The Gravel Lot

2.35 – Amanda Batty

After nearly losing her leg after a crash at the 2018 DH National Championships, Amanda Batty describes her past year as: A period of immense growth and massive change in every aspect of my life, and it’s led to some incredible experiences, new lessons and what I can only describe as a fresh outlook on……

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2.34 – Dr. Kristin Keim

Dr. Kristin Keim joins us to talk all things psychology and happiness. Being a professional athlete is about so much more than physical strength, and slowly but surely, the stigmas around mental and emotional well-being (and unicorn wolves) are finally being discussed.  Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s inspirational journey to the Dirty Kanza…

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2.33 – Heidi Coulter

Heidi Coulter is the Outreach Coordinator for Yay Bikes! in Columbus, Ohio by day, and the President of Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) after hours. Somewhere in between, she finds time to train and compete as an ultra-endurance athlete. She joins us in the studio this week to talk about all that and more!…

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2.32 – Spencer Petrov

Spencer Petrov grew up in the middle of the hotbed of cyclocross known as the Ohio Valley. He has since gone on to race for Jeremy Powers, and more recently became the U23 CX National Champion. But the real question is: Why does he love Kroger so much? Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s…

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2.31 – Jesse Swift

Jesse Swift has spent his entire adult life teaching, and inspiring kids to get on bikes and make friends. But his life has more recently been defined by a near-death experience and a community binding together to support both him and his family during their time of need. His story is heartbreaking, raw, and inspiring….

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2.30 – Spencer Haugh

You know about the Wide Angle Podium Network: This week, the man behind its creation, expansion, and part of the crew that makes up the Slow Ride Podcast, Spencer Haugh joins us this week to talk about the path that has led him to these successes and more. Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s…

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2.29 – Adam Rachubinski

Adam Rachubinski has spent his entire adult life around bike shops as a mechanic, sales rep, and now bike shop owner, but you may be more familiar with the names of the racers he has helped develop as part of his Alpha Bicycle Groove Subaru CX team. Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s inspirational…

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2.28 – Jim Brown

Jim Brown is a name synonymous with RAD Racing and the development of World Class junior cyclocross racers. What you may not know is that what he considers his crowning achievement has little to nothing to do with bikes and everything to do with love: HOLD FAST Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s inspirational…

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2.27- Andy Aiello

Andy Aiello is the General Manager of The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, so he has vested interest in infrastructure and mobility, but happens to also be a highly dedicated mountain biker. We talk about all of those items plus the future of mobility in America. Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s inspirational journey…

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2.26- Tara Seplavy

Episode 77: Tara Seplavy joins us this week to talk about her long and storied history in the bike industry. We also discussed diversity and inclusion, and how they are going to be essential to the future of the cycling world. Photo: Sven Martin Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man’s inspirational journey to the…

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