Kyleigh Spearing chats with Amanda about her progression from triathlete to road racer and gravel specialist. They touch on Kyleigh's on-the-job training in the gravel peloton and her experience racing the UCI Gravel World Championships. You can follow Kyleigh at @kykylovestri on Instagram. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listene…

Tyler Cloutier and Bill recap the Kings CX weekend with analysis and interviews with the top three finishers in the elite women's and men's events. 21:18 Maghalie Rochette 26:46 Katie Clouse 32:21 Lauren Zoerner 40:36 Lizzy Gunsalus 50:02 Curtis White 53:48 Eric Brunner 57:19 Tyler Clark 1:04:37 Ian Ackert 1:09:22 Curtis White Help the U.S. athlete…

Boedi and Bill recap the Major Taylor Cyclocross weekend and the Exact Cross race in Beringen, Belgium. Along with our analysis, we have race interviews with everyone who stepped on the podium in the elite races at Major Taylor and a breakdown of the kerfuffle between Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp. 00:00 Intro 07:15 Major Taylor 12:29 Caroline Mani and…

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, UCI Gravel World Championships, the Rad and changes to next year's LifeTime Grand Prix. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchas…

Boedi and Bill recap the final weekend of racing in the Trek USCX series at Trek CX Cup in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Along with our analysis, we have race interviews with everyone who stepped on the podium in the elite races. Help the U.S. athletes we talk about in this episode race against the best in the world. Donate to the Mud Fund at https://usacyc…

Boedi and Bill recap a fantastic weekend of racing in Baltimore, Maryland. We break down everything that happened at Charm City Cross, the third round of the Trek USCX series. Along with our analysis, we have race interviews with everyone who stepped on the podium in the elite races. Follow live coverage of the final round of the Trek USCX series o…

Boedi and Bill recap a great weekend of racing in Rochester, New York. We break down everything that happened at Rochester Cyclocross, the second round of the Trek USCX series. Along with our analysis, we have race interviews with everyone who stepped on the podium in the elite races. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Hammerhead K…

Boedi and Bill get into the cyclocross weeds following a fantastic opening weekend of the Trek USCX series at Virginia's Blue Ridge GO Cross in Roanoke, Virginia. We talk about the racing, the plans (or lack thereof), and Boedi's foray into Instagram race commentator and golf-wear influencer. Here are the time codes for interviews included in this …

We are back in the media pit talking about the Englewood Open CX, previewing GO Cross and answering listener questions. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free heart-rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.io right now and …

Micheal and Bill get into the Media Pit to chat about the North American UCI cyclocross season that kicks off this weekend with Englewood CX in Wisconsin. We talk about who is racing, the new favorites, how the World Cup schedule affects North American racing, and where on the calendar Nationals should land. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerh…

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 sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offering our listeners the code GROADIOGRAVEL24 to waive the seller’s fee at buycycle.com. By using this code, you waive the Seller Protection fe…

Amanda and Bill chat about the most compelling storylines at Leadville and SBT before talking about the upcoming Garmin Gravel Worlds presented by Lauf. Check out live coverage of Gravel Worlds with on-course reporting by your Groadio hosts on Slowtwitch.com. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offeri…

Amanda chats with Australian Gravel and Marathon MTB National Champion Courtney Sherwell about finding solace in gravel riding and racing after a stint on the road, her second-place finish at BWR California and in the BWR Triple Crown series, and a side hustle drawing pet portraits. You can follow Courtney at @courtney.sherwell and her pet portrait…

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 career, and the full rundown of his race at Unbound Gravel. Amanda also hits Joe with a double-dose of Tuff Takes. You can follow Joe on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@jgoettl2.0 and on Instagram at @jgoe…

USA Cycling Mountain Bike Director Alec Pasqualina joins Bill to chat about the upcoming Olympics, the MTB selection criteria, his role at USA Cycling and what can be done to bolster nationwide MTB athlete development. You can follow Alec on Instagram at @a_pasq. Cyclocross Radio is sponsored by Hammerhead and the Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer.…

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 follow Becca on Instagram at @gofahr. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle and thousands of other bikes available i…

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 get into gear, feeding, outside support questions and how everyone has a plan until it is the middle of the night and you are standing on the only hill you can find with phone service, with a bike ba…

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 in triathlon and the value of competing in a variety of disciplines, the decision to put XCO racing on the backburner to concentrate on endurance events, and how the historic women's race at Unbound Grave…

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 out of off-season challenges and adventure rides, the evolving gravel peloton and how Unbound's exciting men's race played out. You can follow Chad on Instagram at @thehagaski and at his website ChadHag…

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 nature of the racing, and the challenges (perceived and real) of the Northbound route. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buy…

Amanda and Bill chat about the MTB Olympic athlete selection and the Nove Mesto World Cup before discussing everything happening at this weekend's Unbound Gravel. We review changes to the course, the starting procedure, and some pre-event drama before picking our favorites for this year's pro fields in the 200-mile race. This Groadio episode is spo…

Truman Glasgow joins Amanda to talk about his early gravel success, lessons learned racing BWR California, getting into the Life Time Grand Prix, and making extra cash mowing lawns and filming weddings. Follow Truman on Instagram at @TrumanGlasgow12. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of…

We are back in the Media Pit with Zach, Micheal, and Bill to chat about the 2024-2025 UCI Cyclocross Calendar for North America and the Cyclocross World Cup. We also answer your Instagram questions. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joining the Wide Angle Podium at wideanglepodiu…

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 Instagram at @DavidBrower9. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle and thousands of other bikes available in the buycycl…

Amanda talks with Drew Dillman about their shared history racing together, Drew's switch from cyclocross to gravel racing, his changing perspective on what success on and off the bike looks like and why you shouldn't be looking at him to take the next pull. Follow Drew on Instagram at @raddaddizzle and on YouTube at @drewdillmanchannel. This Groadi…

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 weeds about Team USA's dominance in World Cup cross-country mountain bike racing and what it means for selection to the 2024 Summer Olympics. For in-depth analysis of the MTB season, consider subscri…

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 for fun while working for Ventum. You can follow Travis at @travis_mccabe. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle alon…

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 conversation went unrecorded. With Caroline competing in the Mid South double, Amanda reached out for a redo and the result is a fantastic conversation with so many great stories from Caroline. Who says there ar…

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 is here. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketplace. For a limited time, save u…

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. Follow Dax on Instagram at @daxtonmock. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketplac…

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 mountain bike, coming back from injury and work/racing balance. Follow Sierra on Instagram at @sierra_mountains_. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along wit…

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 Grand Prix's Call of a Life Time series. Use this link to check out Amanda's Niner bike she has for sale on buycycle along with thousands of other bikes available in the buycycle buyer-protected marketpl…

We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, presenting The Golden Tubies. It's an adventure, so buckle in and get ready for some season-end awards. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joining the Wide Angle…

Chase Wark joins Amanda and Bill to discuss his race-winning ride at the Rock Cobbler, organizing events and helping build the Minnesota cycling community and his plans for the upcoming gravel season. The conversation ends with another great round of Tuff Takes. Follow Chase on Instagram at @chasethebiker and @warkscyclingservices. You can follow A…

We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, talking about the final race in the X20 series and who performs best in Sweeckuary, We then revisit our All Cyclocross Teams and play trivia. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent c…

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 career as an engineer for SRAM with a full racing calendar, including the Life Time Grand Prix. Amanda and Deanna also talk about her recent win at the Rock Cobbler. The conversation ends with another grea…

We are back in the Media Pit, with Zach, Micheal, and Bill, talking about the Middelkerke and Lille. We then pick our All Cyclocross First Team selections for the 2023-2024 season before debating the rules for induction into the Cyclocross Hall of Fame. Follow the podcast and the bulletin at at @cxhairsbulletin. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide…