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Dirt DispatchA 2025 World Cup Season ReviewZoe Cuthbert is back, joined by Piper and Jasper Albrecht for a full debrief of the 2025 World Cup season. Together, they break down the biggest winners, unexpected breakthroughs, and the moments that defined the year.The conversation then turns forward to 2026, unpacking new rule changes, evolving team structures, and the riders poised to make waves. To close it out, the crew digs into the upcoming race calendar, blending fresh venues with some of the sport’s most iconic stops.Reflective, opinionated, and forward-looking; this is your bridge from 2025 into what’s coming next.
2025-12-101h 11
A New American Town - Bentonville, ArkansasBonus Episode: Off Season Christopher BlevinsWe celebrate Christopher Blevins’ historic World Cup season and explore how he resets with mindfulness, play, and creative work. From Cal Poly roots to Stilspoke, he shares why slowing down builds a stronger racer and a fuller person.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Go...
2025-11-1709 min
Dirt DispatchA Conversation with Sam GazeIn this episode of Dirt Dispatch, host Jacob Willems sits down with Sam Gaze — fresh off a season balancing World Cup mountain biking and the road calendar with Alpecin–Deceuninck.They dive into the realities of new fatherhood, how golf keeps him grounded, and what it’s like managing the intensity of two disciplines at the highest level. From team dynamics to recovery routines and the shift in mindset that comes with becoming a parent, Sam opens up in a way fans rarely get to hear.
2025-11-0741 min
Dirt DispatchMont-Sainte-Anne World Cup Race Recap with Bjorn RileyBjorn Riley joins Piper Albrecht to break down the thrilling finale of the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Series at Mont-Sainte-Anne. From Jenny Rissveds’ dominant win to Samara Maxwell clinching the overall women’s title, they unpack the strategies, surprises, and defining moments that closed out the season. On the men’s side, Christopher Blevins had already wrapped up the overall, but the race still delivered fireworks, highlighted by Charlie Aldridge’s first World Cup victory. They also dive into the short track results, where Evie Richards sealed the overall XCC crown, and reflect on standout rides in the U23 ranks. W...
2025-10-1740 min
Dirt DispatchLittle Sugar MTB Recap with Cam Jones and Melisa RollinsCam Jones and Melisa Rollins sit down with Dirt Dispatch after a wild day at the Little Sugar MTB race in Bentonville. Cam came out on top after a course full of flats and chaos, while Melisa rode to third in what she says might be the ride she’s most proud of. They break down how the race unfolded, the challenges that defined it, and the mindset it takes to finish strong when everything doesn’t go to plan.🎙️ Presented by Stilspoke.
2025-10-1544 min
Dirt DispatchLake Placid World Cup Recap and Reflections with Christopher BlevinsIn this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Betsy Welch and Piper Albrecht sit down with Christopher Blevins just hours after he clinched the overall XCO series title in Lake Placid, NY. They go deep into Christopher's processes on and off the bike and how they transformed his racing this year. They also talk about what it means to have a World Cup in the U.S., how American fans are different from European ones, and Christopher's hopes for the sport's growth on home soil.
2025-10-1041 min
Dirt DispatchA Conversation with Alessandra KellerSwiss star Alessandra Keller has built her career on consistency and a positive relationship with the sport. In this conversation, she reflects on her journey to the top, her approach to racing with balance, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. With XCO and XCC World Cup titles in both 2022 and 2024, Keller talks about what it takes to stay at the sharp end of the sport while keeping the joy alive.
2025-09-2948 min
Dirt DispatchLenzerheide World Cup Race RecapThe racing in Lenzerheide did not disappoint. In this Dirt Dispatch recap, we break down all the action from both the XCC and XCO World Cup rounds — from the decisive attacks and technical sections that shaped the races, to the standout performances that had everyone talking. We also reflect on the end of an era, as Lenzerheide marked Nino Schurter’s final World Cup race, adding even more emotion to an already electric weekend.
2025-09-2641 min
Dirt DispatchA Conversation with Fabio PüntenerFabio Püntener talks about his journey to the top level of mountain biking and what’s ahead as he signs with SCOTT-SRAM. We cover his development as a rider, the breakthrough performances that put him on the map, and how he’s preparing to take on the next chapter with one of the sport’s most legendary teams.
2025-09-2543 min
Dirt DispatchWorld Champs Recap, Road Crossover Challenges, and American XCC InsightsIn this episode of Dirt Dispatch, we dive into the XCC and XCO World Championships, breaking down the standout performances from the newly crowned world champions. We unpack what Mathieu van der Poel’s campaign says about the difficulty of crossing over from the road to the very top of MTB, and we look at how UCI vs. Warner Bros. broadcasts are shaping the fan experience. Plus, a few of the American athletes share their own perspectives from inside the XCC races.
2025-09-1855 min
Dirt DispatchA Conversation with Sammie MaxwellIn this episode, Zoe sits down with Sammie Maxwell, the current leader of the 2025 UCI World Cup XCO standings, for a conversation that’s as much about life as it is about racing. Sammie shares what it was like to line up at the Olympic Games, the lessons she carried forward, and how that experience shapes her perspective this season. She also opens up about her studies in science and her complex relationship with health and nutrition—how it’s fueled her growth but also brought challenges she’s had to confront along the way. From the highs of competit...
2025-09-0846 min
Dirt DispatchLes Gets World Cup Race RecapIn this episode of Dirt Dispatch, we break down all the action from the Les Gets World Cup. From intense battles on the climbs to decisive moves on the descents, we cover the standout performances, surprising results, and big storylines shaping the weekend. Tune in for analysis, context, and the insights you need to stay on top of the World Cup season.
