In the first episode of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Podcast, Allan interviews racers during rider registration before the pre-race briefing. Hear stories and insights from seasoned racers, first-timers, and members of the team that put on the race. Before the race gets underway though, the weather throws a curveball which throws everyones best laid plans out the window. Stay tuned for the next episode as we follow the racers out of Marrakesh and into the Atlas Mountains. This podcast is made po...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Atlas Mountain Race, Detours: An Ultra Cycling and Adventure Podcast, and HolyFat are proud to be presenting the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Podcast, hosted by Allan Shaw. The Atlas Mountain Race is a self-supported, Ultra-distance bike race across the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains of Morocco. Covering 1340 km and 25,000m of climbing on mostly gravel trails and single track, with the occasional mule-track or two. In this podcast, we want to bring you the stories behind competition. From the ve...
Feb 08, 2024•2 min
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode 8:Stefano follows the midpack on the loop of the CP3, and the most frightening pass of the race: the Tonpass. Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522 Voice by Calamaro...
Aug 28, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode 7:The pack goes from Son Kul to Kel Su. And a lot of stories in behind. Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522 Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Mus...
Aug 26, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode 6:Stories and feelings from the way to Check Point 1. Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522 Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points...
Aug 21, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode 5:Stefano is in Bishkek and he chases racers on the registration day and the startline. And he gets back a lot of cool stories. Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522...
Aug 18, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode no. 4: Stefano talks with some of the crew behind the Silk Road Mountain Race: Florence and Chris Trees – respectively HQ and car manager of the race – and Antonio Abreu, race photographer.A lot of experience and excitement for the next coming race. Enjoy 😄 Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://...
Aug 12, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. Episode no. 3: Stefano is talking (a lot) with a Tim and Brett, father and son who will take part in the Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 as a couple, and Brandon who participated also to the first edition of it.You can catch here all the memories of a veteran and all the amazing adventures of two experienced riders but newbies in Kyrgyzstan. Enjoy 😄 Cha...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. In the second episode, Stefano interviews Muhammet, a local rider who will take part in the Silk Road Mountain Race 2019. He uncovers some of the local secrets and traditions for us. Enjoy 😄 Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mounta...
Jul 23, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day and the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. In the first episode, Stefano talks with Nelson, the Race Director, who goes over last year's race and tells us about what's coming in the second edition. Enjoy 😄 Links: Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019 Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary:...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
A collection of riders' thoughts about the race plus Mike Sheldrake's poetic tribute. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com . USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroa...
Nov 08, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Nelson reflects on the successes and challenges of the first Silk Road Mountain Race, and looks ahead to future editions. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com . USEFUL...
Nov 05, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We Hear from Lee & Alina about their first SRMR experience and what impressions it has left on them. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com . USEFUL LINKS Website : ...
Nov 04, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Riders have the finish line in sight, but not before battling marshland, washboard and sub-zero temperatures. Meanwhile, we talk with a Bishkek entrepreneur about his plans to increase tourism in the country. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose f...
Aug 30, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
While the lanterne rouge riders are in a race to get to the last checkpoint before it closes, Jay Petervary pedals in to victory - and beer. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shand...
Aug 28, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As well as hearing more tales from the road and some top rider profiles , we have our own mini 'pop idol' session. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com . FOLLOW THE RA...
Aug 26, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We chat to riders as they pass check point 1. We also talk to some rider that have scratched and the hard choices they had to make, and last but not least some further insight into Kyrgyzstan. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced...
Aug 24, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We chat to riders as they summit the first major climb of the race (3780m), get some tips from avid dot watchers and wave off the last of the riders to start. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. ...
Aug 21, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. An Action-packed episode including interviews with riders before the r...
Aug 19, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In this episode we hear from Shand Cycles, a race sponsor and particip...
Aug 17, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In the second episode we talk to a champion female bike packer on a mi...
Aug 04, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar. An epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan! The race will start on the 18th of August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In this first episode we will introduce you to Nelson Trees, the...
Jul 04, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
