Gravel racing - UCI World Gravel Series, LtD, gravel rainbow jersey and the North London Dirt
12/24/21 • 49 min
In this episode:
- Erwin Vervecken (@erwinvervecken), former world CX champion and currently the sports technical manager at Golazo. He tells us about the future of gravel racing, the UCI World Series and gravel rainbow jersey...
- Laurens ten Dam aka LtD (@laurens_ten_dam), Live Slow Ride Fast podcaster and gravel professional, makes a quick appearance and throws in a question for Erwin
- Andrew Diprose (@northlondondirt), together with his brother Philip, they are the event organisers of the North London Dirt urban gravel event. Andrew elevator pitches their event.
- Olly Townsend (@gravel_union) talks about the new website and his favorite articles on www.GravelUnion.cc
Check out our platform and socials
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After a long season of riding, racing and organising gravel events, Timo Rokitta headed to Spain for one last adventure before he wound down into winter mode. https://www.gravelunion.cc/ruta-de-la-plata
Serbia Upside Down is the story of eight adventurers from Serbia and Germany who traversed by gravel bike over the most stunning mountain ranges of Western Serbia. https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/serbia-upside-down-into-the-unknown
UCI anounces to join the gravel community with the UCI Gravel World Series of Gran Fondos https://www.uci.org/pressrelease/the-uci-innovates-in-the-off-road-disciplines/269FNQQIXzxRQGY5eaGbd6
North-London Dirt, 2021 edition on Gravel Union
https://www.gravelunion.cc/north-london-dirt-ride-report
In this episode:
- Erwin Vervecken (@erwinvervecken), former world CX champion and currently the sports technical manager at Golazo. He tells us about the future of gravel racing, the UCI World Series and gravel rainbow jersey...
- Laurens ten Dam aka LtD (@laurens_ten_dam), Live Slow Ride Fast podcaster and gravel professional, makes a quick appearance and throws in a question for Erwin
- Andrew Diprose (@northlondondirt), together with his brother Philip, they are the event organisers of the North London Dirt urban gravel event. Andrew elevator pitches their event.
- Olly Townsend (@gravel_union) talks about the new website and his favorite articles on www.GravelUnion.cc
Check out our platform and socials
Insta: @gravel_union
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravelUnion/
Komoot: https://www.komoot.nl/user/1080024447202
Thanks for listening. Please share a review, like and share!
Don’t forget: join us now for a free membership with loads of benefits!
Links:
After a long season of riding, racing and organising gravel events, Timo Rokitta headed to Spain for one last adventure before he wound down into winter mode. https://www.gravelunion.cc/ruta-de-la-plata
Serbia Upside Down is the story of eight adventurers from Serbia and Germany who traversed by gravel bike over the most stunning mountain ranges of Western Serbia. https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/serbia-upside-down-into-the-unknown
UCI anounces to join the gravel community with the UCI Gravel World Series of Gran Fondos https://www.uci.org/pressrelease/the-uci-innovates-in-the-off-road-disciplines/269FNQQIXzxRQGY5eaGbd6
North-London Dirt, 2021 edition on Gravel Union
https://www.gravelunion.cc/north-london-dirt-ride-report
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Kicking it off with Paul Errington and Gravel Epic's Shawn Rath
In this episode:
Guests:
Paul Errington (@paule78) - https://www.komoot.com/user/321673933514
Shawn Rath (@unleashtherath)
- Kicking off Gravel Union Talks with hosts Carlo van Nistelrooy and co-host Olly Townsend.
- GU’s editor-in-chief Olly on last month’s favourite platform articles and the Doorstep Challenge, which we ran in association with Thomson Bike Tours and PRO.
- Guest Paul Errington co-founder, gravelista and gravel pioneer talks about the Gravel Union platform, pro-racing vs social riding and the trends for 2022.
- Gravel Epic’s Shawn Rath elevator pitches the new gravel Gravel Epic race series and tells more about future plans.
Want to bring in ideas for topics or guests?
Mail Olly at [email protected]
Check out for in depth articles and event calendar: www.gravelunion.cc
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Henna's Winter Gravel Top Tips and Scotland's Pride Dukes Weekender
In this episode:
- Henna Palosaari (@hennapalosaari), on gravel riding in winter time with top tips and great stories from Finland. Henna is the most northerly based of all of the Shimano Gravel Alliance riders.
- Stu Thomson (@stu_thomson) puts forward his elevator pitch for the 2022 edition of Dukes Weekender and waxes lyrical about his local community of Aberfoyle (Scotland).
- Co-host Olly Townsend (@gravel_union) talks about the new website and his favorite articles on www.GravelUnion.cc
Check out our platform and socials
www.gravelunion.cc / Insta: @gravel_union / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravelUnion/ / Komoot: https://www.komoot.nl/user/1080024447202
Thanks for listening. Please share a review, like and share!
Don’t forget: join us now for a free membership with loads of benefits! www.gravelunion.cc/join-us
Links:
For anyone currently sitting in the northern hemisphere, it’s probably winter outside your window, which means cold temperatures and wet trails. We thought that for this week’s #filmfriday extravaganza we should offer up some sunshine and some inspiration. https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/badlands-filmfriday
Back in August, world record breaking expedition cyclist Mark Beaumont took on the GBDuro – a 2000km bikepacking race up the length of the UK. The film of his race, with all the drama, excitement and stunning scenery is now ready for its launch to the world. https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/maiden-race-film-launch
Serbia Upside Down is the story of eight adventurers from Serbia and Germany who traversed by gravel bike over the most stunning mountain ranges of Western Serbia.
https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/serbia-upside-down-into-the-unknown
We sent James The Intrepid out into the cold to try and figure out the best way to make winter riding fun. https://www.gravelunion.cc/how-to-make-winter-gravel-riding-fun
If, like Andrew Terker and his wife, you are fortunate enough to call Switzerland your home, then gravel riding from your door looks absolutely stunning. https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/gravel-riding-in-switzerland
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