Groadio - The Premier Gravel Cycling & Racing Podcast

Ep 120 | Skyler Taylor

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Skyler Taylor about his return to top-level bike racing after leaving World Cup mountainbiking and taking a long break from professi...

Ep 119 | Cobe Freeburn

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with The Mid South champ Cobe Freeburn about his budding racing career and how he got his start. Follow Cobe at @cobe.free. Groadio is sp...

Ep 118 | Valley of Tears and The Mid South Preview

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill are back in the studio to chat about last weekend's Valley of Tears and the upcoming Mid South.  Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. ...

Ep 117 | Caleb Bottcher

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Mammoth Tuff winner Caleb Bottcher about finding success on gravel, the Kiwi invasion, making it as a privateer, and balancing a job...

Ep 116 | core4 and Lauf Gravel Worlds

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill recap the core4 and Lauf Gravel Worlds events and share interviews from the weekend. Use code GROADIO10 for 10% off at www.exposureli...

Ep 115 | Mega Mid South FKT with Dave Sheek and Hank DeArruda-Weaver

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Dave Sheek and filmmaker Hank DeArruda-Weaver about her FKT attempt on the 300-mile Mega Mid South route and the film for Niner Bike...

Midfield Report No. 13 | Alex Charles

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Alex Charles about her third place finish at Unbound Gravel 100, the U23 Lifetime Grand Prix series and racing bikes full time.  Yo...

Ep 114 | Hayden Christian

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Hayden Christian about his roots in motocross, living in a van, racing mountainbikes, winning the Unbound Gravel 100, and pursuing t...

Ep 113 | Holy Spirit of Gravel

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with the voice behind the Holy Spirit of Gravel instagram account about racing the Unbound Gravel 100 mile race, becoming a fan of gravel...

Midfield Report No. 12 | Siena Hermon

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Siena Hermon about how she got into cycling and gravel racing goals and expectations. Follow Siena at @sienahermon and www.sienacycl...

Ep 112 | Unbound Gravel Post-Race Show

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill go deep on the 2025 Unbound Gravel 200-mile races. We also hear from Cam Jones, Cam's dad, Matt Wilson, Lauren De Crescenzo, and Bobby...

Ep 111 | 2025 Unbound Gravel Preview

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill preview the Unbound Gravel course and discuss the factors that may affect this year's 200 mile race before unveiling Groadio's "Who is...

Ep 110 | Dan Hughes

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Hughes, four-time Unbound 200 winner and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductee, joins Amanda to chat about the early days of gravel, winning Unboun...

Ep 109 | Matt Wilson and Cam Jones

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Wilson and Cam Jones chat with Amanda about leaving New Zealand to race bikes in North America, embracing the gravel scene, and chasing Lifetime ...

Ep 108 | Sea Otter Classic (Lifetime Grand Prix Round One)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat about everything that happened at the Sea Otter Classic gravel race, round one of the Lifetime Grand Prix series. The episode als...

Ep 107 | Big Tall Wayne

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Smith aka Big Tall Wayne chats with Amanda about his lifelong love of bikes and the cycling community, working as a professional race mechanic, ...

Ep 106 | Russell Finsterwald

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Finsterwald joins Amanda and Bill to chat about setting aside a successful cross-country mountain bike career to become a pro gravel racer, hi...

Ep 105 | Valley of Tears

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill recap the second annual Valley of Tears gravel race that took place in Turkey, Texas, this past weekend. They also preview The Mid Sou...

Ep 104 | Emily Newsom

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Newsom joins Amanda to chat about finding the bike through running and piano playing, her transition from road to gravel, and why the Life Time ...

Ep 103 | LeLan Dains

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Lelan Dains about riding in Emporia and his history with Unbound, the induction into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, and his long h...

Ep 102 | Ruth Holcomb

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruth Holcomb joins Amanda for a conversation about Ruth joining the HT.SQD, finishing first at Rock Cobbler, growing up racing mountain bikes before d...

Ep 101 | Tobias Mørch Kongstad

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 101 of the Groadio Podcast, Amanda chats with Tobias Kongstad about switching from road racing to gravel, his standout performances at the ...

Ep 100 | Lauren Stephens

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Episode 100 of the Groadio Podcast, and we're celebrating with two-time U.S. Gravel National Champion Lauren Stephens. Amanda and Lauren chat abo...

