Talking all things ultra cycling and bikepacking, having meaningful discussions with those who have chosen an alternative path through sport and sharing tips for training, racing and adventuring!
Episode 10: Talking TCR with Josh Ibbett and reflecting on the changing sport of Ultra Cycling
This week’s conversation is with Josh Ibbett- a long-time patron of the ultra-cycling and bikepacking scene.
Josh takes us behind the scenes of his TCR experiences, sharing stories from the road, lessons learned, and plenty of insight from years spent racing at the sharp end of ultra-distance cycling.
One of the most experienced racers on the scene, Josh has a huge amount of knowledge to share- from strategy and preparation to the realities of spending days on the bike.
There’s a lot to take from this one. Enjoy!
25 Aug 2026
Episode 09: The true cost of ultra racing with Adam Palin
This week I sat down with returning guest Adam Palin for a quick recap of our race at Dorset Divide, before moving on to a discussion around the physical, mental and financial cost of ultra cycling. This was a really interesting discussion to have and I hope you enjoy it!
2 Aug 2026
Episode 08: Ultra cycling with purpose- Megan Barclay & Marcus Nicolson from Ultra Cyclists for Palestine
Hey guys! apologies for the delay in getting this one out- life has been super hectic lately but hoping to get the episodes coming out regularly again! In this weeks episode we sit down with Megan and Marcus who are raising money and awareness for victims of the ongoing genocide in Gaza through their involvement in ultra racing.
you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/ultracyclistsforpalestine (https://www.justgiving.com/team/ultracyclistsforpalestine)
8 Jul 2026
Episode 07: No secrets Q&A with George sales. Fuelling, mindset and sleeping gear. + Am I organising a race?
Just me this week- answering some listener questions. I cover a variety of topics: fuelling, packing, sleep gear, mindset and mental strategies and more. I'm hoping to make this a regular thing so keep the questions coming!
23 Jun 2026
Episode 06: Trans Balkan Race recap with WINNER Joachim Maclean & addressing the controversy
I feel SO lucky to have had this conversation with Joachim Maclean, the winner of the 2026 Trans Balkan Race. We get into some really useful details around his performance at this race, the strategy he used to take the win, nutrition, sleep and more. We also talk in detail about the disqualification of one of the front runners, Rdoslaw Golebiewski. Thanks for listening!
18 Jun 2026
Episode 05: Chasing long distance comfort with Lee Endres (Peak Bikefitting)
It's been a while- after a brief hiatus while I've been away racing we are back! In this weeks episode we chat to ultra distance bikefitter Lee Endres, we cover a lot of interesting topics surrounding comfort and efficiency in ultra racing. I found this one fascinating and I hope you do too!
20 May 2026
Episode 04: Organising an Ultra Race, The joy of finishing races and learning from failure with Harry Whiles
In this episode we chat to Harry Whiles- A veteran of the bikepacking scene and organiser of the Dorset Divide. We cover a vast range of topics (as always) including packing strategies for races, learning from scratching, dealing with pressure and more!
6 May 2026
Episode 03: Checking in with Adam Palin
In this episode we check in with friend of the show, Adam Palin- An accomplished ultra racer with a number of super strong results to his name. We discuss training tips, race strategy and work-training balance as well as touching on some bikepacking basics.
29 Apr 2026
Episode 02: Thomas Boury on chasing podiums after becoming a dad and racing 6 weeks after breaking his spine
This week we catch up with ultra racer Thomas Boury ahead of his first race of the season, the Traka 560. We discuss training tips, fatherhood, nutrition and much more.
14 Apr 2026
The Alt Terrain Podcast Episode 01: Dales Divide recap with Justyna Jarczok
Welcome to episode one of the Alt Terrain Podcast- a new show where we explore the world of bike packing and ultra cycling, and meet the wonderful people that make up our community. It’s a place to have meaningful discussions, share stories and help provide useful information for anyone who wants to explore alternative terrain on their bike.
Joining us for our first episode is Bright Midnight and Dales Divide winner Justyna Jarczok.
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