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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 in a rare stretch of natural stabi...

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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 conversation.

Bobby opens up about h...

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 behind the front of the race.

Ian sha...

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 Unbound XL didn’t actually change his ...

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Two weeks ago at Granny’s Gravel Grinder, I received an incredible surprise: a brand new Lauf Seigla thanks to Chase...

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 results, has become her focus.

We d...

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 explore why storytelling is the key ...

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 surviving a devastating leg injury while r...

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 can deliver. For JP — back in the gra...

In this special Gravel Gospel episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP welcomes one of gravel cycling’s most respected voices—Ben Delaney. With a journalism résumé that includes VeloNews, CyclingNews, BikeRadar, Outside, CyclingTips, Cycling Weekly, and Cyclist, Ben has shaped how we talk about bikes for nearly two decades. Now forging his own path on YouTube—free of corporate sponsorships—Ben gives his honest takes on bikes, gear...

In the month of May, we will be taking everyone on a journey through the Gravel Gospel as we anticipate Unbound.  Instead of our normal 2-3 guests, JP sits down with gravel evangelists Ben Delaney, Amanda Nauman-Sheek, Pete Stetina, Logan Kasper and Ian Boswell.  And if we say our prayers correctly we may even be in for a massive surprise or two late in the month.  A LOT going on here right now so be sure you are subscribed and mak...

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In this episode of The Bootleg Miles, JP shares an exciting development: the next installment in the Maah Daah Hey film series, Back to the Start, is underway. This project delves deeper into the intertwining paths of cycling and mental health, offering a narrative that's both personal and universally resonant. As the journey unfolds, there's a uni...

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Maher, whose rise in gravel racing is nothing short of incredible. Just three years ago, she was a self-proclaimed couch potato—now, she’s a national champion. We discuss her rapid ascension in the sport, what it’s like to experience so much success so quickly, and how that can lead to an unexpected identity crisis. When cycling becomes such a big part of who yo...

In this episode of The Bootleg Miles, I’m finally telling the full story of my love for the Bonk Bros. But this is more than just fanboy appreciation. This is a story about the kindness of strangers, unsolicited support and finding your way back after everything falls apart.

In the midst of a massive mental health project in 2023, I had a devastating mountain bike crash and head injury sidelining me for over a year, I wasn’t sure i...

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...