Ep 99 | Brennan Wertz

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brennan Wertz joins Amanda to discuss a wide range of topics, including winning the U.S. Gravel National Championship and this year's World Championsh...

Ep 98 | Griffin Easter

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Griffin Easter chats with Amanda about transitioning from road to gravel, struggling with the discipline in 2023 and his 2024 breakout season. Griffin...

Ep 97 | Kyleigh Spearing

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyleigh Spearing chats with Amanda about her progression from triathlete to road racer and gravel specialist. They touch on Kyleigh's on-the-job train...

Ep 96 | US Nationals, UCI Gravel Worlds, LTGP Update

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Ep 95 | Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Race Recap

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 spo...

Ep 94 | Leadville, SBT and Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf Preview

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat about the most compelling storylines at Leadville and SBT before talking about the upcoming Garmin Gravel Worlds presented by Lau...

Ep 93 | Courtney Sherwell

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Australian Gravel and Marathon MTB National Champion Courtney Sherwell about finding solace in gravel riding and racing after a stin...

The Midfield Report No. 11 | Joe Goettl

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Ep 92 | Becca Fahringer Returns

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Midfield Report No. 10 | Dave Sheek and Mama Nauman on Unbound XL and 50

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 91 | Hannah Otto

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 90 | Chad Haga

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ou...

Ep 89 | 2024 Unbound Gravel

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 natu...

Ep 88 | 2024 Unbound Gravel Preview Show

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat about the MTB Olympic athlete selection and the Nove Mesto World Cup before discussing everything happening at this weekend's Unb...

Midfield Report No. 9 | Truman Glasgow

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Truman Glasgow joins Amanda to talk about his early gravel success, lessons learned racing BWR California, getting into the Life Time Grand Prix, and ...

Ep 87 | David Brower

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 In...

Ep 86 | Drew Dillman

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda talks with Drew Dillman about their shared history racing together, Drew's switch from cyclocross to gravel racing, his changing perspective on...

Ep 85 | Sea Otter Gravel and Fuego XL

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 84 | Travis McCabe

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

Ep 83 | Caroline Dezendorf

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversatio...

Ep 82 | Valley of Tears and Mid South

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat about the inaugural Valley of Tears and the 2024 edition of Mid South. Bill's CXHAIRS Bulletin race recap from Valley of Tears i...

Midfield Report No. 8 | Daxton Mock

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daxton Mock joins Amanda and Bill to talk about his move to gravel after racing MTB and CX most of his life, and his stong finish at BWR Arizona.  Fo...

Midfield Report No. 7 | Sierra Sims

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Midfield Report, Amanda chats with mountain bike and gravel racer Sierra Sims about her 16th-place finish at BWR Arizona, success on the...

Ep 81 | Call of a Lifetime Review and buycycle

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill are together for a guestless episode to introduce Groadio's new title sponsor, buycyle, and chat about season two of the Life Time Gra...

Ep 80 | Chase Wark

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chase Wark joins Amanda and Bill to discuss his race-winning ride at the Rock Cobbler, organizing events and helping build the Minnesota cycling commu...

Ep 79 | Deannna Mayles

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deanna Mayles joins Amanda and Bill to discuss her fast rise in the gravel world, her beginnings in mountain bike racing, and how she balances a caree...

Ep 78 | Ted King

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ted King joins Amanda to discuss his plans for 2024 and how they differ from his past gravel racing seasons. Ted explains that he is training seriousl...

Midfield Report No. 6 | Emma Grant

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Emma Grant on the latest installment of the Midfield Report. Follow Emma on Instagram at @emgrant1. If you're listening to this bonu...

Ep 77 | Micah Rice

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Micah Rice joins Amanda and Bill to discuss his career path that took him from a professional road racer and team director to head of national events ...

Ep 76 | Alex Wild

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda welcomes Alex Wild to the show to talk about his return to the Life Time Grand Prix, working a full-time job and performing at a pro level on t...

Ep 75 | Life Time Grand Prix Preview with Chris Mehlman

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill are joined by Chris Mehlman to preview the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix. We concentrate on who's back, who isn't and the rookies for next...

Ep 74 | Crystal Anthony

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda welcomes Crystal Anthony to the show to talk about her transition from cyclocross racer to Life Time Grand Prix competitor, her experience at W...

