The Gravel Family Podcast
Episodes
Episode 508: John Peter
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for all the feels with this one! We had the chance to sit down and talk with John Peter (The Stable Cyclist) to chat about all things mental...
Episode 507: Joe Goettl
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our release of episodes from Big Sugar, we had the chance to sit down with Joe Goettl of Goettl Media to talk about his amazing 2025 season...
506: Drew Dillman
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had the chance to sit down with Drew Dillman, professional cyclist on the Lunchbox Team and also co-host of Bonk Bros before Big Sugar down in Bent...
Episode 505: Holy Spirit of Gravel
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Holy Spirit of Gravel in Bentonville just before Big Sugar to talk gravel culture, community, and the energy that makes this sport d...
Episode 504: Aloha Gravel Preview Show
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode about everything Aloha Gravel in a couple weeks. We talk with Josh Gallardo of Wolf Pack Hawaii and Hawaii Bicycle League about...
503: LeLan Dains
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the team, LeLan Dains! With countless years of experience in the industry, having roots in growing Unbound Gravel, and now impacting the co...
Episode 502: Alan Abrams DFL
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are loving this new tradition of kicking off our seasons with interviewing the DFL winner of Gravel Worlds! This year's DFL winner is Alan Abra...
Episode 501: Gravel Worlds Recap
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, what a year! Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 is done and dusted, and we are still riding that wave of "I can't believe that happened!" We ...
IT'S GRAVEL WORLDS WEEK
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, we're back and we're so stoked for Gravel Worlds 2025 THIS WEEK! We haven so much to tell you about this week, and we can'...
423: Jeremy and Shane Hutsell
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Shane and Jeremy Hutsell, a father-son duo who took on the grueling Unbound 200 together. But this ride wasn’t jus...
Episode 422: Anne Hed
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! After a small hiatus due to busy season (planning for this little event called Gravel Worlds, have you heard of it?!) we're BACK a...
Episode 421: Morgan Chaffin
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An episode long overdue, we finally got the chance to chat with Morgan Chaffin, a back to back two time champ of the Gravel Worlds 75, to talk about h...
Episode 420: Christmas Was Cancelled
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk with Bobby Wintle, the lead promoter of The Mid South Gravel. This past weekend Stillwater, Oklahoma experienced unprecedented...
Episode 419: Chase Wark's FKT for Stillwater
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend, Chase Wark had his eyes on winning the 2025 Mid South Gravel, but his plans were cancelled by catastrophic wildfires that wiped out home...
Episode 418: Crystal Kovacs
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Kovac's impact on our sport has been felt so heavily in the last few years as she has been an advocate for women and beginners in the grav...
Episode 417: Lukas Coon
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of his brand new film premiere: LUKAS, we had a chance to sit down with the movie star himself, Lukas Coon, and his amazing mom, Jen, to ...
Episode 416: Marcus Robinson
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Marcus Robinson, one of the founders of Ride for Racial Justice, a powerful movement combining cycling with the fig...
Episode 415: Heidi and Jeff from Rasputitsa
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi and Jeff from Rasputitsa for a conversation that’s a little heavier than usual. We’re talking about Antho...
Episode 414: Lauren Stephens
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Stephens is back on the Gravel Family Podcast to talk about her 2024 Gravel Worlds WIN! As the back to back Champion of the Gravel Seas, she sh...
Episode 413: Becca Book
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we chat with Becca Book, the 2024 Gravel Worlds Long Voyage champion who finished in just over 18 hours making her the Gravel Worlds ...
Episode 412: Luke Hall
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Luke Hall, the 2024 Long Voyage 300 winner, to dive into his incredible record breaking journey at Gravel Worlds, hi...
Episode 411: Simen Nordahl Svendsen
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Simen Nordahl Svendsen, the youngest-ever winner of Gravel Worlds and an absolute powerhouse in the gravel racing s...
Episode 410: Sam Hansen
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Please note we had a few technical difficulties including the mic picking up Jason and Sofia's keyboards to take down show notes, and some microphone...
Episode 409: Happy Holidays From Us to You!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays to our Gravel Family listeners! We appreciate you more than you know and we're so lucky to be able to have the best listeners in the ...
Episode 408: Greer Peed
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the youngest known summiteer of Mauna Kea, and podiuming at races all over the country, Greer Peed is making his name in the cycling world! We chat...
