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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 54 MIN

From Wildcard to Champion: Unpacking the Journey with Cam Jones

from Velo Health · host Houman Khosravani

Welcome to the DirtCam flipped the script on the 2025 cycling season: Cam Jones, the Unbound 200 champion, and the Life Time Grand Prix overall winner - unpacking that journey. Cam went from being off the invite-only Grand Prix roster to tearing the gravel hierarchy and making his own path. We dive into how that journey became his ultimate rocket fuel and how a wildcard entry changed the trajectory of his entire career.The PastBefore the massive wins, there was pure chaos. Cam holds nothing back as he shares the story of his career developmentCrushing Unbound 200 & The Course Record BreakawayWe break down that legendary Unbound ride. Cam walks us through his aggressive race strategy, what it took to execute a mind-boggling 150-mile breakaway with Simon Pellaud, and how he managed the dust, the fatigue, and the mind games to cross the line in Emporia with a jaw-dropping course record.Gear Talk: Let the Legs Do the TalkingForget the hyper-obsessive wind tunnel data. Cam talks about his pragmatic approach to equipment testing. It’s a masterclass in proving that at the end of the day, you can’t buy speed - you've just got to work with what you’ve got and pedal harder than the guy next to you.What’s Next for the King of Gravel?With an off-season in the works and getting a moment to breathe, what does 2026 hold for the champ? We talk defending the crown, new targets, and why sometimes, just going with the flow is the ultimate strategy.Cam's Gear:Bicycle & ComponentsSCOTT Sports: @scottsportsusaSilca: @silca_veloShimano: @shimanomtb @rideshimano @shimanogravelIndustry Nine:@industry_nine @i9cyclingteamSchwalbe Tires: @schwalbetires4iiii Innovations: @4iiiicomApparel & AccessoriesRapha: @rapha @rapha_rccJulbo Eyewear: @julbo_eyewearNutrition & PerformanceKenetik: @bekenetikSpeedon Performance Fuel: @speedon_performance_fuel

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