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THE BRECK EPIC PODCAST

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The Breck Epic: a 6-day throwback mountain bike stage race held annually in Brekenridge, CO, the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountain high country. 230 miles and 40k of vertical, all of it above 9600 feet. Epic takes everything you have...and then demands more. We're gonna talk about the courses. About gear. About nutrition and training. We're also gonna gab with some of the lowkey raddest people on two wheels. Bring your curiosity. Some tire sealant. An appetite for destruction, a stunt liver, a love for HUGE landscapes and endless trails, and an appreciation for the ridiculouslness and audacit...

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Tires, Wheels, FUN w/ Leah Van der Linden and Janette Sherman 16.06.2026 1:17:22

Leah Van der Linden (Epic 2025 champ, BMC, Continental Tires, Hunt Wheels, Garmin) joins Epic along with Janette Sherman from Continental USA. We're gonna talk gear (tires and wheels), the state of racing, the state of women's racing, and probably a bunch of other stuff not in the notes. These two? These two are FUN to hang out with.

Talking prep, gear, and injury recovery w/ 2026 Epic champ Matt Pike 09.06.2026 1:08:01

Join us as we delve into Matt Pike's journey through injury, recovery, and elite mountain biking. Discover insights on race strategy, bike setup, mental resilience, and the community spirit of the Breck Epic.

Team No Ride Around's Harley McClellan and Justin Holle talk joy, big efforts, partnerships, more. 09.06.2026 1:20:47

Justin and Harley share their journey in mountain biking, community building, and the philosophy behind their teams and events. They discuss the importance of community, resilience, and passion in racing and life, offering insights for both newcomers and seasoned athletes.

Andrea Dvorak: Mega, Juniors, Coaching, Pro Euro Career, BIG EFFORTS 05.06.2026 1:17:43

Epic vet Andrea Dvorak sits down for a long talk about motivation, how we collectively widen cycling's funnel, her road to mountain biking, stage racing and ultimately, the MEGA Epic. It's a great listen and she's a very cool human.

SkratchLabs Taylor Brower talks fuel, recovery, real food and Aid 4 04.06.2026 59:46

SkratchLabs Performance Dietician Taylor Brower joins Epic to talk fueling, recovery, the importance of real food and AID 4.

We're talkin' MEGA. This episode is BIG. 04.06.2026 1:08:07

We're joined today by three legends, each a vet of Epic MEGA 2025. In the studio we've got Nora Fierman, Chris Joice, and the one and only Jeff Kerkove. We cover a lot of ground in this one (no pun intended). We talk fuel, rest, road food, camping, rider support, moose encounters, the beauty of the Dorito, and things that go bump in the night above 10,000 feet. It's a great hang. Thanks for taking...

Epic Gabs with Multi-faceted Pro Stefano Barberi 04.06.2026 1:20:22

You gotta look around for a while before you find a harder working pro than Stefano Barberi. A force on road and off, he just wrapped up a brutal ride at Unbound. We unpack that baby, talk a bit about Epic prep and gear, and just generally solve the industry's problems (by concluding that they're all good ones to have). Jump in and enjoy!

Talkin' Bacon with Epic's Official Dietician & Nutritionist, Uri Carlson. 04.06.2026 1:00:28

MikeMac sits down and talks turkey (and other food) with Epic's Official Dietician and Nutritionist, Uri Carlson - epic vet, cycling coach, mom and founder of InnerWild Nutrition. We discuss not just what works, but the importance of identifying what works for YOU.

A chat with Epic vet Adam Nicholson from San Util Design 11.05.2026 1:08:58

The first ever Breck Epic Podcast starts with MikeMac and San Util Design founder Adam Nicholson. It starts simply; "What are we gonna call this thing?" Inside we talk a lot about San Util Designs. How the Official Hydration and BMF Wallet of Breck Epic started. What it stands for. And where it's going. We also talk a bit about Adam's new Saguaro pack AND his love of hip packs (wth proper fit). I...