The Stable Cyclist

Cobe Freeburn has quickly become one of the most exciting young athletes in gravel racing. In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Cobe shares his journey from growing up in Durango, Colorado, racing mountain bikes through the Fort Lewis College system, and struggling to find his place at the World Cup level before discovering success in gravel racing. We discuss the lessons learned from years of racing, building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and the steady progression that led to breakthrough performances at events like Mid South, Sea Otter, and Unbound Gravel. We also dive into life as a professional gravel racer with Trek Driftless, the challenges young athletes face after aging out of the U23 ranks, race preparation, training, equipment choices, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of the sport. Cobe opens up about his mindset, his rapid development as a racer, and why continuous learning has been the key to his success. If you're interested in gravel racing, endurance sports, cycling performance, or the future stars of the sport, this is an episode you won'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/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://theblackbibs.com/ Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended 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/ #CobeFreeburn #thestablecyclist #GravelRacing

Reid Burrows joins The Stable Cyclist Podcast for an honest conversation about endurance sport, mental health, and what it means to bet on yourself when life no longer fits. Reid shares his path from small-town Canada into triathlon, ultra running, and now a new crossover into gravel racing. Along the way, he opens up about trusting his gut, leaving jobs and sponsorship situations that no longer felt right, and learning how to build a life that is sustainable both mentally and physically. JP and Reid also dive into the darker seasons of life, including burnout, depression, substance use, therapy, and the process of asking for help. They talk about why endurance sport became both survival and healing, why curiosity drives Reid more than comfort, and what makes the Mid South Double such an exciting next chapter. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and chasing the kind of adventure that still makes you feel alive. https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "StableSilca15" 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/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Use code StableCyclist100 Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended 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/

Sarah Lange has quietly become one of the most consistent athletes in the LifeTime Grand Prix, hovering around the top 10 overall the past two seasons. But her path to professional cycling wasn’t linear. In this conversation, Sarah and JP talk about her journey from collegiate running to discovering cycling through adventure and eventually gravel racing. Along the way, they dive into the challenge of balancing endurance sport and nutrition — especially after coming from a background where weight and performance were tightly linked. They discuss imposter syndrome, navigating success, and how to build a healthy relationship with performance at the highest level. Sarah also reflects on her 5th place finish at Unbound in 2023 and what it means to grow in confidence while staying grounded. As always, they wrap things up with Random Fire. https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "StableSilca15" 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/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Use code StableCyclist100 Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended 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/

Kerry Werner returns to the Stable Cyclist Podcast to talk about life after professional racing. In his last appearance, Kerry opened up about navigating major life transitions — a conversation that resonated deeply with listeners. This time, we dive into what it actually looks like on the other side of a pro career: shifting identity, redefining purpose, and finding meaning beyond the start line. Kerry now works inside the sport in a new way, creating media content around race day while collaborating with Russell Finsterwald and The Black Bibs. We discuss the strange tension of covering the front of the race instead of being in it, the creative process behind storytelling in cycling, and where Kerry now draws his inspiration. As always, we wrap with Random Fire. 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/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended 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/

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, French-Canadian pro gravel racer Julien Gagné joins the show to talk about his path through the sport — from XCO mountain biking, to pro road racing, and ultimately to finding his place in gravel. Julien reflects on the process of reinvention that comes with changing disciplines, learning how to stay grounded while chasing big results, and what it’s taken to carve out a sustainable career in one of the most competitive eras of gravel racing. We also dig into Julien’s breakout wins at Gravel Locos and CORE4, his move from privateer life with a local Canadian shop to joining Lunchbox Racing, and how he balances a naturally calm personality with the need to flip the switch when it’s time to race all-out. Along the way, Julien opens up about creativity, art, and why having an outlet away from the bike has become essential to both his happiness and performance — before wrapping things up with a classic round of Random Fire. https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "thestablecyclistpod" 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/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended 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/