Brraap Life

Nick and Tina, parents of up-and-coming hard enduro racer Keegan Heffelfinger, joined us to share their family's journey into dirt biking, Keegan's growth as a rider, and what the future might hold. This episode offers a unique perspective from behind the scenes as we explore what it's like raising a young racer, the dedication involved, and the excitement and challenges that come with supporting...

Big ambitions start young, and Keegan Heffelfinger is putting in the work! A rider from PA, he is competing in the Super Mini class. He has gained experience racing local enduros and hare scrambles before taking on his first hard enduro at Battle of the Goats this year! After first crossing paths at Locked and Loaded in May, we had the opportunity to connect through Solid Performance, who currentl...

100 episodes calls for something special—and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than sitting down with Pennsylvania rider Thorn Devlin at Solid Performance! Trying to put Thorn into one category is nearly impossible. Six Days, Hard Enduro, GNCC, J Day, local enduro series—if it involves two wheels and dirt, there's a pretty good chance he's lined up for it. In this milestone episode, w...

Erin is a rider from the East Coast. She is a ray of sunshine and brings to us the story of how she got into riding, her passion for it and the Michaux enduro as well as the legacy of Christine Rappleyea For more info on Erin and the Grace and Grit fund for the Michaux Enduro visit her page: https://www.instagram.com/erin_christine8888?stkn=eWhlOXQyMWtyeHVi Don't forget to visit our sponsors: Chec...

Michael Horton aka Ebike Mike, is a rider and hard enduro racer from Colorado. He spent some time on gas bikes but made the switch to emoto pretty fast once they were available. He tells us about how he got into riding, a few different bikes hes ridden, his race season and gives us some more insight into the emoto life! Check it out and keep up with Michael: https://www.instagram.com/endur0hm_?stk...

Grayson returns to give us an overview of his year racing! From dominating in B class, cross country travel, going to Erzberg in 2025 and his surprise jump to EMoto at TKO, we had a lot to chat about! Check it out and let us know: Is Gray considered famous???? Keep up with Grays racing: https://www.instagram.com/grayridesenduro?igsi=dWh5cmgwYzdwcTVo https://www.tiktok.com/@_grayyyyyyyy?_r=1&_t...

Minnesota's first hard enduro race was a success! Chris Westerhoff joins to recap the weekend and feedback we have gotten! Huge thank you to Roger Dykes for letting this vision become a reality, and of course to Champion Brick Racing for getting behind us and helping not only show that this property had potential but then helping us get more riders in! Also, shoutout to the other sponsors of the r...

Blake is best known for the cinematic videos of "Hard Enduro Burros" which showcases the skills of the best hard Enduro racers in North America, with some very special guests from overseas! Recently Blake has started to include amateur riders as well and there is even talk of a Lady Burro episode! In this episode we explore Blake's story of how he got into riding, where Hard Enduro Burros came fro...

Chase Cook is a rider that I met through some work with Rocky Mountain ATV/MSR. We got to chatting and I wanted to know more about how he got involved in the sport and in RMATV. He tells us about the mindset difference with motocross vs hard Enduro and some diffences he's experienced with mountain biking as well! Check out the episode and learn a little more about Rocky Mountain ATV as well! Check...

Burts Crayston is a hard enduro rider and racer from the UK! He races both the British Extreme Series as well as the World Hard Enduro Championship! He is one of the junior riders and hes making a name for himself at the races! We sat down and talked about Burts' story, his injury at Getzen in 2025 and what he has in mind for his future! Check out his story and keep up with his racing: https://www...

Sarah June is an ultramarathon runner and coach. She joins me in this special episode to discuss mindset during endurance events, she shares her mindset during her FKT attempt and how she has found resilience while doing hard things! Running is different from riding but it requires the same hardened mindset and it was interesting to explore how others focus in and push for incredible feats! Keep u...

Tarryn is a rider and cohost of the World Hard Enduro podcast. She recently decided to try hard enduro and took on the goal of entering Redbull Romaniacs in 2026! Tarryn has been documenting her journey on youtube but sat down to talk a bit more in depth about what started this journey for her and chat Hard enduro. From nutrition and fitness to how new riders approach a trail, we touched on so man...