Happy Thanksgiving!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this season of Thanks, we wanted to thank all of our listeners, sponsors, friends, and family for an incredible 2024 season! We are so lucky and ho...
Episode 406: Trevor Slawnyk
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Trevor Slawnyk may be new to the race director scene, you'd never know it after participating in his Dozinky Doozy race in southeastern Nebraska...
Episode 405: Our 2024 First2Last Winner
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Florence, Kentucky native, came to Nebraska to ride on our gravel roads- and left soaked with champagne from his DFL First to Last win! We got ...
Episode 404: Benedikt Skulason
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following our announcement earlier this month about our new title sponsor: Lauf, we had the CEO of Lauf Cycles, Benedikt, on our podcast! He talks all...
Episode 403: Patrick Halgren
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In what may be our most inspiring and most entertaining podcast yet, we sit down with our Gravel Worlds 2024 75 Mile Para Champion! Patrick Halgren ...
Episode 402: Trevor White
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with our first guest of season four! And for this series, we're starting with the after DFL finisher, Trevor White who rolled in (from comp...
Season Four Kickoff
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Gravel Family! We're BACK- for Season FOUR! In this episode, we talk all about Gravel Worlds 2024, what we are expecting for 2025, and our...
Garmin Gravel Worlds Week is Here 2024
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the best week of the year! We are so excited to see you and cheer you on!
Episode 341: Our Last Power Couple
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a little different... We teased that we would have an epic power couple to round out the series, and it's finally here!...
BONUS EPISODE: What Does The Gravel Family Mean To YOU?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When down at Unbound, we decided to grab people off the expo and ask them our iconic question, "What does the Gravel Family mean to you?" Th...
Episode 340: Sylvie D'Aoust
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvie D’Aoust, endurance athlete, race promoter, and Secrets From the Saddle Podcast Host, joined us at Unbound before her UnboundXL experience! We...
Episode 339: Caroline Wreszin
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wreszin has made her mark in the elite women’s field, topping podiums across the country and since we were crossing paths in Emporia for Un...
Episode 338: Beth McBride
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bikes are about community, and Beth McBride has proven that in her finishes at Gravel Worlds, MidSouth, and Unbound! First finding gravel through our ...
Episode 337: Leah Van der Linden
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on our Unbound series, we got to talk to Leah Van der Linden- Lauf athlete, LTGP contender, and an age group champ of Garmin Gravel Worlds!...
Episode 336: But Actually Episode 100!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We made it, we did it! This is Gravel Family Podcast episode 100. We're not gonna give many details about this episode, so click that play button ...
Episode 335: Emily Joy Newsom
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Joy Newsom, a professional gravel privateer, started racing on road back in 2013 and after having an impressive career on the road (including ra...
Episode 334: LDC
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next up in our lineup of Unbound episodes presented by Lauf, is the one and only LDC! Lauren has been dominating the gravel scene in the last few year...
Episode 333: Jay Petervary
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The newest induction of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, winner and finisher of countless endurance events including the Tour Divide, Iditarod and “...
Episode 332: We're Going to Unbound Ft. Kristi Mohn
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Unbound week!!! We cannot wait to party it up with y'all down in Emporia KS, AKA Gravel City USA! We talk about the schedule for the week, ...
Epsiode 331: Kathryn Taylor
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlete turned gravel cyclist, founder and co-host of the very popular Girls Gone Gravel podcast Kathryn Taylor wears many hats in the cycling comm...
Episode 330: Doug Orey-Everest
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Orey-Everett is a long time supporter of the gravel community. We talk about his passion of spreading awareness of mental health and using the bi...
Episode 329: Hannah Shell and Jake Magee
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professional cyclists Hannah Shell and Jake Magee are not only incredible athletes on the bike, but they have a passion for people and this community ...
Episode 328: Cole and Kelsi Ledbetter
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Collectively finishing dozens of races and events including multiple Gravel Worlds, Cole and Kelsi are both involved in the Iowa Gravel Project, run w...
Episode 327: Venny Alub and John Wilmeth
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As long time friends and supporters of Gravel Worlds John Wilmeth and Venny Alub sit down with us for another episode on the Power Couples series! Tog...
Episode 326: Let's Catch Up!
