The Stable Cyclist

In this episode of Bootleg Miles, JP opens up about something far harder than finishing a grueling 100-mile mountain bike race: asking for help with his mental health. As a teacher, filmmaker, and endurance athlete living with Bipolar Disorder, JP reflects on the fears that held him back from getting help — and the life-changing shift that happened when he finally did. Filmed on the bike and from the heart, this ride dives deep int...

Kelly Jones is a two-time national champion in eSports and eMTB, but her path to the top was anything but typical. In this powerful episode, she shares her journey from growing up in England to moving to the U.S. at 15, and how a snowboarding accident changed the course of her life. For the first time, Kelly talks about how that injury led to a long struggle with addiction and abuse—but it was the bike that ultimately became her li...

Welcome to the first episode of The Bootleg Miles. Where we'll all come along on the journey this year as I look to finish the 3rd film in the Maah Daah Hey Film Series.

This week, we'll start by looking back at the premiere tour for Maah Daah Hey: Together and the moment a room full of strangers became something much more.

From Knoxville, TN to Fargo, ND, we sat down and shared stories—about bikes, yes—but also about friendship. A...

Running through the spring and the summer, The Stable Cyclist presents a new mini-series within The Stable Cyclist's feed: The Bootleg Miles.  This new series will focus on JP and his stories as he prepares to film the 3rd film in the Maah Daah Hey Series, a mental health film about his own journey.  This won't be a BTS style show though.  JP will take you to races, you'll meet his coach and sometimes he'll really open up about his...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with James Huang, one of the most respected voices in cycling tech. James now runs N-1, his Substack dedicated to honest, unbiased bike reviews, but his career has taken him through some of the biggest names in cycling media. We discuss his journey, the importance of integrity in product reviews, and how advertising dollars can sometimes muddy the waters of journalism.

But t...

Six weeks. That’s all the time Hannah Simms and her father, Kevin Simms, had to prepare for one of the toughest mountain bike stage races in the world—the Cape Epic. When Hannah unexpectedly won an entry through an Instagram contest, the father-daughter duo jumped at the chance to take on the grueling multi-day race in South Africa. Despite the short notice, they not only finished but placed 5th overall in the Mixed GC battle, prov...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with professional enduro and marathon XC racer Abigail Snyder, who I first met at the Maah Daah Hey: Together premiere in Roanoke. Abigail shares her journey in the sport and her work to lower the barriers of entry for women in mountain biking. But beyond her racing career, she opens up about a moment that made her unexpectedly go viral—a video of her having a panic attack m...

This episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast is all about you—our listeners! In our first ASK JP ANYTHING episode of 2025, I tackle your questions about everything from best bar tape to podcasting to filmmaking to life itself. Why didn’t I dig into the break-up drama of previous guests when we talk about their relationships ending? Why do we have in-person premieres after a film is already on YouTube? And how did I become good at lis...

In this special collaborative episode between King of the Ride Podcast and The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Ted King and Chase Wark to talk about their unforgettable weekend at MidSouth. Just as the event was about to kick off, devastating wildfires swept through Stillwater, OK, destroying homes and forcing the race’s cancellation. But instead of heading home, both Ted and Chase—without speaking to each other beforehand—...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Kerry Werner to talk about the arc of his career from XCO MTB to Cyclocross to his transition to racing gravel. We also talk about major life changes that have reshaped his identity. Kerry opens up about what it was like to lose his job as a pro cyclist while going through a divorce in 2023—two massive shifts that forced him to redefine himself both on and off the bike....

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Nina Machina, pro bike racer and social media influencer, to discuss her remarkable journey. Nina shares her experience rising to social media stardom in 8th grade and how the sudden attention shaped her identity and mental health. We explore her efforts to transition into the pro cycling world and the challenge of being recognized as a serious athlete rather than just ...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I finally sit down with the white whale—Scott McGill. Having had all the other Bonk Bros hosts on the show, it was only a matter of time before I tracked Scott down for an interview and landing him warranted an EMERGENCY POD.

A professional road racer and one of the original voices of Bonk Bros, Scott shares his journey to the pro ranks and how his perspective on life extends far beyon...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Vontz—former Strava VP, writer for the LA Times, and co-founder of The Better Lab, a cutting-edge sleep app. Andrew shares insights from his fascinating career, from his pivotal role at TRX during its rise to success to his time at Strava and beyond. We discuss how listening, observing, and learning from others have been crucial in every stage of his work. Andrew...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Bosco, a Paralympic gold medalist whose incredible journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of community. Samantha shares her story of discovering her passion for cycling, which propelled her to the Rio Paralympics, and the unexpected challenges that followed. Just before the Tokyo Olympic Games, a devastating bike accident left her with a tra...

JP drops an EMERGENCY Podcast because Drew Dillman and Chase Wark have news they want to break to the world! Lunchbox Racing is coming at you in 2025. We're not sure if the world of Gravel Racing is ready for this!

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In this episode of The Stable Cyclist podcast, pro cyclist and YouTube sensation Dylan Johnson opens up about his journey through personal and physical challenges. Known for his analytical take on cycling performance and aero gains, Dylan shares a rarely-seen side of himself, discussing the depression he faced after a breakup and how he used cycling as a tool for healing. He dives into the struggles of managing recurring throat abs...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, we sit down with trail running extraordinaire Elliott Waldock to explore his incredible journey through the ultra-running world. From tackling the grueling 250 miles of Cocadona to navigating the Tahoe 200, Elliott shares stories of perseverance, adventure, and the mental benefits of endurance exercise. As the course record holder for both the Maah Daah Hey 150 and Maah Daah Hey 100, E...

This week on the Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP is joined or rather JP joins Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas "the Hitman" Turner in Tennessee. Whether racing the Maah Daah Hey 100 or smashing through the Pisgah forests, Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas Turner are up for any adventure you can come up with. The pair are the focus of the upcoming documentary Maah Daah Hey: Together. This film is the next chapter in the Maah Daah Hey film series an...

After three months away taking care of other parts of our lives, Aaron and JP return to talk about what it was like to film this year's Maah Daah Hey 100.  JP reveals the MDH Film Series he is working on as well as dropping some big news regarding his racing in the coming year.  And then there is so much more!  The podcast will return to an every other week format in the coming weeks with a fun interview with Gordon Wadsworth and T...