The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan and Nick @nlegan
Also be sure to check out Kristen's coaching services at www.Rambleur.com
Tips for Success at Unbound + Our Favorite Things About Race Week We’re getting amped for @unboundgravel race week! With the big day just around the corner, we’re sharing some of our favorite things about Unbound and what we’re looking forward to in Emporia this year. Also, we have some helpful tips for planning your week out and protecting your energy while still enjoying the buzz and excitement of the event. The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With ...
5 May 2025
Taylor Lideen Talks Mental Prep and Unbound
In this episode of the FunBound Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Lideen, a powerhouse in the world of gravel and mountain bike racing and truly one of the best human beings out there. In this episode, we take a look back at Taylor’s incredible Unbound journey, including the unforgettable high of winning Unbound XL in 2021, as well as some of the tougher moments that have shaped his path. Taylor brings raw honesty, inspiration, and commitment to the details as he looks ahead to this year’s Unb...
30 Apr 2025
It's Simulation Ride Time! Kristen & Nick Legan
It’s Simulation Ride Time! We’re about four weeks out from Unbound and it’s officially simulation ride time! KP and Nick break down what a “simulation ride” actually means - a full dress rehearsal for race day, tailored to your specific goals and experience level. We dive into five key areas to practice during your next long ride: your pre-race routine, gear setup, nutrition and hydration strategy, support crew planning, and how to structure the ride itself. Whether you’re gunning for a 200-m...
11 Jan 2025
Get A Bike Fit Now! with Chris Soden
Bike fitter Chris Soden shares his 23 years of experience to help listeners optimize their bike fit for comfort and performance, making the most of the winter season.
16 Nov 2024
Old School Gravel with Dan Hughes
We have with us today a legend of gravel cycling. Dan Hughes is the only winner of gravel’s unofficial Triple Crown (Unbound, Gravel Worlds, and Trans Iowa). He is a 4-time Unbound 200 winner, including the event’s first winner back in 2006. As such he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame. Husband of Paulina Batiz, Dan is also a gifted storyteller and photographer. We are so honored to welcome Dan Hughes!Links:Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame @gravelcyclinghofFo...
29 Oct 2024
How to Pick Your Unbound Race Distance with Amanda Nauman
Welcome back to the FunBound Podcast!We’re thrilled to kick off this new season with none other than Amanda Nauman—two-time Unbound Gravel 200 Champion and gravel-racing icon.With over a decade of experience racing Unbound, Amanda brings invaluable insights and tips for tackling each of the event's distances. She’s taken on nearly every course at Unbound, from the grueling 350 XL to the marquee 200 miler to the challenging 100 and 50-mile events.Gear up for the Unbound lottery as Amanda share...
9 Jun 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E6: Shawn Cheshire & Tim Hornik
Prepare to be inspired!
On the latest episode we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Shawn Cheshire and Tim Hornik. Both are blind cyclists who took part in the 2024 Unbound 200.
Shawn rides a solo bike, navigating via headset communication with 2 ride guides and by listening to a speaker mounted on the back her lead guide's bike.
Tim is a 4-time finisher of Unbound 200, including a winning ride in the tandem category in 2017.
Above all, both Shawn and Tim are mindset experts. They both display a resilience and a joy for life that is not only inspiring, it's contagious!
We are so thankful to have gotten to know both of them a little and can't wait to connect at next year's Unbound, if not sooner!
Follow Shawn (https://www.instagram.com/shawn_cheshire/?hl=en) and Tim (https://www.instagram.com/timhornik/?hl=en) on their Instagram accounts.
Also mentioned in the episode:
Operation Second Chance (https://operationsecondchance.org/)
Blind AF movie trailer (https://bentonvillefilm.org/headlines/events/blindaf/)
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
10 May 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E5: Unbound Course Preview with Sean Thurman
This episode had it all! Goat crossings, key course information, and some time getting to know Unbound Gravel’s new race director, Sean Thurman. With a very successful background in cycling event management, Sean recently joined Life Time as the race director for Unbound, but also for Big Sugar, and Little Sugar.
Based in St. Louis, Sean shares his excitement for the future of the sport and his new role. He also takes listeners through the 2024 Unbound courses, with some key advice and some detailed descriptions of what they’ll face in a few weeks.
You can dive into your Unbound course planning here. (https://www.unboundgravel.com/routes/)
Follow Sean on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/seanthurman2/)
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
25 Apr 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E4: Marley Blonsky
Today's episode is with Marley Blonsky (https://marleyblonsky.com/), the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes (https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/) and a cycling ambassador and advocate. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Marley works to make cycling a more inclusive space, especially for people in larger bodies.
Our conversation ranged from Unbound to e-bikes, clothing to snacks. Marley is an amazing leader in the gravel community and we're sure that you'll gather some valuable take-aways in this episode.
Useful links:
Marley's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marleyblonsky/)
Marley's personal website (https://marleyblonsky.com/)
All Bodies on Bikes website (https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/)
All Bodies on Bikes video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JytAXpxmmQY)
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
30 Mar 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E3: Kristen & Nick Legan
Your hosts, Kristen and Nick Legan, flip the script for episode three. No guest this time. Instead they share insight into who Kristen and Nick are, some of their personal backgrounds, and why they launched a podcast. They also dive into the year ahead and seek input from listeners on who they'd like to hear as a future guest.
Give the podcast a follow, and if you're really diggin' the vibe, take a few minutes and give the Funbound Gravel Podcast a review to make help the Legans work the algorithm.
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
2 Mar 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E2: Ben Delaney
We were so grateful to have Ben Delaney on the podcast. He’s a good friend and an amazing human being. Our conversation ranged from the future of gravel to aerobars, favorite tires to drinking espresso in the Dolomites. Ben spoke to us the day before he departed for Colombia and the Trans Cordillera race (https://transcordilleras.cc/). Since then, he’s raced and won in Colombia. Be sure to watch his coverage from his journey on his YouTube channel, The Ride with Ben Delaney. (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRidewithBenDelaney)
You can follow more of his adventures on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ben_delaney/)
If you’re interested in the Unbound Cycling Camp, learn more here (https://www.unboundgravel.com/trainingcamp/).
Also mentioned in the episode:
The Cycling House in Tucson (https://thecyclinghouse.com/trip/tucson-arizona/)
Schwalbe gravel tires (https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike-tires/cross-gravel-tires/)
Scarab Cycles (https://scarabcycles.com/)
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
8 Feb 2024
Funbound Gravel Podcast E1: Kristi Mohn
For the kick-off episode of the Funbound Gravel Podcast, we have Kristi Mohn. Kristi works at Life Time and leads DEI initiatives at events like Unbound Gravel (https://www.unboundgravel.com/). She is an Emporia, Kansas native, and was inducted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame (https://www.gravelcyclinghof.com/)as a member of the inaugural class. She is a former co-owner of Unbound and has made an indelible mark on gravel cycling by actively building the community of Emporia through Unbound as well as aggressively seeking inclusion for women and underrepresented groups in the sport. Find her on Instagram at @kcmohn (https://www.instagram.com/kcmohn/) and at Life Time events (https://my.lifetime.life/athletic-events.html) throughout the year.
The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling space.
Follow Kristen on Instagram @kplegan (https://www.instagram.com/kplegan/)
Follow Nick on Instragram @nlegan (https://www.instagram.com/nlegan/)
Also check out Kristen's coaching services at Rambleur.com (https://rambleur.com/coaching)
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