Gravel Guru was developed by producer and show host Matt Fowler. They are currently in their seventh season of hosting a video show on Youtube & Facebook titled: This is Gravel. The goal for Gravel Guru is to try and connect fellow listeners and cyclists to some of the many great stories that happen around this rapidly growing genre of cycling.
Ellen Campbell & Kansas Heatwave! - This is Gravel EP:903
Ellen Campbell & Kansas Heatwave! - This is Gravel EP:903 On this episode of This is Gavel here on Gravel Guru Neil and Matt are joined by Life Time Grand Prix athlete Ellen Campbell. Ellen recaps her first two years racing in the Grand Prix series and talks about preparations for 2024. This and so much more right here on Gravel Guru. Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
2/2/2024 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
Podcast of a Life Time - This is Gravel: 902
Podcast of a Life Time - This is Gravel: 902 Neil and Matt are back in the studio this week bringing you a preview of Call of a Life Time season two. Ryan Cross & Mason Mohn of Life Time Events join them for this epsiode to preview the season. Listen along and find out how you can find a watch party for season two in your region. Life Time Grand Prix Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeTimeGrandPrix Watch Party Info: https://www.lifetimegrandprix.com/watch-parties/ Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
1/22/2024 • 21 minutes, 57 seconds
Riding into 2024 - This is Gravel EP:901
Riding into 2024 - This is Gravel EP:901 Happy 2024 to all our Gravel Guru followers. Neil and Matt are here and excited to kick off the first week of the year. In this episode, we are walking you through our plans for the start of the 2024 riding season. Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
1/3/2024 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Mechanic Mindset | Meeting Isaac - This is Gravel EP:809
Mechanic Mindset | Meeting Isaac - This is Gravel EP:809 Bringing you another episode this week from Producer Matt's office at Merchant Cycles in downtown Emporia Kansas. Neil and Matt recap their weeks on the bike and they welcome on the show Isaac Cushenbery Service Manager at Merchant Cycles and longtime friend and behind-the-scenes helper of Gravel Guru. Do you have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
12/24/2023 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
New Location & The Same Hosts - This is Gravel EP:808
New Location & The Same Hosts - This is Gravel EP:808 Neil and Matt are not in the typical studio location today recordng This is Gravel. They are recording from Merchant Cycles in downtwon Emporia Kansas and looking back on 2023 and pointing ahead to 2024. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Please send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
12/15/2023 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
Backyard Bash - Gravel Cycling in Bentonville - This is Gravel EP:807
Backyard Bash - Gravel Cycling in Bentonville - This is Gravel EP:807 This past weekend Neil and Matt jumped into the car and headed down to Bentonville Arkanasas to hang out with the folks from the Big Sugar Classic and ride some NWA gravel! Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
9/4/2023 • 37 minutes, 38 seconds
Single Speed in Nebraska - Solstice Gravel Grind - This is Gravel EP:806
Single Speed in Nebraska - Solstice Gravel Grinder - This is Gravel EP:806 This past weekend Neil and Matt jumped into the car and strapped their bikes on the back and headed North to Nebraska. They had an invitation from Joe to come and check out his event the Solstice Gravel Grinder in Beatrice. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
6/24/2023 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
UNBOUND Gravel Week Wrap-Up - This is Gravel EP:805
UNBOUND Gravel Week Wrap-Up - This is Gravel EP:805 With UNBOUND Gravel wrapped up in Emporia Kansas, Neil Taylor, and Matt Fowler recount their week around the event. Then they preview the next event they are headed to, Solstice Gravel Grind. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
6/15/2023 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
What's The Weather? UNBOUND Gravel 2023 Forecast - This is Gravel EP:804
What's The Weather? UNBOUND Gravel 2023 Forecast - This is Gravel EP:804 With UNBOUND Gravel quickly approaching later in the week here in Emporia Kansas one of the most commonly asked questions is "What's the weather gonna be"? On this episode of This is Gravel, Neil Taylor and Matt Fowler chatted with gravel cyclist and meteorologist Frank Waugh. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
5/29/2023 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
UNBOUND Gravel Route Info 2023- This is Gravel EP:803
UNBOUND Gravel Route Info 2023- This is Gravel EP:803 Neil Talyor and Matt Fowler sit down in the studio this week to discuss the recently released routes for the 2023 running of the UNBOUND Gravel events here in Emporia Kansas. Neil is currently training for the UNBOUND Gravel XL 350-mile event so he has put a fair amount of miles down recently on these roads. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
5/17/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Catching Up & Spring Events - This is Gravel EP:802
Catching Up & Spring Events - This is Gravel EP:802 In this episode, Neil and Matt are back in the studio talking about springtime events like the Winter Endurance in Lincoln Nebraska, Mid South Gravel in Stillwater Oklahoma, and the Flint Hills Gravel Ride right here in Lyon County Kansas. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
4/20/2023 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
XL Plans & New Year Energy - This is Gravel EP:801
XL Plans & New Year Energy - This is Gravel EP:801 Welcome to season eight of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt are back in the studio and ready to kick off 2023 with some exciting gravel cycling content! Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? S end them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
1/27/2023 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
Doubles and Single Speed - Gravel Worlds 2022 - This is Gravel
