The Adventure Stache

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Professional mountain biker Payson McElveen sits down with some of the biggest names in sports and adventure to get an inside look at what sets them apart. With no script, the casual conversations are as diverse as the guests, with topics ranging from harrowing tales of survival, to debates on current events, to everyday tips and tricks and everything in between. As Payson travels the world for his two-wheeled day job, listen in as he rubs shoulders with and learns from some of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs, academics, and others as they chase and inspire greatness. 

Recent Mentions

Recent Episodes

Allied ABLE is here: CEO Drew Medlock and Director of Product and Engineering Sam Pickman on the new gravel bike
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:34:43
Welcome to With Pace
Apr 3, 2025 – 25:58
Brayden Johnson on his disastrous factory team experience in 2024 and taking the 2025 season into his own hands
Mar 31, 2025 – 01:09:12
Gwendalyn Gibson on her unlikely path to World Cup racing and bringing a fresh perspective to the 2025 season
Mar 23, 2025 – 01:45:39
Rosa Klöser on joining Canyon-SRAM and the future of gravel
Mar 17, 2025 – 50:14
Bjorn Riley on Scott-SRAM training camp, painting, and his near-fatal snake bite
Mar 9, 2025 – 01:38:58
Sahara Gravel stage 4 recap with Petr Vakoč
Feb 27, 2025 – 30:54
Sahara Gravel stage 3 recap with Maddy Nutt and the GRL PCK
Feb 26, 2025 – 51:16
Sahara Gravel stage 2 recap with Oti Zolati and Janosch Wintermantel
Feb 25, 2025 – 33:30
Sahara Gravel stage 1 recap with Luise Valentin and Matteo Fontana
Feb 24, 2025 – 37:19
Alison Jackson on collecting stories and finding her winning attitude
Feb 16, 2025 – 01:19:40
Tsgabu Grmay on 12 years in the WorldTour and fostering talent in East Africa
Feb 9, 2025 – 01:35:51
Geerike Schreurs on her years as a WorldTour soigneur and signing to SD Worx-Protime
Feb 2, 2025 – 01:22:13
Emilly Johnston on joining Scott-SRAM and throwing tricks in the middle of Worlds
Jan 26, 2025 – 01:04:24
Thomas De Gendt on transitioning to gravel and 12 years in the WorldTour
Jan 19, 2025 – 01:20:24
Riejanne Markus on Lidl-Trek, speed skating, and race radios
Jan 12, 2025 – 01:16:40
Bond Almand on smashing the Pan-Am record self-supported
Jan 5, 2025 – 01:20:11
BONUS: Payson and Hannah Otto talk preseason training and race FOMO
Jan 4, 2025 – 27:10
2025 Grand Prix preview: Women's roster with Hannah Otto
Dec 30, 2024 – 01:32:24
2025 Grand Prix preview: Men's roster
Dec 20, 2024 – 01:11:40
Haley Batten on Olympic silver and why she’s glad she went to college
Nov 24, 2024 – 01:29:05
New Zealand Crossing crew recap
Nov 17, 2024 – 01:02:53
Ryan Standish on his viral crash and Kokopelli and White Rim FKT attempt
Nov 11, 2024 – 01:28:02
Kelsey Urban on a bittersweet win at XC Nationals and returning from injury
Nov 3, 2024 – 01:15:51
Big Sugar recap with Matt Beers and Alexis Skarda
Oct 27, 2024 – 01:48:41
Heather Jackson on the Grand Prix, triathlon, and ultrarunning
Oct 20, 2024 – 01:30:43
Justinas Leveika on his Tour Divide record and choosing chaos over preparation
Oct 13, 2024 – 01:26:29
Rad Dirt recap with Finn Gullickson and Cecily Decker
Oct 7, 2024 – 01:32:38
Rosa Klöser, winner of Unbound
Sep 26, 2024 – 01:25:23
Chequamegon recap with John Borstelmann, Anna Hicks, and a points breakdown
Sep 22, 2024 – 01:40:50
Brennan Wertz on winning Gravel National Championships
Sep 15, 2024 – 57:54
Anna Greetis on being the go-to mechanic for the pros
Sep 8, 2024 – 01:21:33
Christian Bagg on racing Leadville by handcycle
Sep 1, 2024 – 01:43:42
Melisa Rollins, Leadville 100 winner
Aug 25, 2024 – 01:07:15
Leadville recap with Michaela Thompson and John Gaston
Aug 18, 2024 – 01:47:55
David Spindler on brain chemistry and mental health for athletic performance (with Riley Amos)
Aug 12, 2024 – 01:19:30
Savilia Blunk recaps the Olympics XCO race
Aug 7, 2024 – 01:12:21
Riley Amos on the Olympics and a dominant World Cup season
Jul 27, 2024 – 01:17:58
Sarah Sturm on Migration Gravel, plus Crusher cancellation analysis
Jul 23, 2024 – 01:48:36
Dylan Stucki on aid station chaos, Single Speed Worlds, and the Durango Derby
Jul 10, 2024 – 01:45:51
Samara Sheppard on her Grand Prix debut, Olympic disappointments, and Cape Epic podium
Jul 7, 2024 – 01:29:44
Chef Biju Thomas on cycling, food, and emigrating to the U.S.
Jun 30, 2024 – 01:07:38
Paige Onweller on her surprise Unbound success after ankle surgery
Jun 23, 2024 – 01:21:36
Lea Davison on putting the “tired” in retirement and being an advocate within the sport
Jun 16, 2024 – 01:10:48
Payson's 10 craziest moments from Unbound
Jun 14, 2024 – 54:10
Unbound recap with Pete Stetina and Lauren De Crescenzo
Jun 8, 2024 – 01:47:00
Jasper Ockeloen on Unbound, Sockeloen, and the Dutch Mafia
May 30, 2024 – 01:37:52
Kateřina Nash on 30 years of racing and her role within the UCI
May 20, 2024 – 01:41:32
Kenny Belaey on 9 trials World Championships and life after competitive cycling
May 10, 2024 – 01:26:00
Taylor Lideen on missing out on the Grand Prix and starting the season with a bang
May 3, 2024 – 01:38:50