Autsaid - Gravel Podcast

In this episode, Thomas invited pro racer and gravel YouTube’s finest, Madeleine “Maddy” Nutt, to muse about the potential of a "Gravel Bubble". They explore whether the rapid growth of professional gravel and the explosion of events are sustainable, or if the sport is heading toward a correction. ️ Time Stamps & Chapters: [00:00:00] Intro: All Gravel Awards update, the end of the Santa Cruz htSQD era, and a teaser for the Gravel Power Rankings. [00:12:12] The Gravel Bubble with Maddy Nutt: Is the Gravel Bubble upon us? A conversation with Maddy Nutt. Topics & Discussion Points: The Race Explosion: Did the gravel racing circuit grow too quickly to sustain itself? The Pro Wave: With gravel booming, more and more riders try to make their living as a gravel pro. Is the market getting over-saturated? The Sponsorship Situation: What do pros have to provide to their partners if they want more than equipment deals? Is gravel a fad? Featured in this Episode: Maddy Nutt: Is a UK-based professional gravel racer and YouTuber. Check out her channel and follow her on Instagram Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and author of the The Gravel Stack Newsletter. Follow Thomas on the socials.

In dieser Episode spricht Paul Voß mit Rob Britton, einem der prägendsten Gravel-Fahrer Nordamerikas und ehemaligen ProTeam-Profi. Rob erzählt offen über seinen späten Start in Europa, warum er der Straße den Rücken kehrte und wie Gravel Racing ihm ein neues Lebensgefühl gab. Es geht um Bären, Burnout, Unbound – und die Zukunft eines Sports, der gerade seine Identität sucht. Jetzt reinhören und keine Folge mehr verpassen – abonniere den Autsaid Podcast überall, wo es Podcasts gibt! Paul auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paul_voss/ Rob auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rob_britton/

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.

In this special, candid roundtable conversation, Thomas is joined by UCI Gravel World Series Manager Erwin Vervecken of the Golazo Group, alongside pro gravel racers Rosa Klöser and Paul Voss. The conversation addresses critical feedback and discusses the future vision for the UCI Gravel World Series (UGWS). It covers everything from the philosophy behind the races to the need for improvements in safety and fairness for the women's elite field. Chapters: [00:00:00] Rosa, Paul, and Thomas talk about their expectations [00:04:00] Erwin joins for the roundtable conversation with Rosa, Paul and Thomas [01:51:20] Paul and Thomas discuss their takeaways from the conversation ️ Discussion Points: UGWS Philosophy & Growth: We learn why the UGWS team focused on races lasting 4-6 hours from the get-go, why they grew to 45 races next season, and what the optimal size would be. Safety: We talk through the safety challenges that exist in gravel and how the UGWS tries to address those. The "Too Fast" Problem: Did the sport's rapid growth outpace the ability of organizers and safety protocols to keep up? Women’s Pro Racing in the UGWS: How can the safety and fairness issues caused by mixed starts or minimal time gaps be solved? UGWS Coverage: Does the series have a coverage problem and what measures can improve its visibility? Will gravel races in 2026 be on TV? Featured in this Episode: Erwin Vervecken: Manager of the UCI Gravel World Series at Golazo Group. Follow Erwin on Instagram Rosa Klöser: German Gravel Champion, 2024 Unbound winner, and Women’s WT pro. Follow Rosa on Instagram. Paul Voss: German Gravel Champion, Host of the Autsaid podcast. Follow Paul on Instagram. Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and author of The Gravel Stack Newsletter. Follow Thomas on Instagram