The Mountain Races Podcast

Feb 14 2025 66 ep. 48 mins 66
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We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco & Greece.
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Marei Moldenhauer, Women's Winner of Atlas Mountain Race 2025

Feb 14 2025 43 mins  
Marei Moldenhauer was the first woman to reach the finish line in Essaouira, winning the women’s race and finishing 8th overall at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race. She finished in a time of 4 days 14 hours and 20 minutes, nearly 5 hours faster than last year’s women’s winner on an arguably even harder course.From the very start, Marei led the women’s race and never let up. We

Alex McCormack. Men's Winner of Atlas Mountain Race 2025

Feb 14 2025 51 mins  
Alex McCormack was the first rider to reach the finish line in Essaouira, winning both the men’s race and the overall at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race with a time of 3 days and 20 hours. At 27 years old, the British rider put in a performance that was fast, composed, and ultimately 15 minutes quicker than the previous best time on this course, set by Robin Gemperle in 2023, the la

AMR Day 4: A Long Walk in the Desert

Feb 13 2025 18 mins  
By the time this episode reaches you, the full men’s and women’s podiums will have arrived in Essaouira, but for many riders, the race is still very much underway.On day four, we set our sights on the infamous sand section—now an AMR stable. Some years, it's rideable. Other years, it’s nothing but deep, loose sand. This year, one of our control cars got stuck at the entranc

AMR Day 3: The Turning Point

Feb 11 2025 32 mins  
Checkpoint 2 at the Atlas Mountain Race marks a major turning point for riders. Some arrive exhausted but determined, others battle mechanicals, freezing temperatures, or even food poisoning just to get here. For some, CP2 offers a much-needed reset—food, rest, and encouragement to push on. For others, it’s a place of tough decisions, including whether to continue at all.In thi

AMR Day 2: Chasing the Light

Feb 10 2025 28 mins  
Control Car 3 catches up with midpack riders in the long remote stretch between Imassine and Afra. Riders are settling into their rhythm—decisions about sleep, food, and pacing are becoming more deliberate, and the reality of the race is setting in. Some push through the night, chasing position, while others stop to recover, knowing that there’s a long way to go and self-care i

AMR Day 1: The First 24 Hours

Feb 09 2025 21 mins  
The first 24 hours of the Atlas Mountain Race have delivered everything riders signed up for—adventure, exhaustion, and the raw challenge of racing through Morocco’s rugged terrain.In this episode, we break down the opening night and day on course, from the first arrivals at CP1 to the struggles and triumphs unfolding on the road. We hear from one of our riders at the front as

AMR Day 0: Nerves, Excitement, and the Road Ahead

Feb 08 2025 42 mins  
Registration day at the Atlas Mountain Race is always a mix of excitement and nerves, and in this episode, we take you inside the buzz of 'Day Zero.' Hosted by the race team and supported by Redshift, this episode captures the anticipation before riders roll out into the unknown.Dotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasm

Atlas Mountain Race 2025: Race Preview with Nelson Trees

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
The fifth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race is here, and in this episode we bring you an in-depth preview straight from Marrakech with race director Nelson Trees. This year’s race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. 278 riders will be lining up on Friday February 7th. Tune in as we break down this year’s route, the top contenders and expected race conditions

Welcome to the Atlas Mountain Race 2025

Jan 30 2025 3 mins  
In just one weeks time we return to Morocco for the fifth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. An off-road, unsupported bikepacking race. Starting in Marrakesh, the route takes riders over the towering Atlas Mountains, and through the rugged Anti-Atlas, winding its way to the old port town of Essaouira. A journey of 1,305 kilometers with over 23,000m of climbing. The race kicks off

SRMR 2024 Day 15: The End of the Road

Aug 31 2024 73 mins  
Welcome to day 15 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race. As the race reaches its conclusion, Allan interviews a few more racers who have crossed the finish line. In these final moments, riders share their reflections and what it took to get to the end. Tune in to hear their stories.Follow the riders progress on MAProgress. Thanks as always to our race partners: PedalEd