Gravel Kings

Episode 20: New Year's Resolutions, A New Game, and Wearing Out Carbon Bikes

Here we go with episode 20! Lots to discuss on the start of a new year beginning with resolution. If Dry'uary is one of yours, here's a solid conversation starter. Next we'll play a new game called Pick Three, we get into the wear and tear or carbon bikes and if that's a thing, why there's an unwritten rule of bibs over shorts, and what's it like to ride lonely through these desolate winter months.
Per the conversation about Dry'uary, if you're interested in trying WHOOP, use Ted's code join.whoop.com/ted for a free WHOOP band and free first month!
We often talk about how awesome Cochrans Ski Area is. This Boston Globe article explains why it's not just another ski resort! https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/07/magazine/cochrans-ski-area-beating-odds/
 
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Episode 19: Year in Review, Gravel vs. World Tour Salaries, Dressing for Success, and More!

Hello and welcome back to another great episode of Gravel Kings Podcast! We've got a barn burner today as we look back at the year in review courtesy of Strava, we examine salaries of World Tour riders as compared to the nascent world of gravel pros, we chat about how to deal with a case of the shimmies as well as a case of cold weather riding. It's that plus lots more, so welcome to the show.
Check out Ted's Cannondale year-end video of UCI Worlds here: https://youtu.be/ipqFah7Hrm0?si=RZ-nerU3Q5fQp7d6 
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Episode 18: Strava's API disaster, Gravel Nationals, Winter is Looming, & More

The holidays are upon us here in Thanksgiving week and the team catches up on all kinds of timely discussions. Strava has changed their API usage, which presents lots of challenges for seemingly every cycling app on the planet! There are changes at USACycling with a move for gravel nationals. This has been in Nebraska and they're moving to the Driftless region of Minnesota. We'll talk about what goes into the creation of an annual gravel calendar, plus lots more.
Per our conversation today, check out Ted's winter riding tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QmvOTbuviA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3S77LyTTRE 
DC Rainmaker's opinion on the Strava debacle: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/11/stravas-changes-to-kill-off-apps.html 
Bond Almand's massive ride: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d3rildu4mutWvhEwfvN8N?si=34f848aec70c450f&nd=1&dlsi=a4328ecbcca247ed
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Episode 17: Life Time Grand Prix Season Wrap AND

Welcome back to another great episode. In today's show we'll recount the 2024 gravel season through the eyes of the Life Time Grand Prix. Then we dissect the upcoming changes to the 2025 season, the rosters, and make estimates on the coming year.
We also tackle questions about the off-season, our favorite adventure races, and (as always) so much more!
Per our conversation today, check out the Melisa Rollins podcast with Ted here: https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-143-melisa-rollins-professional-cyclist/ 
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Episode 16: Lots and Lots of QnA!

You asked, we answered!
Are gravel bikes just mountain bikes from a decade ago?
How do events steer clear or town-gown drama?
To cyclocross: yes or no?
Is pumpkin pie the greatest dessert ever?
What's the deal with all the gravel series popping up around the world?
And don't forget...!
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Episode 15: UCI Gravel Worlds Recap, King Challenge, Euro Tripping

Welcome to another great episode of Gravel Kings Podcast! On this episode we talk about the UCI Gravel World Championships as the Kings are fresh back from Brussels, Belgium. Stu is back from a trip to Budapest, so hear of the highs and lows from his European trip. The King Challenge successfully went off for it's 14th edition, where the hosting trio was together in-person in New Hampshire.
All that plus a whole selection of insightful listener questions about the UCI races, points, off-season train tools, and more.
See Ted's Gravel Worlds course preview here: https://youtu.be/MmZ_tPGSzz8?si=nXsM-QOM4zE-LpCr
Read Laura's race summary here: https://usacycling.org/article/laura-kings-experience-at-the-2024-uci-gravel-world-championships 
See Ted's race summary here: https://www.iamtedking.com/blog/a-week-in-review-the-uci-gravel-world-championships
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Episode 14: Italy, Switzerland, Romania, and Belgium, New Bikes, and Tire Questions

The Kings have some very exciting news: They were selected for the UCI Gravel World Championships by USA Cycling! So after having just returned from Europe, they're headed back for this race across Flanders, Belgium.
Stu has a new bike and is thrilled with its aerodynamacy as well as it's simplicity thanks to SRAM eTap.
Y'all submitted questions about tires. That plus much more on this exciting episode.
Ted's Switzerland video: https://youtu.be/HQna-6xK8_g?si=RkscqgI7dmfESke-
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Episode 13: Big Results on Little Training, Stage Racing, Training without Numbers

Labor Day weekend is in the rearview and that means late summer action is coming in hot! Stu is back to action at Fistful of Dirt in Wyoming, which is super exciting having spent most of the summer in rehab with a complicated, busted wing. The Kings logged Vermont Overland, Ted just completed the Green Mountain Stage Race, plus we tackle questions about maximizing ones results on minimal training, optimizing training without analytics of modern cycling, plus loads more.
Here's the video we discuss on group ride etiquete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfzhoAJfFGM
And Ted's podcast with Sam Boardman: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cgJ9cOtM2RKjXTPBUWcd8

Episode 12: European Adventures and Stu's Back in Action!

Fresh back from a four week van trip followed immediately by a bike racing trip to Europe, the Kings have lots to talk about. This is Ted's first experience with UCI gravel, Laura has a terrific go at her women's elite race, all in hopes of qualifying for the UCI world championships. Meanwhile, Stu's recovery isn't yet complete, but it's at the point where he's ready to pin on a number at the upcoming Fistful of Dirt in Cody, WY.
International travel, the gravel arms race, what is each of our single races we would love to do forever, there's plenty to talk about in this fun episode.

Episode 11: The Wild West Road Trip

On the heals of Nepomuk Narly and The Last Best Ride, the Kings check in from Montana to talk all things gravel cycling. Given that gravel cyclists come from all disciplines and backgrounds, why not talk about the Tour, the gravel stage at the Tour, the wet and wild Olympic time trials, plus the Olympic mountain bike races. Riveting stuff here as the "second half" of the season kicks into gear.
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