Gravel is not an old discipline, actually it's not even middle age. You could say it's in the teenage years, ya know the "finding yourself", "try new things" stage...not that that is a bad thing, but just different. Whether you are looking at American or European gravel, that side of cycling is very different to where it was 5 years ago.

With the growth of Gravel racing in Europe and the ever-booming expansion in the USA, we need to take a step back and understand why this is happening, who is pushing it, how it'll change the sport, and where that'll happen. Peter Stetina is that guy to talk about Gravel adaptations! He has been in the discipline right from the big start in 2019/2020 and knows all details right from inside the dust cloud. For instance, why is the UCI so terrible at developing this side of the sport? What can we do to help new riders develop? And is there a plateau that Gravel will hit?

Influencer or athlete. What does the privateer life bring? How impactful is it to our sport and the future of racing, training, and business as a bike racer? Is it worth all the trouble or better to avoid? Today I chat with Hannah Beck, an up-and-coming racer from Germany on this very topic.

Not only is she a fantastic person to chat to about privateering, but also the UCI Eliminator Mountain Bike World Cup, a much smaller discipline of mountain biking. Imagine track cycling on mountain bikes and single track...INSANITY!

Stick around to hear what Hannah has in store for you, follow her journey on her social medias too!

@hannah.beckii

It's never just about the bike. It never has been and never will be. Cycling is built strongly around the relationships we have with ourselves, others, races, equipment, and more. Our sport needs community to thrive, grow, and develop into what we know today, and hope to achieve tomorrow.

Alexey Vermeulen and Avery Stumm (and Willie) are creating a cycling atmosphere, following, and community like no other. Good people attract good people, and this team are keeping cycling real, fun, chill, and exciting for seasoned riders and those to the sport alike. If one person's positive comment can inspire another to start riding, then we can all do so much. Alexey & Avery are are giving us that hope! It also helps having the coolest dachshund as well...

Instagram: @alexeyvermeulen

@avery_stumm

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexeyandavery

The cycling world has many disciplines ranging from road racing, cyclocross and mountain biking as well as each sub-discipline. But not many people immediately gravitate towards paracycling and how important, impactful, and insane that area of our sport is. Lowell Taylor is one of the major hit-makers of paracycling, with many results to his name as well as experience in the sport.

Today, Lowell and I get the chance to chat about all things cycling, paracycling, and why this sport is so important to so many people. We talk about the differences in his discipline regarding disabilities, the Paralympics, and just how insane a race is on a tandem...you will be blown away learning his top speed!!

Not many people get the opportunity to shine on the biggest stages in sport, and yet have zero expectations about what is to come and where any positive is a win! That is exactly what Laury Milette has been fortunate enough to benefit from as she moved through the Junior ranks right up to the professional field with UCI Conti Team Komugi - Grand Est based out of France.

From planning a career as a vet to being a top Canadian rider, Laury is incredibly talented in many fields and a fantastic person to learn from. We chat all things Cycling Canada, developing as a female rider in Canada, and just how tough it'll be for our sport to be mainstream on this side of the Atlantic.

The real question though: Cake or Pie? There is only one real answer here, and you will soon find out which!

When one thinks of ultra-cycling, the name Mark Beaumont comes to mind very quickly. As someone with many records to his name, including the fastest time to ride around the world (78 days), he is a fantastic person to gain insight on the discipline, as well as building the brand necessary to succeed in cycling.

From the age of documentaries and standard television, to social media, a lot has changed for the creation of an athlete's image. How do we adapt? Why is the past generation of brand building so much better, more reliable, and more relatable? And just what goes into the background of organizing a trip around the world...on a bike?

Join me in a captivating, intriguing, and highly entertaining chat with one of the world's greatest ultra-endurance cyclists!

For almost any athlete, to get to the Olympics is a dream come true, and a result of years of handwork, thousands of dollars spent, and hours of time sacrificed. What if someone could come along and help that process out, ease the burden, and help more athletes reach the peak of international competition? Well that is the RBC Training Ground, and today I will be giving YOU an overview of why this program is so important, impactful, and relevant to today's sporting landscape.