The Stable Cyclist

John Peter
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The Stable Cyclist is a place where we gather to talk about bikes (mostly MTB), mentality and Mental Health. Come with as the host JP, invites you in to conversations with people he’s met over the years. We won’t have stories about how to train or how to win a bike race here. Instead we’ll hear about what goes on in these athlete’s minds and sometimes we’ll even dive into the deep end of the pool and talk about mental health

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 6 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Stage 6 of the Cape Epic brought more chaos for Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden. After a late-night bike issue left Leah’s setup questionable heading into the start, the day quickly unraveled with a puncture, a crash, and time lost early in the stage. Despite the setbacks, the pair fought their way back through the field, navigating tight singletrack, technical descents, and the challenges of racing blind on unfamiliar terrain. The day ended with frustration after a wrong turn in the final kilometers cost them valuable time. In this episode, JP, Jenna, and Leah break down the mechanical issues, the mental battle of chasing from behind, and the emotional swings that come with racing a multi-day event like the Cape Epic. They also reflect on the role of their support crew and what it takes behind the scenes just to make it to the start line each day. With one stage to go, the focus shifts to finishing strong.

    23 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 5 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Stage 5 of the Cape Epic is known as the Queen Stage, and it delivered in a big way. Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden break down one of the toughest days of the race, with massive climbing, fatigue setting in, and the cumulative toll of multiple stages starting to show. In this episode, JP, Jenna, and Leah recap how the day unfolded, what made this stage so challenging, and how they managed their effort through one of the most demanding profiles of the week. They also share what it feels like deep into a stage race like Cape Epic, where every decision matters and every pedal stroke counts. Another raw, inside look at the women’s race during one of the hardest mountain bike stage races in the world.

    17 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 4 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Stage 4 of the Cape Epic didn’t go to plan for Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden. Within the first five minutes, they were caught up in a crash that left Jenna dealing with a broken valve stem and the constant challenge of keeping air in her tire over the opening kilometers. Despite the early setback, the pair fought their way back through the field to finish 10th on the day. In this episode, JP, Jenna, and Leah break down what it’s like trying to recover from a crash early in a stage, the difficulty of passing riders on tight singletrack, and the mental battle that comes when your race plan is thrown out almost immediately. A raw look at the realities of racing the Cape Epic when things don’t go your way.

    16 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 3 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Stage 3 of the Cape Epic brought early adversity for Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden after a crash left Jenna without her Garmin, forcing them to adapt quickly in one of the longest and most demanding stages of the race. Despite the setback, the pair fought back to secure another strong 7th place finish on the day.   In this episode, they reflect on whether Cape Epic is the hardest stage race they’ve ever faced, how they managed the chaos after the crash, and the mental resilience required to stay locked in over such a long day. They also discuss the conversation around women racing shorter distances than the men and what that means within the context of this event. Another honest, behind-the-scenes look at life inside the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race.

    23 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 2 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Stage 2 of the Cape Epic took Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden from Montagu back to Montagu for a long, fast day of racing in South Africa. In this daily recap, they break down a strong performance on the results sheet while also opening up about the emotional side of racing as a team when one rider feels like she may have let the other down. JP, Jenna, and Leah talk about the psychology of pairs racing, how momentum can swing multiple times even within a single stage, and why staying patient matters so much in a race as long and demanding as Cape Epic. They also share what post-race recovery actually looks like, from the finish line all the way back to the Airbnb, in another inside look at the women’s race during one of the hardest mountain bike stage races in the world.

    19 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Cape Epic Stage 1 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    Cape Epic Stage 1 Recap | The Stable Cyclist Daily Series Stage 1 of the Cape Epic delivered exactly what this race is known for — a brutal opening climb that immediately shattered the field and forced teams to settle into the rhythm of racing as a pair. In today’s daily check-in, JP sits down with Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden to break down their Stage 1 experience after another solid day in South Africa. They talk about: • The massive climb right out of the gate and how it shaped the race • How communication works in a pairs stage race like Cape Epic • Managing effort when two riders must stay together • What they’re learning about racing this legendary event • Why telling the women’s race story matters when coverage is limited One of the motivations behind this daily series is simple: there is very little coverage of the women’s race during the live broadcast, and this podcast is a way to bring that story directly to you from the riders themselves. Every day during Cape Epic we’ll sit down for a short conversation to talk about the stage, the challenges, and what lies ahead. Tomorrow: another massive day in the saddle.

    21 min

  7. 15 MAR

    Cape Epic Prologue Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden

    The Cape Epic adventure is officially underway. In this first daily episode, Jenna Rinehart and Leah Vander Linden check in after the prologue stage of the 2025 Cape Epic, where they delivered a strong ride to finish 7th overall against one of the deepest women’s fields in mountain biking. JP sits down with the team to talk through the start of their South African adventure — from the logistics of traveling halfway across the world with bikes and support crews, to the unique challenge of navigating Cape Epic courses that wind through massive sections of private land. They also break down the prologue effort itself: pacing, expectations for the race, and what it felt like to finally get the Cape Epic experience underway after months of preparation. This is the first episode in a daily Cape Epic series, where we’ll follow Jenna and Leah through every stage of the race.

    19 min

  8. 13 MAR

    Jenna Reinhardt & Leah Vander Linden | Cape Epic, Teamwork, and Racing Together

    Jenna Reinhardt and Leah Van der Linden join The Stable Cyclist Podcast before heading to South Africa for one of the biggest challenges in mountain biking: the Cape Epic. In this conversation, they share how their friendship grew through the LifeTime Grand Prix, why they decided to race together, and what it takes to prepare for the hardest mountain bike stage race in the world. They talk about stage racing experience, training camp in Tucson, building trust as teammates, bringing their husbands along as support, and the huge logistical challenge of getting to Cape Epic in the first place. This is the start of a special Cape Epic series on The Stable Cyclist, with daily episodes following Jenna and Leah through every stage of the race. https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "StableSilca15" If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com   The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/  Use code StableCyclist100 Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended   Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/   #TheStableCyclist #LifeTimeGrandPrix #UnboundGravel

    48 min
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The Stable Cyclist is a place where we gather to talk about bikes (mostly MTB), mentality and Mental Health. Come with as the host JP, invites you in to conversations with people he’s met over the years. We won’t have stories about how to train or how to win a bike race here. Instead we’ll hear about what goes on in these athlete’s minds and sometimes we’ll even dive into the deep end of the pool and talk about mental health

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  • Creator
    John Peter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Stable Cyclist

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