{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/68324612a795fd3aef249ccb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HMR Day 1: Into the Pindus","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/1748249329411-a47168a8-ecfb-43da-a39c-db83fd7e0fbc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to the Hellenic Mountain Race Podcast, supported by <a href=\"https://www.albioncycling.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Albion</a>, <a href=\"https://www.tailfin.cc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tailfin</a>, <a href=\"https://pertex.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pertex</a> and <a href=\"https://styrkr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STYRKR.</a> The third edition of the Hellenic Mountain Race kicks off beneath the cliffs of Meteora as nearly 200 riders embark on an epic journey into the Pindus mountains. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we hear from a diverse cast of riders, Control Car 3 spending time the day intercepting the midpack. It's early days and most riders greet us with grins plastered across their faces.</p><p><br></p><p>From switchbacks and singletrack to snack breaks and salamander rescues, the route winds through dense forest and steep climbs toward the first major resupply in Metsovo. Mid-pack riders find rhythm, leaders push toward checkpoint one, and for many, just reaching the start line is a victory in itself.</p><p><br></p><p>Featured Riders:</p><ul><li>Shona &amp; Rich (Caps 217A &amp; B)</li><li>Tanner Jackson (Cap 158)</li><li>Hannah Simon (Cap 57)</li><li>Sienna (Cap 150)</li><li>Michael Gaffey (Cap 105)</li><li>Ivana (Cap 62)</li><li>Torsten (Cap 166)</li><li>Carlotta Schumacher (Cap 23)</li><li>Gail Brown (Cap 53)</li><li>Kia (Cap 75)</li><li>Eric House (Cap 44)</li><li>Jimmy (Cap 68)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.themountainraces.cc/hmr2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to Dotwatch the race</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://instagram.com/hellenicmountainrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Instagram for daily visual updates</a></p><p><br></p><p>Production and hosting by <a href=\"https://instagram.com/melwwebb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mel Webb </a></p><p><br></p><p>Sound design by <a href=\"https://instagram.com/bencrannell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Crannell</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd"}