Recent bikepacking converts, Tristan Smith and Sebastian Stankiewicz, sit down with Trevor to share stories all about their successful attempt at completing the lower peninsula leg of the MORE Route - the Michigan Off-Road Expedition.Also discussed was this year's Lumberjack 100, which both Trevor and Sebastian raced earlier in June.

Recent bikepacking converts, Tristan Smith and Sebastian Stankiewicz, sit down with Trevor to share stories all about their successful attempt at completing the lower peninsula leg of the MORE Route - the Michigan Off-Road Expedition. Also discussed was this year's Lumberjack 100, which both Trevor and Sebastian raced earlier in June.

Episode 92: Bikepacking the MORE Route with Tristan and Sebastian

The 2023 edition of the Mohican 100 was a muddy mess to say the least! Mitch DeYoung, Zach Nachazel, and Jason Kuhnle join Trevor post-event around a campfire to share all about their race experiences.

Episode 91: Mohican 100 2023 - Mud! No Brakes! All the Beers!

Brian Co

Brian Co from Veloworthy joins the podcast to share about his popular YouTube channel where he has been covering the most popular gravel races for the last few years, including Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride. YouTube, Instagram: @veloworthy

Brian Co from Veloworthy joins the podcast to share about his popular YouTube channel where he has been covering the most popular gravel races for the last few years, including Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride. YouTube, Instagram: @veloworthy

Episode 90: Veloworthy with Brian Co

Dylan Johnson

Pro cyclist and Lifetime Grand Prix athlete, Dylan Johnson, joins the pod to recap his Sea Otter Fuego XL experience.Photo: Danny Carpenter

Pro cyclist and Lifetime Grand Prix athlete, Dylan Johnson, joins the pod to recap his Sea Otter Fuego XL experience. Photo: Danny Carpenter

Episode 89: Dylan Johnson - Sea Otter Classic Fuego XL and the Lifetime Grand Prix

With beautiful weather and near perfect conditions, Barry-Roubaix 2023 was another one for the books! Trevor, Sebastian, and Tristan crack a few beers and share their experience of the Psycho Killer 100.Photo Credit: Rob Meendering

With beautiful weather and near perfect conditions, Barry-Roubaix 2023 was another one for the books! Trevor, Sebastian, and Tristan crack a few beers and share their experience of the Psycho Killer 100. Photo Credit: Rob Meendering

Episode 88: Barry-Roubaix 2023

Brad Hochstetler

The DIRTy Mitten Racing League is cooking up some of the most interesting and creative Zwift racing opportunities to date. Brad Hochstetler, the brains behind the operation, joins the pod to share how the league went from just a couple of his friends to now a vibrant racing community of dozens of riders that compete week after week during the cold winter months in Michigan.

Episode 87: The DIRTy Mitten Racing League - Creative Zwift Racing w/ Brad Hochstetler

Chelsea Strate joins the podcast to talk about her experience tackling the Polar Roll Ultra - the winter ultra fat bike race out of Ishpeming, Michigan. Photo Credit: Rob Meendering

Chelsea Strate joins the podcast to talk about her experience tackling the Polar Roll Ultra - the winter ultra fat bike race out of Ishpeming, Michigan. Photo Credit: Rob Meendering

Episode 86: Polar Roll Ultra with Chelsea Strate

Jill Martindale

Jill Martindale joins the podcast to talk all about Arrowhead 135 - the winter ultra race out of frigid northern Minnesota. We also chat about the Snow Angle fat bike race out of Canadian Lakes, MI and the upcoming Polar Roll event featuring the new ultra distance that Jill will be taking part in.

Jill Martindale joins the podcast to talk all about Arrowhead 135 - the winter ultra race out of frigid northern Minnesota. We also chat about the Snow Angle fat bike race out of Canadian Lakes, MI and the upcoming Polar Roll event featuring the new ultra distance that Jill will be taking part in.

Episode 85: Arrowhead 135 with Jill Martindale

Jon Conkling and John Mosey from Tris4health join the podcast to talk about their stacked 2023 season of endurance events that consist of triathlons, gravel races, fondos, and running races.

Episode 84: Tris4Health - Michigan's Premier Endurance Events

Emma Schwab

Justin Morris

Athlete, Emma Schwab and Team Manager, Justin Morris, join the podcast to tell us all about GLORi (Great Lakes Off-Road Racing Initiative)- the new mountain bike development team out of Traverse City, Michigan.

