Bedste The Stache-podcasts (2025)

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Gwendalyn Gibson on her unlikely path to World Cup racing and bringing a fresh perspective to the 2025 season 1:45:39

9h ago1:45:39

1:45:39

Gwen Gibson is one of the best World Cup XCO racers in the world, but she almost didn’t make it into the professional ranks. In college, she juggled racing with a full class schedule and held down three jobs to make ends meet. When she graduated, she thought it was probably time to quit her dreams of being a World Cup racer and find a ‘real’ career…

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Andy Bane(Dangerkids) 31:09

11d ago31:09

31:09

Andy Bane Frontman man of the band Dangerkids joins the show to talk music,twitch,the infamous feud with the band "Trapt" and much more!

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Rosa Klöser on joining Canyon-SRAM and the future of gravel 50:14

7d ago50:14

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Reigning Queen of Gravel Rosa Klöser returns to the show to talk about some of the major developments in her career since we spoke with her after her surprise win at Unbound last year. That victory launched her into the spotlight as a major new player in the gravel scene, but her spur-of-the-moment decision to race German Road Nationals really brou…

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Bjorn Riley on Scott-SRAM training camp, painting, and his near-fatal snake bite 1:38:58

14d ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Payson stops by XCO National Champion Bjorn Riley’s apartment in Girona to hear about his training camp in South Africa with his new team, the one and only Scott-SRAM. They also discuss the part of winning a race that people don’t often talk about: the terrifying moment when you decide to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. Then, Bjorn pu…

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Sahara Gravel stage 4 recap with Petr Vakoč 30:54

24d ago30:54

30:54

The final stage of Sahara Gravel in Morocco ended in a sand pit that left some riders sprinting on foot across the line. Payson sits down on a windy sand dune to chat with stage winner Petr Vakoč about how the event went for him over the past four days -- the highs, lows, and his favorite type of tagine. He also talks about his plans for the rest o…

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Sahara Gravel stage 3 recap with Maddy Nutt and the GRL PCK 51:16

25d ago51:16

51:16

Stage 3 of Sahara Gravel in Morocco was harder than pretty much anyone was anticipating. Despite seeming to have hardly any climbing, it proved to be the toughest day yet and the first stage that took the riders deep into the Sahara Desert. Payson sat down with British rider Maddy Nutt, who has been battling for first place with Luise Valentin sinc…

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Sahara Gravel stage 2 recap with Oti Zolati and Janosch Wintermantel 33:30

26d ago33:30

33:30

It's day two of Sahara Gravel and the general consensus is that the scenery was pretty mind-blowing on this 68 mile mountain stage. Payson sits down with Oti Zolati, the only Moroccan in the race, to talk about being a tourist in his own country and his bikepacking trip across Africa that got him hooked on cycling. Then he talks to the founder of t…

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Sahara Gravel stage 1 recap with Luise Valentin and Matteo Fontana 37:19

27d ago37:19

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It's stage one of the four-day Sahara Gravel stage race in Morocco and Payson is sitting down with the stage winners Luise Valentin and Matteo Fontana. They tell us how their days unfolded, what they do when they're not training (Luise is an engineer in Zurich and Matteo is a former triathlete and bike fitter outside Milan), and how they're feeling…

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Alison Jackson on collecting stories and finding her winning attitude 1:19:40

1M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

If you’ve seen two-time Olympian Alison Jackson in the media, chances are she was either dancing, standing on top of the Paris-Roubaix podium, or both. The EF rider won Roubaix in 2023 and quickly became a fan favorite for her joyful social media presence and finish-line celebrations. She caught up with Payson in Girona this week shortly after brea…

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Tsgabu Grmay on 12 years in the WorldTour and fostering talent in East Africa 1:35:51

1M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Growing up in Ethiopia, Tsgabu Grmay was inspired to start riding by his father and older brother, who were both cyclists. As a teenager, he was selected to go to the UCI’s World Cycling Centre in South Africa and signed with his first UCI team in 2012. Since then, he raced 12 years on the WorldTour with teams including Lampre-Merida, Trek-Segafred…

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Geerike Schreurs on her years as a WorldTour soigneur and signing to SD Worx-Protime 1:22:13

2M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Geerike Schreurs spent nearly a decade as a WorldTour soigneur, taking care of some of the best riders in the world. Now, she’s their teammate. The Dutch rider officially signed to SD Worx-Protime to race a combination of gravel and road this season, and even though she had a breakout season last year and snagged second place at Unbound, she says t…

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Emilly Johnston on joining Scott-SRAM and throwing tricks in the middle of Worlds 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Emilly Johnston was wondering if she was going to have a team for her first Elite season when she got a call from Scott-SRAM team director Thomas Frischknecht. Shortly after she signed a contract with the team, she placed third at Worlds, rounding out a triumphant 2024 season that marked her as one of the most promising up-and-comers in the women's…

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Thomas De Gendt on transitioning to gravel and 12 years in the WorldTour 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Throughout his 12 years in the World Tour, Thomas De Gendt was known as one of the preeminent breakaway specialists of the century, winning five Grand Tour stages including the infamous Queen Stage of the Giro on the Passo dello Stelvio. Recently, he announced that after 16 years as a pro on the road, he would be switching to gravel. This week, Tho…

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Riejanne Markus on Lidl-Trek, speed skating, and race radios 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Riejanne Markus is a Dutch WorldTour rider who is currently racing with Lidl-Trek. She went professional over a decade ago and has moved from strength to strength, nabbing three national titles and finishing second overall at last year’s Vuelta a España. Riejanne sat down with Payson in Girona this week to talk about her decision to join Lidl-Trek …

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Bond Almand on smashing the Pan-Am record self-supported 1:20:11

3M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Bond Almand was just 20 years old when he rode the nearly 13,500 miles of the Pan-American Highway from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina in 75 days, beating the previous record by nearly 10 days. That feat is even more impressive considering that the last rider to hold the record was a professional racer who did it with a support crew, whi…

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BONUS: Payson and Hannah Otto talk preseason training and race FOMO 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

In an extended outtake from our previous episode, Payson and Hannah chat about how they're preparing for the upcoming season, whether they're changing anything, and how they're balancing the Grand Prix schedule with non-Grand Prix events they love. Instagram: @theadventurestache YouTube: Payson McElveen…

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2025 Grand Prix preview: Women's roster with Hannah Otto 1:32:24

3M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

This week, Payson is joined by Hannah Otto to run down the women's roster for the 2025 Grand Prix. They talk about the five new riders, the riders who won't be returning, and how the slimmed-down field might affect the overall series. They also go deep into the weeds on whether the Grand Prix is now geared toward mountain bikers (spoiler alert: the…

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2025 Grand Prix preview: Men's roster 1:11:40

3M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Big changes are coming to the Life Time Grand Prix in 2025. Among them are fewer events, fewer riders, less altitude, and an extra mountain bike race. There are new riders, riders who were absent for a season but are coming back, and riders who have featured heavily in the series who won’t be returning. Payson unpacks all the changes on the men's s…

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Haley Batten on Olympic silver and why she’s glad she went to college 1:29:05

4M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Haley Batten spent years preparing for the Olympics, and it all came together this summer when she walked away with Silver. She sat down with Payson last month to talk about where it all began, when she was a 14-year-old with a printed resumé approaching pro racers at bike events. Eventually, one of them took notice and gave her her big break. She …

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New Zealand Crossing crew recap 1:02:53

4M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Earlier this week, Payson completed his latest ultra-endurance crossing challenge following his Crossing Iceland and Crossing Tasmania projects from previous years. This time, he connected three of New Zealand’s best-known routes — the Paparoa, Old Ghost, and Heaphy trails on the South Island. With a few unexpected twists, he managed to complete th…

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Ryan Standish on his viral crash and Kokopelli and White Rim FKT attempt 1:28:02

4M ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Ryan Standish has had a tough year. During pre-season training in Madeira, he split open his knee during a crash and had to put his entire season on hold. The crash ended up going viral thanks to the GoPro he was wearing at the time, and he found himself in the middle of an unexpected internet news cycle. Ryan sat down with Payson over the Big Suga…

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Jeffrey Nothing (Jeff Hatrix) #15 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

This episode Guest Jeff Hatrix gets somethings off his chest in regards to his experiences and abuse during his time with the band he Co-founded Metal bending pioneers Mushroomhead. We touch on his renewed relationship with God,how his new band "Jeffrey Nothing" featuring former Motograter/The Browning member Noah on drums and former Mushroomhead g…

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Kelsey Urban on a bittersweet win at XC Nationals and returning from injury 1:15:51

5M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Kelsey Urban’s time racing the World Cup circuit has been anything but smooth. After years of suffering from a mysterious health condition that mystified doctors and forced her to pull the plug on her 2023 season, she was finally able to begin the long journey back in the UCI points this year. In the first World Cup of the season, she made it clear…

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Big Sugar recap with Matt Beers and Alexis Skarda 1:48:41

5M ago1:48:41

1:48:41

And that’s a wrap on another round of the Life Time Grand Prix. Payson goes over the final points breakdown and talks about the changes that have been announced for the series for next year. He also talks to Matt Beers about their tie-breaking sprint for second place overall, and Alexis Skarda, who, after a five-week break in the middle of the seri…

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Heather Jackson on the Grand Prix, triathlon, and ultrarunning 1:30:43

5M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

There was a point when Payson thought there were two Heather Jacksons racing the Grand Prix. How could one person excel in so many sports? The former hockey star who landed a spot on the Olympic track cycling team is now known mostly for her career as a star triathlete on the Ironman circuit. Lately, however, she’s transitioned into gravel racing a…

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Justinas Leveika on his Tour Divide record and choosing chaos over preparation 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

When Justinas Leveika raced the Tour Divide for the first time last year, it was, according to him, “a disaster.” But despite having done almost no preparation, he emerged from two weeks in the wilderness in second place behind Ulrich Bartholmoes. His bike barely made it, and he resolved to put the event behind him. This year, however, he returned,…

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Rad Dirt recap with Finn Gullickson and Cecily Decker 1:32:38

6M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

On this week’s episode, we’re covering round five the Life Time Grand Prix which took place last weekend in Trinidad, Colorado. We hear from listeners who attended the race followed by Payson's breakdown of the current points standings and some of the possible podium scenarios that could unfold in the final round in Bentonville later this month. Pa…

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Rosa Klöser, winner of Unbound 1:25:23

6M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

In just two short years, Rosa Klöser went from never having ridden a gravel bike to winning the biggest gravel race in the world. Between her first gravel ride in 2022 and standing on the top step of the Unbound podium in 2024, she also managed to spend some time as a visiting researcher at MIT as part of her PhD work on the green transition of the…

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Chequamegon recap with John Borstelmann, Anna Hicks, and a points breakdown 1:40:50

6M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Another Chequamegon 40 has been and gone, and we’re here to recap it all with the help of 7th place finisher John Borstelmann, 8th place finisher Anna Hicks, and the listeners who sent in their reports on the race. And because this was a Grand Prix race, Payson and Nichole also do some serious number crunching to figure out where the current standi…

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Brennan Wertz on winning Gravel National Championships 57:54

6M ago57:54

57:54

When Brennan Wertz lined up at Gravel National Championships last weekend, he was coming off of a bad case of covid and wasn’t sure if he would make it to the end of the race. When he came across the finish line, he was National Champion. Brennan sat down with Payson to talk about his last-minute decision to attend the race and how it all went down…

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Anna Greetis on being the go-to mechanic for the pros 1:21:33

