Gravel Things

Paige Onweller: From P.A. to Podiums

A former collegiate middle distance runner, Paige had only ever ridden a bike to rehab injuries until that all changed in 2020. A few events on Zwift followed by some TT's and then her first ever mass start gravel event in 2021 was the beginning of a beautiful journey on the podiums at Unbound, Rule of Three, Gravel Nationals, and more. Her big break came after a solo win at Big Sugar a few years back where he meticulous prep and calm confidence proved she is a woman to be feared on the bike. 
 
I sat down with Paige at her home just outside of Bentonville, AK to talk all things gravel. Paige brings a unique perspective to the world of gravel given her long experience as a Physician's Assistant and a relative newcomer to the sport of cycling. We talked Valley of Tears, Mid South, cyclists and GLP-1's, plus a few games and fantasy drafts. Paige brings her scientific way of thinking to every decision on the bike and it was a treat to work through her process on everything from tire selection to race prep.
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Joe Goettl: Nothing MID about Mid South

Just 24 hours after a breakout performance at the MID SOUTH where Joe Solo'd to a 10th place finish among a stacked field of serious hitters we sat down on the patio in Stillwater, OK where the spirit of gravel is alive and well to talk about his huge result and way more.
 
Joe did not hold back in sharing his thoughts on the Friday 1PM start, his bid to get into the Lifetime Grand Prix via the wildcard, Co-host confessions, a game, and of course listener questions from our live audience.
 
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Derek Teel: Everesting his way back to the top

Derek Teel is a personal trainer, Instagram sensation, hard man on the road bike, and former Enduro racer who has spent the last few years rehabbing following a near fatal hit and run. Derek runs Dialed Health and the "Dialed Health Fam," depends on his strength and mobility coaching to keep their cycling goals from derailing by injury. 
Derek is also a Specialized athlete and his insights in this new age of the Super Team are interesting and insightful. You're gonna love this episode.
We talk RADL GRVL, and his upcoming Everest in our own backyard of Auburn, CA. 
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Bobby Wintle: The Midsouth ring leader and dream maker

On this, our first episode of Gravel Things, Stu and Bobby talk all things Midsouth, including some predictions based on the pro start list. Bobby gives a sneak peek of the main stage line up for bands, details on the new start finish venue and more.
 
Bobby Wintle is Midsouth Gravel's founder and ring leader. His famous finish line hugs and boundless energy is a site to behold. What he has created in Stillwater Oklahoma is a delicate mix of music festival, inclusive party, bike race, and tour of local beer. 
 
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Episode 38: California Calls the Kings

After a long holiday hiatus we are back with big news on the future of Gravel Kings (it's good news). Plus we talk winter training, the King's new Sauna, race recaps from RADL GRVL, Santa Val, and Ted's P10 at Low Gap...All this and more!
Links and notes of interest:
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Check out Ted's YouTube Vlog from his Coast Trip here: https://youtu.be/h6VfahVLuRI?si=a6wAoB7yHkl8PSKk

Episode 37: End of Year AWARDS SHOW!

With the race season now in the rearview, it's time to cue up the 2025 AWARDS SHOW! Tune in to see if your picks for top performances, best season overall, biggest surprises, the "DID THAT JUST REALLY HAPPEN?" award, and more.
A few more notes of interest:
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Watch Ted's favorite Silca video of Josh Portner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8BbR-Py02o
Stu tore up RodeoCross. Check out Gravel Bike California's video here: https://youtu.be/_v3NsP6OGZs?si=qgaDUcrY2WIzGrkf
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Episode 36: Megahopper, What IS the Off-Season, Wrap Up to LTGP

Thank you SILCA for your support of the pod! Get 15% off your next purchase at Silca.cc by using the code GraveKings15.
The gang is back together! Welcome back to episode 36, this is a good'n as we have lots to cover. Ted wrapped up his Megahopper, 414 miles around northern California, Laura is bouncing between maintaining fitness and debating an off-season, Stu is bunny hopping his way into the cross season, there's lots to cover as always.
Check out Ted's video from VTXL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02v8T1bcJM
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Episode 35: UCI Gravel Worlds, Bikepacking and FKTs Galore, Sickness, and Jetlag, What Else IS There?!

Welcome to episode 35 of Gravel Kings! After a few weeks of busy late season racing, we opted for have just Laura and Ted sit down to chat as our schedules with Stu aren't quite lining up. But we're eager to hear where he's been lately too, stay tuned!
Laura is freshly back from the UCI gravel world championships, filled with mayhem, drama, and good times. Ted FKT'ed the VTXL and then bikepacked across Portugal, he's off to the Megahopper in northern California in a few short hours. This one is action packed so stay tuned!
Check out Ted's video from Portugal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDmEXupJVmMhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4oJNdH6UOZ0Xyu8HLpD4aT?si=eREgUdcxSBqTkX4Sl18VJA
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Episode 34: Gravel Worlds, Vermont Overland, Fistful of Dirt, and How to Stay Regular!

Hello and welcome back to Gravel Kings! Labor Day in the rearview mirror means summer is drawing to a close. So late season races are fast and furious -- Ted was at Gravel Worlds and donned his road attire for Green Mountain Stage Race. Laura got to try her hand at Vermont Overland and came away with nothing but smiles. Stu had an, umm... interesting go at Fistful of Dirt in Wyoming, but he came away lighter AND with a trip to the podium!
Check out Ted's John Gaston episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oJNdH6UOZ0Xyu8HLpD4aT?si=eREgUdcxSBqTkX4Sl18VJA
Shout out to Cycle Works in Lincoln, Nebraska!
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Episode 33: Leadville recap, Rocky Mountain Adventures, Gravel Worlds, and Another New Game

Welcome back to a midsummer treat here on episode 33. We talk about Laura's recent return from the high mountain air of Colorado including a run-in with a moose, Ted's linked together back-to-back wins(!) and is next off to Gravel Worlds in Nebraska, Stu has his favorite Fist Full of Dirt on the horizon and the start of his beloved cyclocross just around the corner. #crossiscoming!
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