Episode 83: GLORi Racing Team with Emma Schwab and Justin Morris

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Alexey Vermeulen

Alexey Vermeulen sits down with the Midpack to discuss his rise through  professional cycling including his recent win at the Iceman Cometh Challenge.www.iceman.com https://www.iceman.com/articles/2012903-alexey-s-kids-ride-presented-by-clif-kidsPhoto by Nicole Cottom

Alexey Vermeulen sits down with the Midpack to discuss his rise through professional cycling including his recent win at the Iceman Cometh Challenge. <a href="http://www.iceman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iceman.com</a> <a href="https://www.iceman.com/articles/2012903-alexey-s-kids-ride-presented-by-clif-kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iceman.com/articles/2012903-alexey-s-kids-ride-presented-by-clif-kids</a> Photo by Nicole Cottom

Episode 13: Alexey Vermeulen - 2019 Iceman Men's Champion

Iceman Countdown

It's Iceman week and the Midpack discuss the upcoming race weekend schedule and final preparations, recap the Lowell 50 Fall Classic gravel race which includes Sheldon's typical bad decisions, and dive deep into cereal and the importance of a healthy breakfast.We also hear from several UnPAved Pennsylvania racers who were the first to participate in the new Dirty Chain Hotline. 616-522-2641A special thanks to those who called in to the hotline and shared your UnPAved experience: QCW/Cadence riders Tim Gilligan and Jesse Stauffer from Philadelphia, local Michigander Jenny Acker from Grand Rapids, Boltcutter athlete Michael Nunez from Salt Lake City, Trevor's big brother Brady from Cadence Cycling in Philadelphia, and, last but not least, Brain, Wes, and Joey from our new favorite gravel cycling podcast Mid-Altantic Gravel, Travel &amp; Dirt.https://soundcloud.com/midatlanticgtd#bringbackbrett  #bringbeardback  #bringbackthebeard

It's Iceman week and the Midpack discuss the upcoming race weekend schedule and final preparations, recap the Lowell 50 Fall Classic gravel race which includes Sheldon's typical bad decisions, and dive deep into cereal and the importance of a healthy breakfast. We also hear from several UnPAved Pennsylvania racers who were the first to participate in the new Dirty Chain Hotline. 616-522-2641 A special thanks to those who called in to the hotline and shared your UnPAved experience: QCW/Cadence riders Tim Gilligan and Jesse Stauffer from Philadelphia, local Michigander Jenny Acker from Grand Rapids, Boltcutter athlete Michael Nunez from Salt Lake City, Trevor's big brother Brady from Cadence Cycling in Philadelphia, and, last but not least, Brain, Wes, and Joey from our new favorite gravel cycling podcast Mid-Altantic Gravel, Travel &amp; Dirt. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/midatlanticgtd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/midatlanticgtd</a> #bringbackbrett #bringbeardback #bringbackthebeard

Episode 10: Iceman Countdown, Lowell Fall 50 Recap, and more UnPAved

Mark Kransz

Upper Peninsula based rider Mark Kransz joins the Midpack to discuss his successful 2019 season including his impressive finishes at the Crusher Enhanced Gravel Race and the Marji Gesick Out and Back. The Midpack also discusses Sheldon's experience at Global Fat-Bike Day.Photo Credit: Tyler Willmer

Upper Peninsula based rider Mark Kransz joins the Midpack to discuss his successful 2019 season including his impressive finishes at the Crusher Enhanced Gravel Race and the Marji Gesick Out and Back. The Midpack also discusses Sheldon's experience at Global Fat-Bike Day. Photo Credit: Tyler Willmer

Episode 14: Mark Kransz - Tales from the UP

Matt Acker

Gravel, endurance, and adventure cycling power couple Jenny and Matt Acker join the Midpack to discuss their love of the bicycle and how it evolved from hobby to career.www.michigangravelraceseries.com www.barry-roubaix.com www.lumberjack100.com www.fargosub48.com#stravaart #buttcrackandthebeardPhotos by Nicole Cottom

Gravel, endurance, and adventure cycling power couple Jenny and Matt Acker join the Midpack to discuss their love of the bicycle and how it evolved from hobby to career. <a href="http://www.michigangravelraceseries.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.michigangravelraceseries.com</a> <a href="http://www.barry-roubaix.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barry-roubaix.com</a> <a href="http://www.lumberjack100.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lumberjack100.com</a> <a href="http://www.fargosub48.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fargosub48.com</a> #stravaart #buttcrackandthebeard Photos by Nicole Cottom

Episode 18: Jenny and Matt Acker - Buttcrack and the Beard

Nick Stanko

Endurance athlete, co-owner of Ann Arbor Running Company, and now gravel race director Nick Stanko sits down with the Midpack to talk Michigan gravel racing and introduce a brand new event for the 2020 season - The Watermoo.thewatermoo.comPhoto by Nicole Cottom

Endurance athlete, co-owner of Ann Arbor Running Company, and now gravel race director Nick Stanko sits down with the Midpack to talk Michigan gravel racing and introduce a brand new event for the 2020 season - The Watermoo. <a href="http://thewatermoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thewatermoo.com</a> Photo by Nicole Cottom

Episode 16: Nick Stanko Introduces The Watermoo Gravel Road Race

Todd Poquette

The Director of Adventure himself, Todd Poquette, joins the Midpack to discuss the 906 Adventure Team, its roll in youth development through cycling, and the infamous trio of Upper Peninsula races - the Marji Gesick, Polar Roll, and The Crusher.#blametodd

The Director of Adventure himself, Todd Poquette, joins the Midpack to discuss the 906 Adventure Team, its roll in youth development through cycling, and the infamous trio of Upper Peninsula races - the Marji Gesick, Polar Roll, and The Crusher. #blametodd

Episode 22: Todd Poquette and the 906 Adventure Team

Sheldon is home and recaps his first hand experience of learning what "Alpine Gravel" is the hard way during his midpack (mis)adventures at the Lake City Alpine 50.http://www.lakecityalpine50.com/Photo by justalittlelight.com

Sheldon is home and recaps his first hand experience of learning what "Alpine Gravel" is the hard way during his midpack (mis)adventures at the Lake City Alpine 50. <a href="http://www.lakecityalpine50.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lakecityalpine50.com/</a> Photo by <a href="http://justalittlelight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">justalittlelight.com</a>

Episode 5: Sheldon Survives Colorado's Lake City Alpine 50

Things get a bit loose in the Midpack studio as Sheldon, Trevor, Brett, and Rich drink beers and swap stories recapping their 2019 season.We also hear from Dirty Chain listeners Dr. Tracy Berman (@drtracyberman), Kristin (@rockzarr), and Tristan Smith (@tristan.I.smith).#thebeardisback

Things get a bit loose in the Midpack studio as Sheldon, Trevor, Brett, and Rich drink beers and swap stories recapping their 2019 season. We also hear from Dirty Chain listeners Dr. Tracy Berman (@drtracyberman), Kristin (@rockzarr), and Tristan Smith (@tristan.I.smith). #thebeardisback

Episode 15: A Year in the Midpack

The Midpack recap their experience racing the Michigan State Road Championship at the Cherry Roubaix and also discuss recent and upcoming Michigan cycling events for late summer/early fall.

Episode 3: The Midpack Races the Cherry-Roubaix

Fresh back from the hills of central Pennsylvania, Trevor recaps his 120 mile race experience at UnPaved of the Susquehanna River Valley.

Episode 9: Trevor Gets UnPAved in Pennsylvania

Race organizer Joe Cantwell joins Trevor in the Midpack studio to talk about the Cow Pie Classic, what's new for the race in 2020, and his new found love of gravel racing. Also, frequent podcast contributors Brett Miller and Mitch DeYoung stop in to give their chilling recap of the infamous fat-bike event, The Polar Roll.www.ridecowpie.comUse code "DirtyChain" for 15% off registration

Race organizer Joe Cantwell joins Trevor in the Midpack studio to talk about the Cow Pie Classic, what's new for the race in 2020, and his new found love of gravel racing. Also, frequent podcast contributors Brett Miller and Mitch DeYoung stop in to give their chilling recap of the infamous fat-bike event, The Polar Roll. <a href="http://www.ridecowpie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ridecowpie.com</a> Use code "DirtyChain" for 15% off registration

Episode 20: The Cow Pie Classic Gravel Race and Polar Roll Recap

Scott Richard

Scott Richard joins the Midpack to share his experience with the 2019 installment of the Ore to Shore. We also check in with Sheldon from mountains of Colorado as he prepares for the Lake City Alpine 50.

Episode 4: Ore to Shore recap with special guest Scott Richard

Sebastian Stankiewicz

McKenzie Suarez

Sebastian Stankiewicz and McKenzie Suarez join the Midpack to discuss recent bad decisions, coney dog nutrition, and the upcoming Iceman Cometh Challenge from both the pro and beginner perspective.

Episode 8: Pre Iceman Cometh Challenge with Sebastian Stankiewicz and McKenzie Suarez

Race directors John Mosey and Jon Conkling join the Midpack to talk triathlons, gravel racing, and the inaugural Dirty Mitten gravel triathlon on September 27th, 2020.Trevor and Sheldon also discuss the retirement of the Salsa Chaise and the addition of two new Belgium Waffle Rides.www.thedirtymitten.com

Race directors John Mosey and Jon Conkling join the Midpack to talk triathlons, gravel racing, and the inaugural Dirty Mitten gravel triathlon on September 27th, 2020. Trevor and Sheldon also discuss the retirement of the Salsa Chaise and the addition of two new Belgium Waffle Rides. <a href="http://www.thedirtymitten.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedirtymitten.com</a>

Episode 19: The Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon

West Michigan based cyclist Sarah "Rah" Williams schools the Midpack on all things cyclocross, shows off her shiny new bike, and explains why riding is better when wearing cat ears.Photo by Nicole Cottom

West Michigan based cyclist Sarah "Rah" Williams schools the Midpack on all things cyclocross, shows off her shiny new bike, and explains why riding is better when wearing cat ears. Photo by Nicole Cottom

Episode 17: Sarah "Rah" Williams and Cyclocross Nationals

Rob Meendering

The Midpack chats with Rob Meendering about his love of Michigan cycling and his life, process, and experience as a race photographer.Also in this episode, Sheldon and Trevor announce the winner of the Glengravel Ramble giveaway, hear from a few participants from the Cinnaire/Auto-Lab indoor charity ride for Haven House, and chat with Iceman race director Cody Sovis at the registration party at Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo.www.robmeenderingphotography.com

The Midpack chats with Rob Meendering about his love of Michigan cycling and his life, process, and experience as a race photographer. Also in this episode, Sheldon and Trevor announce the winner of the Glengravel Ramble giveaway, hear from a few participants from the Cinnaire/Auto-Lab indoor charity ride for Haven House, and chat with Iceman race director Cody Sovis at the registration party at Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo. <a href="http://www.robmeenderingphotography.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmeenderingphotography.com</a>

Episode 21: Through the Lens with Race Photographer Rob Meendering

The Midpack checks in from their separate quarantine location and unfortunately addresses the affects of COVID-19 on the Michigan cycling community and the spring/early summer racing calendar.

Quarantine Update

Larry Warbasse

World Tour pro and Michigander, Larry Warbasse, joins the Midpack to discuss his life as a pro cyclist - from his start riding and racing in the Traverse City area to winning the 2017 US Pro Men's National Road Race Championship.Photo by Karen M. Edwards

World Tour pro and Michigander, Larry Warbasse, joins the Midpack to discuss his life as a pro cyclist - from his start riding and racing in the Traverse City area to winning the 2017 US Pro Men's National Road Race Championship. Photo by Karen M. Edwards

Episode 23: Larry Warbasse - World Tour Pro and former US National Champ

The Midpack devotes the entire episode on the mud-fest that was the 2019 Iceman Cometh Challenge in Traverse City, MI. Along with recapping the event weekend and Sheldon's race, we also hear from several other riders' epic experiences (thank you to all who called in!).www.iceman.comPhoto Credit: Nicole Cottom

The Midpack devotes the entire episode on the mud-fest that was the 2019 Iceman Cometh Challenge in Traverse City, MI. Along with recapping the event weekend and Sheldon's race, we also hear from several other riders' epic experiences (thank you to all who called in!). <a href="http://www.iceman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iceman.com</a> Photo Credit: Nicole Cottom

Episode 11: The Mudman Cometh - Iceman 2019

Marji Gesick

Brett Miller

Brett Miller joins the Midpack to discuss his physical and mental preparations for the infamous Marji Gesick ultra endurance mountain bike race. They also talk Uncle John's Dirty Ride, the Fargo Sub-48 bikepacking adventure and look at the upcoming Lord of the Springs.https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ

Brett Miller joins the Midpack to discuss his physical and mental preparations for the infamous Marji Gesick ultra endurance mountain bike race. They also talk Uncle John's Dirty Ride, the Fargo Sub-48 bikepacking adventure and look at the upcoming Lord of the Springs. <a href="https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ</a>

Episode 6: Pre Marji Gesick Fresh Meat with Brett Miller

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