7M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Anna Greetis is a mechanic and race technician for SRAM and one of the unsung heroes who helps to keep athletes on track during big events. As part of her role, she travels around the world to gravel events like Unbound and the Traka, road events like the Tour de France Femmes and Paris-Roubaix, and occasionally to cyclocross races and triathlons. …

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Christian Bagg on racing Leadville by handcycle 1:43:42

7M ago1:43:42

1:43:42

When Christian Bagg crossed the finish line at the Leadville 100 this year, he became the first rider to complete (and start) the notorious high alpine race with a handcycle. He did it with a bike he created through his company, Bowhead Corp, the leading purveyor of adaptive mountain bikes. Taking part in Leadville was part personal challenge and p…

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Melisa Rollins, Leadville 100 winner 1:07:15

7M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

There are many riders who dream of winning Leadville, but few if any have spent as much time working toward it as Melisa Rollins. She’s done the mountain bike race seven times, the stage race twice, the Leadville Trail Marathon once, and the back-to-back 50-mile running and mountain biking races. She even completed the Leadville 100 running race in…

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Leadville recap with Michaela Thompson and John Gaston 1:47:55

7M ago1:47:55

1:47:55

To recap this year's Leadville, Payson sits down with two riders who had some of the most impressive results on the day, Michaela Thompson and John Gaston. Michaela rode to third place this year, a full hour faster than her time last year. She talks about returning to Leadville ready to change the narrative, gives a play-by-play of the race, and ta…

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David Spindler on brain chemistry and mental health for athletic performance (with Riley Amos) 1:19:30

7M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Dr. David Spindler has been working as a high-performance cognitive specialist for over 25 years, helping top-level athletes unlock their brain chemistry and reach new levels of achievement. Cyclists he’s worked with include Mark Cavendish, Sam Gaze, and recent podcast guest, Riley Amos. Last week, Dr. Spindler stopped by the podcast studio in Dura…

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Savilia Blunk recaps the Olympics XCO race 1:12:21

8M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Just a few days after returning home from Paris, Savilia Blunk sits down with Payson to talk about her experience competing in the XCO race at the Olympics. After years of targeted preparation, she had a lot riding on the race. In the end, she was disappointed with how it all went down. In this conversation, she tells Payson about the things she sa…

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Riley Amos on the Olympics and a dominant World Cup season 1:17:58

8M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

After going nearly undefeated on the World Cup circuit this year, U23 XCO rider Riley Amos returns to the show to talk about the season and the lead-up to the Olympics, which have just gotten underway in Paris. He talks about the heated points pursuit that the U.S. team undertook to snag two Olympic slots, and how this goal was at times in conflict…

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Sarah Sturm on Migration Gravel, plus Crusher cancellation analysis 1:48:36

8M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

Sarah Sturm is back, fresh off of winning Migration Gravel in Kenya. As usually happens when she and Payson start chatting, the conversation covers a broad range of pressing topics. Did Sarah watch Cole Paton ride to his doom in a rainstorm just before recording the show? Will Cole reply to Payson’s texts? What is tempo? Why did the runners at Hard…

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Dave "Gravy" Felton (ex-Mushroomhead) #13 1:59:40

8M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

In today's episode of From The Stache Podcast I have Guest Dave "Gravy" Felton ex-Mushroomhead lead guitarist we talk about everything Mushroomhead from the beginning to now as well as the controversial #Slipknot VS #Mushroomhead topic,as well as his departure from Mushroomhead and so much more! #spotify #guitars #apple #google #iHeartRadio #podcas…

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Dylan Stucki on aid station chaos, Single Speed Worlds, and the Durango Derby 1:45:51

9M ago1:45:51

1:45:51

Dylan Stucki has dabbled in just about every bike-related career out there. He's worked as an equipment tester, mechanic, and race promoter, and even found the time to do some pro racing along the way. These days, one of his main roles is team manager/mechanic/and all-around support system for his fiancée, Sarah Sturm. Payson caught up with Dylan t…

