The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries

Focal Events Ltd
The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries

In this series of Dirty Reiver Diary podcasts we will bring you all the news from the event plus tips and insights from a wide range of riders. Listen in for interviews with those new to gravel as well as experienced Pro riders and serial finishers. We will also discuss those hot topics such as tyres, nutrition and how to make sure you are fully prepared for the big day. Though the discussions are in the context of the event the content is applicable to all distance of gravel ride.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.3 - The Lauf Edition

    In this podcast we talk to Benedikt Skúlason, founder, CEO and designer at Lauf Cycles. Benedikt Skúlason is well known within the industry as an innovator and problem solver. He has brought his extensive knowledge of working with carbon and glass fibre to the world of gravel and beyond. We talk about how it all started, explore their flagship gravel bike, the Seigla, and touch on the other bikes within the Lauf Family.

    1h 6m

  2. FEB 17

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.2

    In this episode we talk to Monica Dew, brand ambassador for Le Col and Wahoo. Ex-professional road and track cyclist turned gravel and adventure fan, Monica has so many experiences to share. Her motivating stories and personal journey are full of anecdotes, tales and inspirational stories. Find out why Monica has embraced gravel and her experiences of the very first Dirty Reiver that she rode. Plus her tips for riding gravel and how it has made her want to get out and explore the local ...

    1h 13m

  3. 12/23/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.1 - The CLIF Bar Edition

    The CLIF Bar Edition. We kick off our new series with some nutritional chat and are joined by Tom Mazzone (Ex-road pro) and Rich Jones (Extra UK/CLIF). The guys share some of their stories and experiences around keeping fuelled. We share tips on fuelling strategies, touch on recovery and explore the CLIF Bar range.

    1h 6m

  4. 05/27/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 5

    In this episode of the Dirty Reiver Diaries we chat to Maddy Nutt from the Ribble Collective. Maddy shares her experiences of the event and gives us a window into gravel riding and racing from her travels around the world. Maddy’s thoughts on the gravel scene and how the sport is developing for women is very insightful. Packed full of strategies and anecdotes from the trails this is one podcast not to be missed! We also take a look at our next event – Gravel Rocks and find out what this new e...

    59 min

  5. 04/10/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 4

    In the final run in to the 2024 Panaracer Dirty Reiver we chat about pre-event preparations, give some insights into what is available on course and what rider should be carrying. We also chat to Stu Bowers who heads up SRAM's North Europe Partnerships. Stu has been in the bike industry for many years and has worn a number of hats both as a rider and as an employee. Regular top finisher across a number of cycling disciplines Stu is well placed to pass on some great tips on how to keep yoursel...

    1 hr

  6. 03/26/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 3

    In this episode we hop across the Atlantic to talk to Wahoo Ambassador Ian Boswell, ex World Tour Rider and 2021 winner of Unbound Gravel. We chat about US gravel events, what it takes to win and get some great insights into Ian's event prep. We also reflect on our recce of this years route and the trails as well as start to outline some of the things to look forward to at this years event in Kielder. If anyone would like more information or have questions for Ian his Instagram Account is: h...

    49 min

  7. 03/11/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2

    Jeff Zell 'The Global Go to Guy' for all things Panaracer takes time out of a busy tenth anniversary tyre launch to speak to us. We reflect on how tyres have developed to cope with the wide range of terrain that gravel bikes encounter and pick Jeff's brains on how it all started. The episode also looks at various factors effecting tyres and how they feel - pressure, volume, tread, weight - as well as the new and exciting developments from Panaracer for 2024. We also introduce the all new Gr...

    49 min

  8. 02/17/2024

    Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 1

    In this episode we chat to Amy Hudson a relative 'newbie' to gravel riding. The Dirty Reiver will be her first gravel event and we look at the things she is looking forward to and what tips she has for us. We also look a little at the history of the event, as the first of its kind in the UK, and hint at what is coming up from the Focal Events team. To find out more about Amy Hudson head to her YouTube chanel here. For more about the Dirty Reiver go direct to the website here.

    37 min
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    About

    In this series of Dirty Reiver Diary podcasts we will bring you all the news from the event plus tips and insights from a wide range of riders. Listen in for interviews with those new to gravel as well as experienced Pro riders and serial finishers. We will also discuss those hot topics such as tyres, nutrition and how to make sure you are fully prepared for the big day. Though the discussions are in the context of the event the content is applicable to all distance of gravel ride.

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    • Creator
      Focal Events Ltd
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      8
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries
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