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Matthew Fisher | All Bodies on Bikes DFW | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Matthew Fisher is the leader of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of All Bodies on Bikes. In this episode, Matt and JP talk about the difficulty of entry into the bike world for non-traditional individuals, how to ask the right questions at a bike shop to find the bike for you and the unmet dream of racing The Mid South.
https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/about-the-program-midsouth
All Bodies on Bikes + Mid South Gravel have teamed up to bring 12 non-traditional athletes to Mid South Gravel 2026 for the ride of their lives, focused on joyful movement and fun! If that's you, hit the link above to find out more information.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#thestablecyclist #allbodiesonbikes #midsouthgravel

Ask Me Anything w/Chase Wark | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Watch Chase's Latest Off the Front Episode about the Lutsen 99er: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3zEu0R_3RM&t=158s
In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Chase Wark joins JP to field listener and viewers questions shortly after Chase's big win at the Lutsen 99er. They cover everything from training as parents to tattoos, from music to bakery and ice cream choices. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#thestablecyclist #chasewark #lutsen99er

Spencer Martin on Beyond the Peloton, The Move, and Finding Cycling

Spencer Martin is widely considered one of the sharpest minds in modern cycling analysis. As the creator of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter and podcast, Spencer has built a loyal following for his data-driven, narrative-rich takes on the world’s biggest races. He’s also the producer behind The Move, the popular WEDU podcast hosted by Lance Armstrong. In this episode, JP and Spencer explore how a kid growing up in rural Kansas in the early 2000s found cycling and built a career around it—eventually working with some of the sport’s biggest names.
This conversation is more than just power numbers and podiums. JP and Spencer dive into some of the most unforgettable races from the past two decades, sharing insight and personal memories that highlight what makes the sport so magnetic. And in true Stable Cyclist fashion, they close the episode with a spirited detour into Harry Potter—proving that you can be both a high-level tactician and a true fan at heart. Whether you're a hardcore roadie or just love great storytelling, this episode delivers.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#SpencerMartin #BeyondThePeloton #TheMovePodcast #WEDUNetwork #CyclingAnalysis #TourDeFrance #CyclingPodcast #LanceArmstrong #RoadCycling #TheStableCyclist

List Making at Lutsen Mountain | The Bootleg Miles

In this episode of the Bootleg Miles, JP goes to Lutsen, MN where he is about to film the Lutsen 99er for the next episode of Off the Front, his series about Chase Wark. But JP wants to share something much more personal. On this ride, he shares how listmaking transformed his life after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2020.
JP outlines how he uses lists as his primary weapon again Depression and how it helps him move forward. What do you or the people around you use as a coping mechanism to fight? If you are feeling brave, drop it in the comments below.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/

Carson Beckett on Becoming National Champ | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Learn more about Dirt Camp Racing: https://www.dirtcampracing.com/
 
Carson Beckett is the current Elite Marathon National Champion and is preparing to defend his title at Carvin’s Cove in Roanoke, Virginia. In this episode, Carson sits down with JP to unpack the journey to becoming a national champion—what it meant to chase the stars-and-stripes jersey, the deep personal affirmation that came with victory, and what the "view from the top" really looks like. It’s an honest look at performance, purpose, and how we evolve after reaching a big goal.
Beyond racing, Carson is building something much bigger: Dirt Camp Racing. JP and Carson dig into how the team was born, what makes it special, and how it balances supporting elite-level racers alongside beginners and youth riders. It’s a powerful conversation about mentorship, culture, and community-building in cycling. Whether you’re chasing podiums or simply riding for wellness, Carson’s story will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
 
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/
 

Selene Yeager | How to Show Up for the Women in Your Life | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/
ROAR: https://tinyurl.com/jw3kmn2b
NEXT LEVEL: https://tinyurl.com/yms3ue6c
In this week's episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Selene Yeager—known to many as the FitChick from Bicycling magazine and more recently as a leading voice in women’s performance health. Selene shares her path from writing for Rodale Press to co-authoring game-changing books like ROAR and NEXT LEVEL with Dr. Stacy Sims. Now the host of the massively successful Hit Play Not Pause podcast on Feisty Media, Selene is leading the conversation around menopause, fitness, and what it means to thrive through midlife.
But this episode isn't just for women. JP and Selene dive into what men need to understand about the women around them—whether they’re partners, friends, athletes, or daughters. From hormonal shifts to mental health challenges, the episode explores how men can support women with empathy, awareness, and action. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand the women around them and be part of a stronger, more informed cycling and life 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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
The companies supporting JP and this channel: Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.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/
#TheStableCyclist #SeleneYeager #HitPlayNotPause #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #ROARBook #NextLevelBook #CyclingPodcast #MenSupportingWomen #MidlifeFitness