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a week break from our power couple series (don't worry... we have a few more coming up) we thought it would be a great time to catch up and...
Episode 325: Alison Tetrick and Blaize Baehrens
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's couple has hands down been the most requested power couple, yet! While Ali is the most winningest female of Gravel Worlds, as well as ...
Episode 324: Yuri and Vanessa Hauswald
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is not only a continuation of the Power Couples series, but it piggy backs on last week's episode about NICA as we interview Vanessa ...
Episode 323: Lancaster Composite
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a break from our Power Couples series, Josalyn Poore and her dad, Jesse Poore join us to talk about our local NICA league, Lancaster Composite ...
Episode 322: Perry and Kristi Jewett
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Putting on a combined total of 55 successful events, being event directors for 24 years, and being married for 28 years- this power couple knows a few...
Episode 321: Ted and Laura King
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the phrase "Power Couples" Ted and Laura King fit that description to a T! While Ted is a former world tour pro who hit the gravel...
Episode 320: David Pryor and Selene Yeager
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Selene are the epitome of a power couple in the cycling industry! On her side she brings a wealth of knowledge about women's health in spor...
Episode 319: Kristen and Nick Legan
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're starting off strong with our "Love Month" series interviewing Kristen and Nick Legan! We truly could not ask for a better couple...
Episode 318: Mike Marchand
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time coming, but we finally had to chance to talk to the first ever winner of Gravel Worlds- Mike Marchand! An absolute legend,...
Episode 317: Chase Wark
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chase Wark has numerous accolades including being the 2021 Randy Gibson Climbers Jersey Winner, 2023 Gravel Worlds 2nd place overall, and winning mult...
Episode 316: Geno Villafano
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Geno Villafano is well known for his Tiktok presence, he has so much more to share with the world! On the heels of his move to Berlin, we were a...
Episode 315: Kaci Lickteig
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaci is no stranger to the running world, and as two time champ of the Gravel Worlds Land Ho, she knows a thing or two about winning races! We talk ab...
Episode 314: Happy Holidays 2023
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From our team to you, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! No matter where you're from, who you are, or what you ride, we are proud to call you family! We will see y...
Episode 313: Steve Driscoll
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the founder of both Pure Gravel and Lift Creative Studios, a board member of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, and as we learned in the episode, the...
Episode 312: Shane Peed
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Shane Peed started out as a triathlete and Ironman, he has found a love for gravel cycling and has done so much for the community through his te...
Episode 311: Brennan Wertz
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is this week's guest a talented cyclist with plenty of podium finishes throughout his career (including 5th place at Gravel Worlds 2023),...
Episode 310: Happy Thanksgiving 2023
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are we thankful for this year? YOU! Jason and Sofia kick off Thanksgiving week with a short episode, summing up our thankfulness for the next yea...
Episode 309: Oli Thorarensen
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling in all the way from Iceland, the Marketing Director of Lauf Cycles, Oli (Olafur) Thorarensen speaks to us about Iceland riding, the new Lauf Ú...
Episode 308: Conor O'Brian
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conor O'Brian is an incredible human with a heart for people and bikes, and he happens to be really fast as well! Coming off of his Gravel Worlds ...
Episode 307: Dan Hughes
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Hughes who is a first round Hall of Fame Inductee, 4x winner of Unbound, 2014 winner of Gravel Worlds, winner of the OG Tripple Crown, and the man...
Episode 306: Pedal Imua
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leading up to Pedal Imua on December 2nd, we had the chance to talk about the event with Dean and Marni to talk about what the Imua Family is, what th...
Episode 305: Paige Redman
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To keep our long distance endurance series going, we catch up with our two time Long Voyage Champion, Paige Redman, to get her 2021 and 2022 Gravel Wo...
Episode 304: Tina Hart Long Voyage 300 Champion
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the chance to sit down with our 300 Long Voyage Champion, Tina Hart for a conversation about her race- including her bike set up and nutrition,...
Episode 303: Lauren Stephens, Captain of the Gravel Seas
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Stephens swept the Nebraska races in August as she won at Garmin Gravel Worlds and then two weeks later went and won US Gravel Nationals! And o...
Episode 302: John Borstelmann, Captain of the Gravel Seas
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds Captain of the Gravel Seas, John Borstelmann sits down with us to recap his winning race!