Ep 73 | Zach Calton

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda welcomes Zach Calton to the show to talk about his time in the Life Time Grand Prix as a climbing specialist mountain biker, how his ninth plac...

Ep 72 | Morgan Aguirre

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda welcomes Morgan Aguirre to the show to talk about jumping head-first into gravel racing and her fast ascent from never riding on dirt to racing...

Ep 71 | Hannah Shell

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda welcomes Hannah Shell to the show to talk about racing the Life Time Grand Prix after spending her entire cycling career on the road. Hannah al...

Midfield Report No. 5 | Lance Haidet

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Haidet (Legion of Los Angeles) joins Amanda to chat about how a family move to the Pacific Northwest turned him into a bike racer, the challenge...

Ep 70 | Peter Stetina

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Stetina returns to Groadio to chat about how gravel racing in the US has changed in the past few years, his new approach to the evolution of the ...

Ep 69 | Keegan Swenson

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 Unbound 200 winner Keegan Swenson (Santa Cruz Hit Squad) joins Amanda and Bill to chat about his early racing career and chasing success in inter...

Ep 68 | Sarah Lange

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Lange (Velocio Exploro) joins Amanda and Bill to chat about finding bikes and gravel riding during the pandemic, her early gravel racing career ...

Midfield Report No. 4 | Tobin Ortenblad

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tobin Ortenblad joins Amanda and Bill for a raucous episode of The Midfield Report, our bonus content focusing on riders of note in the middle of the ...

Ep 67 | Carolin Schiff

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carolin Schiff, 2023 Unbound 200 Champ, joins Amanda and Bill to talk about her history racing cyclocross in America and how she met Amanda, putting r...

Ep 66 | Unbound 200 Recap Show with Yuri Hauswald

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Unbound Champ and Gravel Hall of Fame inductee Yuri Hauswald joins Amanda (also former Unbound Champ) and Bill to chat about this year's 200-mi...

Ep 65 | Unbound Power Rankings and More Gravel Beef

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat about the latest gravel beef that reared its head at Gravel Locos before unveiling our "Who's Going to Crush It at Unbound Power ...

Ep 64 | Chelsea Bolton

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Bolton joins Amanda to chat about the switch from competitive runner to competitive cyclist, how her partnership with Ventum transpired, the e...

Midfield Report No. 3 | Cecily Decker and Jonas Woodruff

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cecily Decker and Jonas Woodruff are Amanda's latest guests on The Midfield Report, our bonus content focusing on riders of note in the middle of the ...

Ep 63 | Amy Charity and Ryan Steers (SBT and FNLD GRVL)

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Charity is the co-founder and owner of SBT GRVL and founder/partner of FNLD GRVL.  Ryan Steers is the marketing director for SBT GRVL and FNLD GR...

Ep 62 | Curtis White

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US Cyclocross National Champion Curtis White joined Amanda at Sea Otter to chat about the transition from cyclocross to gravel racing. Amanda and Curt...

Ep 61 | Paige Onweller

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professional gravel cyclist Paige Onweller joined Amanda at Sea Otter to chat about the transition from runner, physician's assistant, and Zwift racer...

Ep 60 | Alexey Vermeulen

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World Tour road racer turned endurance dirt and gravel racer, Alexey Vermeulen joins Amanda in the mobile Sea Otter podcast studio to chat about the t...

The Midfield Report No. 2 | Ariana Milelli

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ariana Milelli is Amanda's latest guest on The Midfield Report, our bonus content focusing on riders of note in the middle of the gravel pack. Amanda ...

Ep 59 | Heather Jackson

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professional triathlete turned gravel racer, Heather Jackson, joins Amanda and Bill to chat about her varied athletic endeavors including the journey ...

The Midfield Report No. 1 | Brayden Johnson

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brayden Johnson (Bear National) is Amanda's first guest on The Midfield, our bonus content focusing on riders of note in the middle of the gravel pack...

Ep 58 | Kerry Werner

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Werner started his cycling career as a cross-country mountain bike racer. He then moved on to racing cyclocross at the highest level before addi...

Ep 57 | Sofia Gomez Villafañe

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sofia Gomez Villafañe joins Amanda and Bill to chat about her evolution as a bike racer, embracing gravel, her recent win at BWR Arizona and her port...

Ep 56 | Anna Yamauchi

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off her victory at Rock Cobbler, Amanda and Bill chat with Anna Yamauchi about being new to the MTB and gravel scene, the Lifetime Grand Prix, ...

