{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/68339738393e5e6cd836113b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HMR Day 2: Stone Forests","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/1748249384750-647b10aa-4ebb-4388-94f5-f14bec7f041b.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> </p><p><br></p><p>Day two of the Hellenic Mountain Race unfolded under clearer skies, but the lingering mud, fatigue, and technical challenges left little doubt—this race is as tough as it is beautiful. Riders pushed through sodden forests, ancient staircases, and one of the course’s most breathtaking zones: the Vitsa Steps and the Stone Forests of Zagori. </p><p><br></p><p>From bushwhacking at 4 a.m. to soaking in the incredible landscape, riders share how they are settling into the journey so far. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Riders Featured:</strong></p><ul><li>Hannah Simon (Cap 57)</li><li>Patrick Majerle (Cap 199)</li><li>Mathieu Segard (Cap 99)</li><li>Eric House (Cap 44)</li><li>Melvin de Groot (Cap 103)</li><li>Lisa Pacher (Cap 211A)</li><li>Kia Binch (Cap 75)</li><li>George Antonakopoulos &amp; Iasonas Mourellos  (Caps 208 A&amp;B, mistaken for Michael Zotos &amp; Socrates (Caps 215A &amp; B))</li><li>Gail Brown (Cap 53)</li><li>Shona &amp; Rich Oldfield (Caps 217A &amp; B)</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&nbsp;</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><p><br></p>","author_name":"Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd"}