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Zone2Speak Podcast
A base zone for conversations about all things cycling. Hosted by Juliana.
Episodes
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I’m just gonna go: Trust Your Body, Not the Algorithm with Josh Brandwene
FTP. HRV. TSS. Power. Heart rate. Training load. The list goes on. Sometimes it feels like we need a PhD just to go for a bike ride. This episode is all about…
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Jannik Christ: Optimism over Experience
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Jannik Christ, who just won the SGRAIL100 this past weekend, to talk about his journey in endurance sport, how he…
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Cycling in Colombia: Ultra Racing, Adventure & Ice Cream with Rafael Ospino
Colombia is becoming an exciting destination for gravel cycling and ultra-endurance adventures. But what is it really like to ride, race and build a cycling…
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Behind the Scenes of the Cycling Industry with Bike Connection Agency
We all see the new bikes, shiny components, product launches, press coverage and Instagram posts. But what happens behind the scenes? Who decides which…
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Lincon Zarbietti Tells Us What Happens Behind the Scenes of a Cycling Tour
In this episode, I’m joined by Lincon Zarbietti, a bike guide, to talk about the side of cycling tours most riders never see. There’s the beautiful scenery…
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Performance Doesn’t Equal Health: Renee McGregor on RED-S, Hormones & Fueling
What if being fitter, leaner and able to train harder doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthier? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Renee McGregor…
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Off Grid Girona: Building a Different Kind of Destination with Gerard Greene
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Gerard Greene, co-founder of YOTEL and the person behind Off Grid Girona, a unique retreat just outside Girona…
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Violette Neza’s Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Violette Neza’s cycling journey is about so much more than racing. Born and raised in Rwanda, Violette has become one of the country’s leading female cyclists…
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Derek Teel’s Story: From Building Dialed Health to Rebuilding Himself
What does it actually take to build a stronger, more resilient cyclist? Derek Teel, founder of Dialed Health, joins Zone2Speak to break down strength training…
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Taylor Nichols Rode 4,000 Miles Across America to See His 101-Year-Old Father
Taylor Nichols set off from San Francisco with one destination in mind: his 101-year-old father's home in East Lansing, Michigan. What followed was a journey…
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The Cycling Upgrade Everyone Is Talking About | Erik deBrun Explains
When cyclists think about performance upgrades, they usually think about lighter wheels, faster tires, or more watts. Comfort rarely makes the list. But…
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Why Maddy Nutt Chose to Go Longer & Life Beyond the Bike
When Maddy Nutt first joined Zone2Speak, we talked about gravel racing and building a career in endurance cycling. Fast forward to today, and she's become one…
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What Makes a Great Athlete-Coach Relationship? Max Karginov & Dr. Artur Barsumyan
What really happens behind every great race performance? In this episode, I'm joined by gravel racer Max Karginov and his coach, Dr. Artur Barsumyan, to…
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DaySaver: Small Tool. Big Adventure with Peter Eisenegger
Small Tool. Big Adventure with founder Peter Eisenegger What if one of the most important pieces of cycling equipment isn't your bike... but the tiny tool you…
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Why Laura & Ted King Are Leaving Vermont for Bentonville
Ted & Laura King: Family, Gravel & the Big Move to Bentonville This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Ted and Laura King to talk about the next…
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Danni Shrosbree: Fast, Funny & Unapologetically Herself
What happens when one of gravel racing's fastest riders is also one of its funniest voices? This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with professional gravel…
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Sean Geivett: What Nobody Tells You About Racing as a Couple
What happens when you race over 1,000 km of mountains, heat, sleep deprivation, and endless climbing... with your partner? This week on Zone2Speak, Sean…
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Turning the Mic Around: Debbie Garzon Interviews Juliana
This week, Zone2Speak does something a little different. After months of listeners asking to know more about the person behind the mic, the roles are finally…
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Inside the Brutal Chaos of Unbound 2026 with Gee Schreurs
This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Geerike Schreurs, better known as Gee, rider for the Specialized Off-Road Team and one of the strongest names…
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Janosch Wintermantel: Building the World’s Most Unique Gravel Races
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Janosch Wintermantel, the creator behind events like Utopia Gravel, Octopus Gravel, Sahara Gravel, and Pedaleo…
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Erik de Brun: The RedShift Sports Engineer Changing How We Ride Bikes
This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Erik de Brun, co-founder and principal engineer of Redshift Sports, to talk about one of cycling’s most…
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Erika Alvarado: The Woman Behind Atacama Spirits Gravel
What makes people willingly ride into one of the harshest environments on Earth? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Erika Alvarado, triathlete…
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Wait… Did Florian Moreau Win Desertus Bikus on a TT Bike?
