In this episode, Thomas sits down with Geerike "Gee" Schreurs of the powerhouse SD Worx-Protime team. Coming off her second-place finish at Core4 in Iowa, Gee shares her insights on the race from the race.

Join us as we recap her day in the muddy, humid conditions of Core4, and get the inside story on moment that went viral (gravel viral, that is). We also get a glimpse into what it's like to race gravel within a WorldTour team and look forward to a stacked Lauf Gravel Worlds.

Topics in this episode:

 * Core4 Race Recap: Gee's account of the challenging day in Iowa, from navigating the tough conditions to the final sprint finish.
 * The Traka Accident: How Gee rode almost 150 km with a fractured elbow and only stopped for safety reasons.
 * Lauf Gravel Worlds Preview: A look ahead at one of the biggest races on the calendar and what to expect in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Featured in This Episode:

 * Geerike "Gee" Schreurs: Professional Gravel Rider for Team SD Worx-Protime. Follow her journey on Instagram: @geerike_schreurs [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/geerike_schreurs/]
 * Thomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/ is also on Instagram: @cookxride [https://instagram.com/cookxride]

Don't miss this engaging conversation about what it takes to perform at the highest level of gravel racing!

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Geerike Schreurs on Core4 and the Future of Women's Gravel

In this special conversation, Thomas sits down with one of the most well-known and highly regarded gravel pros and host of the With Pace Podcast, Payson McElveen.

In this deep dive, Payson and Thomas talk about the future of gravel cycling, its current state, the evolving business side of the sport, and the trends that are shaping its future. They also touch on Payson's strong result at Leadville, what makes this iconic race unique, and how it's evolving alongside the sport.

Topics in this episode:

 * Payson's Leadville Recap: A look back at Payson’s strong 5th place finish at Leadville and how he overcame a hip injury from earlier in the season to achieve a top result.
 * Consolidation in Gravel: Is consolidation coming to the sport?
 * Governing Gravel: Does gravel need a cohesive series or "governing body" that is run more like the NBA than the UCI in order to make the sport sustainable?
 * Teams and Domestiques: Why teams may be good for gravel but would have to be implemented with a plan to be sustainable.
 * Gravel Media: How will live streams evolve? Why the sport's organic, athlete-driven media is a unique strength and need to be bundled and made accessible.

Featured in This Episode:

 * Payson McElveen: Gravel Professional & Host of the With Pace Podcast. Follow him on Instagram: @paysonmcelveen [https://www.instagram.com/paysonmcelveen/]
 * Thomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/ is also on Instagram: @cookxride [https://instagram.com/cookxride]

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The Future of Gravel with Payson McElveen

In this episode. Rosa Maria Klöser takes us with her on her victorious 160 km solo ride at Iceland's Monument of Gravel(™️), The Rift.

Rosa shares her last-minute decision to tackle this iconic race. Discover how she navigated the surreal lava landscapes, brutal climbs, and proper river crossings, ultimately making a bold move that secured her win. 

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Topics in this episode:

First Impressions of Iceland & The Rift: Rosa's extra special experience as a first-timer in Iceland, including witnessing a volcanic eruption and being captivated by the surreal nature.

Navigating The Rift's Brutal Terrain: A detailed breakdown of the course, from early river crossings to chunky sections, and "walls" of climbs with pitches up to 22% on loose lava rocks, even encountering snow at 1500 meters of elevation.

Gear Talk: Insights into tire choices and the increasing prevalence of suspension forks in gravel racing. And why tightening valve cores is highly recommended. 

Rosa’s premiere WorldTour Season: A talk about Rosa’s road career in the Women's WorldTour, including picking up bottles from the wrong side of the car and how her sponsors and teammates look at gravel vs road racing in 2025.

Improving race conditions for pro women: We get into the recent discussion about the pro women's races in the UCI Gravel World Series and some ideas for improving the status quo. 

