Gregg Dunham: Escape LA Co-director, FKT holder & 2024 Winner, Filmmaker, Ultra Cyclist #30

✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨Today’s guest is a documentary filmmaker, relentless bikepack racer, and an all around incredible, thoughtful amazing human. I had the opportunity to get to know him better on the last couple days of the Colorado Trail Race as we pushed our bikes through the night together for endless miles. He’s had a year of difficult race finishes including Arizona Trail Race 300, The Grand Loop, Colorado Trail Race, and just recently a win on his own event called Escape LA. I was fortunate enough to give the route a go and it did not disappoint and we spent most of this episode debriefing from both our adventures. His documentary film called “Hidden in Plain Sight” is currently making the film festival tours and will be available to the public soon.----------------https://www.instagram.com/gregg_sees_the_worldhttps://www.instagram.com/labikepackingsucks/https://www.instagram.com/hiddeninplainsightdoc/https://www.labikepackingsucks.com/----------------This episode is brought to you by:Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!Embark Maple Energy - https://www.embarkmaple.com Use code “EMBARK20” for 20% off!----------------https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected](00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Guest Overview(00:04:01) - Escape LA Race Impressions and Route Description(00:07:54) - Route Terrain, Challenges, and Exposure(00:11:26) - Race Preparation, Weather, and Trail Adjustments(00:19:34) - Snake Encounter, Race Culture, and LA Bikepacking Loop(00:24:17) - Early Bikepacking Experiences and Enduro Sections(00:29:03) - Fork Issues, Maintenance, and Brand Preferences(00:40:06) - Mechanical Skills, Philosophy, and Challenges During the Race(00:43:36) - Navigation, GPS Limitations, and Route Management(00:50:23) - Race Strategy, Sleep, and Nutrition(01:01:55) - Wildlife Encounters, Trail Conditions, and Route Ethics(01:26:18) - Community Support, Atmosphere, and Regional Context(01:33:58) - Personal Stories, Family Connections, and Future of Endurance Sports(01:40:44) - Mental State, Sleep Deprivation, and Environmental Hazards(01:49:38) - Injury, Gear Choices, and Equipment Performance(01:57:06) - Urban Riding, Race Finish, and Post-Race Reflections(02:17:58) - Endurance Philosophy, Family, and Training Challenges(02:34:43) - Influential Figures, Evolution, and Growth of Bikepacking(02:44:23) - Race Popularity, Inclusivity, and Balancing Tradition(02:56:06) - Race Incident, Tire Choices, and Technical Riding(03:02:52) - Documentary Film Project and Closing Remarks----------------#endurance #bikepacking