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Dirt Dispatch
by Stilspoke
Your front-row seat to the wild world of off-road cycling.Hosted by the team at Stilspoke, The Dirt Dispatch covers the pulse of modern dirt racing — from the high-stakes drama of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to the uniquely American chaos of the Life Time Grand Prix. Expect sharp insights, athlete interviews, race breakdowns, and behind-the-tape stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Whether you're a diehard XC fan, gravel obsessive, or just here for the vibes — this is the show that keeps you in the loop and on the gas.
Episodes
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Lake Placid World Cup Race Recap
In this episode we recap the final exciting weekend of World Cup action in Lake Placid! Overall champions were crowned and the racing was incredibly tight and tactical. We go over the races, how they played out as well as covering the overall winners and their seasons.
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A Conversation with Dirk Friel of TrainingPeaks
In this episode Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks sat down with Dirt Dispatch to share his knowledge on training analysis, data analytics and the future technology that will shape the way athletes train and interpret performance. We discuss the intricacies of this in the context of mountain...
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Soldier Hollow World Cup Race Recap
The World Cup has jumped the Atlantic for the final two rounds of the season. A long awaited return for mountain bike World Cups to the Western US. A fantastic weekend of bike racing, the crowds turned up and the racing was tight and unpredictable! Listen in to hear us unpack the racing dynamics,...
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Val di Sole World Championships Race Recap
Val di Sole World Champs produced some incredibly tight racing, surprise performances and confirmation for many riders. This episode goes through all the weeks races and champions. We talk about the standouts and surprises throughout the week of tight racing. Listen in to relive the excitement…
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Les Gets World Cup Race Recap
The second half of the World Cup season is under way with the fan favourite venue of Les Gets. Just one week ahead of World Champs, this race brought the crowds and fantastic tight racing. Heavy hitters like Mathieu van der Poel and Samara Maxwell are back racing and they came prepared! Tune in…
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A Conversation With Ronja, Lucie and Zoe
This one is a bit different. Zoe Cuthbert sat down with Ronja Blöchlinger and Lucie van der Schalk for a wide ranging conversation about racing highs and lows, adversity, nutrition and a lot of other fun stories and questions thrown in!
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A Conversation with Jess Wenlock of Trinity Racing
Piper Albrecht sat down with Jess Wenlock, the team manager of Trinity Racing for a discussion about her role and the team. One of the premier development programs within the sport, with names like Tom Pidcock, Chris Blevins, Haley Batten and Adrien Boichis coming through their development…
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A Conversation with Adrien Boichis
Adrien Boichis has taken this year by storm. Taking four World Cup wins already this season, he has quickly become a threat for the win every time he lines up. Jasper sat down with him ahead of the Andorra World Cup to discuss his love of racing, success this season, and his perspective on his...
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Andorra World Cup Race Recap
The Andorra World Cup wrapped up the first half of an exciting and frenetic season. Tune in to hear how the races unfolded, the big rides and intricacies of the performances. We also hear from the riders inside the race about how their day went and where to next.
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La Thuile World Cup Race Recap
A new venue for World Cup cross country in the Italian alps; La Thuile. It delivered a demanding and spectacular course that produced some fantastic racing across the weekend. From first wins to continued success, we go into the moments that defined the racing as the World Cup reaches it's mid...
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Thomas Frischknecht Interview
In this episode, Zoe sat down with perhaps the most experienced man in World Cup cross country, a legend of the sport; Thomas Frischknecht. From multiple World Cup wins and overall titles to running one of the longest and most successful MTB teams in the industry, Thomas 'Frischy' Frischknecht…
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Lenzerheide World Cup Race Recap
The World Cup continues through the summer block into Lenzerheide. The Swiss stop is a favourite amongst the riders and the racing delivered. We talk through the first taste of 32" wheels on the World Cup stage, the tight racing that delivered first time winners and surprises. We touch on the...
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Leogang World Cup Race Recap
The World Cup headed to the mountains of Leogang in Austria to kick off a busy block of World Cup racing in the next month. The race delivered some incredible battles between the new stars of the sport and proven performers as the season is well and truly underway. This episode talks through the...
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Nové Město Na Moravě World Cup Race Recap with Yanick Gyger
The World Cup circuit is back in Europe for the second round in the iconic stadium of Nové Město Na Moravě. In this episode we go over the weekend's racing, new tech developments and the return of some stars of the sport. We are joined by special guest, Yanick Gyger, the head mechanic of Scott…
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Mona Yongpyong World Cup Race Recap
The first World Cup of the season has been run and won, quite literally. We break down the major talking points from the weekend in the mountains of South Korea. We talk through the racing, the winners and break out performers of the weekend and delve into the major storylines of what will go…
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Mona Yongpyong World Cup Race Preview
Back into the World Cup season, Piper and Zoe are on the ground in South Korea to bring you right up close to the action for the first round in Mona Yongpyong. We unpack what we can expect to see, the riders to watch and some predictions for the season ahead.
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A Conversation with Kenta Gallagher
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Jasper sat down with Kenta Gallagher, the race coach of Cannondale Factory Racing. They discuss Kenta's deep and varied racing experience and how his current role came to be. Kenta gives insights into the intricacies of his role as an integral part of the team…
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A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Zoe sat down with fellow Canberra local, Rebecca Henderson as she heads into her 17th year of World Cups racing. They discuss her career up to this point, the balance and resilience required to maintain her presence at the front of World Cup racing and where she...
