Share
The Mountain Races Podcast
AMR 2024 EP 8: It Ain't Over Till' It's Over
Season 3, Ep. 8
•
Allan heads to CP3 to check-in with riders who have squeaked in before the time cut, as well as those who have had to scratch from the race. With a mix of podcast first-timers, and those we haven't heard from since the beginning of the race, today's episode provides a fresh outlook on the race, as riders discuss the many lessons learnt in the Atlas Mountains.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb: https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/
More episodes
View all episodes
1. SRMR 2018 : EP1-Introduction to the Silk Road Mountain Race & Interview with Nelson Trees
43:01||Season 1, Ep. 1Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar. An epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan! The race will start on the 18th of August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In this first episode we will introduce you to Nelson Trees, the race director and discuss how this race came about, what challenges riders can expect, some useful tips, and the general philosophy behind the race. ENJOY!! USEFULL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.2. SRMR 2018 : EP2-Wolves, wilderness and women on bikes.
53:50||Season 1, Ep. 2Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In the second episode we talk to a champion female bike packer on a mission to get more people riding, an adventure cyclist and writer who knows Kyrgyzstan like the back of his hand and to round the world record holder, Mark Beaumont. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW OUR QUESTS: Mark Beaumont Website : www.markbeaumontonline.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MarkBeaumontAdventures/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/MrMarkBeaumont Lee Craigie Website : https://leecraigie.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/leecraigie/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/leecraigie_ Ed Shoote Website : http://welovemountains.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1lovemountains/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/1loveMountains USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.3. SRMR 2018 : EP3-Final Tips & Tricks before the start
44:49||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. In this episode we hear from Shand Cycles, a race sponsor and participant, Jeff Liu, Shanghai-based cyclist and co-founder of the race and from Jay Petervaray, veteran endurance rider from Idaho with a great attitude on how to approach a challenge. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW OUR QUESTS: https://www.facebook.com/jay.petervary/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.4. SRMR 2018 : EP4-Hipsters, heartbreak and hallucinations
45:35||Season 1, Ep. 4Welcome to the Silk Road Mountain Race Podcast, a 12 part podcast series. We will cover one of the most exciting new additions to the bikepacking calendar: an epic adventure that will take place in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The race will start on the 18th August and by the time it ends on the 1st of September, participants will have covered 1700 KM and climbed 26000 M in of the most remote and stunning areas of our planet. An Action-packed episode including interviews with riders before the race, chats to those who haven't made it to the start line, plus insights into local Kyrgyz culture. Saddle up! This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.5. SRMR 2018 : EP5 - Kegety Pass: race to the summit
48:22||Season 1, Ep. 5We chat to riders as they summit the first major climb of the race (3780m), get some tips from avid dot watchers and wave off the last of the riders to start. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.6. SRMR 2018 : EP6 - Check point 1, the heat, and some tough choices
46:39||Season 1, Ep. 6We chat to riders as they pass check point 1. We also talk to some rider that have scratched and the hard choices they had to make, and last but not least some further insight into Kyrgyzstan. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.7. SRMR 2018 : EP7 - Where the wild things are
29:44||Season 1, Ep. 7As well as hearing more tales from the road and some top rider profiles , we have our own mini 'pop idol' session. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.8. SRMR 2018 : EP8 - The end in sight
20:43||Season 1, Ep. 8While the lanterne rouge riders are in a race to get to the last checkpoint before it closes, Jay Petervary pedals in to victory - and beer. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.9. SRMR 2018 : EP9 - Hallucinations, hypothermia and hunger - just another day in the SRMR.
32:59||Season 1, Ep. 9Riders have the finish line in sight, but not before battling marshland, washboard and sub-zero temperatures. Meanwhile, we talk with a Bishkek entrepreneur about his plans to increase tourism in the country. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd.. Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com. FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/ USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.