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.

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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

In our first Unbound recap episode, Paul shares how his race day unfolded, explains the dynamics in the early break and the main bunch, and talks about his future Unbound ambitions. Plus, we discuss Klara Sofie Skovgaard Hansen’s accident and safety issues at gravel races.

Then, Thomas is joined by the Holy Spirit of Gravel to converse about the normie vs the pro experience of Unbound, the latest activations, current developments in gravel content, and whispers from the gravel grapevine. And in breaking news, we find out that she got Pas-pilled in Emporia. 

Holy Spirit of Gravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holyspiritofgravel

Holy Spirit of Gravel Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/holyspiritofgravel/

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

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

Recapping Unbound with Paul and the Holy Spirit of Gravel

Who is going to win Unbound? Will there be mud? What role will team tactics play? Can I watch it live?

Our big Unbound preview answers those and many other questions. 

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

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

The 2025 Unbound Preview

We’re not yet done with The Traka. In this week’s episode, we bring on Svenja Betz and Victor Bosoni, the winners of the 560 km The Traka Adventure, to talk about their long days out. 

In the conversation, we learn how the two prepared for their races, including nutrition, bike setup, and pacing. We find out why you don’t need power or heart rate data to win the longest race of “Traka week”. And we discuss the current state of ultra racing. 

Svenja Betz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svenja__betz/

Victor Bosoni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorbozo/

Winning The Traka Adventure with Svenja Betz & Victor Bosoni

The Traka is arguably Europe's most important gravel race—or, rather, the two most important races, as both the 200 km and 360 km races have stacked fields and top-level competition.

To recap all the action, we invited Karolina Migon, Tobias Kongstad, and Mads Würtz Schmidt, the winners of The Traka 360 and Traka 200. 

How did the Traka 200 unfold? Do we need one clear main event? What role did men play in the finale of the women’s race? Will the 100+ km solo become the new normal in gravel? Who did heat-train in the Pas Normal Offices? Find out all this and more in our mega recap of The Traka’s 2025 edition. 

Mads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madswurtzschmidt/

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

Tobias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiaskongstad/

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

The Traka 2025 Mega Recap with Karolina Migon, Tobias Kongstad, and Mads Würtz Schmidt

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.

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