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A 2025 World Cup Season Review
Zoe Cuthbert is back, joined by Piper and Jasper Albrecht for a full debrief of the 2025 World Cup season. Together, they break down the biggest winners, unexpected breakthroughs, and the moments that defined the year. The conversation then turns forward to 2026, unpacking new rule changes,...
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A Conversation with Sam Gaze
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, host Jacob Willems sits down with Sam Gaze — fresh off a season balancing World Cup mountain biking and the road calendar with Alpecin–Deceuninck. They dive into the realities of new fatherhood, how golf keeps him grounded, and what it’s like managing the…
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Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup Race Recap with Bjorn Riley
Bjorn Riley joins Piper Albrecht to break down the thrilling finale of the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Series at Mont-Sainte-Anne. From Jenny Rissveds’ dominant win to Samara Maxwell clinching the overall women’s title, they unpack the strategies, surprises, and defining moments that closed out...
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Little Sugar MTB Recap with Cam Jones and Melisa Rollins
Cam Jones and Melisa Rollins sit down with Dirt Dispatch after a wild day at the Little Sugar MTB race in Bentonville. Cam came out on top after a course full of flats and chaos, while Melisa rode to third in what she says might be the ride she’s most proud of. They break down how the race...
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Lake Placid World Cup Recap and Reflections with Christopher Blevins
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Betsy Welch and Piper Albrecht sit down with Christopher Blevins just hours after he clinched the overall XCO series title in Lake Placid, NY. They go deep into Christopher's processes on and off the bike and how they transformed his racing this year. They also...
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A Conversation with Alessandra Keller
Swiss star Alessandra Keller has built her career on consistency and a positive relationship with the sport. In this conversation, she reflects on her journey to the top, her approach to racing with balance, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. With XCO and XCC World Cup titles in both…
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Lenzerheide World Cup Race Recap
The racing in Lenzerheide did not disappoint. In this Dirt Dispatch recap, we break down all the action from both the XCC and XCO World Cup rounds — from the decisive attacks and technical sections that shaped the races, to the standout performances that had everyone talking. We also reflect on…
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A Conversation with Fabio Püntener
Fabio Püntener talks about his journey to the top level of mountain biking and what’s ahead as he signs with SCOTT-SRAM. We cover his development as a rider, the breakthrough performances that put him on the map, and how he’s preparing to take on the next chapter with one of the sport’s most...
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World Champs Recap, Road Crossover Challenges, and American XCC Insights
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, we dive into the XCC and XCO World Championships, breaking down the standout performances from the newly crowned world champions. We unpack what Mathieu van der Poel’s campaign says about the difficulty of crossing over from the road to the very top of MTB, and…
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A Conversation with Sammie Maxwell
In this episode, Zoe sits down with Sammie Maxwell, the current leader of the 2025 UCI World Cup XCO standings, for a conversation that’s as much about life as it is about racing. Sammie shares what it was like to line up at the Olympic Games, the lessons she carried forward, and how that...
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Les Gets World Cup Race Recap
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, we break down all the action from the Les Gets World Cup. From intense battles on the climbs to decisive moves on the descents, we cover the standout performances, surprising results, and big storylines shaping the weekend. Tune in for analysis, context, and the...
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A Conversation with Luca Schwarzbauer
Zoe talks with Luca Schwarzbauer, who has become a fixture at the front of World Cups over the last few years. The German powerhouse is a reflective, curious rider, and he gives us insight into his journey from junior racing through the Olympics and into 2025. Luca discusses how he balanced a...
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Dirt Dispatch: Vidaurre & Blevins on Their Historic World Cup Start
In this episode of Dirt Dispatch, Christopher Blevins sits down with teammate Martin Vidaurre to reflect on their remarkable start to the World Cup season. After five rounds, the two have suddenly found themselves at the top of the sport – sharing multiple podiums and currently sitting first and...
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Dirt Dispatch: Leadville MTB 100 Race Recap
In episode two of Dirt Dispatch, Christopher Blevins sits down with Betsy Welch to dive deep into the grit, grind, and glory of the legendary Leadville MTB 100 — just hours after the race wrapped. From lung-busting climbs to the decisive moments that shaped the podium, they break down the race’s...
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Introducing Dirt Dispatch: Notes from Andorra World Cup and the Mid Season Break
In this debut episode of Dirt Dispatch, host Stilspoke takes you through the exhilarating moments of the 2025 Cross-Country World Cup, with a special focus on the Andorra round. From the intense racing action to the strategies that shape the competition, Stilspoke offers a front-row seat to all…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your front-row seat to the wild world of off-road cycling.Hosted by the team at Stilspoke, The Dirt Dispatch covers the pulse of modern dirt racing — from the high-stakes drama of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to the uniquely American chaos of the Life Time Grand Prix. Expect sharp insights, athlete interviews, race breakdowns, and behind-the-tape stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Whether you're a diehard XC fan, gravel obsessive, or just here for the vibes — this is the show that keeps you in the loop and on the gas.
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Your front-row seat to the wild world of off-road cycling.Hosted by the team at Stilspoke, The Dirt Dispatch covers the pulse of modern dirt racing — from the high-stakes drama of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to the uniquely American chaos of the Life Time Grand Prix. Expect sharp insights,...
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