She mixes her background as a UCI Road Cyclist and Zwift Academy racer with her education in Psychology and well as extensive study in nutrition as she works with athletes in her company (www.exquisiteendurancecoaching.com). Today she and JP discuss nutritional errors athletes a…

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Cory Richards - Presence is the Real Summit - Beyond Everest & Life as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year & Photographer 42:45

12M ago42:45

42:45

Charisma, fame, good looks, superhuman physical and artistic achievement. Some people seem to have done everything and to be everything you dream of becoming. And as Cory Richards shares in this interview, everything can be nothing and anything can be the opportunity for presence, mindfulness and connection to who and what matters most. Cory climbe…

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John Shirkey | Mental Performance and Mental Health 53:26

1y ago53:26

53:26

John Shirkey is the Mental Performance coach working for the Montana State University Football team. He is also a mental health counselor/therapist. He and JP have been friends for a number of years and today they chat about mental performance, mental health and all things counseling. Nutrition Partner - Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/dis…

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Adam Saban | Not Just a Bonk Bro. 1:25:16

1y ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Adam Saban is most famously known as the host of the Bonk Bros Podcast and the Matchbox Podcast, but he's also a coach, elite level mtb rider, an engineer, a husband, a dad and so much more. In the first real interview Adam has done outside the Bonk Bros, we get to know him and realize, he's not just a Bonk Bro. We dive into how Adam became a cycli…

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Dylan Johnson | An Unapologetic Try-Hard 50:50

1y ago50:50

50:50

Dylan Johnson is participating in the Lifetime Grand Prix for the 3rd year in a row. He is one of the top Gravel and MTB professionals in the United States. He is also one of the most popular YouTubers in the bike coaching genre. On top of all that, he is co-owner of Ignition Coach Co. a coaching company. Dylan and I dive into the world of YouTube,…

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Heather Jackson: Gravel & Ultra Trail Running Pro - Positive Risks, Growth & the Power of Starting Something New 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Heather Jackson has won six full Ironman triathlons, 16 Ironman 70.3 races, the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and she also won the Wildflower triathlon four times. She played D1 hockey at Princeton where she was a two-time captain and was on the US National team for cycling track racing. In 2023, she left triathlon to be a pro gravel racer AND a p…

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Andrew L ’Esperance | Managing Stressful Situations 1:02:14

1y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Andrew L 'Esperance is a professional mountain bike and gravel racer who is entering his third season in the Lifetime Grand Prix (LTGP). Prior to the Grand Prix, he made a living as a World Cup MTB racer around the world. But he is perhaps equally famous for being the partner of Haley Smith, winner of the 2022 LTGP. Haley has been one of the most o…

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Taylor Lideen | We Need to Talk... 1:20:15

1y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Taylor Lideen is a professional cyclist as a mountain biker and gravel racer. He has won 24 hours of Old Pueblo and for a time held the course record. He has also placed 2nd at the 24 hour World Championships in 2018. Taylor won the 2021 Unbound XL, but between those prestigious results, Taylor took on his own Mental Health struggles. In this episo…

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Will Stingley | Go4Graham Founder 45:19

1y ago45:19

45:19

Will Stingley is the founder of Go4Graham, a non-profit that looks to build community through outdoor rec in an effort to bring more awareness and space to talk about Mental Health. People interested in joining Go4Graham or wanting to learn more about the organization or if you are interested in giving to G4G, you can hit the link: https://www.go4g…

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Michael Marckx - Belgian Waffle Ride Founder 1:03:01

1y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Michael Marckx is the founder and CEO of the Belgian Waffle Ride, one of the biggest and most influential multi-surface, gravelish series in the world. He’s a prime mover behind what has become today’s booming gravel scene and wow, this guy has lived what would be 20 lives the average human. We talk everything that went into the birth of the BWR in…

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Kelly Magelky | King of the Maah Daah Hey 49:40

1y ago49:40

49:40

Kelly went from a guy who had never played high school sports to a one of the top ultra-endurance mountain bikers in the world. Today we talk about what it's like to base your identity outside of your sport, what it's like to come up short on your biggest goals, and we spend a good bit of time diving into why the Maah Daah Hey 100 is just so specia…

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The Stable Cyclist Podcast TRAILER 1:43

1y ago1:43

1:43

The Stable Cyclist YouTube channel now has it's own podcast!By jopeter01

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Joe Goettl: Gravel Pro Cyclist x YouTuber on Making it as a Privateer 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Joe Goettl grew up working on a farm, almost made it as a pro snowboarder and went deep into competitive running--until he hit an endless string of injuries that doctors said would end his athletic career. Here we are in 2023 and Joe is a rising YouTuber & pro cyclist knocking on the door of gravel greatness. During the week, Joe trains, coaches at…

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