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Samara Sheppard on her Grand Prix debut, Olympic disappointments, and Cape Epic podium 1:29:44

9M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

New Zealand cyclist Samara Sheppard has found success in multiple disciplines, including cross country (she won a U23 World Cup in 2012 and is a multi-time New Zealand and Oceania champion), road (she nearly landed a contract with one of the most prominent WorldTour teams in 2019), and marathon (she’s placed 5th and 6th at the marathon world champi…

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Chef Biju Thomas on cycling, food, and emigrating to the U.S. 1:07:38

9M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

As co-founder of SkratchLabs and co-author of the FeedZone cookbooks, Chef Biju Thomas has played a major role in how cyclists fuel themselves. He and his family emigrated from a rural part of Southern India to Colorado when he was 10. As a teenager, he fell in love with cycling right around the time he started working in restaurants, and dreamed o…

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Paige Onweller on her surprise Unbound success after ankle surgery 1:21:36

9M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

A year and a half ago, Paige Onweller was working as an emergency PA and racing bikes on the side. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, she won Big Sugar. Recognizing that she had a fraction of the racing experience that her competitors had, Paige quit her job, built out her sprinter van, and got to work racing weekend after weekend around the country. …

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Lea Davison on putting the “tired” in retirement and being an advocate within the sport 1:10:48

9M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Lea Davison thought long and hard about her retirement, but even when she finally decided to bring her mountain biking career to a close, she didn't have any intention of slowing down. During her racing career, she won a silver and a bronze medal at the World Championships, placed third overall in the 2015 World Cup series, and went to the Olympics…

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Payson's 10 craziest moments from Unbound 54:10

9M ago54:10

54:10

Trains, a moto crash, the hero pull of the day, and two peeing mishaps are just some of the crazy moments from Unbound that make the cut in this episode. As the race expands every year, so does the potential for chaos within the peloton. Payson rounded up some of the most striking examples that you didn't see in any on-the-day coverage. Click to WI…

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Unbound recap with Pete Stetina and Lauren De Crescenzo 1:47:00

10M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

This year’s Unbound was one of the most dynamic and exciting in the event’s history, featuring two new winners, separate starts for the elite men and women, and a nine-up sprint at the women's finish. Payson caught up with two of the top riders to get the lowdown from inside the men’s and women’s fields. We also hear from some of the riders across …

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Jasper Ockeloen on Unbound, Sockeloen, and the Dutch Mafia 1:37:52

10M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Jasper Ockeloen started racing on the road in the Netherlands when he was 8 years old and took up cyclocross not long after. The combination has come in handy now that he’s turned his focus to gravel and the increasingly popular discipline of beach racing, where he's a two-time European champion. This month, he’s back in the U.S. to tackle Unbound …

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Kateřina Nash on 30 years of racing and her role within the UCI 1:41:32

10M ago1:41:32

1:41:32

At 46, Kateřina Nash has been racing bikes for three decades and continues to compete at the highest level. Originally from the Czech Republic, she competed in skiing throughout her early life, even competing in two Winter Olympics before discovering a love for mountain biking. She was part of the first cohort of the groundbreaking LUNA Pro Team in…

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Kenny Belaey on 9 trials World Championships and life after competitive cycling 1:26:00

11M ago1:26:00

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Kenny Belaey started riding professionally at age 9 when he and his brother began doing trial biking shows in their native Belgium. Since then, he’s racked up nine UCI world championship titles in the discipline, more than any other rider. But even during the peak of his racing career, Kenny kept up with the performance circuit, using the shows as …

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Taylor Lideen on missing out on the Grand Prix and starting the season with a bang 1:38:50

11M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

After participating in the Life Time Grand Prix in its first two years, Taylor Lideen missed out on a spot this year. While that might leave some riders struggling for motivation, it’s done the opposite for him. Two weeks ago, at Sea Otter (the first Grand Prix race of the season), he snagged 6th place, just seconds off the podium. The next weekend…

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