This episode dives deep into what truly drives value for a pro gravel athlete in today's dynamic landscape! Join host Thomas Euler as he chats with gravel pro Chase Wark and filmmaker John Peter (aka The Stable Cyclist).

In this insightful conversation, Chase reveals how his unique approach to content creation and his relatable persona are captivating audiences and sponsors alike. Alongside JP, who is documenting Chase's journey in a docuseries, we explore the power of storytelling in building a personal brand and how important doing so is for gravel privateers.

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In this episode:

•⁠ ⁠The New Currency of Sponsorship: Discover why traditional race results might not be the sole focus for sponsors anymore and how visibility and relatability are becoming key metrics.

•⁠ ⁠The Power of the Docuseries: Chase shares his philosophy behind his docuseries, produced by John Peter, and how it's creating a deeper connection with fans, making him a more trusted voice for his partners.

•⁠ ⁠Launching Lunchbox Racing: Get the inside scoop on Chase and Drew Dillman's new team, their vision for the future, and their goal to support the next generation of gravel talent from underrepresented areas.

•⁠ ⁠The "Gravel Dads" Phenomenon: A hilarious and honest discussion about balancing professional racing with fatherhood, including practical tips and tricks from Chase and JP for fellow gravel dads.

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Featured in This Episode:

Chase Wark: Professional Gravel Privateer, Content Creator, and Co-founder of Lunchbox Racing. Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasethebiker and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasethebiker.

John Peter (The Stable Cyclist): Filmmaker and Podcaster. Find his work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestablecyclist and listen to The Stable Cyclist podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DqkYShLiqThJgNl2KMFY3

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com

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Don't miss this episode that unpacks the evolving landscape of professional gravel cycling, the importance of genuine connection, and the exciting future of the sport!

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In the latest episode of the Autsaid Podcast, Jasper Ockeleon talks about his brand Sockeleon, his passion for beach racing, and how he got into gravel riding. He shares personal insights into how his brand was born, what draws him to racing on sand, and how he eventually discovered his love for gravel.

Check out the new MNSTRY Bicarb Gel 40!

Discover the newest Autsaid x Maloja collection: https://www.maloja.com/de-de/online-shop/?cat=3&special_product=1729

Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_voss/

Jasper on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/o1jasper/

Autsaid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autsaid.cc/

In this episode, Thomas sits down with Paul for a discussion that's part update, part deep dive into the Monuments of Gravel.

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Paul's Recent Adventures & Race Recaps

Paul kicks things off by sharing tales from his busy past few weeks since Unbound. He talks about his last races, *Blåvandshuk Gravel* in Denmark and Eislek Gravel Luxembourg. He also spills the beans on a recent multi-day trip to Spain for a special project involving a new ABUS gravel helmet he helped develop Find out what it's like to ride through a desert in 40-degree heat for a film shoot.

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Rad am Ring Preview

Looking ahead, Paul shares his expectations and tips for the upcoming Rad am Ring gravel race in the Eifel region of Germany. What tire size does he recommend? What kind of course can participants expect? And who are the key contenders to watch at the pointy end of the field? If you're racing Rad am Ring, this is a must-listen!

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The "Monuments of Gravel"

Then, we talk about Thomas's new classification system for gravel races. With the gravel calendar becoming increasingly packed, how do we distinguish between events? Is it time to have a classification system? Thomas thought so and recently released his take on it over on his The Gravel Stack newsletter.

In this episode, he runs his preliminary list of the five Monuments of Gravel by Paul to get his opinions and feedback. Join Thomas and Paul as they debate the merits of each race, considering factors like prize money, media production, historical significance, and the overall rider experience. This lively discussion will make you rethink what truly defines a "monument" in the rapidly evolving world of gravel cycling.

The Five Tiers of Gravel Races post: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/p/the-five-tiers-of-gravel-races

The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder has become one of the premiere gravel stage races on the calendar. To recap the events, we invited two of gravel's rising stars, Cécile Lejeune and Skyler Taylor, the runner-ups of this year's edition.

First, Skyler shares how the men's race unfolded, why Cameron Jones’ descending is almost scary good, and why he was impressed by the organization. We also get into a brief Life Time Grand Prix talk, as Tyler got the final wild card spot.

Then, Cécile tells the story of how she ended up winning last year's Oregon Trail, her first big gravel race ever, of her tight battle with Sofia Gomez Villafañe, and why it's a bad idea to go on social media in the morning, especially when racing against Sofia.

Also, she tells us about RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), what it is, what symptoms to watch out for, and where to seek help.

The Gravel Stack: https://substack.com/@thegravelstack

Cécile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilejeune

Cécile’s Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/cecilelejeune

Skyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylermt

Gravel stage racing in Kenya? The Migration Gravel Race has you covered. In this episode, we talk to this year's winners Lukas Baum and Haley Hunter Smith.

First, Lukas tells us how his trip to Kenya went, why he ate a lot of his own rice, and what the team tactics controversy we witnessed in the official race recap videos was all about.

We also get into some interesting bike setup and suspension talk. Finally, we learn more about the inner workings of the Speed Company Racing team and what their model could mean for gravel.

Then, we talk to Haley about her experience in the race, find out how she managed to close a 20-minute gap in three days, and why she decided to race on a full suspension drop bar mountain bike.

We also learn about her research of the Spirit of Gravel, her SBT GRVL experience, and why Gravel Earth Series may become more important for her in the future.

Lukas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lksbm

Speed Company Racing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedcompanyracing

Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmith

Thomas' Escape Collective piece: https://escapecollective.com/heres-why-pro-gravel-racing-is-the-future-of-bike-racing/

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

In the final edition of the Unbound recap trilogy, Thomas sits down with Karolina Migon, the winner of the Unbound 200 women's race.

Karo explains what her preparation for Unbound looked like, gives us a glimpse into the vibe at the Pas Racing house, and talks about the aftermath of her win in Emporia.

Karolina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karo_migon/

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

Thomas sat down with Cameron “Cam” Jones to talk about how he won the 2025 Unbound 200.

What did Cam learn at his Unbound premiere one year ago? How did he prepare for his winning ride? What was his mindset at the start line? Was there bluffing in the winning breakaway? What are his next career moves and could we see him on a gravel team?

We talk about those questions and a lot more.

Cameron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camjonesnz

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride

In our first Unbound recap episode, Paul shares how his race day unfolded, explains the dynamics in the early break and the main bunch, and talks about his future Unbound ambitions. Plus, we discuss Klara Sofie Skovgaard Hansen’s accident and safety issues at gravel races.

Then, Thomas is joined by the Holy Spirit of Gravel to converse about the normie vs the pro experience of Unbound, the latest activations, current developments in gravel content, and whispers from the gravel grapevine. And in breaking news, we find out that she got Pas-pilled in Emporia.

Holy Spirit of Gravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holyspiritofgravel

Holy Spirit of Gravel Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/holyspiritofgravel/

The Gravel Stack Newsletter: https://thegravelstack.substack.com/

Thomas on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookxride