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Gravel KingsEpisode 31: Tour Time, baby! UCI Rules Pertain to Gravel? New "Who Am I?" Game, and More!Welcome back to Gravel Kings! Another exciting episode in store with a new game to kick things off, Who Am I? We'll talk about the latest debate in which the UCI has inserted their foot firmly in their mouth, this time about handlebar measurements and whether the rule will extend to gravel. The Tour de France is upon us, so naturally we'll talk Tour. That plus answering your questions, as we always love to do. Visit @gravelkingspodcast and send us your questions or to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com Thanks to PERC Coffee for supporting this episode! Use the code...2025-07-131h 24

Gravel KingsEpisode 30: LIVE FROM GRAVEL KINGS WEEKEND!This is an exciting first; we're live from Gravel Kings Weekend at Mad Bush Falls in Waitsfield, VT! We recorded on Saturday evening of this three day getaway. With lots of fun banter, we have the usual Pick Three, Stu introduced Would You Rather..., and plenty of great photos submitted online and submitted in-person. This episode is sponsored by PERC! Use the code gravelkings15 for 15% off your next order at perccoffee.com You can see everything that was planned by visiting: www.madbushfalls.com/gravel-kings-weekend Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Ted...2025-06-251h 03

Gravel KingsEpisode 29: UNBOUND Week in Review, Gravel Hall of Fame, Laura Goes to the Hospital, and MoreBuckle in for our longest show yet, as we're celebrating UNBOUND, the XL, and (mostly) all things Emporia, Kansas. UNBOUND is the grand daddy of gravel racing so with racing in the Flint Hill now a thing of the past in 2025, the first half of the season has come to a close. But that just opens up a chance to analyze every detail of the race. From the heat to the competition, the wicked international line up, how badly the heat crippled Laura, Ted's go at the XL, and how it all fits together. Visit...2025-06-082h 18

Gravel KingsEpisode 28: UNBOUND week, Gravel Locos Recap, Injuries, and Caffeination StationIt was hot and humid in Texas and now we're in cold and dank Kansas for Unbound. Was all that heat training a waste of time?! What happens when you invest so much and then get hit by a truck, like Dylan Johnson did after logging 100 hours of training the past three weeks for Unbound? Gosh, this plus so much more in this riveting episode of Gravel Kings. We have a great new sponsor in PERC Coffee! Pay them a visit and use code gravelkings15 for handy discount on your next best cup of coffee! Check out the...2025-05-281h 36

Gravel KingsEpisode 27: Growler, Traka, Highlands UCI Summary, Plus QnAHow often do you replace your cycling shoes? Great question! There's that plus many more, lots of chatter about recent bike races all across the northern hemisphere, as well as the typical Gravel Kings banter. Hey, we're excited to boast about our friends at Trueform Design who are supporting this episode. Do you have a back of the napkin idea that you'd like to make into a tangible reality? Whether it’s short-run machining jobs, TIG Welding or innovative prototypes, Trueform makes it happen with CNC Mills, Lathes, 3D Printing, precision and passion. Check them out at ww...2025-05-101h 36

Gravel KingsEpisode 26: Sea Otter Hangover, Fake FKT, Levi's on the HorizonWelcome back! The crew was together this past weekend at Sea Otter and is getting together this coming weekend. Face to face time is hard to beat and so was the fun these consecutive weeks! As always, we have your fun questions to answer, but lots of other recent fodder to cover. Heck, and we don't even talk the roundup of the UCI spring classics! This is a humdinger, so sit back and enjoy. Head on over to DialedHealth.com and use the code GRAVELKINGS for 20% off annual memberships. We three are all recent converts t...2025-04-161h 29

Gravel KingsEpisode 25: Spring Classics and Spring CleaningThe gang is back, catching up on the Spring Classics, the start of the UCI Gravel Series, the wildfires in Midsouth and the aftermath of a cancellation, then a dive into listener questions. Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Ted at @iamtedking Send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com or message your questions to the Instagram handle above. 2025-03-311h 25

Gravel KingsEpisode 24: The Season Kicks into Gear! MidSouth, UCI doing Gravel, Loads of Q's!Welcome to another good'n! In this episode we talk aesthetics, do you race to win at all costs... or should you eschew from time trial helmets in road (gravel) races? How about gravel gearing in road races, is a 200lb racer up for the win in a UCI road race? We've got that, plus loads of great listener questions on today's episode. Thanks for tuning in! Some nice talking points from today's ep: The Escape Collective is a great source for your cycling news needs. The Spin Cycle is especially good reading: e...2025-03-091h 30

