The Stable Cyclist

This week on The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Trey Shepard — one half of the duo behind the viral bike build channel, The Bicycle Station. Alongside Jesse Smith, Trey has helped launch the channel into one of the fastest-growing platforms in the gravel cycling scene. JP and Trey dive into the “holy crap” moment at Unbound when it felt like nearly everyone on course recognized Trey — a...

Innokenty Zavyalov is a former professional road and gravel racer from Minneapolis, MN. After a career on the road, Inno made the move to gravel in the post pandemic era. He found quick results and big success but along the way he felt lost and ultimately, last year walked away from the sport. This is a tremendous conversation recorded in person in Grand Forks, ND ahead of the Nepomuk Narly Gravel...

After six years chasing the MDH100, I crossed the finish line in tears — not because it was over, but because the dream was finally real. But here’s the truth: once the glow fades, the post-race crash can creep in fast. If you’re not careful, that fog can pull you into depression — and I’ve been there. In this episode of Bootleg Miles, I share the daily, mid-term, and long-term strategies I use to...

Kathryn Taylor is the visionary founder behind Girls Gone Gravel, a groundbreaking community that connects and empowers women cyclists around the world. In this episode, Kathryn shares the origin story of Girls Gone Gravel — from starting a simple Instagram account to leading a thriving movement with events, online groups, and thousands of members. She opens up about the challenges of scaling the...

Director of Photography Aaron Haugen sits down with JP and Derek to talk about their race at the Maah Daah Hey 100 on August 2nd.  The trio talks about what went well, what their low points were and why the race is so hard.   But they also talk a lot about the value of friends and community and how the race weekend and their experience together galvanized their friendships more than ever.  This is...

🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes open discussions about mental health, emotional struggles, and contains strong language. Please listen with care. Brad Huff is a decorated American cyclist known for his sprinting power, charisma, and relentless work ethic. With a career spanning teams like Jelly Belly and Rally Pro Cycling, Brad was a fan favorite in the domestic peloton and beyond. But i...

When I started working on the Back to the Start project back in 2023, Adam Saban and I crossed paths. He offered his services to me for free as a coach. His guidance and support have been really important in me getting to this starting line. So I wanted to talk about some of the things we did. How we moved very slowly at first but in a way that also pushed me. Enjoy this one. If you’d like to ask...

Joe Goettl is more than just a professional gravel racer—he’s a storyteller, a survivor of chronic pain, and one of the sport’s rising media talents. In this episode, JP sits down with Joe to explore his unique path from a promising young runner in Minnesota to the harsh realities of long-term injury and physical setbacks. After years of battling chronic pain, Joe found a breakthrough through the...

Matthew Fisher is the leader of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of All Bodies on Bikes. In this episode, Matt and JP talk about the difficulty of entry into the bike world for non-traditional individuals, how to ask the right questions at a bike shop to find the bike for you and the unmet dream of racing The Mid South. https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/about-the-program-midsouth All Bodies on Bikes +...

Watch Chase's Latest Off the Front Episode about the Lutsen 99er: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3zEu0R_3RM&t=158s In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Chase Wark joins JP to field listener and viewers questions shortly after Chase's big win at the Lutsen 99er. They cover everything from training as parents to tattoos, from music to bakery and ice cream choices. This is a fun episo...

Spencer Martin is widely considered one of the sharpest minds in modern cycling analysis. As the creator of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter and podcast, Spencer has built a loyal following for his data-driven, narrative-rich takes on the world’s biggest races. He’s also the producer behind The Move, the popular WEDU podcast hosted by Lance Armstrong. In this episode, JP and Spencer explore how a...

In this episode of the Bootleg Miles, JP goes to Lutsen, MN where he is about to film the Lutsen 99er for the next episode of Off the Front, his series about Chase Wark. But JP wants to share something much more personal. On this ride, he shares how listmaking transformed his life after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2020. JP outlines how he uses lists as his primary weapon again Depress...

