503: LeLan Dains

Listen to this episode about everything Aloha Gravel in a couple weeks. We talk with Josh Gallardo of Wolf Pack Hawaii and Hawaii Bicycle League about his on island insights as well as pro cyclist Chris Mehlman who is looking forward to the event. Aloha Gravel will donate 100% of profits to Imua Family Services to help children of Maui. Sign up or learn more at www.alohagravel.com

Welcome to the team, LeLan Dains! With countless years of experience in the industry, having roots in growing Unbound Gravel, and now impacting the communities in the midwest with his non-profit Kansas Spanish Speakers, LeLan is the perfect match to join our team to make Gravel Worlds even better! Listen in to hear about his years in the industry, and now about his role here at GW!

We are loving this new tradition of kicking off our seasons with interviewing the DFL winner of Gravel Worlds! This year's DFL winner is Alan Abrams who joined us to talk about his journey from finding out about our event to being our last place finisher on his first Gravel Worlds race!

Well, what a year! Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 is done and dusted, and we are still riding that wave of "I can't believe that happened!" We unpack the whole week of events in this episode, going back through all the amazing moments! Registration for Gravel Worlds 2026 is OPEN with early bird pricing through September. Go to www.gravelworlds.com to learn more.

We're back, we're back and we're so stoked for Gravel Worlds 2025 THIS WEEK! We haven so much to tell you about this week, and we can't wait to share everything we've been planning!If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time! Check out www.gravelworlds.com for all the details.

In this episode, we sit down with Shane and Jeremy Hutsell, a father-son duo who took on the grueling Unbound 200 together. But this ride wasn’t just about miles and mud. It was a journey fueled by purpose, love, and a reason much bigger than themselves. Tune in as they share what drove them through the Flint Hills, the highs and lows of riding side by side, and the powerful story behind why they showed up to the start line.

We're back! After a small hiatus due to busy season (planning for this little event called Gravel Worlds, have you heard of it?!) we're BACK and better than ever- with an awesome interview! This episode features Anne Hed, owner and operator of Anne Hed, who has changed the wheel game in the cycling industry! As a wealth of knowledge in gravel, triathlon, and road, Anne makes this an episode a must listen!

An episode long overdue, we finally got the chance to chat with Morgan Chaffin, a back to back two time champ of the Gravel Worlds 75, to talk about her wins, her journey into cycling, and her very unique training program! This episode is sponsored by GOODLIFE Nutrition. Fuel your GOODLIFE with nutrition that works! Head over to www.fuelyourgoodlife.com and use code GRAVELFAMILY for 20% off your first order.

On this episode we talk with Bobby Wintle, the lead promoter of The Mid South Gravel. This past weekend Stillwater, Oklahoma experienced unprecedented wildfires that burnt thousands of acres of forests and grass lands, destroyed wildlife habitats and farmland, took over 70 homes, and ultimately cancelled one of gravel’s most beloved events. We sit down with Bobby to process through the highs and lows and aftermath from this weekend. This is by far our most emotionally charged podcast as we let Bobby talk through all the feelings, actions, and timeline of the entire Mid South week. This is also the first video podcast we’ve done and will be released on Mid South’s Youtube very soon. -Thank you to all the first responders who tirelessly worked to keep everyone safe. Because of them, there were no reported deaths and hundreds of homes were saved. -You can support Stillwater by donating to the https://www.unitedwaypaynecounty.org/form/donate-or-pledge-2022. Gravel Worlds will also be donating 50% of race entry fees between now and April 8 to support #StillwaterStrong-This episode is sponsored by GOODLIFE Nutrition. Use code GRAVELFAMILY for 20% off your first order.

Last weekend, Chase Wark had his eyes on winning the 2025 Mid South Gravel, but his plans were cancelled by catastrophic wildfires that wiped out homes, land, and animals. While Chase could have gone home, he instead decided to stay and chase the Mega Mid South FKT with eyes on now raising money for the community of Stillwater. This podcast is about how he did it. To donate, head to: https://www.midsouthgravel.com/shop/p/stillwater-wildfire-relief