Gravel KingsEpisode 23: Race Around Rwanda, Part 2We're back with more intel on Ted's recent Race Around Rwanda. Stu and Laura pepper Ted with great questions submitted by the audience, this time around targeting the finale of the race, plus all the tech and gear questions that came in. Stu's "Pick Three" is very time appropriate and the gang puts together their best ultra-playlist. And to catch up on all the coverage of the race, Ted's compiled that into a blog which you can find here: www.iamtedking.com/blog/race-around-rwanda Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at...2025-02-201h 22

Gravel KingsEpisode 22: Race Around Rwanda, Part 1Hello gravel fans! We've got a whopper of an episode today as the gang dissects Ted's successful return from Race Around Rwanda. First up, the opening professional and semi-professional traits of our hosts, next a riveting round of Pick Three, and then onto this 1,000 km bikepacking race all the way around the country of Rwanda. Buckle in for this one and stay tuned for the next part of this two part series! Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Ted at @iamtedking Send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com or message...2025-02-151h 42

Gravel KingsEpisode 21: Let the Good Times Roll, the Season Has Begun!Lots to discuss today, a busy birthday weekend complete with a surprise party, Stu's warm weather trip to Arizona, Ted being voted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame and upcoming trip to Race Around Rwanda, lots of great questions about nutrition and staying limber and strong, and plenty more. Some great content from the show. Here's Laura's video showing Ted that he's in the HoF: https://youtu.be/OYHh09U6jbg?si=FM38Yz-5Zt7xZyYX Here's the Race Around Rwanda route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49334442 Ted's Prep for RAR: https://youtu.be/F7V...2025-01-291h 17

Gravel KingsEpisode 20: New Year's Resolutions, A New Game, and Wearing Out Carbon BikesHere 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...2025-01-0953 min

Gravel KingsEpisode 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 Follow u...2024-12-161h 10

Gravel KingsEpisode 18: Strava's API disaster, Gravel Nationals, Winter is Looming, & MoreThe 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...2024-11-281h 33

Gravel KingsEpisode 17: Life Time Grand Prix Season Wrap ANDWelcome 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/ Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Ted at @iamtedking Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Send your quest...2024-11-151h 32

Gravel KingsEpisode 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...! Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Ted at @iamtedking Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com or DM to the instagram handle above. 2024-11-021h 14

Gravel KingsEpisode 15: UCI Gravel Worlds Recap, King Challenge, Euro TrippingWelcome 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...2024-10-171h 28

Gravel KingsEpisode 14: Italy, Switzerland, Romania, and Belgium, New Bikes, and Tire QuestionsThe 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- Don't forget to submit your questions to GravelKingsPodcast@gmail.com and...2024-09-281h 15

Gravel KingsEpisode 13: Big Results on Little Training, Stage Racing, Training without NumbersLabor 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 ...2024-09-091h 10

Gravel KingsEpisode 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...2024-08-241h 33

Gravel KingsEpisode 11: The Wild West Road TripOn 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. Send your questions along, gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com and give us a follow at @gravelkingspodcast. Thanks for listening! 2024-08-011h 22

Gravel KingsEpisode 10: Midseason break, Dive into Tour Divide, Lots of Listener QuestionsAfter Unbound, the first weekend of June, it's inevitable that riders will take even just a bit of a break. Laura and Ted kept on the gas for a few more weeks before making their way to Maine for a week full of patriotic RnR. Stu continues on the mend, although with a considerable setback en route. The Tour Divide is over for some but plenty remain on the route. We talk about the granddaddy of bikepacking races, the Tour Divide. The gang talk about their dreamy summer ride. What's the very best of the b...2024-07-031h 28

Gravel KingsEpisode 9: UCI Gravel Racing, A Visit to the PNW, An Ode to FathersWith Stu's collarbone on the mend and the Kings tackling events on either side of North America, there's lots to chew on. Did you know the UCI requires no more than 10 intersections in their gravel races? Or something like that, we'll try to get to the bottom of whether the UCI is making for safe racing or just chasing entry fees. Check out Ted's time at the Bon Jon Pass Out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DtzvAQqpdI Send your questions to GravelKingsPodcast@gmail.com And follow us at @gravelkingspodcast on instagram.2024-06-241h 26

Gravel KingsEpisode 8: Unbound! (...and more)Laura, Ted, and Stu catch up in the days after Unbound. They talk about the people's champion, Lachlan Morton winning the race in record setting fashion. The historic women's pro race where 9 women came to the line together in a sprint. Laura's magnificent run to podium the 100 mile race. Ted's visit to the "bathroom" along the side of the road. And Stu's continued recovery from a broken collarbone. You've got questions? We've got answers. Send them to us, gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com! 2024-06-081h 31

Gravel KingsEpisode 7: Injuries, Heat, Nutrition, Mental Strategies, Ultra Distance, and more!We hardly need a podcast episode summary because the title says it all! The crew catches up as the season is hitting it's spring peak. Stu is fresh off a visit to the orthopedist, Laura and Ted are still trying to rehydrate from a steamy hot Gravel Locos, as always, there's a lot going on. Please send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com 2024-05-251h 29

