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Podium Podcast

Podium Podcast

Written by: Chris McQueen
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The Iowa Gravel Series is for anyone willing to ride their bike 100 km (62 mi) along the amazing gravel and dirt roads of Iowa. Each race is unique, but they all share a similar commitment to support each rider with everything they need to have a great day in the saddle. After each race, we sit down with the podium and talk about training, gear, the gravel scene and anything else that comes up!© McQueen LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Mitch Brekke
    Nov 25 2025
    Eight years ago, Mitch Brekke was nearly killed. During a 2017 group ride, he hit debris at 25-30 mph, went over his handlebars into the oncoming lane, and was run over by a car. The accident severed his femoral artery , broke all his ribs and lower eight vertebrae , collapsed his lungs, and dislocated […]
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    37 mins
  • Maggie Fournier
    Nov 18 2025
    A 95-degree race day with 20 mph winds is enough to make any rider nervous, but for a self-described “tentative gravel racer,” it’s even more daunting. Yet, that’s exactly what podiatrist Maggie Fournier faced when her husband signed her up for the Waukon 100 just days before the event. She went on to win the […]
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    41 mins
  • Olive Lind
    Nov 11 2025
    At 13 years old, Olive Lind has swiftly established herself in the Midwest cycling community, excelling in various races from NICA mountain biking to 100k gravel events. Her training commitment, including 100 miles weekly and multiple practices, fueled her impressive success, including winning and placing in several competitive events throughout her 2025 season.
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    35 mins
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