The Stable Cyclist

Kerry Werner returns to the Stable Cyclist Podcast to talk about life after professional racing. In his last appearance, Kerry opened up about navigating major life transitions — a conversation that resonated deeply with listeners. This time, we dive into what it actually looks like on the other side of a pro career: shifting identity, redefining purpose, and finding meaning beyond the start line....

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Lifetime Grand Prix rider Zach Calton joins JP for an honest conversation about stepping away from professional cycling—and what it took to find his way back. Zach reflects on leaving the pro ranks to work full time, the pull that eventually brought him back to racing full time, and the difficult stretch that followed. From a brutal Cape Epic to a tou...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, French-Canadian pro gravel racer Julien Gagné joins the show to talk about his path through the sport — from XCO mountain biking, to pro road racing, and ultimately to finding his place in gravel. Julien reflects on the process of reinvention that comes with changing disciplines, learning how to stay grounded while chasing big results, and what it’s t...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Cécile Lejeune joins JP for an honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the long road to the Lifetime Grand Prix. Cécile reflects on her early years as an endurance runner, the college injury that forced her to step away from the sport, and how cycling slowly became a new outlet for competition and self-discovery. Rather than a straight...

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In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down in person with professional gravel racer Chase Wark for a candid conversation about performance, health, and perspective.  Fresh off major results at Gravel Worlds and Gravel Nationals, Chase opens up about developing AFIB during the summer and the surreal moment he found himself in the emergency room just days before hosting the Day Acro...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Dylan Johnson returns for a deeply honest conversation about a season that unraveled in ways most people never saw. While Dylan’s 2025 was publicly defined by being hit by a truck and fracturing his tibial plateau — a story covered widely elsewhere — this conversation goes beyond what everyone saw. Dylan opens up about how the long recovery, stalled p...

In the first episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast for 2026, I sit down with Richard Pool, better known to many in the cycling world as Bicycle Crumbs. Richard is widely respected for his work in cycling marketing, including his roles at Speedvagen Cycles and Silca, and for the way he has built a career rooted in genuine relationships. In this conversation, we explore why relationships often matte...

Nearly a decade ago, American cyclocross racer Ben Frederick suffered a devastating crash that changed everything. What began as a concussion spiraled into a traumatic brain injury (TBI), years of post-concussion syndrome, and a long, uncertain recovery that cost Ben his career, his identity, and nearly his life. As his physical recovery stalled, Ben fell into deep depression and developed an eati...

Welcome to the first-ever Stable Cyclist Podcast Awards, a full celebration of the best, wildest, and most unforgettable moments from an incredible year of conversations in the cycling world. In this episode, JP and co-host Aaron look back at the stories that shaped the show—everything from the most downloaded episode to the most impactful story, the worst interview, the most bleeped swears, and e...

This week on The Stable Cyclist, JP welcomes Nathan and Marc Spratt, along with special guest and longtime friend of the Spratts, Trey Shepard, for one of the most entertaining episodes of the year. The Spratt brothers share their journey from growing up in the Indiana triathlon scene to carving out unexpected careers as rising pros in the American gravel world — all while working full-time as eng...

Chris Mehlman joins The Stable Cyclist Podcast for a deep dive into the mental and physical demands of ultra-distance gravel racing. In the past year alone, Chris finished 3rd at Badlands, and earned top-10 results at Unbound XL and Traka 560 — three of the hardest ultra gravel events in the world. We break down the mental side of going long, what it takes to stay consistent in multi-day races, an...

This week, JP sits down with Danny Awang — the powerhouse filmmaker behind Scott Bikes, Cam Jones, and one of the creative voices capturing EF at the Tour de France Femmes. Danny shares what it was like to follow Cam Jones during his explosive rise throughout the Lifetime Grand Prix, documenting the highs, lows, and surprising human moments that never make it into the final cut. With a front-row s...

