Dirty Chain Podcast: A Cycling Podcast

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Midpack cycling and racing podcast with a strong emphasis on the gravel and off road scene. A Michigan Midpack Media production brought to you by KOM Cycling.

  1. Episode 120: Polar Roll 2026

    6D AGO

    Episode 120: Polar Roll 2026

    Polar Roll 2026 - Finisher, Jason Mudget, and not-yet-finisher, Tristan Smith, join the podcast to re-live the chaos, the finishing pride, and the quitter heartbreak of this year's Polar Roll mass start.

    1h 15m
  2. Episode 119: League of Michigan Bicyclists with Andy Rohrer

    FEB 19

    Episode 119: League of Michigan Bicyclists with Andy Rohrer

    Andy Rohrer, Executive Director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, joins the podcast to talk about the work and mission of the non profit that has been advocating for and educating in support of the cycling community in Michigan for over 40 years.

    1h 11m
  3. Episode 118: Iceman Pass Count and Wave Data Deep Dive with Ben Snyder and Stephen Spry

    11/14/2025

    Episode 118: Iceman Pass Count and Wave Data Deep Dive with Ben Snyder and Stephen Spry

    Iceman Cometh Challenge 2025! Time to nerd out with Ben Snyder and Stephen Spry - creators of the now infamous data set of pass counts, wave finishes, and alternative podiums for the Iceman Cometh since 2019. Hear how it all started, how they crunch the numbers, and the unique story the data reveals for this iconic race!

    55 min
  4. Episode 117: Bootleg with Brian Zajac

    10/20/2025

    Episode 117: Bootleg with Brian Zajac

    Brian Zajac joins the podcast to talk about Bootleg - the non-race downhill event that occurs the Sunday after Iceman in Traverse City. Brian also schools Trevor on all things pertaining to downhill and gravity biking and shares his super interesting background in the sport.

    1h 16m
  5. Episode 116: Kristy McBride - Historic Marji Gesick Buckle Finisher

    09/30/2025

    Episode 116: Kristy McBride - Historic Marji Gesick Buckle Finisher

    The 2025 Marji Gesick saw something many people thought was impossible - three women finished the 100 mile bike in under 12 hours, earning them the coveted Marji Buckle. One of those incredible women, Kristy McBride, joins the podcast to talk about her several-year journey leading up to this historical accomplishment - from starting as a runner, why she bought her first bike, and why she chose to ride a single speed at this year's Marji.

    41 min
  6. Episode 115: Ben Alter Returns - The Salty Marie, RAMBA Shenanigans, The Crusher, Marji Gesick

    09/24/2025

    Episode 115: Ben Alter Returns - The Salty Marie, RAMBA Shenanigans, The Crusher, Marji Gesick

    Ben Alter re-joins the podcast to share about his experience at this year's Salty Marie ultra race, RAMBA 24 Hour Shenanigans, and his general progression as an ultra endurance athlete.

    54 min
  7. Episode 114: Single Speeds! Bike Builds! Beer! Sheldon Returns...Again!

    09/04/2025

    Episode 114: Single Speeds! Bike Builds! Beer! Sheldon Returns...Again!

    Sheldon is back, making his yearly podcast appearance (needs to be more btw). We crack some beers and talk what’s on his bike-mind - including single speeds, his latest weird-yet-beautiful bike builds, and recent, dumb bike injuries.

    57 min
  8. Episode 113: Mark Kransz Returns

    08/20/2025

    Episode 113: Mark Kransz Returns

    Michigan's own, Mark Kransz, returns to the podcast to talk about World Cup Marathon racing, Ore to Shore, and more!

    1 hr
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Midpack cycling and racing podcast with a strong emphasis on the gravel and off road scene. A Michigan Midpack Media production brought to you by KOM Cycling.

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