The Mountain Races Podcast

Jan 30 2025 58 ep. 49 mins 58
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We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco & Greece.
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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 

SRMR 2024 Day 14: Stories from the Finish Line Part 1

Aug 30 2024 68 mins  
Welcome to day 14 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race. As the Silk Road Mountain Race inches closer to and end, Allan interviews the finishers who are now unwinding by the serene lakeside in Cholpon-Ata. This episode, the first of a two-part series, captures the peaceful yet tired reflections of racers who have completed their epic journey. Listen in as they recount their experienc

SRMR 2024 Day 13: It Ain’t Over till it’s Over

Aug 29 2024 55 mins  
Welcome to day 13 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race. As the end of the Silk Road Mountain Race looms, Allan takes riders up their last pass. The sense of accomplishment is palpable as they inch closer to the summit, battling fatigue but driven by the finish line. Allan shares the journey up the final ascent, highlighting the resolve and spirit of those pushing through to the end.

SRMR 2024 Day 12: The Final Push Begins

Aug 28 2024 54 mins  
Welcome to day 12 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race.Day 12 of the Silk Road Mountain Race sees riders confronting the tough ascent of Shamsi Pass, a challenge that pushes both body and mind. Allan spends the morning gathering stories from those climbing up, while the afternoon reveals a hidden oasis where riders pause to recharge. As the race nears its end, the possibility of fin

SRMR 2024 Day 11: The Fight to Reach CP3

Aug 27 2024 47 mins  
Welcome to Day 11 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain RaceDay 11 brings Allan back to Checkpoint 3, where he encounters riders fighting to make it in time before the 9pm closure. The stories shared by these riders are a testament to the resilience and mental fortitude needed to endure such a grueling race. Their journey is as inspiring as the leaders, showcasing the true spirit of the S

SRMR 2024 Day 10: Conversations with the Silk Road Mountain Race Winners

Aug 26 2024 48 mins  
Welcome to Day 10 of 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race.Today, Allan sits down with the men's and women's first place finishers of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race. Hear their reflections on the race, the challenges they faced, and what it took to cross the finish line first. These intimate conversations reveal the grit, determination, and strategy behind their victories.Follow the rider

SRMR 2024 Day 9: The Arabel Valley to CP3

Aug 25 2024 56 mins  
Welcome to day 9 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race.Today, Allan and Control Car 3 venture into the remote and awe-inspiring Arabel Valley on Day 9 of the Silk Road Mountain Race. The vast, empty grasslands stretch endlessly, with only the occasional yurt and roaming cattle to break the solitude. At Checkpoint 3, Allan interviews riders who have pushed through the wilderness and a

SRMR 2024 Day 8: The Road out of Checkpoint 2

Aug 24 2024 55 mins  
Welcome to day 8 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race.Today brings a full men’s podium and an unforgettable climb up the infamous Soviet Road. Starting the day at the peaceful CP2 yurt camp, riders faced a brutal 20% grade ascent that many were eager to put behind them. As the day progressed, we shifted focus to those still en route to CP2, fighting to make the cutoff in an inspir

SRMR 2024 Day 7: Halfway Home - Reflections from CP2

Aug 23 2024 57 mins  
Welcome to day 7 of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race. Day 7 marks the halfway point in the Silk Road Mountain Race, both in distance and time. After an early start at the caravan, Allan takes us through a day of reflection and reset as riders reach CP2. The conversations are relaxed, tinged with fatigue, and grounded in the reality of the race as they prepare for the journey ahead.