Joe Goettl | Resilience, Racing, and Making Media that Matters | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Joe Goettl is more than just a professional gravel racer—he’s a storyteller, a survivor of chronic pain, and one of the sport’s rising media talents. In this episode, JP sits down with Joe to explore his unique path from a promising young runner in Minnesota to the harsh realities of long-term injury and physical setbacks. After years of battling chronic pain, Joe found a breakthrough through the Pain Academy, and his story is a masterclass in perseverance and mindset. But Joe’s journey doesn’t stop at healing—he’s now thriving on the gravel scene, racing at the elite level and creating compelling content that captures the spirit of the sport. Joe and JP also get into the behind-the-scenes life of a media-savvy racer, the mental game required to push through adversity, and finish things off with some fan-favorite rapid fire questions. Whether you're chasing fitness, storytelling, or your own comeback, this episode will resonate. 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/ 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/ #JoeGoettl #GravelRacing #PainAcademy #ChronicPainRecovery #CyclingPodcast #TheStableCyclist #ProCyclist #MinnesotaAthletes #CyclingMedia #GravelCycling