The Hotdish | A Race, A Rescue and One Wild Year | The Bootleg Miles

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/
Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=Rue4xkplPKh7psJQ
How much has your life changed in the last year? One year ago, I met Chase Wark and was struggling to find my rhythm with the podcast and with my projects. Fast forward a year and Chase is not only a friend but I work for him and he is my main sponsor for racing.
So after a wild few weeks of travel, I found myself in the Driftless region set to tackle The Hotdish, Chase's most Minnesotan race. I had great legs and was ready to roll but was faced with a decision just 6 miles into the race. This episode of the Bootleg Miles is as full as many swerves as the Hotdish course itself.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#thestablecyclist #GravelRacing #MentalHealthAwareness #CyclingCommunity #GravelBike #WarksCycling #TheHotdishRace #BackToTheStart #BikeLife #DoTheRightThing

Crystal Kovacs | Redefining Gravel Culture with the Rise of Dirt Squad Cycling | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/
This week on The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Crystal Kovacs—founder and driving force behind Dirt Squad Cycling—for a heartfelt and honest conversation recorded live at the 2025 Unbound Expo. Crystal opens up about her personal journey into gravel cycling, the barriers she encountered, and the moment she realized that the sport needed more intentional pathways for people who don’t fit the "traditional" cyclist mold.
We dive into how Dirt Squad was born not out of performance goals, but out of a deeper mission: building community and creating a radically inclusive space in gravel. Whether you're a longtime rider or just gravel-curious, Crystal’s philosophy of riding with heart—and riding together—is inspiring and energizing. If you love the soul and ethos of The Stable Cyclist, you’ll feel right at home with Dirt Squad.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#TheStableCyclist #DirtSquad #CrystalKovacs #GravelCycling #InclusiveCycling #UnboundGravel #CyclingCommunity #GravelCulture #WomenInCycling #GravelPodcast

Badlands Gravel Battle - Where One Conversation Changed My Life | The Bootleg Miles | Episode 7

Mental Health Project : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-stable-cyclist-maah-daah-hey-film-3/x/33398252#/
Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=Rue4xkplPKh7psJQ In this episode, I return to the Badlands Gravel Battle—the race that unknowingly changed the trajectory of my life back in 2018. That year, I arrived unknowingly battling Bipolar Disorder, and yet I found myself in a rare stretch of natural stability. I was fit, focused, and I won. But what came after the finish line would shape everything: Nick and Lindsay Ybarra encouraged me to take on the Maah Daah Hey 100. That one conversation became the spark that carried me through a storm I didn’t yet know was coming.
This vlog is about racing, yes—but it’s also about mental health, resilience, and the power of encouragement. As I race the 2025 edition of the Badlands Gravel Battle, I reflect on how that first race gave me a purpose when my life was falling apart. That memory became a lifeline through my diagnosis in 2020 and fueled the story I’m now telling through the film Back to the Start. Watch as I return to where it all began, chasing finish lines and healing in the North Dakota Badlands.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
 
#GravelCycling #BadlandsGravelBattle #MaahDaahHey #MentalHealthAwareness #BipolarDisorder #CyclingDocumentary #BikeLife #GravelRace #BackToTheStart #NorthDakotaBadlands #thestablecyclist

Bobby Wintle | Music, Mid-South, and the Emotional Toll of Gravel's Biggest Events | The Stable Cyclist Podcast

Mental Health Project : https://igg.me/at/lKG7bQK7eJc/x/33398252#/
Chase Wark Docu-Series : https://youtu.be/lxHdcdeQ7Bk?si=rdpFwJj8MJeIPN6D
In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode, recorded inside Merchant Cycles in Emporia, Kansas just before Unbound 2025, host John Peter sits down with Bobby Wintle—race director of the legendary Mid-South gravel race—for a raw and reflective conversation.
Bobby opens up about his life before gravel as a passionate musician, and how that creative energy helped shape the welcoming, inclusive spirit of Mid-South. Together, the two discuss the emotional highs and crushing lows of putting on massive events, including the heartbreak and mental spiral following the wildfire-forced cancellation of Mid-South earlier this year. This is an intimate exchange between two high-energy, heart-forward people—offering a rare look behind the curtain of what it means to love, build, and carry a community through gravel cycling.
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 thestablecyclist@gmail.com
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/
#thestablecyclist #BobbyWintle #MidSouthGravel #GravelCycling #GravelCommunity #InclusiveCycling #MentalHealthMatters #UnboundGravel #CyclingPodcast #StillwaterOK #GravelGospel