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Mountain Biking
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Leadville 100
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Olympics
Stage Racing
Leadville
Sahara Gravel
Cape Epic
Big Sugar
Tour Divide
Women's Cycling
Professional Cycling
Osprey
Mental Health
Payson Mcelveen

Professional mountain biker Payson McElveen sits down with some of the biggest names in sports and adventure to get an inside look at what sets them apart. With no script, the casual conversations are as diverse as the guests, with topics ranging from harrowing tales of survival, to debates on current events, to everyday tips and tricks and everything in between. As Payson travels the world for hi... more

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Latest Episodes

Sepp Kuss is back on the pod after yet another historic season racing all three Grand Tours, and after his stage 19 win at the Giro d'Italia this year, he is now one of the few riders to have won a stage in each. Sepp caught up with Payson during a b... more

Most high schoolers spend their time hanging out with friends and worrying about college applications. Jacob Hora spent his time getting trench foot in Central Asia and riding solo across 800 miles of Armenia. At 15, he tackled the notorious Iditarod... more

Fans of XCO World Cup racing might have been surprised to learn at the beginning of the year that Mārtiņš Blūms was headed for the Grand Prix. The Latvian rider has been a mainstay on the World Cup circuit for a decade, racking up podiums and even wi... more

One month after giving birth to her daughter, Sarah Sturm is back in the studio with Payson to talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same in these past few transformational weeks. After a relatively smooth pregnancy and birth, she’s alr... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Hora
College senior and ultra bikepacker from Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College
Episode: Jacob Hora, the 21-year-old shaking up the ultra endurance mountain bike scene
Mārtiņš Blūms
Professional cyclist from Latvia with World Cup XCO background and Grand Prix competitor
World Cup XCO / Grand Prix circuit
Episode: Mārtiņš Blūms on Chequamegon and pursuing gravel alongside XCO
Sarah Sturm
Professional cyclist and podcaster (Talking Over You)
Talking Over You
Episode: Sarah Sturm on motherhood and the future of US gravel
Quinn Simmons
Professional cyclist, Dauphiné stage winner, Leadville participant
Team Trek–Segafredo (as referenced in interview)
Episode: Quinn Simmons on Leadville, the Tour, and his Dauphiné stage win
Cobe Freeburn
Leadville-focused rider from Durango
Trek Boys / Grand Prix contender
Episode: Leadville 100 recap with Cobe Freeburn and Lauren Aggeler
Lauren Aggeler
Durango-based racer transitioning across disciplines
RAFA program participant / U23 rider
Episode: Leadville 100 recap with Cobe Freeburn and Lauren Aggeler
Cam Jones
Professional mountain biker
Privateer/ professional racer
Episode: Cam Jones on racing the Grand Prix as the defending champion and his Leadville strategy
Matt Wilson
Kiwi gravel racer, Grand Prix competitor
New Zealand cycling / Grand Prix teams
Episode: Matt Wilson on winning Tulsa Tough on a gravel bike and his breakout year
Nino Schurter
Professional mountain biker, retired from World Cup racing
Former World Cup Champion
Episode: Nino Schurter on retirement, gravel, and his unprecedented longevity in the sport

Host

Payson McElveen
Host of With Pace; professional mountain biker; may also be embedded in various episode branding and interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Amazing!

    The Chad Cheney interview was SO GOOD! Hilarious on so many levels and so good. I could care less about fixed gear, but man he is entertaining. Love his attitude.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cverry
    United States2 months ago
  • Levi episode

    One your best interviews! On so

    Many

    Levels… great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swordinni
    United States4 months ago
  • Consistently Excellent

    A show I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I do. Bike nerdery at its finest. Paysons one on one interviews are where the show shines brightest. Highly recommend Lael Wilcox and Levi L. episodes. Keep up the good work team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. Ry
    United States4 months ago
  • Dylan Johnson

    The spirit of gravel is dead-just per on it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary Onnen
    United States4 months ago
  • Never misses

    Quickly becoming my favourite podcast. Payson is a natural communicator and interviewer (and also one who does his research on each guest), who seems to put all his guests at ease and get the best and previously untold stories (as much the non-cycling as the cycling) out of every interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbc81
    Australia7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently excellent and bike nerdy insights from Payson shine in one-on-one interviews.
Guests consistently praised for opening up beyond cycling achievements.
Listeners appreciate natural conversations, guest variety, and host preparation.
Fans note the show's energy and the host's ability to put guests at ease.
Some criticism about pacing and focus when there are many tangents.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Leadville 100 recap with Cobe Freeburn and Lauren Aggeler
Q: How did you approach the U23 competition within Leadville?
Lauren explains racing her own race, using gaps to Kylie for timing, and then accelerating on the paved section to take the lead, while managing other U23 contenders behind her.
Cam Jones on racing the Grand Prix as the defending champion and his Leadville strategy
Q: What lessons from Leadville did you apply to this season?
I focused on pacing, altitude adaptation, and bike setup decisions that balance endurance with the ability to respond to changing course conditions; previously learned lessons about nutrition and terrain shaped how I approached the final climbs.
Cam Jones on racing the Grand Prix as the defending champion and his Leadville strategy
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced with the visa and staying in the US while competing internationally?
The process required patience and meticulous gathering of documentation to obtain a five-year athlete visa, which allowed earning sponsorship money legally and reduced constant travel strain, giving more stability for training and racing schedules.
Sarah Sturm on motherhood and the future of US gravel
Q: How do you view the Grand Prix and the evolving gravel calendar?
They discuss the shift toward a more defined qualification system, the impact of Sea Otter as a debatable decider, and the broader question of professionalization versus the sport's mass-participation roots.
Sarah Sturm on motherhood and the future of US gravel
Q: What are you most curious about as you return to racing?
She is curious about balance between ambition and safety, especially given the physical and logistical demands of returning to racing while managing breastfeeding and recovery.

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The show pairs a seasoned endurance athlete and broadcaster with high-profile athletes, entrepreneurs, and explorers for unscripted conversations that span racing, survival stories, gear tech, and lifestyle. Episodes blend personal journeys, race insights, and real-world workflows—covering everything from discipline and training to brand partnerships and cultural shifts in endurance sports. Listeners can expect candid reflections, practical takeaways for athletes and brands, and a lighter, personality-forward style that keeps conversations relatable while still delivering deeper context on performance, endurance, and adventure.

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Recent guests on With Pace include:

1. Jacob Hora
2. Mārtiņš Blūms
3. Sarah Sturm
4. Quinn Simmons
5. Cobe Freeburn
6. Lauren Aggeler
7. Cam Jones
8. Matt Wilson

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