Episode 301: Welcome to Season Three!
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! Season three has arrived!
Episode 247: Happy Gravel World's Week
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! Gravel World's week is HERE! This episode is a little different... We introduce each member of our team and everyone gives their fa...
Episode 246: Adventure for All
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adventure for All is on their summer tour and we had the chance to sit down and talk to them about their initiative!
Episode 245: Trisha Luke
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've spent time at local grassroots events around Nebraska and Kansas, there's a good chance you've shared the road with this week...
Episode 244: Sofia Gibson
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Sofia switch roles and Jason has the opportunity to interview Sofia about her experience helping out with Gravel Worlds, her entry into the ...
Episode 243: Throwing It Way Back with Corey and Craig
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has lots of good stories, memories, and history of the event we know and love now- Gravel Worlds
Episode 242: We're Back!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an unexpected break in the podcast, we are back and better than ever! We talk about how our summer has been going and a rough overview of what G...
Episode 241: Laura King
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura King who is an avid cyclist, mom to two darling kids, and wife, shares her journey as a cyclist and her life as an active mom! You can find her...
Episode 240: Mark Stevenson/Guitar Ted
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking it all the way back this episode by interviewing the man who had a huge hand in not only the inspiration of Unbound, but other gravel eve...
Episode 239: Iz King
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Unbound episodes! Starting off, we have Iz King! We talk about what got her into the sport, her inspiration in riding, and she answers ...
Episode 238: Tour Divide with Corey Godfrey
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting down with the Founder of Gravel Worlds, Corey Godfrey, we learned so much about what went into his experience riding his bike from Canada to M...
Episode 237: Jason Strohbehn
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get to know your hosts! First up on the docket we have Jason! As promoter and Director of Operations and Marketing of Gravel Worlds, ...
Episode 236: Paige Onweller
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To know Paige Onweller is to admire Paige Onweller, and we're so lucky to have gotten to talk to Paige about her transition from PA to professiona...
Episode 235: Josh Poertner
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of Silca, Josh Poertner, sat down with us for a super informative episode covering everything technical from tubes, to bar tape, to tire pre...
Episode 234: Yatika Starr Fields
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the chance to sit down and talk with Yatika Starr Fields at Midsouth! Yatika is a painter, runner, cyclist, and an incredible activist who pour...
Episode 233: Meg Fisher
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Meg Fisher who has won one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal for Team USA at the Paralympic Games, holds a doctorate in Physical Therapy, was...
Episode 232: Whitney Allison
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
American former road racing cyclist and current off-road cyclist, winner of the last two BWR Utahs, 4th at Unbound for the last two years, and last bu...
Episode 231: HAPPY ONE YEAR!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have officially been podcasting for ONE year! Thank you a million times over to our incredible listeners, guests, and supporters! This would not be...
Episode 230: Logan Jones-Wilkins
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Jones-Wilkins sat down with us at Midsouth and blew us away with his insight on the gravel scene! He shared some of his adventures, how he balan...
Episode 229: Ted King
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the chance to sit down at Midsouth with the legendary Ted King who is the Co-owner of Untapped Maple, 2016 and 2018 Unbound champion, 2019 SBT ...
Episode 228: Bobby Wintle
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode alert!! We knew we had to interview the Midsouth legend himself while down in Stillwater, and boy are we glad we did. If you weren't ab...
Episode 227: Kristi Mohn
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristi Mohn- Promoter of Unbound, first round hall of fame inductee, co-host of the Girls Gone Gravel Podcast, athlete, proud mother of twins, and tan...
Episode 226: Betsy Welch
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not spinning out your legs, it’s spinning out your brain.” -Betsy Welch Senior Editor for the Outside Cycling Group which includes Velo...
Episode 225: Kristen Legan
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2022 Outspoken Award winner for coach of the year, Shimano sponsored gravel pro, wife, dog mom, and the 2022 Gravel Worlds 75mile female champ- Kriste...
Episode 224: The Queen of Gravel
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#GravelFamily is my life. It is a vibrant group of like-minded people who hug you regardless of your wins or losses. It is about encouraging &nb...
Episode 223: Blaize Baehrens
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s more about bringing the people at the race along with you on that journey. The podium can be a lonely place. All the training and sacrifice ...