HANNAH SHELL: RACING, RV LIFE and EMPOWERING WOMEN | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

This week, JP sits down with Hannah Shell, a top-10 finisher in the Gravel Earth Series and one of the most recognizable riders in the pro gravel peloton. Hannah shares her winding path into gravel racing, how she balances high-level competition with her work at Gravel Worlds, and what it’s really like to pursue the sport at the elite level. Her insight into the evolving landscape of gravel offers a refreshing and honest look at what it takes to excel while staying grounded. The conversation goes deeper into identity and the experience of being a six-foot-tall woman in a peloton where confidence and presence matter. Hannah talks about the power of strong female role models, the importance of women supporting women, and how she and her husband navigate full-time RV life throughout the racing season. They wrap up with classic rapid-fire questions, making this episode equal parts insightful, personal, and fun — a must-listen for fans of the growing gravel community. If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected] The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/ Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/ Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/