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The Gravel Paddock

Antonin Liverset
Gravel Racing
Gustave Orain
Castellón
Girona
Santa Vall
Traka 360
Unbound
Cross-Country Skiing

The pro gravel peloton is moving faster than the media covering it. Welcome to The Gravel Paddock, the definitive inside look at professional gravel racing. Hosted by Elite Athlete Manager Antonin Liverset, we bypass the campfire stories to bring you directly inside the peloton. We talk about what actually matters: raw race tactics, pro tech setups, and the unfiltered business of modern racing. Fr... more

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From a spectacular European spring campaign to the brutal reality of the Kansas dirt. We sit down with Canadian globetrotter Ben Perry to debrief the absolute mudfest of Unbound Gravel and the extreme highs and lows of the 2026 season.

We cut throug... more

From a decade in the World Tour to pioneering the European gravel scene, Nathan Haas has seen the sport evolve from the inside out. Now the Director at Team EF Coaching in Girona, Nathan joins the pod to break down the reality of modern gravel traini... more

What does it take to go from a heartbreaking crash in a 360km race to fighting for the podium in a 200km race just 24 hours later?

In Episode 6, we sit down with Karolina Migoń to debrief one of the most insane displays of resilience the gravel pelo... more

From the road to the very front of the global gravel peloton. In Episode 5 of The Gravel Paddock, Antonin Liverset sits down with Nicole Frain, currently one of the most dominant forces on the European circuit.

Fresh off an incredible 3-win streak i... more

How do you transition from explosive 60-minute cyclocross mud fests to surviving brutal 5-hour battles at the front of the professional gravel peloton?

In Episode 4 of The Gravel Paddock, we sit down with young Belgian powerhouse Julian Siemons (GVA... more

"People say I'm a walking scar... but I never give up."

In Episode 3 of The Gravel Paddock, we sit down with Elite gravel racer and Pro cross-country skier Annabel Fisher. After a dominant start to the season, a horrific crash at the Leadville 100 c... more

How do you secure a Top 5 at the brutal Valley of Tears with almost zero training and a bad knee?

In Episode 2 of The Gravel Paddock, we sit down with Gravel & Road pro racer Simon Pellaud. We debrief his chaotic start to the 2026 season, diving int... more

Debrief of a brutal European gravel season opener with Gustave Orain.

We dive into the reality of moving to the Elite ranks, the mud fest at Santa Vall, and the high-speed battles of Castellón UCI. Expect raw tactics, the truth about the privateer l... more

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Recent Guests

Karolina Migoń
Professional gravel cyclist, rider for PAS Racing
PAS Racing
Episode: EP6 - Karolina Migoń - “The Traka Rollercoaster, Pas Racing Dynamics & Defending Unbound”
Nicole Frain
Elite gravel racer, European circuit standout
Freelance/privateer with multiple sponsors
Episode: EP5 - Nicole Frain - “The UCI Winning Streak, Women’s Peloton Dynamics & 1x Setups”
Julian Siemons
Young Belgian powerhouse rider for GVA Golden Gravel Team
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Episode: EP4 - Julian Siemons - “CX Transition, 351W at The Hills & Euro Racing Focus”
Annabel Fisher
elite gravel racer and pro cross-country skier
Professional athlete
Episode: EP3 - Annabel Fisher - "The Leadville Crash, 2000m Altitude Life & Dual-Sport Pro Reality"
Simon Pellaud
Elite gravel racer
Cervelo (sponsor)
Episode: EP2 - Simon Pellaud - “Privateer Shift, Colombian Prep & Injury Battle”
Gustave Orain
Professional gravel racer, privateer
Independent/Privateer
Episode: EP1 - Gustave Orain - “The Rookie Season Launch”

Host

Antonin Liverset
Host of The Gravel Paddock; Elite Athlete Manager; leads discussions on race tactics, pro tech setups, and the business of modern racing.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP4 - Julian Siemons - “CX Transition, 351W at The Hills & Euro Racing Focus”
Q: How do you approach pacing and nutrition in long gravel races like The Hills?
Start at a sustainable pace, avoid going over your limit early, and keep carb intake high (around 90 grams) to sustain energy through four to five hours of racing.
EP4 - Julian Siemons - “CX Transition, 351W at The Hills & Euro Racing Focus”
Q: What is the dynamic of your team and how is it structured?
The team is led by Greg Van Avermaet, supported by his sponsors, with five riders including two younger teammates; it's more like a collaborative squad than privateers, enabling us to split programs and travel together.
EP4 - Julian Siemons - “CX Transition, 351W at The Hills & Euro Racing Focus”
Q: Could you give us your background and how cyclocross shaped your transition to gravel?
I started cyclocross at seven, did winters and road races in summers, and found gravel suited my ability to manage longer efforts and maintain power over longer durations.
EP5 - Nicole Frain - “The UCI Winning Streak, Women’s Peloton Dynamics & 1x Setups”
Q: Let's talk about your objective for 2026 now. Talk us through your calendar and the main goals that you have for this year. What are your big targets and how are you planning to reach them?
My main aim is to win the UCI Gravel World Series title again and to target key events like Tracker, Unbound, and the World Championship in Australia, with a plan to optimize peak performance around mid-season and back-to-back blocks of races.
EP3 - Annabel Fisher - "The Leadville Crash, 2000m Altitude Life & Dual-Sport Pro Reality"
Q: What does your plan look like for 2026 as a privateer, and how do you choose races?
Her approach is to select races that suit her strengths, avoid burnout, and emphasize enjoyment and smart pacing, with long-term goals like World Championships and Olympic ambitions guiding decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gravel Paddock

What is The Gravel Paddock about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on professional gravel racing, offering firsthand insights into race tactics, equipment choices, and the business side of the sport. Episodes consistently feature elite gravel racers sharing experiences from top events, strategies for multi-hour endurance, and the realities of competing as a privateer versus being part of a sponsored team. A notable throughline is the balance between performance and sustainability—covering training bases, altitude preparation, bike setups, and logistics across a global calendar. A distinctive edge is the willingness to discuss organizational and safety aspects as the sport scales, plus practical takes on how teams and athletes navigate sponsorship, travel, and schedule pressures. The forma... more

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1. Karolina Migoń
2. Nicole Frain
3. Julian Siemons
4. Annabel Fisher
5. Simon Pellaud
6. Gustave Orain

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