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The Mountain Races Podcast

Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd
Silk Road Mountain Race
Atlas Mountain Race
Kyrgyzstan
Hellenic Mountain Race
Morocco
Greece
Bikepacking
Ultra-Distance Racing
Ultra Cycling
Cycling
Endurance Racing
Mountain Biking
Adventure Racing
Checkpoint 2
Cynthia Carson
Essaouira
Checkpoint 1
Ultra Racing
Camaraderie
Kegeti Pass

We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Greece & Turkïye.

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Day two of the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race, and the field has well and truly spread out. A night of thunderstorms has left riders scraping peanut-butter mud from their tyres. Some slept on mosque verandas, in goat sheds and under concrete shelters... more

The first Taurus Mountain Race gets a baptism of rain, with 100 millimetres forecast for the first 24 hours. In places the track has turned to thick, sticky mud. We hear from riders as they settle into the adventure ahead.

Riders featured in this e... more

We begin our race coverage in Antalya, where the Taurus Mountains rise straight out of the Mediterranean, for registration day at the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race. Riders trickle in throughout the day outside The Beaver, a coffee shop on the beachf... more

Not long now until the start of the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race…

With the route under wraps until 11th October and little known about what lies ahead, follow our race coverage for a full taste of what’s in store.

Follow @taurusmountainrace on In... more

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Recent Guests

Maarten Vanhaverbeke
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Leanne Bentley
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Maxi Unger
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Merlijn Sluiter
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Svenja Betz
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Rogan Martin
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Emma Bateup
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Jacob Dugdale
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
John Roe
Episode: TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike

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Mel Webb
Host of The Mountain Races Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 414 ratings
  • Top class, inspiring pods

    Love the mix of raw interviews and descriptions that almost take you there🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT of Colchester
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Inspiring

    Mel and Ben produce a well informative and inspiring podcast. Mel is amazing in storytelling and interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnnydm1971
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Mel is a great presenter, describing the scenes in detail and helping you build up a mental picture. Her relaxed, friendly manner put the riders at ease, even when they are having a tough time, making the interviews insightful as well as informative. The sound design gives a level of polish that lifts it above what you might expect for this kind of project. A perfect companion to the Instagram feed. Chapeau to all involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alwyng
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Mel is a wonderful storyteller! Fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    passionhill
    Canada8 months ago
  • Super well made!

    I love this podcast. It is super fun to kind of follow the race with all this small insights! Really well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grafikdackel
    Germany9 months ago

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The show is commended for its vivid, on-site reporting and high production quality.
Listeners praise the host's storytelling and interview style, noting a relaxed yet insightful delivery.
Riders and endurance fans value the deep-dive interviews and practical race insights.

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Day 0: Prologue
Q: What have you learned from the first, like, expectations of a first edition?
Bengt Stiller enjoys inaugural races because they offer the feeling of exploring a blank space, with fewer reports and expectations from previous editions.
Day 0: Prologue
Q: What was going through your minds when you're sitting at that table together filling out your applications?
One rider had been imagining the dramatic mountain landscapes since seeing scouting posts, while the other saw the race as part of a year-long adventure.
TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Q: Can you share maybe one of the mistakes and how you're...
Maarten Vanhaverbeke said riding through the night and starting another race only six weeks after a previous event contributed to mistakes. He planned to eat and sleep more consistently this time.
TMR 2026 Day 2: At The Speed of Bike
Q: What are your kind of tools to stay warm and dry and manage that kind of thing?
Melina Boening said she kept moving, stopping only to pee and resupply, and wore her rain jacket throughout the day.
TMR 2026 Day 1: Baptism of Rain
Q: Were you happy about that choice?
Hannah says she was glad she eventually put on her rain jacket when a downpour arrived during the first hike-a-bike section.

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This show centers on field reporting from ultramarathon and endurance mountain races across Europe and North Africa, with a strong emphasis on race strategy, gear, nutrition, pacing, and mental resilience. Episodes frequently feature rider-to-rider interviews and on-the-ground storytelling that highlight the human side of extreme endurance events, including camaraderie, local culture, and the realities of multi-day racing. A notable strength is the intimate, issue-by-issue coverage of grueling routes, weather, and improvisation on course, which often reveals practical tips for aspiring athletes, organizers, and supporters alike.

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1. Maarten Vanhaverbeke
2. Leanne Bentley
3. Maxi Unger
4. Merlijn Sluiter
5. Svenja Betz
6. Rogan Martin
7. Emma Bateup
8. Jacob Dugdale

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