What happens when you ignore everything ultra cycling tells you to do… and win anyway? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Florian Moreau, ultra…
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Raphael Albrecht & Sneak Peaks: Escaping Performance Culture
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Raphael Albrecht, the creator of Sneak Peaks, a route through the Dolomites and into Slovenia where the roads fade, the…
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Jules Muzard and the Long Road Through Vietnam
What does it take to win a 4,000 kilometer self supported ultra cycling race across Vietnam? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Jules Muzard, fresh…
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Josh Sprague: Orange Mud Founder on Building Gear That Actually Works
What happens when an endurance athlete gets tired of gear that does not work? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Josh Sprague, founder of Orange…
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Sjors Beukeboom & Nafent: Inside Cycling’s Untold Stories
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Sjors Beukeboom, journalist, filmmaker, and founder of Nafent Magazine, to explore the stories behind the sport…
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Why We Ride, A Conversation with Sophie Potter
What if cycling was not about speed, numbers, or results? What if it was simply about how it makes you feel? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with…
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Juliana Buhring: Breaking Free, Breaking Records
Juliana Buhring’s life story is almost impossible to summarize. She is an ultra-endurance cyclist, bestselling author, activist, and the first woman to set a…
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The Last Race Report: Josh Amberger Reflects on his Pro Career
Josh Amberger has been one of the most recognizable personalities in triathlon for nearly two decades, known for fearless front-pack swims, honest racing, and…
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Vietnam on Two Wheels: Inside the 4,000km Journey of InnerScape
What does it take to design a self-supported ultra cycling race that crosses an entire country? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Olivier, founder…
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Beyond the Miles: Marcos Magalhães on Ultra Cycling & Giving Back
Endurance is often measured in distance, but for Marcos Magalhães, it’s measured in intention. In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with cyclist, USA…
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Filming the Silence: Nacho, Pedalea Films & the Soul of ACAY
Ultra cycling is usually measured in distance: kilometers, elevation, and finishing times. But what if the real story lives somewhere else? In this episode of…
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Jose Cabeça on Rewriting the Playbook: From Cycling to a Winter Olympic Dream
What happens when an endurance athlete from a warm-weather country decides to chase a winter Olympic dream? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by José…
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Neurodivergent, Spicy & Fast: Timia Porter on Cycling Without Filters
This week on Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Timia Porter, an elite cyclist and openly neurodivergent athlete who’s reshaping what performance, confidence, and…
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A Saddle Sore Deep Dive with Kat Stene
Saddle sores are one of cycling’s most common and least talked about problems, especially in ultra-distance riding. On this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined…
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Petra Wiltshire: Rainbow Jerseys and a Life Lived on Two Wheels
On this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by one of the most inspiring and multidimensional riders in cycling: Petra Wiltshire. A three-time world champion…
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Bikes, Fails & Comedy Gold: Tegan Phillips on Turning Cycling Into Laughs
Laughter, bikes, and not taking yourself too seriously, this episode is pure joy on two wheels. In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Tegan Phillips…
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Between Motion and Stillness: Inside the Lens of Elias Ejderhamn
Some stories are told in words. Others live in the quiet space between movement, effort, and stillness. In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Elias…
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Confidence Has a Branding Problem: Mérida Miller on Owning Space, Taking Risks & Showing Up
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. And few people understand that better than Mérida Miller. In this episode of Zone2Speak…
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Kara Folkerts on Nomadic Life, Bikepacking & Trail Running
Kara Folkerts lives life on the edge of the map. She’s a trail-running guide, bikepacking adventurer, yoga teacher, and full-time nomad, someone who has spent…
