The Long Haul

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Join Jon McGavock and Steve Scoles as they dig deep into the great and inspiring stories of endurance emerging from the Prairies.

  1. 11 HRS AGO

    Season 1, Episode 15: Leah Kirchmann, Part Two

    From the “Kids of Mud” in Manitoba to the world stage, Leah Kirchmann joins the PedalCast for this great two part episode to reflect on a remarkable cycling career. Two-time Olympian, World Championship winner, and Tour de France podium finisher, Leah shares the highs, lows, and life lessons from elite racing, including resilience, teamwork, and the mental approach that guided her from athlete to coach.

    1h 3m

  2. 11 HRS AGO

    Season 1, Episode 14: Leah Kirchmann, Part One

    In this episode, Leah reflects on her journey from prairie headwinds to the Olympic stage, her role in the growth of women’s racing at the Tour de France, the realities of life on the European pro circuit, and her new chapter helping guide Canada’s next generation of riders.

    50 min

  3. MAR 6

    Season 1, Episode 13: Michael van den Ham, Part Two

    In this episode — recorded on the eve of the Hulst Worlds — Michael talks about growing up on the Prairies, the unlikely path from Brandon to the World Championships, what it takes to compete in one of cycling's most demanding disciplines, and why he believes cyclocross is one of the best development pathways for young Canadian cyclists across all disciplines.

    1h 3m

  4. FEB 27

    Episode 12: Chris Weber

    With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. In the final episode of our series, we catch up with Chris Weber.

    1h 25m

  5. FEB 20

    Episode 11: Jeff McMillan

    With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. In our second feature, we're joined by Jeff McMillan.

    1h 38m

  6. FEB 13

    Episode 10: Sue Binne-Huse, Part Two

    With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse.

    36 min

  7. FEB 13

    Episode 9: Sue Binne-Huse, Part One

    With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse.

    1h 2m

  8. JAN 29

    Season 1, Episode 8: Michael van den Ham, Part One: Previewing The World Cyclocross Championships with Canada's National Team Coach!

    On the cusp of the 77th UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in the Netherlands, we're pumped to be joined by Canadian National Team Coach, Michael van den Ham!

    16 min
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About

Join Jon McGavock and Steve Scoles as they dig deep into the great and inspiring stories of endurance emerging from the Prairies.

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  • Creator
    UMFM 101.5
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 UMFM 101.5
  • Show Website
    The Long Haul

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