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Fantasy Gravel is the first game to pick your favourite riders on each top gravel race in the world. A digital app to play and discover the new rising stars of our sport, the latest news, and teams and have a calendar of the races not to miss it. Listen to our episodes to discover more about the athletes and the races and download the app to play with us.

JAN 27

Inside The Grip with Mattia De Marchi

We sat down with Mattia De Marchi to talk about The Grip, the brand-new elite gravel team backed by Wilier Triestina — and the vision behind it. Born from the evolution of professional gravel racing, The Grip is more than just a team: it’s a project built around performance, storytelling, and a new way of approaching competition off-road. In this episode, Mattia opens up about: How The Grip came to life with Wilier Triestina What makes this project different from traditional road or gravel teams The future of elite gravel racing and where it’s heading Balancing racing, identity, and passion in a fast-changing discipline A deep dive into one of the most exciting new gravel projects in Europe — straight from the rider shaping it.

20 min
08/13/2025

🎙 Live from Heathland Gravel 🚴‍♂️

We had the chance to sit down with two incredible athletes — Jasper and Ivar — at the legendary Heathland Gravel in Belgium. 🇧🇪 This is no ordinary gravel race… it’s the only one in Europe that grants you a golden ticket to Unbound, the most prestigious gravel event in the world. 🌍 In this special episode, they open up about: – Their journey to Heathland and beyond – Wild stories from the trail – What it really feels like to race Unbound Grit, passion, and pure gravel spirit — this one’s unmissable 🔥 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

25 min
05/29/2025

🎙️ Unbound Week – We’re Back!

After a long break focused on building the next phase of the Fantasy Gravel App, we’re back on the mic just in time for the biggest weekend of the year—Unbound! In this episode, Shawn and Xavi sit down to talk about the wild week ahead: new app features launching for Unbound, insights on the course, and the riders to watch in both the XL and Unbound 200. As the official game of the LifetimeGrandPrix, this is a huge moment for us—and we’re bringing daily coverage, livestream updates, and community picks straight to your screen. Download the app, make your picks, and follow all the action. Let’s play. Let’s race. Let’s Unbound. 🚴‍♂️🔥

22 min
02/12/2025

🎙️ Philippines Goes Gravel! 🇵🇭

The Philippines always feels like home, and what better way to kick off the season than by experiencing gravel racing at @attck.unrstrktd, the first race of the @gravelearthseries We weren’t just there to follow the action—we immersed ourselves in the local gravel scene, connecting with the passionate community that’s shaping the sport in this incredible Southeast Asian country. After the race, we sat down with some of the top athletes to hear their thoughts on the event, the growing gravel culture, and what makes the Philippines a must-ride destination. 🎧 Tune in to get first-hand insights from the riders who took part! Next stop: La Santa Vall—see you there! 🚴‍♂️🔥

13 min
01/10/2025

First Podcast of the Year: Inside Pas Racing Gravel Team 🎙️

Kicking off the year with a bang, we’re joined by two key figures from one of the standout teams of 2024—Pas Racing Gravel Team! Lars Moss, Team Manager, and Tobias Kongstad, Sports Coordinator, sit down with us to share their journey: How they built and managed the team. Highlights from the 2024 season, including their victory at Traka 360. Exciting plans for 2025, including the launch of a junior development team in the USA. Pas Racing has been one of the most active and dynamic teams on the gravel scene, and this conversation is a must-listen for fans of the sport. With the new gravel season just around the corner, stay tuned to our socials and app for news dropping soon!

21 min
12/31/2024

Last Podcast of the Year: Inside the Classified Gravel Team

🎙️ Last Podcast of the Year: Inside the Classified Gravel Team We’re wrapping up the year with an exclusive chat about one of the most exciting new teams in gravel racing—Classified Gravel Team. Team manager Nick Sannen joins us to recap their debut season and share insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing a gravel team. We also dive into their goals and ambitions for 2025 as they tackle multiple leagues and objectives. 🚴‍♂️ In January, the team will be in Girona for a training camp, and we’re thrilled to host a special night with them at Casa Athletic. Stay tuned for all the details! Enjoy the conversation and let us know your thoughts!

21 min
10/31/2024

Petr Vakoc: His Gravel Season Recap and Ambitions for Next Year

Petr Vakoc: His Gravel Season Recap and Ambitions for Next Year In this episode, we sat down at Casa Athletic Studio with Petr Vakoc, one of the season's standout gravel racers known for his consistency and strong performances across the year. Petr opens up about his season’s highlights, what keeps him motivated, and his big dreams and goals for next year. We also dive into his thoughts on where gravel racing is headed as it keeps growing. It’s an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation you won’t want to miss!

32 min
10/23/2024

Mattia de Marchi: Reflecting on Gravel Racing’s Evolution and What’s Ahead

Mattia de Marchi: Reflecting on Gravel Racing’s Evolution and What’s Ahead I've known Mattia de Marchi since the early days, long before gravel racing took off. We finally sat down at Casa Athletic to chat about the season after the Ranxo finale. We explored the rise of gravel racing, Mattia’s unique perspective as a key voice in Europe, and some exciting developments on the horizon for 2025. I did my best in Italian—hope you enjoy the conversation!

42 min

Fantasy Gravel is the first game to pick your favourite riders on each top gravel race in the world. A digital app to play and discover the new rising stars of our sport, the latest news, and teams and have a calendar of the races not to miss it. Listen to our episodes to discover more about the athletes and the races and download the app to play with us.

Creator

Athletic Affair
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
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© Athletic Affair
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Fantasy Gravel