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missroofless: Photography, Freedom & the Call of Nazaré
Some people go outside to escape. Others go outside to feel alive. And then there’s Patrícia Malhão, someone who has built her entire existence around the…
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Friendship & Freedom: Inside Women’s Bikepacking Portugal
Friendship, freedom, and the open road, this is how Women’s Bikepacking Portugal was born. In this episode, I sit down with Diana and Lia, the two inspiring…
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Clean Sport, Real Talk: Josh Brandwene on Doping in Cycling
Josh Brandwene is back for his third appearance on Zone2Speak, and this time, we are taking on one of the most complex and controversial topics in cycling…
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Riding Together: Roanna Warren on Growing Girls That Ride Bikes & The Wild Weekender
Host Juliana sits down with Roanna Warren, founder of Girls That Ride Bikes (GTRB) and creator of The Wild Weekender, a growing women’s cycling festival that…
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Alex Dyson: Crafting a Life Around Adventure
This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana chats with Alex Dyson, adventure cyclist, storyteller, and Brand & Marketing Lead at Restrap. From crossing the Alps and…
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The Art of Adventure: Saoirse Pottie on Riding Beyond the Map
This week on Zone2Speak, host Juliana talks with Saoirse Pottie, an adventure cyclist whose journeys redefine what it means to connect through riding. From her…
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Miles, Mindset & Meaning with Justyna Jarczok
In this episode of Zone2Speak, Juliana chats with ultra-endurance cyclist Justyna Jarczok (@justine_bike) about her path into ultra racing, the beauty and…
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From Archaeology to Adventure: Crafting the Ultimate Bike with Pete Alfano
Before we dive in, a quick shout-out to the amazing brands that I use and love. All the links, discounts, and codes are below, so check them out, grab some…
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From Anorexia to the Finish Line: Leona Kringe’s Story of Healing and Endurance
Host Juliana talks with creator and ultra-endurance cyclist Leona Kringe about her two-decade struggle with anorexia, the difficult but necessary journey to…
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Climb With Confidence: Inside Josh Brandwene's Pyrenees Camps
This episode of Zone to Speak is supported by Peloton, the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. And because they are supporting the podcast, you get 20% off your…
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James Benson King: The Biking Viking’s Unbelievable Ride
Host Juliana speaks with James Benson King, the Biking Viking, about leaving a corporate career to cycle 32,000km from Alaska to Argentina, surviving brutal…
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Waleed Mohammed: Cycling, Community, and the Future of Cycling in Saudi Arabia
In this episode of Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Waleed Mohammed, a cyclist and advocate using the bike as a tool for visibility, empowerment, and change…
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Max Riese: on his Triple Everesting World Record and Changing Cycling Culture
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Max Riese, ultra cyclist, triple Everesting world record holder, content creator, and passionate storyteller. We…
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Ride Luca: Reinventing Women's Cycling Apparel with Luca Kuhn
Founder Luca Kuhn shares how she turned frustration with ill-fitting, male-focused cycling gear into Ride Luca, a women-led brand focused on comfort, style…
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From Basement to Bike Icon: Georgena Terry’s Women‑First Revolution
Georgena Terry, a mechanical engineer who built her first bike frame in her basement, shares the story of founding the world’s first women-specific bike and…
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Ryan Le Garrec: Bikes, Waves & Broken Beauty
Filmmaker and cyclist Ryan Le Garrec returns to Zone2Speak for a wide-ranging conversation that drifts from surf breaks to bikepacking trails, and into the…
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Pedaling for Progress: Ayesha McGowan on Diversity and Determination
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Zone2Speak. In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Ayesha McGowan , the first African-American woman to…
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Racing, Riding, and Rewriting the Rules with Charlotte Backus Turner
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Charlotte Backus Turner, former pro cyclist, endurance adventurer, and advocate for finding joy and balance on…
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Amy Palmiero-Winters: One Step Ahead
Welcome to this captivating episode of Zone2Speak, where I delve into the remarkable journey of Amy Palmiero-Winters, a world-class adaptive athlete who…