Gravel KingsEpisode 6: Events in the Rearview and Straight Ahead!Levi's Grand Fondo is done and dusted (albeit damply), Sea Otter happened, and now off to Portugal, Spain, Washington, Arizona, and elsewhere, the gang has some adventures coming up! We'll talk about The Traka postponing and then cancelling the 560km race outright, juggle training and bikepacking questions and more. Speaking of questinos, email yours to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com and we will mail you a sticker! Include your mailing address, please and thanks. We don't yet have telepathy down. Gravel Kings Podcast is now on instagram! @gravelkingspodcast Follow Ted: @iamtedking Follow Laura...2024-05-051h 14

Gravel KingsEpisode 5: We're LIVE! Talking Levi's Gran Fondo and MoreWe're excited to bring this episode to you live and in person here in California. We're on the eve of Levi's Gran Fondo, which has turned into a formidable race for 2024. We talk logistics of juggling many events, Stu's super cool FKT/OKT overnight adventure, and tackle your questions. LGF preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9usDIA6n8c Send your questions to us at gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com 2024-04-131h 29

Gravel KingsEpisode 4: The Season BeginsWith the calendar now reading spring, the gang is rocking and rolling with numbers on their handlebars! Stu is fresh back from a Grasshopper while Ted checked off the American Birkebeiner, Valley of Tears, and MidSouth all in back-to-back succession. Furthermore in the not too distant future is Levi's gran fondo and Sea Otter, where Laura will line up for the first time in 2024. As referenced in the episode, here's Ted's video that covers his recent travel and racing: https://youtu.be/2KY7_3mx27w?si=zYa03vRsc3_5oQ9a And ju...2024-03-251h 18

Gravel KingsEpisode 3: Traveling with BikesOn the heels of trips to Mallorca, Florida, and Texas, the gang checks in first with where we've been, but then dives into some packing tips, tricks to get over jetlag and time zone fatigue, plus shares advice on how to best ride with a group of similar or varying abilities. 2024-03-181h 09

Gravel KingsEpisode 2: Long Haul CyclingThe gang talks about their longest bike ride ever, Stu's upcoming 200 mile overnight adventure, and how they got into cycling in the first place. Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com 2024-03-0148 min

King of the RideEpisode 124: Neilson Powless -- Professional CyclistNeilson Powless is just getting warmed up. His rise through the sport starts decades ago, when he and his sister Shayna were playing games secretly engineered by their parents to help encourage their endurance engines. Winning the XTerra World Championships in 2012, for example, indirectly shuttled him to picking up wins in the World Tour today. Recently becoming a father, Neilson reflects on the change of perspective that comes with racing knowing there's someone(s) very special back at home. His humility is matched by his friendliness, Neilson is one of a kind and makes cycling fans both at home and...2024-02-281h 00

Gravel KingsEpisode 1: Welcome to Gravel KingsProfessional cyclist Ted King joins his sometimes professional cycling wife, Laura King, and their friend, 46 year old age group cyclist Stu Streeter to talk about their venn diagram where life and gravel overlap. Welcome to their all new Gravel Kings podcast. Winter riding on Ted's YouTube: https://youtu.be/0QmvOTbuviA?si=XeiyxxehWcL99EFu Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com 2024-02-2257 min

Gravel KingsIntroducing Gravel Kings PodcastHello and welcome to Gravel Kings! Professional cyclist Ted King joins his wife, sometimes professional cyclist who lives life full-speed ahead, Laura, along with their friend, 46 year-old age grouper and long time cyclist, Stu Streeter in casual cycling conversation. Please submit your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com 2024-02-2204 min

561 MusicSandman SleepsThis week our guests were Zack Jones and Christina Peck of Sandman Sleeps. So much fun talking to these two, how he ended up in the band with Christina and her sister Alex, about Zack's time with Gravel Kings, and so much more. Their acoustic performance in the 561 Music Lounge was off the hook! Sandman Sleeps can be found at the following links: Website: https://www.sandmansleeps.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandmansleepsmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandman_sleeps/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZT9zqeyRyg8J1O5Z4k7...2021-06-041h 24

FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastSetting Intermediate Training Goals using Virtual CommunitiesThe whole gravel team is here to check in with the FasCat community about setting intermediate goals using virtual communities to keep the motivation high and training moving forward for the next few months. You still have your A race goals and long term goals, we just don’t know (yet ) how the timing of those goals relates to your training. So in the meantime we present ways to have fun, ride alone, stay fit and improve while we get thru this pause and quarantine! We share what is going in our own communities, our coach...2020-03-2751 min