Gravel Things

Hello and welcome back to another great episode of Gravel Kings Podcast! We've got a barn burner today as we look back at the year in review courtesy of Strava, we examine salaries of World Tour riders as compared to the nascent world of gravel pros, we chat about how to deal with a case of the shimmies as well as a case of cold weather riding. It's that plus lots more, so welcome to the show. Che...

The holidays are upon us here in Thanksgiving week and the team catches up on all kinds of timely discussions. Strava has changed their API usage, which presents lots of challenges for seemingly every cycling app on the planet! There are changes at USACycling with a move for gravel nationals. This has been in Nebraska and they're moving to the Driftless region of Minnesota. We'll talk about what g...

Welcome back to another great episode. In today's show we'll recount the 2024 gravel season through the eyes of the Life Time Grand Prix. Then we dissect the upcoming changes to the 2025 season, the rosters, and make estimates on the coming year. We also tackle questions about the off-season, our favorite adventure races, and (as always) so much more! Per our conversation today, check out the Meli...

You asked, we answered! Are gravel bikes just mountain bikes from a decade ago? How do events steer clear or town-gown drama? To cyclocross: yes or no? Is pumpkin pie the greatest dessert ever? What's the deal with all the gravel series popping up around the world? And don't forget...! Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Ted at @iamtedking Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Stu at @ridin...

Welcome to another great episode of Gravel Kings Podcast! On this episode we talk about the UCI Gravel World Championships as the Kings are fresh back from Brussels, Belgium. Stu is back from a trip to Budapest, so hear of the highs and lows from his European trip. The King Challenge successfully went off for it's 14th edition, where the hosting trio was together in-person in New Hampshire. All th...

The Kings have some very exciting news: They were selected for the UCI Gravel World Championships by USA Cycling! So after having just returned from Europe, they're headed back for this race across Flanders, Belgium. Stu has a new bike and is thrilled with its aerodynamacy as well as it's simplicity thanks to SRAM eTap. Y'all submitted questions about tires. That plus much more on this exciting ep...

Labor Day weekend is in the rearview and that means late summer action is coming in hot! Stu is back to action at Fistful of Dirt in Wyoming, which is super exciting having spent most of the summer in rehab with a complicated, busted wing. The Kings logged Vermont Overland, Ted just completed the Green Mountain Stage Race, plus we tackle questions about maximizing ones results on minimal training,...

Fresh back from a four week van trip followed immediately by a bike racing trip to Europe, the Kings have lots to talk about. This is Ted's first experience with UCI gravel, Laura has a terrific go at her women's elite race, all in hopes of qualifying for the UCI world championships. Meanwhile, Stu's recovery isn't yet complete, but it's at the point where he's ready to pin on a number at the upco...

On the heals of Nepomuk Narly and The Last Best Ride, the Kings check in from Montana to talk all things gravel cycling. Given that gravel cyclists come from all disciplines and backgrounds, why not talk about the Tour, the gravel stage at the Tour, the wet and wild Olympic time trials, plus the Olympic mountain bike races. Riveting stuff here as the "second half" of the season kicks into gear. Se...

After Unbound, the first weekend of June, it's inevitable that riders will take even just a bit of a break. Laura and Ted kept on the gas for a few more weeks before making their way to Maine for a week full of patriotic RnR. Stu continues on the mend, although with a considerable setback en route. The Tour Divide is over for some but plenty remain on the route. We talk about the granddaddy of bik...

With Stu's collarbone on the mend and the Kings tackling events on either side of North America, there's lots to chew on. Did you know the UCI requires no more than 10 intersections in their gravel races? Or something like that, we'll try to get to the bottom of whether the UCI is making for safe racing or just chasing entry fees. Check out Ted's time at the Bon Jon Pass Out here: https://www.yout...

Laura, Ted, and Stu catch up in the days after Unbound. They talk about the people's champion, Lachlan Morton winning the race in record setting fashion. The historic women's pro race where 9 women came to the line together in a sprint. Laura's magnificent run to podium the 100 mile race. Ted's visit to the "bathroom" along the side of the road. And Stu's continued recovery from a broken collarbon...

We hardly need a podcast episode summary because the title says it all! The crew catches up as the season is hitting it's spring peak. Stu is fresh off a visit to the orthopedist, Laura and Ted are still trying to rehydrate from a steamy hot Gravel Locos, as always, there's a lot going on. Please send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com

Levi's Grand Fondo is done and dusted (albeit damply), Sea Otter happened, and now off to Portugal, Spain, Washington, Arizona, and elsewhere, the gang has some adventures coming up! We'll talk about The Traka postponing and then cancelling the 560km race outright, juggle training and bikepacking questions and more. Speaking of questinos, email yours to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com and we will mai...

We're excited to bring this episode to you live and in person here in California. We're on the eve of Levi's Gran Fondo, which has turned into a formidable race for 2024. We talk logistics of juggling many events, Stu's super cool FKT/OKT overnight adventure, and tackle your questions. LGF preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9usDIA6n8c Send your questions to us at gravelkingspodcast@gm...

With the calendar now reading spring, the gang is rocking and rolling with numbers on their handlebars! Stu is fresh back from a Grasshopper while Ted checked off the American Birkebeiner, Valley of Tears, and MidSouth all in back-to-back succession.  Furthermore in the not too distant future is Levi's gran fondo and Sea Otter, where Laura will line up for the first time in 2024. As referenced in...

On the heels of trips to Mallorca, Florida, and Texas, the gang checks in first with where we've been, but then dives into some packing tips, tricks to get over jetlag and time zone fatigue, plus shares advice on how to best ride with a group of similar or varying abilities.

The gang talks about their longest bike ride ever, Stu's upcoming 200 mile overnight adventure, and how they got into cycling in the first place. Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com

Professional cyclist Ted King joins his sometimes professional cycling wife, Laura King, and their friend, 46 year old age group cyclist Stu Streeter to talk about their venn diagram where life and gravel overlap. Welcome to their all new Gravel Kings podcast. Winter riding on Ted's YouTube: https://youtu.be/0QmvOTbuviA?si=XeiyxxehWcL99EFu Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.c...

Hello and welcome to Gravel Kings! Professional cyclist Ted King joins his wife, sometimes professional cyclist who lives life full-speed ahead, Laura, along with their friend, 46 year-old age grouper and long time cyclist, Stu Streeter in casual cycling conversation. Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com