Linz is a rider and racer out of Canada. She also happens to be one of the co-founders of MudHunniez - a team of amazing ladies that race and also host some amazing events! She also happens to be the Western Regional Sales Manager for Stark! We got to sit down and talk about how she got into riding, different disciplines, how ladies on the scene have changed, how MudHunniez came to be and of cours...

Jared Spencer is the owner of Kairos Wilderness Resort in West Virginia. Its an amazing property with a reputation for being "little Romania" due to the hills! I sat down and got to learn what got Jared into riding, running the resort and of course being part of a hard enduro with River Monster! Make sure you check it out July 18th and 19th! Keep up with Jared and Kairos: https://www.instagram.com...

Lia is back to Recap her race at Grinding Stone! She pushed through her fear and pushed herself past her limits, found new friends and expanded her Brraapy thoughts and lots of laughter!! Check out the episode ! Don't forget to visit our sponsors: Trailbound Making quality gear including the best bar bags and tug straps! https://shop.trailbound.co/?srsltid=AfmBOopXGKnhm4nt5DUwqCVqmp7_w-cBjavkvW56v...

Justin Leineweber is a hard enduro and endurocross racer. He also happens to be the King of the Motos race director! Justin has a unique story of how he got into riding and his riding isnt limited to offroad! Hes built up an awesome race that runs during King of the Hammers and we got to chat a bit about how KOM came to be and what it takes to keep it going! Check out Justin's racing season : http...

Gavin is a rider based in Idaho. He is an A open racer in Hard Enduro and has recently started putting more time in on the bike and his training despite being in school full time! Gavin and I met through a friend at King of the Motos when he broke his GPS and borrowed mine! This was a very different episode because we hadnt actually spoken previous to this, just through our friend so you guys get...

Katie is a Canadian rider and racer who specializes in trials but has recently gotten into hard enduro! She did her first hard enduro race in 2025 at Donner and she came back to the US for more fun at King of the Motos in 2026. Katie is a sweetheart and shares with us her injuries, mindset, trials travel and some great tips! We also touch on a hot topic for women racers! Check it out and keep up w...

Garrett is a 15 year old hard enduro racer from Georgia. He races the supermini class and he is working hard to get to all of the rounds in 2026! It was really enlightening to sit down and find out the hard work behind the racing. He has had to use his ingenuity to build up a bike that is made for motocross into a capable machine for Hard Enduro! It is really unique to see someone so young working...

Dylan Ewing is a B class hard enduro racer that is originally from San Diego but resides in Rio Verde, Arizona now. He has recently gotten into training hard core and has gotten serious about his career in racing. I met Dylan at a random ride and we had a crazy time, about 12 hours on the bike! We got to chat about that day, his start in riding, racing and his recent adventures as "Medium Bro" and...

Cecilie Jonassen is a rider from Denmark with big dreams! She is training to make her dream of riding Baja come true!!! She moved across the world to make that dream happen! I was so excited to meet her and hear her story! Follow her journey: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie.racing?igsh=cjZvb2x3cmx2cWY0 Don't forget to visit our sponsors: Check out the community over at BlueMoto Buy/Sell, forums...

Judy is a staple at US Hard Enduro events the past year! So many people see her as she is staging everyone and you can hear her yelling announcements ! Shes also a rider herself! Hear her story about how she got into working for the AMA and US Hard Enduro. We also chat about how to grow the sport and some other fun topics! Check out the latest in Judy's life: https://www.instagram.com/itsjudykay?i...

Aníta Hauksdóttir is a badass rider and hard enduro racer from Iceland. She is incredibly sweet and she has an insane drive. She has overcome a lung disease that has robbed her of full oxygenation and still rocks hard enduro races like Sea to Sky! She also races with her mom and her daughter is now showing interest as well! Shes a huge champion for women in the sport and she shares her story as we...

Cody Miller is a rider from Arizona that also happens to own CM Parts We sat down to chat with Cody about how he got his start in riding as well as in his business. This turned into a real get to know you session as he didnt know my story either so listen in as we share and find out more about the guy behind the parts! Check him out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cody_miller987?igsh=ZDlvODZyMDd3...

Matt Musgrove is the face of National Hard Enduro and is well known for his passion in Motoclimb as well as his media business Elevated Action Sports! We sat down to talk about how he got into promotion, some logistics of the hard enduros, and passion behind building events at a national level. He also touches on the controversy of formats for the races! Keep up with Matt and all his projects: htt...