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Mountain Biking
Gravel Racing
Cycling
Lifetime Grand Prix
Unbound
Gravel Burn
Leadville 100
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Olympics
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Cape Epic
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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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Henry Nelson had a breakout ride at Big Sugar earlier this month, going solo towards the finish and looking like he might be the first to cross the line. It was an impressive performance for someone who is relatively new, not just to gravel, but to b... more

The final round of this year’s Life Time Grand Prix saw several upsets in the pro field, including Stella Hobbs’ win in a breakaway. She joins Payson from her home in Whitefish, Montana, to talk about how she captured her first Grand Prix win, from m... more

Cole Paton’s win at Little Sugar last week was just the latest in a series of big events that have shaped his life on and off the bike this year. Over the winter, he got a new coach, bought a log cabin on 40 acres in central Washington, and started a... more

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

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Recent Guests

Henry Nelson
Gravel cyclist and Fort Lewis College graduate who raced for the Lauff team
Lauff
Episode: Big Sugar recap pt. 2 with Henry Nelson
Stella Hobbs
Professional cyclist and bike shop owner
Episode: Big Sugar recap pt. 1 with winner Stella Hobbs
Cole Paton
Professional cyclist and mountain bike racer
Episode: Cole Paton on his Little Sugar win and his new tractor
Sepp Kuss
Professional road cyclist and winner of stages in all three Grand Tours
Episode: Sepp Kuss on racing all three Grand Tours this season
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

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Payson McElveen
Professional mountain biker

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 States3 months ago
  • Levi episode

    One your best interviews! On so

    Many

    Levels… great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swordinni
    United States5 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 States5 months ago
  • Dylan Johnson

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary Onnen
    United States5 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
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners find the conversations too loose or host-centered, and a few prefer cycling discussions to avoid political topics.
The mix of cycling expertise, technical detail and relaxed humor is a recurring draw, with some describing it as approachable bike nerdery.
Listeners often praise Payson's natural, well-prepared interviewing and the way he helps guests share personal stories beyond their race results.
Guests are valued for their range, from well-known professionals to less familiar athletes with compelling endurance and adventure stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Big Sugar recap pt. 2 with Henry Nelson
Q: When did you decide that you wanted to just send it? What was the conversation in your head like about waiting for the sprint?
Nelson believed the riders in the group would be focused on one another and might not chase him, so he saw a chance to attack about seven miles from the finish. He was caught near the end after cramping and running out of energy.
Big Sugar recap pt. 2 with Henry Nelson
Q: When you were looking at where you wanted to go to college, what were kind of the parameters? What was your bike background?
Nelson first attended the University of Arkansas and had mainly been a runner, with only occasional cycling. After blood sugar problems disrupted his running, he chose Fort Lewis College for its cycling program and the chance to race and ride in the mountains.
Big Sugar recap pt. 1 with winner Stella Hobbs
Q: At what point in the race did you feel like taking it on and winning was a possibility?
Hobbs describes riding defensively at the front, controlling the pace over the climbs, then attacking before the final wall when the group eased up. Her course recon prepared her to ride hard over the climb and plateau and hold the lead.
Big Sugar recap pt. 1 with winner Stella Hobbs
Q: What was your mindset going into Big Sugar this year?
Hobbs set aside pressure about the series standings and focused on riding freely, enjoying the course, and reaching the finish with the group.
Cole Paton on his Little Sugar win and his new tractor
Q: Talk to me about why you decided to shake things up so much this off season.
Paton felt stuck in a repetitive routine and burned out by gravel racing. He wanted more of the technical problem-solving and enjoyment he finds in mountain biking, so he stayed in the United States, changed coaches, and added mountain bike races to his schedule.

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What is With Pace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Casual, unscripted conversations led by professional mountain biker Payson McElveen, with elite cyclists, endurance racers, bikepackers and other people connected to outdoor sport. Guests talk through race tactics, training, equipment and the changing gravel scene, alongside the personal stories behind their careers: setbacks, family life, identity, business and life beyond competition. Race recaps and occasional conversations with multiple participants add variety to the one-on-one interviews. The appeal is the mix of informed cycling discussion and relaxed, personal storytelling, with room for humor and off-bike subjects rather than a narrow focus on results or performance metrics. Well suited to cycling fans and endurance athletes who wa... more

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Recent guests on With Pace include:

1. Henry Nelson
2. Stella Hobbs
3. Cole Paton
4. Sepp Kuss
5. Jacob Hora
6. Mārtiņš Blūms
7. Sarah Sturm
8. Quinn Simmons

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