The Gravel Lot

If you ride a bike, you will always have a place in The Gravel Lot. Live streaming every other Tuesday at 6:30pm EST and new podcast every other Thursday.

We need to talk... 06/09/2022

We need to talk... Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/23156645

Jake Wells - Talking Bighorn Gravel 05/26/2022

Jake Wells - Talking Bighorn Gravel Jake Wells joins us this week wearing a new hat. In addition to being an athlete, business owner, coach, and mentor... He is now a race promoter. We cover Jake's journey through the pandemic and how that birthed Bighorn Gravel, and how you can win a dream gravel weekend courtesy of Outside Magazine and Bighorn Gravel... Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/23152340

Tara Seplavy - Check yourself after you wreck yourself 05/12/2022

Tara Seplavy - Check yourself after you wreck yourself Joining us for another lap in The Gravel Lot today is Tara Seplavy. This week we talk about her new role at Bicycling Magazine and what the current media landscape looks like. We then make a big transition into Traumatic Brain Injuries and have a very candid conversation about looking out for each other. This episode is a can't miss. Photo: Trevor Raab Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/23079104

Throwing yourself down a hill with Kate Weatherly 04/28/2022

Throwing yourself down a hill with Kate Weatherly Today, we are being joined by Kate Weatherly: A professional rider and human from the opposite side of the globe. After securing multiple New Zealand Downhill national championships, she’s now focusing on Enduro, she is also a full-time medical products design engineer, and an all-together rad human being! We dig into her life, challenges, and what her future looks like on this week's episode of TGL. Photo: Keith Valentine Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22927235

The Gravel Racing team of the future with Chris Schroeder 04/14/2022

The Gravel Racing team of the future with Chris Schroeder This week is a good old fashioned TGL throwback episode where we talk to a pro and follow along their career path. But, in classic TGL form, we don't talk about power metrics, or UCI points, but instead we discuss dyslexia and overcoming hurdles. Chris Schroeder has a very unique stance on the future of bike racing and we could not be happier to give him the opportunity to talk about Dimond Factory Racing with us. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22772315

The Middle of the Pack with David Richman 03/31/2022

The Middle of the Pack with David Richman This week is a little different. Since you just had the two of us last week, we are bringing in the big guns this week and we have a man who has climbed many a mountain in his life. Financial industry, Corporate America, becoming a multi-time ironman, a writer, an advocate, and so many other things. He came into our sphere because of his book entitled “Cycle for Lives”, but we are going to give him the full TGL treatment. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22620464

Your questions to us: Answered 03/17/2022

Your questions to us: Answered We have had the very unique experience of seeing how bikes have influenced the lived experience of a great number (and diversity) of people. So, we been accumulating your questions over the last few months and figured we would answer them ON the show. So we’ve got some fun ones, some serious ones, and well, certainly some unserious ones. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22458350

Christina Torres 03/03/2022

Christina Torres This week we are talking ZINES... And mental health, speaking your truth, and of course bikes: Christina Torres is writer, editor, zinester of CYCLISTA ZINE + BIKE TALK, and has been referred to as: The feminist critique to cycling culture. Of course, we are going to get into the love of bikes, where it came from, and where it's all going. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22309262

Kyle Johnson 02/17/2022

Kyle Johnson Today we are joined by yet another guest delivered by The Pebbles. Kyle Johnson wrote his dream of racing bikes in Belgium on a poster board when he was 9 years old, and less than 10 years later, he was delivering on his dream. After having his life and career up-ended by the pandemic, he has spent the last year putting the pieces back together like many of us have. Enjoy the chat, and be sure to submit your comments and questions and follow along live with Kyle Johnson, bike racer, UCI race winner, and fellow Pebble. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/22154606

Mike Finnegan 02/03/2022

Mike Finnegan Mike Finnegan rode his bicycle across the United States to raise money for his youth wellness scholarship charity. The thing is, traversing the entire country is probably the least interesting thing about his life and career. Tune in this week to learn why Mike Finnegan is the Gym Teacher that we all deserved to have while in school. Social Media: - - - - - The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Support Our intro and outro music is from WatR, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! Special Thanks to Justin Balog and /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21995909

Geoff Proctor 01/20/2022

Geoff Proctor Starting the new year off strong, today we are joined by a person who has spent the better part of the last 2 decades trying to help nurture and develop the future of American Cyclocross. Geoff Proctor has spent the better part of 4 decades chasing the Cyclocross dream, and we delve deep into his reasons, motivations, and future plans. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21815984

Kenny Kocarek 01/06/2022

Kenny Kocarek In the season 4 finale, we are joined by Kenny Kocarek. Kenny is involved in nearly every aspect of the Northeast Ohio cycling scene. From racing single speed, volunteering on local trails, and just about everything in between: We will dig into his path into cycling, his motivations for getting more deeply involved, and what keeps him moving forward. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21681935

David Wiens 12/23/2021

David Wiens Today, TGL has the privilege of interviewing (arguably) one of the most influential people in the history of mountain bikes. David Wiens has been a part of the fat tire world since the mid 80's and has stepped atop podiums across the world, and in the mid 2000's, he dug his heels into trail advocacy and has been expanding his footprint on our world ever since. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21573185

