The Mountain Races Podcast

Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd
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We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Greece & Turkïye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Welcome to the Atlas Mountain Race 2026

    SEASON 9, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Atlas Mountain Race 2026

    The sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race kicks off Friday 6th February, 2026. For the first time, we'll start in Beni-Mellal, a new gateway into the Atlas Mountains. From CP1 riders enter classic AMR terrain, into the rugged Anti-Atlas, winding their way to the old port town of Essaouira. Riders will have have until midnight on February 14th to reach the finish line. Tune in every day for a front-row seat to the action. We’ll bring you stories and updates from the trail, illuminating the dots on your screen and bringing their adventure straight to your ears. Follow the dots on MAProgress and follow @atlasmountainrace on Instagram for visual updates from the trail. This series is hosted and produced by Mel Webb and sound design by Ben Crannell. Cover image by Stephen Shelesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  2. AMR 2026: Race Preview

    EPISODE 2

    AMR 2026: Race Preview

    Welcome to our podcast coverage of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race, supported by Tailfin, Pertex and Albion. The sixth edition is a year of change for the Atlas Mountain Race with a new start in Beni-Mellal. In this episode, Media Manager and host of this year's race podcast, Mel Webb, sits down with Race Director Nelson Trees to provide an overview of this year's route, our favourites for the win and what dotwatchers and riders alike are in store for. Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Credits: Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  3. AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas

    EPISODE 3

    AMR 26 Day 0: Into the Atlas

    Atlas Mountain Race 2026 is finally here, beginning with the usual proceedings of registration. Riders trickled into the cultural centre at Ain Asserdoun Park in Beni-Mellal under persistent rain. After years of drought, high rivers, lingering snow on mountain passes, and late route changes set the tone for the adventure ahead. In this opening episode, we hear from riders across the field to heart their thoughts and feelings on the road to the start line and what they are about to embark on. Riders featured in this episode: Abderrahim Aarab & Haitam Ait bouaziz — Caps 301A&BRebecca Rusch — Cap 316BGökay Bıyık —Cap 17Sean Geivett & Emma Missale — Caps 309A&BTaylor Doyle — Cap 62Cynthia Carson — Cap 33Steven Davis — Cap 55Kerry MacPhee — Cap 137Rob Britton — Cap 25Max Riese — Cap 180 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  4. AMR 26 Day 1: First Light

    EPISODE 4

    AMR 26 Day 1: First Light

    After a cold, rain-soaked first night at the Atlas Mountain Race 2026, riders emerge from darkness into morning light scattered across the High Atlas. Frigid temperatures, flooded roads, and icy descents define the opening hours of the race, forcing decisions around shelter, sleep, and when to keep moving. In villages along the early tarmac corridor, riders gather briefly around wood stoves, cafés, and petrol stations — drying socks, warming hands, fixing mechanicals, and weighing fatigue against momentum. Some push on through the night, others pause for rest, all navigating the consequences of an unusually harsh start. As daylight reveals snow-covered peaks and saturated landscapes, bringing with it a renewed spirit for our riders. The lead riders reach Checkpoint 1, while much of the field continues to funnel through towns toward their first stamp.  Riders featured in this episode: Gala Giannini— Cap 81Tanner Jackson — Cap 112Seun Alaba — Cap 4Fritz Meinecke — Cap 147Roz Osborne — Cap 163Julian Mills — Cap 153Stephane Ouaja — Cap 165Arthur Bonal — Cap 20Ariane Richter — Cap 179Sterre Witteveen — Cap 322BConor Dunne — Cap 64Sebastian Trimborn — Cap 126Victor Bosoni — Cap 21Rob Britton — Cap 25Stefan Haehnel — Cap 94 Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race Follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainrace for daily visual & written updates Hosted and produced by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Cover image by Lloyd Wright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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We report live from the field in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Greece & Turkïye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd
  • Episodes
    99
  • Seasons
    9
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