In this episode, Thomas invited pro racer and gravel YouTube’s finest, Madeleine “Maddy” Nutt, to muse about the potential of a "Gravel Bubble". They explore whether the rapid growth of professional gravel and the explosion of events are sustainable, or if the sport is heading toward a correction.

• [00:00:00] Intro: All Gravel Awards update, the end of the Santa Cruz htSQD era, and a teaser for the Gravel Power Rankings.
• [00:12:12] The Gravel Bubble with Maddy Nutt: Is the Gravel Bubble upon us? A conversation with Maddy Nutt.

• The Race Explosion: Did the gravel racing circuit grow too quickly to sustain itself?
• The Pro Wave: With gravel booming, more and more riders try to make their living as a gravel pro. Is the market getting over-saturated?
• The Sponsorship Situation: What do pros have to provide to their partners if they want more than equipment deals?
• Is gravel a fad?

• Maddy Nutt: Is a UK-based professional gravel racer and YouTuber. Check out her channel and follow her on Instagram

Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and author of the The Gravel Stack Newsletter. Follow Thomas on the socials.

In dieser Episode spricht Paul Voß mit Rob Britton, einem der prägendsten Gravel-Fahrer Nordamerikas und ehemaligen ProTeam-Profi. Rob erzählt offen über seinen späten Start in Europa, warum er der Straße den Rücken kehrte und wie Gravel Racing ihm ein neues Lebensgefühl gab.
Es geht um Bären, Burnout, Unbound – und die Zukunft eines Sports, der gerade seine Identität sucht.

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This week, we look ahead and back, blending a crucial look at the upcoming LTGP season with a retrospective on the key storylines of 2025. The episode kicks off with a quick announcement of the All Gravel Awards nominees. Vote on the awards here until December 10th.

First up, Morgan Aguirre joins us to discuss her entry into the Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) next season. Then, HSOG (Holy Spirit of Gravel) returns for a deep dive into the 2025 season's most captivating storylines, from the rise of the women's field to the explosion of live race coverage.

• [00:00:00] All Gravel Awards Nominee Announcement
• [00:07:40] Morgan Aguirre: The Road to the Life Time Grand Prix
• [01:03:35] HSOG: The Women World Beaters & The Culture of Gravel

Morgan, an American pro based in Girona, Spain, discusses the mental and logistical leap required to join the LTGP.

• Girona to Kansas: Morgan details the logistics involved in tackling the LTGP as a rider living in Europe and gives an insight into her plan.
• Altitude is Non-Negotiable: Virtually 100% of LTGP contenders now dedicate a training block to altitude before Leadville, and Morgan talks about her own altitude training plans.
• Priorities & Trade-Offs: As a LTGP participant, structuring your season accordingly is very important. Morgan shares how she approaches the next season both in terms of training and mindset.

HSOG and Thomas decompress six weeks after the final whistle, identifying the key trends that defined the year.

• Women World Beaters: From Karolina Migon’s early-season dominance, to Rosa’s Reign and Sofia’s Bentonville Double, 2025 gave us a few stretches marked by dominant performances.
• The Year of the Streams: 2025 marked the true arrival of professional live-streaming, giving fans unprecedented access to the sport.
• Culture & The Gravel State of Mind: What is “the culture” and (why) does it matter?

• Morgan Aguirre: Professional gravel racer living in Girona. Follow Morgan on Instagram.
• Holy Spirit of Gravel: Instagram meme account and host of the HSOG podcast.
• Thomas Euler: Host of the Gracing Podcast and author of The Gravel Stack Newsletter. Follow Thomas on the socials.