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In the first episode of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Podcast, Allan interviews racers during rider registration before the pre-race briefing. Hear stories and insights from seasoned racers, first-timers, and members of the team that put on the race. Before the race gets underway though, the weather throws a curveball which throws everyones best laid plans out the window. Stay tuned for the next episode as we follow the racers out of Marrakesh and into the Atlas Mountains.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

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As the racers anxiously await the announcement of a start time, Nelson and the race organization work hard to try to get approval to start the race without further delays. Allan is on the ground to get comments and thoughts from racers as they wait in there racing gear to find out if the race will go ahead. With 20 minutes until 6pm, everyone is asked to gather at the start line for an announcement from the race organization.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

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The riders head out of the bustling streets of Marrakesh and into the Atlas Mountains. The route from the start to CP1 is significantly changed, with most off road sections being taken out due to flood damage. Allan Shaw checks in with riders on the road to CP1, shares tea with riders passing through CP1, runs alongside riders after dawn on the first morning, and catches up with the leaders of the women's and pair's categories shortly after sunset. With riders now making their way to CP2, the race is really heating up.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

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As the riders make their way between CP1 and CP2, our faithful podcast host, Allan Shaw, gets stranded in the desert due to multiple flat tires on Control Car 2. Making the most of the situation, he hikes up a climb that the riders are descending and catches them for a stream of quick fire interviews. With the Control Car's tires fixed, it's then off to Omar and his lovely waterfall for tea time and some more rider interviews before heading to Taznakht for the night. Tune in tomorrow for rider interviews from CP2 and beyond.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

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Allan rolls into CP2 shortly after midnight and finds countless riders fuelling up, resting, and preparing to take on the next section of the race. We also hear from pre-race favourite Mattia De Marchi on scratching from the race. We then get a special guest call-in from race organizer, Nelson Trees, giving us an update from the front of the race. Afterwards, Allan hikes up the infamous colonial road to catch up with riders as they take on this challenging section of the race.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

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Allan catches up with racers as they work their way from CP3 to the finish on the coast in Essaouira. He then jumps ahead to hear from the leader of the women's race Cynthia, and the leaders of the pairs race, Manuel and Federico. He then heads to the "Moroccan Stelvio" to chat with riders as they climb the last major climb of the race. Finally, Nelson calls in to update us on how the front of the women's race is playing out.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the support from Holy Fat, Energy dense sports nutrition. Listeners of the podcast can check out holy-fat.com and use the offer code ATLAS for a special discount at checkout
Follow The Riders On MAProgress: https://amr24.maprogress.com/
Atlas Mountain Race Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.com/
Detours: An Ultra Cycling And Adventure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EaAk0Sob0SQJU0kUthTwY?si=ji0nFQQzREyOkO3GreZxzA&nd=1&dlsi=98a838634155450f
Holy Fat (Use code ATLAS to get an exclusive discount): holy-fat.com
Hosted by Alan Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/allanshawphoto/
Production by Detours: https://www.instagram.com/detourscycling/
Cover art by Mel Webb:  https://www.instagram.com/melwwebb/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.