Learn more about Dirt Camp Racing: https://www.dirtcampracing.com/   Carson Beckett is the current Elite Marathon National Champion and is preparing to defend his title at Carvin’s Cove in Roanoke, Virginia. In this episode, Carson sits down with JP to unpack the journey to becoming a national champion—what it meant to chase the stars-and-stripes jersey, the deep personal affirmation that came wit...

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/ ROAR: https://tinyurl.com/jw3kmn2b NEXT LEVEL: https://tinyurl.com/yms3ue6c In this week's episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Selene Yeager—known to many as the FitChick from Bicycling magazine and more recently as a leading voice in women’s performance health. Sele...

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/ Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=Rue4xkplPKh7psJQ How much has your life changed in the last year? One year ago, I met Chase Wark and was struggling to find my rhythm with the podcast and with my projects. Fast forward a year and Chase is not only a friend but I w...

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/ This week on The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Crystal Kovacs—founder and driving force behind Dirt Squad Cycling—for a heartfelt and honest conversation recorded live at the 2025 Unbound Expo. Crystal opens up about her personal journey into gravel cycling, the barriers she...

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/ Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=Rue4xkplPKh7psJQ In this episode, I return to the Badlands Gravel Battle—the race that unknowingly changed the trajectory of my life back in 2018. That year, I arrived unknowingly battling Bipolar Disorder, and yet I found myself i...

Mental Health Project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/ Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=rdpFwJj8MJeIPN6D In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode, recorded inside Merchant Cycles in Emporia, Kansas just before Unbound 2025, host John Peter sits down with Bobby Wintle—race director of the legendary Mid-South gravel race—for a raw and reflective con...

What happens when a pro cyclist walks away at the top? Ian Boswell joins us for a deep and honest conversation about his years with Team Sky and Katusha, the toll of concussions, and the identity crisis that followed his Unbound Gravel win. In this vulnerable episode, Ian opens up about leaving WorldTour racing, redefining success off the podium, and why he's now focused on the beauty happening be...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, ultra-endurance legend Logan Kasper reflects on the highs, lows, and honest truths of his racing career. From winning Unbound XL to setting the Eastern Divide FKT, Logan has carved out a reputation as one of gravel’s most driven and underrated riders. But what happens after a win at one of the sport’s most grueling events? Logan shares why winning Unb...

Mental Health Project: https://tinyurl.com/me5h4zme Maah Daah Hey: https://tinyurl.com/bddhjse4 Maah Daah Hey: TOGETHER: https://tinyurl.com/369c6an9 Silca Blog: https://tinyurl.com/265pa7pz Bankruptcy Bike Build: https://tinyurl.com/tnak2svs Silca Support for Mental Health Project: https://tinyurl.com/me5h4zme Two weeks ago at Granny’s Gravel Grinder, I received an incredible surprise: a brand ne...

Amanda Nauman Sheek is being inducted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame—but her biggest wins aren’t just on paper. In this episode, Amanda reflects on what’s truly defined her career: not just Unbound and MidSouth victories, but the behind-the-scenes support, mentorship, and community that made those moments possible. As she prepares for her Hall of Fame speech, she shares how legacy, not just...

In this emergency episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, we dive deep into the power of storytelling with Germany’s gravel media mastermind Thomas Euler. Known for his work on the Aut-Said Gravel and Gracing podcasts alongside Paul Voss, his writing on the Gravel Stack Substack, and published feature in Escape Collective, Thomas brings a unique media-savvy lens to the world of gravel cycling. We e...

Pete Stetina is one of the most passionate figures in American cycling especially when it comes to the discipline of gravel. In this deeply personal episode of The Gravel Gospel, Pete opens up about the long road from WorldTour stardom to gravel salvation. We revisit his days riding with some of the biggest teams in the world, including helping Ryder Hesjedal win the 2012 Giro d’Italia and survivi...

What happens when you show up to race... but miss the start because you're filming the race director for a documentary? That’s exactly what went down at Granny’s Gravel Grinder, a Central Minnesota gravel race hosted by Chase Wark and Wark's Cycling Services. With over 400 riders across multiple distances, the event brought big community energy, rowdy midwestern grit, and hospitality only Chase ca...