Ep 55 | Yuri Hauswald

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yuri Hauswald joins Amanda and Bill to chat about gravel racing's evolution over the past decade.  Follow Yuri at @yhauswald. Groadio is sponsored by...

Ep 54 | Haley Smith and Andrew L'Esperance

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Haley Smith and Andrew (Lespy) L'Esperance join Amanda and Bill to chat about their first year racing gravel, mixing endurance and XCO racing into the...

Ep 53 | Life Time Grand Prix Preview with Chris Mehlman

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Mehlman, endurance racer and host of Everyday Cyclist Chats, joins Amanda and Bill to preview the upcoming Life Time Grand Prix series. Follow ...

Ep 52 | Brendan Quirk

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Quirk, USA Cycling CEO and President, joins Amanda and Bill to chat about gravel racing and USA Cycling's involvement in the discipline. The c...

Ep 51 | Becca Fahringer

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with adventure racer, Becca Fahringer, about everything, including her cyclocross and gravel racing career. Follow Becca on Instagram and...

Ep 50 | Life Time Grand Prix with Michelle Duffy and Kimo Seymour

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill chat with Michelle Duffy and Kimo Seymour about the Life Time Grand Prix. We discuss the successes and challenges from last year and...

Ep 49 | Whitney Allison

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with gravel racer Whitney Allison. Follow Whitney on Instagram at @whit.allison. Check out our sponsor Hammerhead and the Karoo 2. For a...

Ep 48 | Innokenty Zavyalov

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with gravel racer Innokenty Zavyalov (Mazda Lauf Factory Team). Follow Inno on Instagram at @premium_russian. Check out our sponsor Ham...

Ep 47 | Mammoth Tuff

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Micheal Boedigheimer (Cyclocross Radio/The Media Pit) joins Amanda to chat about his experience at Mammoth Tuff.  Check out our sponsor Hammerhead an...

Ep 46 | Tushar and July Power Rankings

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach, Amanda and Bill recap Crusher in the Tushar before revealing the updated Groadio Power Rankings. Check out our sponsor Hammerhead and the Karoo ...

Ep 45 | June Gravel Review

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June was a busy month on the gravel scene, with Lost and Found, BWR North Carolina, and the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder keeping things going after Unb...

Ep 44 | Unbound Q&A With Amanda and Dave

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nauman and Dave Sheek are back to answer your questions about Unbound. As a special bonus, Amanda then talks with Unbound XL wide angle podium ...

Ep 43 | Unbound Gravel 2022

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda, Zach and Bill get into everything that went down at Unbound Gravel 2022. Check out Groadio's sponsor Endura and receive 20 percent off your or...

Ep 42 | Gravel Worlds

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with Gravel Worlds race director Jason Strohbehn about the history of the event, what to expect for the 2022 races that happen August 19-...

Ep 41 | Rasputitsa and BWR San Diego

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda, Zach and Bill chat about Rasputitsa, BWR San Diego and the Whiskey Off Road. Check out Groadio's sponsor Endura and receive 20 percent off you...

Ep 40 |Brennan Wertz

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with up-and-coming gravel racer, Brennan Wertz, on his rowing background, how he got into bike racing and his experience at the latest Sa...

Ep 39 | Michael Marckx

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Marckx (MMX), CEO and founder of Monuments of Cycling and the creator of the Belgian Waffle Ride, chats with Amanda and Zach about the upcomin...

Ep 38 | April Power Rankings

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The whole Groadio crew convened to countdown the first installment of the eagerly anticipated 2022 Groadio Power Rankings. Did we get it right? Of cou...

Ep 37 | Sea Otter Classic (LTGP Round 1)

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Bill break down all the action from the first round of the Lifetime Grand Prix series that took place at the Sea Otter Classic. It was the ...

Ep 36 | Ned Gravel

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 36 of Groadio we have another installment of Amanda's "lesser-known gravel events that you should know about" series. This time around, sh...

Ep 35 | Pete Stetina

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the afterglow of the latest edition of The Rock Cobbler, Amanda chatted with former World Tour pro and current gravel racing privateer, Pete Stetin...

Ep 34 | G3 Gravel Series' Ray Trammel

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda chats with G3 Gravel Series race director Ray Trammel about his three events in and around Guthrie, Oklahoma. Follow the series on Instagram at...