Category: Blog
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Mitch Brekke
Eight years ago, Mitch Brekke was nearly killed. During a 2017 group ride, he hit debris at 25-30 mph, went over his handlebars into the oncoming lane, and was run over by a car. The accident severed his femoral artery , broke all his ribs and lower eight vertebrae , collapsed his lungs, and dislocated
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Maggie Fournier
A 95-degree race day with 20 mph winds is enough to make any rider nervous, but for a self-described “tentative gravel racer,” it’s even more daunting. Yet, that’s exactly what podiatrist Maggie Fournier faced when her husband signed her up for the Waukon 100 just days before the event. She went on to win the
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Olive Lind
At 13 years old, Olive Lind has swiftly established herself in the Midwest cycling community, excelling in various races from NICA mountain biking to 100k gravel events. Her training commitment, including 100 miles weekly and multiple practices, fueled her impressive success, including winning and placing in several competitive events throughout her 2025 season.
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Jonathan Wait – 2025
In this episode of the Iowa Gravel Series Podium Podcast, host Chris McQueen welcomes guest Jonathan Wait for his third appearance. They cover Jonathan’s 2025 racing season, his strategies for performance and longevity, and recap several Iowa gravel events. 🧪 Jonathan Wait’s DIY “Hydrocarbon” Drink RecipeJonathan shared his personal DIY recipe for a high-carb “hydrocarbon”
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Heather Benning
In the Iowa Gravel Series Podium podcast, host Chris McQueen interviews Heather Benning, a successful gravel cyclist and coach, who shares insights on her sports background, the significance of community in cycling, nutrition, recovery strategies, and the challenges of perimenopause. She emphasizes inclusivity in gravel racing and advocates for better course transparency.
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Gabe Hobbie
Gabe Hobbie, a 2024 podium finisher at the Fairfield Harvest Rush 100k, joins Chris McQueen on the Iowa Gravel Series Podium Podcast to share his journey in the world of gravel cycling. Hobbie discusses his transition from mountain biking in South Dakota to gravel grinding in Iowa, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of
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Zack Isaacs with Movemint
Zach Isaacs, co-founder of Movemint, joins the Iowa Gravel Series Podium Podcast to share his insights on the gravel scene and the future of event registration. A 2021 podium finisher at the Lost and Found 100, Isaacs brings a unique perspective as both a racer and a tech entrepreneur. He and Chris dive deep into
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Ross Hansen
Ross Hansen, a physician’s assistant and lover of all things endurance sports, joins the Iowa Gravel Series Podium Podcast to share his origin story. A relative newcomer to the gravel scene, Ross dove into the world of gravel grinding after a stress fracture effected his running goals. Fortunately, he signed up for a two gravel
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Ian Frink
We’re still playing catch-up from the 2024 season. We’re starting out with Ian, who raced in the 2024 Waukon 100 50km, where he secured an impressive third-place finish. In this conversation, we delve into Ian’s journey into gravel racing, his experiences in the Waukon 100, and his thoughts on the gravel racing community. Ian is
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Camden Jackson
If you’ve been on an Iowa Gravel Series race in the last two years, it’s likely you’ve seen Camden sporting his Ames Velo jersey near the front of the pack. Except for a broken clavicle, nothing much slows Camden down. So, it was exciting to see him come in 3rd at the Albia Holy Cow…