Peter Stetina’s Right-Hand Man: Big Tall Wayne Tells All
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I go behind the scenes of the gravel racing world with one of its most beloved figures: Wayne Smith, aka @bigtallwayne.
As Peter Stetina’s trusted mechanic and a fixture at some of the world’s biggest off-road events, Wayne brings unmatched expertise, humor, and heart to everything he does.
We dive into the high-stakes role of a race mechanic, what it’s really like to prep bikes under pressure, and how Wayne found himself crossing over from the pits to the start line at The Traka 100.
From roadside saves to the emotional side of supporting elite athletes, Wayne…
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