The Mountain Races Podcast

The Mountain Races Podcast

We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco & Greece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 4, 2018 43 mins
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....

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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...

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...

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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...

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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 bu...

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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, ...

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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 f...

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August 28, 2018 20 mins

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 ...

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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...

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November 4, 2018 27 mins

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. Experience...

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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. Exp...

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November 8, 2018 41 mins
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...

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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/co...

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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....

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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 ...

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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.

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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 Ro...

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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  

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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://vim...

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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 #...

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