About this episode

Paige Onweller shares her unique journey from medicine to becoming a top gravel racer, discussing trauma, recovery, and the challenges of her sport.

Silca Video: https://youtu.be/nh9guZWo8NI?si=l2VI1a-4-vYO3pIM Paige Onweller's path to professional gravel racing is unlike almost anyone else in the sport. In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Paige shares how she transitioned from collegiate running and a career as a physician assistant to becoming one of the top gravel racers in America. We discuss her breakthrough victory at Big Sugar, leaving medicine to race full-time, van life on the road, and the lessons she learned while building a career in one of cycling's fastest-growing disciplines. We also dive into the challenges behind the success, including RED-S, injury recovery, sports psychology, mental health, community in gravel racing, and Paige's devastating 2024 crash that left her battling concussion symptoms, PTSD, and uncertainty about her future in the sport. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, performance, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. Whether you're a cyclist, endurance athlete, or someone navigating a difficult comeback, Paige's story offers valuable lessons and inspiration. If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on…

People in this episode

Host: John Peter

Guest: Paige Onweller

Topics covered

• trauma
• recovery
• gravel racing
• mental health
• sports psychology
• resilience
• identity

Keywords

• gravel racing
• trauma
• recovery
• mental health
• sports psychology
• concussion
• resilience
• identity

Sponsors

Maplelag Resort, Ignition Coach Co., Gulo Composites, Flow Formulas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silca

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