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Featured in This Episode:

Rosa Klöser: German Gravel Professional. Follow her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaklsr

Thomas Euler: Your host and author of The Gravel Stack: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/   [https://thegravelstack.substack.com/]is also on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cookxride

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Conquering The Rift with Rosa Klöser

This episode dives deep into what truly drives value for a pro gravel athlete in today's dynamic landscape! Join host Thomas Euler as he chats with gravel pro Chase Wark and filmmaker John Peter (aka The Stable Cyclist).

In this insightful conversation, Chase reveals how his unique approach to content creation and his relatable persona are captivating audiences and sponsors alike. Alongside JP, who is documenting Chase's journey in a docuseries, we explore the power of storytelling in building a personal brand and how important doing so is for gravel privateers.

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In this episode:

•⁠  ⁠The New Currency of Sponsorship: Discover why traditional race results might not be the sole focus for sponsors anymore and how visibility and relatability are becoming key metrics.

•⁠  ⁠The Power of the Docuseries: Chase shares his philosophy behind his docuseries, produced by John Peter, and how it's creating a deeper connection with fans, making him a more trusted voice for his partners.

•⁠  ⁠Launching Lunchbox Racing: Get the inside scoop on Chase and Drew Dillman's new team, their vision for the future, and their goal to support the next generation of gravel talent from underrepresented areas.

•⁠  ⁠The "Gravel Dads" Phenomenon: A hilarious and honest discussion about balancing professional racing with fatherhood, including practical tips and tricks from Chase and JP for fellow gravel dads.

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Featured in This Episode:

Chase Wark: Professional Gravel Privateer, Content Creator, and Co-founder of Lunchbox Racing. Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasethebiker and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasethebiker.

John Peter (The Stable Cyclist): Filmmaker and Podcaster. Find his work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestablecyclist and listen to The Stable Cyclist podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DqkYShLiqThJgNl2KMFY3

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com

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Don't miss this episode that unpacks the evolving landscape of professional gravel cycling, the importance of genuine connection, and the exciting future of the sport!

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The Chase Wark Documentary with Chase and John “Stable Cyclist” Peter

In the latest episode of the Autsaid Podcast, Jasper Ockeleon talks about his brand Sockeleon, his passion for beach racing, and how he got into gravel riding. He shares personal insights into how his brand was born, what draws him to racing on sand, and how he eventually discovered his love for gravel.

Check out the new MNSTRY Bicarb Gel 40 [https://mnstry.com/products/bicarb-gel-40-lemon-1-0-8?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=250601-bicarb-gel-launch_paul-voss_1]!

Discover the newest Autsaid x Maloja collection: https://www.maloja.com/de-de/online-shop/?cat=3&special_product=1729

Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_voss/

Jasper on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/o1jasper/

Autsaid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autsaid.cc/

From the beach to gravel with Jasper Ockeleon

In this episode, Thomas sits down with Paul for a discussion that's part update, part deep dive into the Monuments of Gravel.

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Paul's Recent Adventures & Race Recaps

Paul kicks things off by sharing tales from his busy past few weeks since Unbound. He talks about his last races, *Blåvandshuk Gravel* in Denmark and Eislek Gravel Luxembourg. He also spills the beans on a recent multi-day trip to Spain for a special project involving a new ABUS gravel helmet he helped develop Find out what it's like to ride through a desert in 40-degree heat for a film shoot.

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Rad am Ring Preview

Looking ahead, Paul shares his expectations and tips for the upcoming Rad am Ring gravel race in the Eifel region of Germany. What tire size does he recommend? What kind of course can participants expect? And who are the key contenders to watch at the pointy end of the field? If you're racing Rad am Ring, this is a must-listen!

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The "Monuments of Gravel"

Then, we talk about Thomas's new classification system for gravel races. With the gravel calendar becoming increasingly packed, how do we distinguish between events? Is it time to have a classification system? Thomas thought so and recently released his take on it over on his The Gravel Stack newsletter. 

In this episode, he runs his preliminary list of the five Monuments of Gravel by Paul to get his opinions and feedback. Join Thomas and Paul as they debate the merits of each race, considering factors like prize money, media production, historical significance, and the overall rider experience. This lively discussion will make you rethink what truly defines a "monument" in the rapidly evolving world of gravel cycling.

The Five Tiers of Gravel Races post: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/p/the-five-tiers-of-gravel-races

The Monuments of Gravel with Paul Voss

The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder has become one of the premiere gravel stage races on the calendar. To recap the events, we invited two of gravel's rising stars, Cécile Lejeune and Skyler Taylor, the runner-ups of this year's edition. 

First, Skyler shares how the men's race unfolded, why Cameron Jones’ descending is almost scary good, and why he was impressed by the organization. We also get into a brief Life Time Grand Prix talk, as Tyler got the final wild card spot. 

Then, Cécile tells the story of how she ended up winning last year's Oregon Trail, her first big gravel race ever, of her tight battle with Sofia Gomez Villafañe, and why it's a bad idea to go on social media in the morning, especially when racing against Sofia. 

Also, she tells us about RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), what it is, what symptoms to watch out for, and where to seek help.

The Gravel Stack: https://substack.com/@thegravelstack

Cécile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilejeune

Cécile’s Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/cecilelejeune

Skyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylermt

Oregon Trail with Cécile Lejeune & Skyler Taylor

Gravel stage racing in Kenya? The Migration Gravel Race has you covered. In this episode, we talk to this year's winners Lukas Baum and Haley Hunter Smith. 

First, Lukas tells us how his trip to Kenya went, why he ate a lot of his own rice, and what the team tactics controversy we witnessed in the official race recap videos was all about. 

We also get into some interesting bike setup and suspension talk. Finally, we learn more about the inner workings of the Speed Company Racing team and what their model could mean for gravel. 

Then, we talk to Haley about her experience in the race, find out how she managed to close a 20-minute gap in three days, and why she decided to race on a full suspension drop bar mountain bike. 

We also learn about her research of the Spirit of Gravel, her SBT GRVL experience, and why Gravel Earth Series may become more important for her in the future.

Lukas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lksbm

Speed Company Racing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedcompanyracing

Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmith

Thomas' Escape Collective piece: https://escapecollective.com/heres-why-pro-gravel-racing-is-the-future-of-bike-racing/

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

Migration Gravel: Off-road Stage Racing in Kenya with Lukas Baum and Haley Hunter Smith

In the final edition of the Unbound recap trilogy, Thomas sits down with Karolina Migon, the winner of the Unbound 200 women's race. 

Karo explains what her preparation for Unbound looked like, gives us a glimpse into the vibe at the Pas Racing house, and talks about the aftermath of her win in Emporia.

Karolina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karo_migon/

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

Winning Unbound with Karolina Migon 

Thomas sat down with Cameron “Cam” Jones to talk about how he won the 2025 Unbound 200. 

What did Cam learn at his Unbound premiere one year ago? How did he prepare for his winning ride? What was his mindset at the start line? Was there bluffing in the winning breakaway? What are his next career moves and could we see him on a gravel team? 

We talk about those questions and a lot more. 

Cameron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camjonesnz

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

How Cameron Jones won Unbound 200

Autsaid - Gravel Podcast entführt euch in die weite Welt des Gravelsports. 

Bei Autsaid gibt's die News aus der Szene, spannende Interviews und Equipmenttipps vom Gravel-Profi. Euer Host ist Paul Voß.

Gracing - The Autsaid Race Talk gibt mit Vorschauen und Analysen zu den wichtigsten Rennen einen Einblick in die Gravel-Racing-Szene. Euer Host ist Thomas Euler mit wechselnden ExpertInnen an seiner Seite. Der Podcast ist in englischer Sprache.

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Autsaid - Gravel Podcast takes you into the wide world of gravel. 

Autsaid provides news from the scene, exciting interviews and equipment tips from gravel pros. Your host is Paul Voss.

Gracing - The Autsaid Race Talk provides an insight into the gravel racing scene with previews and analyses of the most important races. Your host is Thomas Euler with changing experts at his side. The podcast is in English.

Instagram:

 * Paul Voß [https://www.instagram.com/paul_voss/] 
 * Thomas Euler [https://www.instagram.com/cookxride/]
 * Autsaid [https://www.instagram.com/autsaid.cc/]

Paul Voss

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