For the final Bootleg Miles episode of the year, JP dives into the ongoing debate from The Stable Cyclist Podcast and brings in answers from some of the biggest names in the sport: Gravel Hall-of-Famers Selene Yeager and Amanda Sheek, American Crit legend Brad Huff, gravel pros Justin McQuerry, Chase Wark and Dylan Johnson, WorldTour veterans Ian Boswell and Pete Stetina, TrainerRoad’s Jonathan Le...

This week, JP sits down with John Karrasch, better known as FlexFitByJohn, whose gravel tire rolling resistance and speed tests have taken the cycling world by storm. What started as a behind-the-scenes bike fitting career in Birmingham, Alabama turned into a meteoric rise as John became the go-to resource for accurate, data-driven tire performance testing. In this episode, John talks about how hi...

This week, JP sits down with Hannah Shell, a top-10 finisher in the Gravel Earth Series and one of the most recognizable riders in the pro gravel peloton. Hannah shares her winding path into gravel racing, how she balances high-level competition with her work at Gravel Worlds, and what it’s really like to pursue the sport at the elite level. Her insight into the evolving landscape of gravel offers...

This week, JP welcomes Jonathan Lee, the widely recognized host of the TrainerRoad Podcast and a beloved voice in the cycling world. JP and Jonathan share a powerful full-circle moment — back in 2021, Jonathan interviewed JP on the Successful Athletes Podcast about living with Bipolar Disorder and rebuilding life through low-volume training. That conversation became a genesis point for JP, plantin...

This week, JP sits down with Brett Rothmeyer, the creative eye behind the photos of Keegan Swenson and the Santa Cruz htSQD. As part of JP’s ongoing “Creators in Cycling” series, Brett shares his long journey into the world of professional photography — from discovering his voice behind the lens to capturing some of cycling’s most defining moments. They dig into what it takes to shoot massive even...

This week’s guest is Kait Boyle, one of the most respected names in ultra-endurance mountain biking. Kait’s journey is one of transformation — from her early days in outdoor education to becoming a professional MTB racer and 24-Hour World Champion. She shares what drew her to the world of endurance riding, how it shaped her view on challenge and growth, and what it means to live a life defined by...

This week’s guest is Maddy Nutt (@maddy_nutt) a British professional gravel racer who just represented Team Great Britain at the UCI Gravel World Championships. Joining me from London, Maddy reflects on her incredible 2024 season and the journey that led her from a traditional job to racing full-time across the globe. We dive deep into identity on this one as we talk about the reflections caused l...

This week on The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP welcomes Alexis Cartier, the Canadian gravel racer redefining what it means to commit to a cause. A professional rider from Montreal and passionate advocate for climate action, Alexis has made headlines this year by choosing to ride his bike to every race in the LifeTime Grand Prix, rather than flying or driving. Now over 10,000 miles into this journey,...

In this special episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with gravel cycling’s photography star, Tilly Shull. Known for her stunning imagery and storytelling from inside the LifeTime Grand Prix, Tilly shares what life is really like behind the lens at some of the biggest gravel events in the world. She and JP talk about the intensity and emotion of photographing in Stillwater, OK, as wi...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP is joined by professional gravel racer Justin McQuerry. Justin shares his journey from chasing a spot in the WorldTour to finding his home in the thriving world of gravel racing. Along the way, he opens up about the highs and lows of pursuing a career in cycling, and how the sport has evolved to provide opportunities outside of traditional road rac...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP is joined by the one and only Holy Spirit of Gravel — one of the most unique and recognizable voices in the gravel community. What began as a fun, anonymous account built on wit and cycling passion has quickly become a movement. The Spirit shares her story of how she fell in love with gravel, why she started the account, and the decision to step ou...

Hey everyone, don't panic, we'll all be back together for more stories soon enough. I am just in the middle of the beginning of the school year and the middle of the soccer season and my time is extremely finite, so here's a little update. Hopefully we are back on track next week, or maybe later.