About Fuerza: Inside the Mind of the Ridden Athlete
Interviews and stories with passionate cyclists from around the world. Find out what makes riders tick, and what it means to go deep physically and mentally to be the best they can be.
Mig is joined by 2x Leadville winner Larissa Connors.
Larissa is a high school math teacher, 2x winner of Leadville MTB and BWR San Diego, coach the the Sonoma County BlueTail Skinks, amazing mother and Grasshopper Marshall extraordinaire.
Buckle up as we spend 2 hours talking all thing bike and her most recent crushing (in 37 hrs.) of the MegaHopper.
Larissa's passion for life and cycling is infectious. You're guaranteed to be entertained and inspired to send it!Larissa Connors:https://www.instagram.com/larissaconnorsMiguel Crawford:https://www.instagram.com/grasshopperadventureseries
BlueTailed Skinks Cycling Club:https://www.bluetailedskinks.com/
14 Jun 2025
Fuerza #18 — Tom "Snap" Gonnella
Miguel "Mig" Crawford interviews Tom "Snap" Gonnella about their long friendship and the origins of Gianni Cycling, exploring the world of cycling.
26 Jan 2023
Fuerza #17 — Ian Lopez de San Roman
Miguel "Mig" Gutierrez interviews Ian Lopez de San Roman about his cycling journey, from growing up in Sebastopol to his high school racing experiences and future international aspirations.
13 Oct 2022
Fuerza #16 — Steve ”Gravy” Gravenites
Steve "Gravy" Gravenites recounts his journey from BMX to becoming a legendary mechanic, influencing numerous national and world championship wins for elite mountain bike athletes; this is an interview.
30 Sept 2022
Fuerza #15 — Redwood Forest Foundation
Richard Gienger, Kathy Moxon, and Linwood Gill from Redwood Forest Foundation discuss balancing ecology, economy, and equity as a non-profit timber company, including community involvement and forest restoration efforts in this interview.
24 Jul 2022
Fuerza #14 — Kristen Faulkner
Professional cyclist Kristen Faulkner discusses her transition from tech to cycling, racing in Europe, and the importance of resilience for achieving success in this interview.
13 Apr 2022
Fuerza #13 — Chaz Christiansen
Athlete Chaz Christiansen shares his experiences with gravel, art, and adventure racing, revealing his passionate search for the eternal stoke in this interview.
23 Mar 2022
Fuerza #12 — Laura King, Ted King, Jess Cerra
Cyclists Ted King, Laura King, and Jess Cerra explore optimal bike and tire choices, packing strategies, and hydration for road riding in Sonoma County in this interview episode.
17 Mar 2022
Fuerza #11 — Geoff Kabush
Geoff Kabush, a three-time Olympian, discusses his extensive racing career across various cycling disciplines, social media's impact, and experiences growing up in Canada in an interview.
11 Feb 2022
Fuerza #10 — OpiCure Foundation
Cullen Easter and Griffin Easter from OpiCure Foundation discuss opioid abuse awareness and addiction recovery best practices, highlighting the power of community support in this interview.
14 Jan 2022
Fuerza #9 — Yuri Hauswald
Yuri Hauswald, athlete manager for GU, reminisces with the host about cycling's past, present, and future, highlighting shared experiences in mountain biking, road, and gravel riding in this interview.
30 Dec 2021
Fuerza #8 — Kate Courtney
Professional MTB racer Kate Courtney discusses her journey to becoming a world champion, training strategies, mental toughness, social media presence, and goals for the 2022 season in an interview.
21 Nov 2021
Fuerza #7 — Salifu Mohammed
Cyclist Salifu Mohammed discusses his art, cycling in Northern California, and his recent 30,000-foot ride climbing Mt. Tam via seven routes in this interview.
4 Oct 2021
Fuerza #6 — Peter Stetina
Professional cyclist Peter Stetina discusses his postponed race, transitioning from pro tours to privateering, and his involvement with the NorCal cycling community in an interview with Miguel Crawford.
5 Sept 2021
Fuerza #5 — Roger Bartels, Shane Bresnan, Glenn Fant, Donald Winkle
Roger Bartels, Shane Bresnan, Glenn Fant, and Donald Winkle discuss the origins of the Grasshopper Adventure Series and bike culture in Sonoma County during the 80s and 90s in this interview episode.
1 Sept 2021
Fuerza #4 — Moriah Wilson
Professional cyclist Moriah Wilson discusses her impressive racing season, shares her perspective on the current gravel scene, and reveals her plans for the upcoming late summer and fall in this interview.
17 Aug 2021
Fuerza #3 — Katerina Nash
Katerina Nash, five-time Olympian, discusses her experiences in both Winter and Summer Olympics, offering insights into staying motivated as a world-class athlete in this interview with the host.
26 Jul 2021
Fuerza #2 — Ted King
Host Matt Miller interviews former pro cyclist Ted King about balancing family life with cycling, his experiences in NorCal and Vermont, and his passion for gravel riding.
21 Jul 2021
Fuerza #1 — Katie Hall
Host Miguel Crawford interviews former pro cyclist Katie Hall about the mindset of a driven athlete and her work as an Outride ambassador.
Who has been a guest on Fuerza: Inside the Mind of the Ridden Athlete
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Tom "Snap" Gonnella
Ian Lopez de San Roman
Steve "Gravy" Gravenites
Richard Gienger
Kathy Moxon
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