The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries

In this episode we look back on 10 years of Dirty Reiver. We are joined by Phil Simcock, one of the riders to complete all of the 200km events to date. He shares stories and insights from across the years and looks at how gravel has developed. We are also joined by our very own Neil Atkinson to reflect on his experiences from riding the event.

Our first tenth anniversary podcast and one for those new to gravel. In this episode we take an insiders look at what to do in the final months leading up to the event. We explore what we think are the key things to focus on in your preparation.

In this episode we talk to Stu Bowers from SRAM/ZIPP about the latest developments within their gravel range. Find out more about the new Direct Mount rear derailleur system, ZIPP's new super wide 303 wheels and how this is driving innovation. Plus we chat about the gravel scene and how quickly riders are adapting to this new discipline.

In this podcast we talk to Benedikt Skúlason, founder, CEO and designer at Lauf Cycles. Benedikt Skúlason is well known within the industry as an innovator and problem solver. He has brought his extensive knowledge of working with carbon and glass fibre to the world of gravel and beyond. We talk about how it all started, explore their flagship gravel bike, the Seigla, and touch on the other bikes...

In this episode we talk to Monica Dew, brand ambassador for Le Col and Wahoo. Ex-professional road and track cyclist turned gravel and adventure fan, Monica has so many experiences to share. Her motivating stories and personal journey are full of anecdotes, tales and inspirational stories.  Find out why Monica has embraced gravel and her experiences of the very first Dirty Reiver that she rode. Pl...

The CLIF Bar Edition. We kick off our new series with some nutritional chat and are joined by Tom Mazzone (Ex-road pro) and Rich Jones (Extra UK/CLIF). The guys share some of their stories and experiences around keeping fuelled. We share tips on fuelling strategies, touch on recovery and explore the CLIF Bar range.

In this episode of the Dirty Reiver Diaries we chat to Maddy Nutt from the Ribble Collective. Maddy shares her experiences of the event and gives us a window into gravel riding and racing from her travels around the world. Maddy’s thoughts on the gravel scene and how the sport is developing for women is very insightful. Packed full of strategies and anecdotes from the trails this is one podcast no...

In the final run in to the 2024 Panaracer Dirty Reiver we chat about pre-event preparations, give some insights into what is available on course and what rider should be carrying. We also chat to Stu Bowers who heads up SRAM's North Europe Partnerships. Stu has been in the bike industry for many years and has worn a number of hats both as a rider and as an employee. Regular top finisher acros...

In this episode we hop across the Atlantic to talk to Wahoo Ambassador Ian Boswell, ex World Tour Rider and 2021 winner of Unbound Gravel. We chat about US gravel events, what it takes to win and get some great insights into Ian's event prep. We also reflect on our recce of this years route and the trails as well as start to outline some of the things to look forward to at this years event in...

Jeff Zell 'The Global Go to Guy' for all things Panaracer takes time out of a busy tenth anniversary tyre launch to speak to us. We reflect on how tyres have developed to cope with the wide range of terrain that gravel bikes encounter and pick Jeff's brains on how it all started. The episode also looks at various factors effecting tyres and how they feel - pressure, volume, tread, w...

In this episode we chat to Amy Hudson a relative 'newbie' to gravel riding. The Dirty Reiver will be her first gravel event and we look at the things she is looking forward to and what tips she has for us. We also look a little at the history of the event, as the first of its kind in the UK, and hint at what is coming up from the Focal Events team. To find out more about Amy Hudson head...