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The Mountain Races Podcast

Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd
Atlas Mountain Race
Silk Road Mountain Race
Kyrgyzstan
Morocco
Hellenic Mountain Race
Ultra-Distance Racing
Bikepacking
Ultra Cycling
Greece
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

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

Day six, and the field is on the home stretch. As riders collect their final stamp at CP3 in Karpenissi, the race is taking its toll — cut hands, burst spokes, nine stitches, and a bumblebee with a bottle of Smirnoff for antiseptic. The weather has f... more

Day five, and nearly a week of living on the bike is starting to show. As Checkpoint 2 in Melissourgi closes its doors, we hear from the riders streaming through, as well as those who have just arrived at CP3 in Karpenissi.

Riders featured in this e... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kerry MacPhee
Competitor in the Atlas Mountain Race.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Taylor Doyle
Racer participating in the Atlas Mountain Race, focused on environmental consciousness.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Rob Britton
Competitor in the Atlas Mountain Race, experienced racer from Canada.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Max Riese
Long-time veteran racer, recently returned from a health setback.
Episode: AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Harry Fletcher
Participant in the Silk Road Mountain Race, faced challenges with a single-speed bike and shared his experience during the race.
Episode: SRMR 2025 Day 14: One Last Pass
Neil Copeland
Rider who shared insights about the scenic beauty and challenges faced in the race.
Episode: SRMR 2025 Day 14: One Last Pass

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
    Germany4 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
    Germany9 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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
AMR 2026 Day 6: Victor Bosoni, Men’s Winner of Atlas Mountain Race
Q: What were your goals going into the race?
Victor mentioned he does not set specific goals before races because of the unpredictability of ultra cycling, instead he focuses on having the best race possible and being open to all possibilities.
AMR 2026 Day 6: Victor Bosoni, Men’s Winner of Atlas Mountain Race
Q: What was the first thing you ate when you arrived at the finish line?
Victor described the first thing he ate as a tajine, a traditional Moroccan dish, which he found to be very satisfying after the long and difficult race.
AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas
Q: What are your expectations?
Just trying to accept to go a little slower than usual, because our body shape probably, but we're feeling good together.

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1. Rebecca Rusch
2. Cynthia Carson
3. Steven Davis
4. Kerry MacPhee
5. Taylor Doyle
6. Rob Britton
7. Max Riese
8. Harry Fletcher

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