Episode 200 12/09/2021

Episode 200 Recording episode 200 of The Gravel Lot is astounding all on its own: We could not have done this without all of our community. 200 episodes, over half a million hours of downloads, and countless stories told, we finally share our own personal journeys into cycling. We hope you enjoy learning more about us, and get a deeper glimpse into our friendship and why TGL means so damn much to us. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21422015

Steven Acosta 11/25/2021

Steven Acosta This week we are going back to the true roots of The Gravel Lot. Talking to a local cyclist about his story in discovering the joys of cycling. Steven Acosta is the VP, Manager of Inclusion and Diversity at Fifth Third Bank located right here in Cincinnati and has a life story around bikes that is relevant on so many levels. Sit back, Enjoy the Chat, and share with your friends! /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21258098

Erin Ayala 11/11/2021

Erin Ayala This week we are joined by Dr. Erin Ayala: She holds a PHD, and is the Director of Research, Development, and Assessment at Premier Sport Psychology. She talks to us about bikes, and more importantly, the immense work she has been doing with the Stamina Racing Collective. Sit back, click the like button, share with your friends, and enjoy the chat! Photo: Snowy Mountain Photography /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/21109232

Randy Locklair 10/28/2021

Randy Locklair Randy Locklair has a unique perspective that has led him to grow a successful tech company from the ground up right along side growing his family, and growing his local cycling community. But his most important impacts on the world may still be on their way. Full stop: If the industry follows Randy's lead, we might be in a pretty good place in a few years. Credit @lawrence_siu /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20956601

Philip Darden 10/14/2021

Philip Darden President of Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers, Professional Photographer, Associate Director of the Southeast Off Road Bicycle Association, and the reason Doug got back into bikes: These are just a few of Philip Darden's claims to fame. We let him share his story this week and inspire you to to change your neighborhood. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20793995

Ryan Gamm 09/30/2021

Ryan Gamm It wasn't even 3 years ago that we spoke with Ryan Gamm, but he has packed a lot of life in since that time, not even factoring in the pandemic. We catch up with Ryan to hear about his headwinds, both physical and mental, as well as the tailwinds that he has endured since we last spoke. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20642600

Catching up with Doug & Jon 09/16/2021

Catching up with Doug & Jon Due to extenuating circumstances, we recorded an episode with just the two of us for the first time since season 1. So we took the opportunity to talk about TGL, what we have been up to, and throw out some insights (and challenges) to the future of TGL. Tears/Kg are strong in this episode. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20472230

TGL Live: Revisited 09/02/2021

TGL Live: Revisited Doug is on his honeymoon, and Jon is probably hiding under a mountain of work at his new job, so we are re-releasing our live "Kids on Bikes" fundraising event from the Woodward Theatre in May 2018. Why re-share this event? It's a great reason, and we explain why, but you've gotta listen! /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20183240

Dan Fausey 08/19/2021

Dan Fausey For anyone who has ridden a mountain bike in Ohio in the last 10 years, Dan Fausey has probably had some small part in making your experience better. This week, he shares his story with us, along with what keeps him searching to find new ways to "dig". /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20183189

Allison Arensman 08/05/2021

Allison Arensman Allison Arensman has spent her entire life pushing boundaries... Both physically and spiritually. We talked with her about her past, the hurdles she has had to overcome along the way, and why the future looks so bright for this young star. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/20037287

Mehdi Farsi 07/29/2021

Mehdi Farsi Mehdi Farsi joins us for his second visit to The Gravel Lot, roughly 13 months since his first visit. Needless to say, a lot has changed since then. We talk through how the pandemic has changed the bike industry, what State Bicycle Co. has done to adapt, and pick Mehdi's brain about what the future looks like for the industry. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19947470

Craig Dalton 07/22/2021

Craig Dalton Craig Dalton may be most well known for his Gravel Ride Podcast successes, but his story contains a lot more than just podcasting success. We delve into his story around bikes, his professional development, and what he has in the works that may just help you in the future... /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19863137

John Stamstad 07/15/2021

John Stamstad John Stamstad is quite possibly one of the most legendary endurance athletes in the history of the human race. His list of accomplishments is without comparison, and his continuing drive to find adventure is without peer. This week, we dig into his motivations, and what makes him tick. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19799192

Marley Blonsky 07/08/2021

Marley Blonsky Even by her own account, Marley Blonsky does not consider herself a cyclist, and that just may be the perfect mindset for her to actually change the world. Her "All bodies on bikes" movement applies to all of us, so this week we let her tell her story and we talk about what her past, present, and future look like. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19732235

Corey Coogan Cisek 07/01/2021

Corey Coogan Cisek Corey Coogan Cisek has been successful at a lot of things in her life: Skiing, writing, coaching, and of course cyclocross racing. But her best wins are still in front of her. She shares her story, talks about her path, and gives us some insights into what her future looks like on this week's episode. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19659170

Gage Hecht 06/24/2021

Gage Hecht Gage Hecht was first introduced to bikes by his BMX-loving father: Then, through a love of playing bikes, having fun with friends, and a lot of support from family and friends along the way, he has turned one of the brightest stars representing the future of American Cycling. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19578749

Larissa Connors 06/17/2021

Larissa Connors Larissa Connors has amassed an incredible amount of wins in her bike racing career, but her story is one that covers personal discovery, finding purpose, and peace. This week we talk about her path, the bumps along the way, and what the future holds. /episode/index/show/thegravellot/id/19498583

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