2025-09-0455 min
Dirt DispatchA Conversation with Luca SchwarzbauerZoe talks with Luca Schwarzbauer, who has become a fixture at the front of World Cups over the last few years. The German powerhouse is a reflective, curious rider, and he gives us insight into his journey from junior racing through the Olympics and into 2025. Luca discusses how he balanced a mechanical engineering degree with racing, his experience with underfueling, his career highlights and short track wins, and his beliefs about how the sport can grow. Follow Luca through the back half of the season and give us a rating to support more athlete content like this!
2025-08-221h 08
Dirt DispatchDirt Dispatch: Vidaurre & Blevins on Their Historic World Cup StartIn this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Christopher Blevins sits down with teammate Martin Vidaurre to reflect on their remarkable start to the World Cup season. After five rounds, the two have suddenly found themselves at the top of the sport – sharing multiple podiums and currently sitting first and second overall.They give us a look under the hood, breaking down what fans don’t see in the broadcast: the decisive race details, the dynamic of training and traveling together, and how team tactics play out for Specialized Factory Racing in a sport that’s largely individual. It’s an ins...
2025-08-2125 min
Dirt DispatchDirt Dispatch: Leadville MTB 100 Race RecapIn episode two of Dirt Dispatch, Christopher Blevins sits down with Betsy Welch to dive deep into the grit, grind, and glory of the legendary Leadville MTB 100 — just hours after the race wrapped. From lung-busting climbs to the decisive moments that shaped the podium, they break down the race’s biggest stories, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get anywhere else. Whether you were out on course, following from home, or just love epic endurance battles, this recap brings you right into the heart of Leadville.
2025-08-1138 min
Dirt DispatchIntroducing Dirt Dispatch: Notes from Andorra World Cup and the Mid Season BreakIn this debut episode of Dirt Dispatch, host Stilspoke takes you through the exhilarating moments of the 2025 Cross-Country World Cup, with a special focus on the Andorra round. From the intense racing action to the strategies that shape the competition, Stilspoke offers a front-row seat to all the drama and triumphs that make this event a highlight of the season. With the mid-season break in full swing, it’s also the perfect time to reflect on the year so far, taking stock of standout performances and what to expect in the second half of the series. Whether you're a lo...
2025-08-081h 04
Nutritional Revolution PodcastEpisode 129 with Pro Cyclist and Mountain Biker Bjorn RileySend us a textIn this episode we talk with Bjorn Riley about:His intuitive approach to nutrition during training and racingSupplements he's tried, or wants to retryWhat's up for 2025From a young age, our next guest Bjorn Riley and his family always spent a lot of time outside, which is where his fascination for mountain biking started. He has been racing competitively since 2013 and in 2021, he fully committed to his mountain bike development and moved to Europe to compete with Trek Vaude for the season. In 2024, he won the American National Championships in XCO-XCC...
2025-03-0447 min
Kuraläppä – asiaa gravel- ja maastopyöräilystä203: XC-kisakausi 2024 ja nykyaikaisen xc-pyörän vaatimuksetXc-huutoon on taas vastattu, sillä Mika ja Bob saavat vieraakseeni xc-tietäjä Petter Mattsonin, joka toimii Allebike Factory Teamin päällikkönä.Jakson pureutuu vahvasti xc-teeman ympärille ja päälimmäisinä aiheina on XC-kisakausi 2024 sekä xc-pyörien vaatimukset ja kehitys.Suosituksissa mainittua: Handsmaid's Tale -sarjaStilspoke-kanava YouTubessa https://youtube.com/@stilspoke---------------------------------------------------------------------Kuralappa.fi https://www.kuralappa.fi/Kuraläppä Shop https://kuralappa.myspreadshop.fi/Ota seurantaan meidän Instatili @kuralappaSoraläpän Instatili @soralappaKuraläppä Facebookissa https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087427895253Liity Kuraläpän Strava-ryhmään: https://www.strava.com/clubs/764135
2024-10-171h 56
King of the RideEpisode 130: Christopher Blevins -- Olympic Mountain BikerChristopher Blevins is on a tear. Winning the opening round of the UCI cross-country mountain bike race in Brazil here in 2024, he finished with the silver medal the next week in round two. Wearing the stars and stripes as the reigning US national champion, Chris has the Olympics high on his mind this summer going into Paris.
From his early days on the BMX bike to showing stellar results on both the road and mountain bike in the U23 ranks, Christopher had to make a big decision going into the last Olympic cycle heading into Tokyo. We'll...
2024-05-2456 min
The Changing Gears PodcastEp. 08 - Giving Back to Protect Our Winters with Christopher BlevinsChristopher Blevins (he/his/him) started in BMX at five years old and raced around the country until he was 16. At 12 years old, he started racing mountain and road alongside BMX, which is only natural for a kid growing up in Durango to do. In 2019, he decided to focus on mountain biking with an eye on the Tokyo Olympics. He hopes the rest of his career is one of adventure and connecting with people through the sport he loves. The biggest win of his future career would be in helping kids discover the bike for all it can be.
2022-11-2427 min
Singletracks Mountain Bike PodcastWC Winner Christopher Blevins Takes Stewardship of the US Mountain Biking TorchThis year Christopher Blevins became the first American man to win a World Cup race since 1994, taking first in the final XCO race of the season at Snowshoe, West Virginia. He’s also the reigning short track world champion, and has notched numerous podium finishes at national and international mountain, cyclocross, and road races. This month he’s got a short documentary film titled “The Long Traverse” that will be premiering online.
How did the Durango DEVO community-based cycling program shape who you are as a rider?
What is it about Durango that produces so many talented riders? Is it th...
2021-11-2242 min