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Morgan Aguirre's LTGP Journey and Closing the 2025 Gravel Season with HSOG

Morgan Aguirre's LTGP Journey and Closing the 2025 Gravel Season with HSOG

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This week, we look ahead and back, blending a crucial look at the
upcoming LTGP season with a retrospective on the key storylines
of 2025. The episode kicks off with a quick announcement of the
All Gravel Awards nominees. Vote on the
awards here until December 10th.

First up, Morgan Aguirre joins us to discuss her
entry into the Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) next
season. Then, HSOG (Holy Spirit of Gravel)
returns for a deep dive into the 2025 season's most captivating
storylines, from the rise of the women's field to the explosion
of live race coverage.

️ Time Stamps & Chapters:

[00:00:00] All Gravel Awards Nominee
Announcement

[00:07:40] Morgan Aguirre: The Road to
the Life Time Grand Prix

[01:03:35] HSOG: The Women World
Beaters & The Culture of Gravel

️ Morgan Aguirre: The Road to the Life Time Grand
Prix

Morgan, an American pro based in Girona, Spain, discusses the
mental and logistical leap required to join the LTGP.

Girona to Kansas: Morgan details the logistics
involved in tackling the LTGP as a rider living in Europe and
gives an insight into her plan.

Altitude is Non-Negotiable: Virtually 100% of
LTGP contenders now dedicate a training block to altitude
before Leadville, and Morgan talks about her own altitude
training plans.

Priorities & Trade-Offs: As a LTGP
participant, structuring your season accordingly is very
important. Morgan shares how she approaches the next season
both in terms of training and mindset.

HSOG: The 2025 Gravel Season Storylines

HSOG and Thomas decompress six weeks after the final whistle,
identifying the key trends that defined the year.

Women World Beaters: From Karolina Migon’s
early-season dominance, to Rosa’s Reign and Sofia’s Bentonville
Double, 2025 gave us a few stretches marked by dominant
performances.

The Year of the Streams: 2025 marked the true
arrival of professional live-streaming, giving fans
unprecedented access to the sport.

Culture & The Gravel State of Mind: What
is “the culture” and (why) does it matter?

Featured in this Episode:

Morgan Aguirre: Professional gravel racer
living in Girona. Follow Morgan on Instagram.

Holy Spirit of Gravel: Instagram meme
account and host of the HSOG podcast.

Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and
author of The Gravel Stack Newsletter.
Follow Thomas on the socials.