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The Mountain Races Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Cynthia Carson, women's winner of Hellenic Mountain Race 2026, fell violently ill on the opening hike-a-bike over Smolikas — what she calls the hardest thing she's ever done. With 700km still to go, she was forced to recalibrate and what follows was ... more

Max Riese took the overall win at Hellenic Mountain Race 2026 by just 24 minutes, after a knife's-edge battle with his friend and rival Marc Büchel in the final days. We get into the obsessive route prep, a hailstorm that tipped him toward hypothermi... more

The final episode of our Hellenic Mountain Race coverage. We hear from riders at the finish line about their journey, and everything that they learned along the way.

Riders featured in this episode:

* Daniel Magrizos — Cap 40

* Colombine Courou... more

In our penultimate episode, we jump ahead to the sea. CP3 is now closed, the heat is on, and Nafpaktos is filling up with riders who've made it. With plenty hanging around, we hear from some of them before heading up to the final climb before the sea... more

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Recent Guests

Kai Macchalana
Rider discussed in interview segments
Greek mountain race participant
Episode: HMR 2026: The Finish Line
Giannis Adamoudis
Greek rider from Thessaloniki
Episode: HMR 2026: The Finish Line
Giannis Cap66
Rider, cap number 66
Episode: HMR 2026: The Finish Line
Urs Mannhart
Rider finishing cap 164
CAP164
Episode: HMR 2026 Day 7: Beautifully Stupid
Abe Kaufman
Cap number 1, returning rider
Rider
Episode: HMR 2026 Registration Day: Agios Athanasios
Mark Büchel
Swiss rider, camper 106, entering as veteran competitor
Rider
Episode: HMR 2026 Registration Day: Agios Athanasios
Rebecca Rusch
Pioneer in gravel and ultra-endurance racing, founder of the Be Good Foundation.
Be Good Foundation
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Cynthia Carson
Competitor in the Atlas Mountain Race, won the Women's category in 2024.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Steven Davis
Supportive partner of Cynthia Carson and participant in the Atlas Mountain Race.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas

Host

Mel Webb
Host and producer of The Mountain Races Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Mel is a wonderful storyteller! Fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    passionhill
    Canada4 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
    Germany4 months ago
  • Great job💪

    Thx to Mel & Team for updating us every day with the AMR 2026 podcasts. You are doing a great job. Love the way you approach to the participants. 👏🫶💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XtinaMTB
    Germany5 months ago
  • the stories behind the big races

    What a gem to listen to! Mel brings you the little stories behind the riders, well produced despite the probably harsh conditions. Love to listen to the daily episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ari-bln
    Germany10 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Hosts bring warmth and ease to tough race moments.
Micro-interviews offer diverse perspectives from riders and organizers.
Engaging storytelling with vivid scene-setting and polished sound design.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#88
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#182
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#76
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#84
Germany/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#89
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#184
Australia/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HMR 2026: Cynthia Carson, Women's Winner
Q: What changed after Checkpoint 2 that helped you regain momentum?
Rest and a longer recovery period at CP2 allowed her to regain strength, followed by a renewed ability to ride hard. She notes the storm had disrupted plans but ultimately provided the necessary downtime to reset.
HMR 2026: Cynthia Carson, Women's Winner
Q: What sparked the decision to push through the early illness and continue racing?
Cynthia explains that the drive to finish and the belief in rest-and-reset cycles kept her moving. She prioritized small wins, like getting to checkpoints, and used milk and broth to settle her stomach, choosing to ride when possible and rest when needed.
HMR 2026: The Finish Line
Q: What was your highlight?
Kai Macchalana and others highlighted the descent and the sense of achievement after tough days, with the descent being a standout moment and the general experience of the ride living up to expectations.
AMR 2026 Day 6: Victor Bosoni, Men’s Winner of Atlas Mountain Race
Q: What's the next big thing you're after?
Victor expressed his intention to participate in more races and mentioned that the Silk Road is a dream race for him, along with competing in events like the Troca Unbound XL and Tour Divide.
AMR 2026 Day 6: Victor Bosoni, Men’s Winner of Atlas Mountain Race
Q: Do you have a message for anybody at home?
Victor stated that his best motivation is to share love with others and create emotions through ultra cycling, appreciating the messages he receives from supporters.

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Recent guests on The Mountain Races Podcast include:

1. Kai Macchalana
2. Giannis Adamoudis
3. Giannis Cap66
4. Urs Mannhart
5. Abe Kaufman
6. Mark Büchel
7. Rebecca Rusch
8. Cynthia Carson

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