• Bobby Wintle | Music, Mid-South, and the Emotional Toll of Gravel's Biggest Events | The Stable Cyclist Podcast
    Jun 7 2025

    Mental Health Project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=rdpFwJj8MJeIPN6D

    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 his life before gravel as a passionate musician, and how that creative energy helped shape the welcoming, inclusive spirit of Mid-South. Together, the two discuss the emotional highs and crushing lows of putting on massive events, including the heartbreak and mental spiral following the wildfire-forced cancellation of Mid-South earlier this year. This is an intimate exchange between two high-energy, heart-forward people—offering a rare look behind the curtain of what it means to love, build, and carry a community through gravel cycling.

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel:

    Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #BobbyWintle #MidSouthGravel #GravelCycling #GravelCommunity #InclusiveCycling #MentalHealthMatters #UnboundGravel #CyclingPodcast #StillwaterOK #GravelGospel

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ian Boswell | Unbound, Team Sky and Redefining Cycling | The Stable Cyclist Podcast
    May 26 2025

    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 shares how he's using his platform to help the sport grow. This conversation wraps up our Month of May and the Gravel Gospel series in the most powerful way possible.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel:

    Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #IanBoswell #TeamSky #UnboundGravel #GravelCycling #CyclingPodcast #WahooFitness #ConcussionAwareness #IdentityAfterSport #GravelGospel

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Logan Kasper on Unbound XL, FKTs, and the Truth About Winning | The Stable Cyclist Podcast
    May 23 2025

    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 life, and how his runner-up finish the next year felt like the perfect closing chapter. We also dive into the mindset behind ultra-distance riding, what defines success, and what is the best gas station food.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    Read about Logan's Eastern Divide FKT: https://bikepacking.com/bikes/logan-kasper-eastern-divide-trail-record/

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel:

    Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #LoganKasper #UnboundXL #EasternDivide #CyclingPodcast #UltraCycling #GravelCycling

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Getting the Lauf Seigla Ready to Ride | The Bootleg Miles | Episode 6
    May 20 2025

    Mental Health Project: https://tinyurl.com/me5h4zme

    Maah Daah Hey: https://tinyurl.com/bddhjse4

    Maah Daah Hey: TOGETHER: https://tinyurl.com/369c6an9

    Silca Blog: https://tinyurl.com/265pa7pz

    Bankruptcy Bike Build: https://tinyurl.com/tnak2svs

    Silca Support for Mental Health Project: https://tinyurl.com/me5h4zme

    Two weeks ago at Granny’s Gravel Grinder, I received an incredible surprise: a brand new Lauf Seigla thanks to Chase Wark and Wark’s Cycling Services coming on board as a sponsor. But here's the twist... it took me a full week to actually ride the thing! In this episode of Bootleg Miles, I walk you through the process of modding and customizing my new gravel race bike — and why dialing in a ride when you're 6'4" is no small feat. From chain waxing to bar swaps to internal brake routing, this was more than a quick tune-up.

    This pod isn’t just about building bikes — it’s about why the process matters. I share how wrenching helps my mental health, how I taught myself bike mechanics out of necessity, and how I finally brought White Lightning 2.0 to life. We also talk Silca sealant, tubeless setups, and why this is the nicest bike I’ve ever owned. If you’re a gear nerd, love behind-the-scenes storytelling, or just want to see how this bike came together before Badlands Gravel Battle, you’re in the right place.

    Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel:

    Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources:

    988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #LaufSeigla #GravelBikeBuild #BootlegMiles #BikeTherapy #Silca #GravelCycling #BikeWrenching #BikeBuild #CustomBike #MentalHealthAndCycling #ChaseWark #WarksCycling #BadlandsGravelBattle

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    9 mins
  • Amanda Nauman Sheek | A Hall of Fame Career Built on Support | The Stable Cyclist Podcast
    May 16 2025

    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 dig into what it takes to create lasting change in gravel cycling—especially for women and girls. Amanda talks candidly about what men can do to be better allies, how to support new rides, and why building inclusive spaces is key to the sport’s future. This conversation isn’t just about racing—it’s about the deeper work that makes success possible.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

    Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

    Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

    Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com

    Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/

    Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

    The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com

    Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

    Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

    Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

    International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

    National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #GravelCycling #UnboundGravel #AmandaNauman #WomenInCycling #GravelRacer #SupportMatters #CyclingPodcast #PodcastInterview #GravelHallOfFame #BehindTheScenesSupport

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    56 mins
  • STORYTELLING IS THE FUTURE OF GRAVEL | Thomas Euler | The Stable Cyclist EMERGENCY Podcast
    May 12 2025

    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 to growing this beautiful sport, how his experience working in media strategy for NBA teams informs his approach, and what gravel can learn from other sports to build a sustainable future. Whether you're a racer, fan, or creative in the gravel scene, this conversation unpacks the systems, stories, and shifts that can take gravel to the next level.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    Follow Thomas on Instagram for more content: @cookxride Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #GravelCycling #ThomasEuler #GravelStack #CyclingPodcast #StorytellingInSport #EscapeCollective #AutSaidPodcast

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    58 mins
  • Pete Stetina | Gravel Was Salvation to My Cycling Career | The Stable Cyclist Podcast
    May 9 2025

    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 riding for BMC in 2015 at the Tour of the Basque Country. Pete takes us inside the physical and emotional toll of that crash, and how it nearly ended everything.

    But gravel saved him. As a rider with Trek, Pete cautiously dipped a toe into the world of off-road racing, only to find something deeper than podiums: purpose, community, and freedom. This is a rare look at the heart behind the racer, and a raw conversation with someone who redefined what a post-WorldTour career can look like. Whether you’re new to gravel or a longtime fan of Pete, this interview will change how you see one of the sport’s most unique voices.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    Follow Pete on Instagram for more content: @pstetina Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

    Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

    Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

    Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com

    Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/

    Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

    The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com

    Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

    Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

    Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

    International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

    National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

    #thestablecyclist #PeteStetina #GravelGospel #GravelCycling #CyclingPodcast #BikeRacing #GravelRacing #CyclingLife #WorldTourCycling #GravelSalvation #CyclingCommunity #CyclingDocumentary #GravelGods #FromRoadToGravel

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Granny’s Gravel Grinder | My Wildest Gravel Adventure EVER!!! The Bootleg Miles | Episode 5
    May 5 2025

    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 gravel game for the first time in two years — it meant lining up Dead F**ing Last (DFL)* after capturing pre-race footage for his upcoming docu-series on Chase.

    Despite the late start, the day turned into something far more meaningful. The post-race celebration held a surprise for JP: a brand-new Lauf Siegla and a sponsorship offer from Wark Cycling Services to support his storytelling work on The Stable Cyclist. This video captures the ride, the vibes, and how JP's work has shaped Chase's life over the past year. Whether you're here for gravel racing, cycling documentaries, or the power of people supporting people — this one’s for you.

    Support JP's next big cycling/mental health project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/

    If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com

    The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

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    11 mins
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