Doubles and Single Speed - Gravel Worlds 2022- This is Gravel Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt return from Gravel Worlds in Lincoln Nebraska. Listen and see how the event went for them! Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Comment below or send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
8/24/2022 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
New Challenges & Gravel Worlds 2022 - This is Gravel EP:707
8/17/2022 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
UNBOUND 2022, Gravel City Night Out & Matts New Bike! - This is Gravel
UNBOUND 2022, Gravel City Night Out & Matts New Bike! - This is Gravel Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt walk us through their weeks and roles with UNBOUND Gravel for this year. They also talk about the upcoming 50-mile night ride Gravel City Night Out on July 16, 2022. Sign up at www.gravelcitynightout.com before July 3rd! To end the episode, they talk single speeds, precisely Matt's new Niner single speed that strikes a similar resemblance to someone else Matt might know... Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Comment below or send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
6/26/2022 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
UNBOUND week in Emporia! - This is Gravel
UNBOUND week in Emporia! - This is Gravel Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt walk through their thoughts on the routes chosen for this year's UNBOUND Gravel races. They also talk about the top FIVE items Matt recommends when you come to Emporia and they might even bring up the weather a time or two in this episode. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Comment below or send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
5/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
Flint Hills Gravel Ride - This is Gravel
Flint Hills Gravel Ride - This is Gravel EP:704 Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt welcome Bobby Thompson back into the studio to talk about his weekend hosting the Flint Hills Gravel Ride. Rock Ridge Gravel Info: https://rockridgegravel.com/ Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Comment below or send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
5/7/2022 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
We Survived The Mid South Gravel 2022! - This is Gravel
We Survived The Mid South Gravel 2022! - This is Gravel Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt pick apart their weekend down at The Mid South in Stillwater Oklahoma. Neil walks us through running the Double Ultra-Marathon and Matt talks about toeing the line on his first major event start. Have any show ideas or questions you want to have answered? Comment below or send them to Producer Matt via email at matt@gravelguru.com #thisisgravel
3/19/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
Ready or Not, Mid South here we come! - This is Gravel
Ready or Not, Mid South here we come! - This is Gravel Welcome to season seven of This is Gravel on Gravel Guru. In this episode, Neil and Matt brainstorm what their trip this weekend to Stillwater could bring. They look forward to getting to Oklahoma and taking part in the gravel cycling family reunion and the unofficial kickoff to gravel season. #thisisgravel
3/8/2022 • 38 minutes, 20 seconds
Gravel Vibes 2020 EP4 - The DKXL One
Bobby and Amanda talk out their DKXL questions with Yuri Hauswald and Kristen Legan! The ride may be moved to September but the planning begins now!
4/14/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Gravel Vibes 2020 EP3 - The Muddied One
Bobby drove down to Stillwater to lend support at Mid South Gravel! Listen as we get Riders stories from Emporia’s Adam Galindo and Daniel Goentzel as well as Hannah Glatter from Lawrence, KS!
4/3/2020 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
GRAVEL VIBES SPECIAL - Mammoth Tuff Gravel Event Announced!
Bobby and Jeffy sat down recently to discuss a BRAND NEW Gravel Event to put onto your September calendar. Mammoth Tuff! Dave Sheek and Amanda Nauman are taking their passion for gravel and the Mammoth Lakes, California and putting it into a new gravel event! Listen for all the details direct from the promoters themselves!! Cya in September!!!
2/18/2020 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Gravel Vibes 2020 EP2 - The Rock Cobbler One
Bobby and Jeffy fly out to California for The Rock Cobbler! They join up with Amanda Nauman and David Sheek to discuss the weekend adventure race!
2/13/2020 • 45 minutes, 1 second
Gravel Vibes 2020 EP1 - The Gravel Calendar One
Bobby and Jeffy sit down and lay out their 2020 gravel calendar with new Move Up Off Road rider Hannah Glatter!
1/20/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
Gravel Vibes Ep:3 Cannonball 550
Cannonball 550 wraps up with Shawn O’Mara and Daniel Goentzel. All the stories plus more from 4 days of riding gravel through the Flinthills of Kansas!
10/17/2019 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Gravel Vibes Ep2: WoB Adv. Series
Episode 2: World of Bikes Adventure Series wrap up with Adam Blake. Also...we talk coffee.
9/22/2019 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
Gravel Vibes Ep1: Gravel Worlds
Gravel rides and gravel friends. Keep it simple and enjoy the roads. Jeff Young and Bobby Thompson talk anything and all things gravel as we head into a full Fall schedule of Gravel life. Enjoy! Episode 1: Gravel Worlds wrap up with Craig Schmidt and Corey Godfrey. Co-Directors of Gravel Worlds presented by Lauf.
9/5/2019 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
The Gravel Grind - EP12 - DKXL Chat and Top 5 Gravel Comfort Upgrades
We talk to Jim Phillips and Lyn Blubaugh about DKXL past and present. We also talk to Aaron Apel and Venny Alub about adding more comfort to your gravel ride.
5/22/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Ride Casual/Gravel Grind - EP11 - EPIC and Iowa Wind and Rock Recap
Explore the Wind and Rock in Iowa with Carrie Bax and Robb Finnegan. Relive the EPICness of the Ozarks with Jeffy and Bobby!
5/5/2019 • 53 minutes, 49 seconds
Ride Casual - EP10 - Tour of Hermann and Shiny Gravel Things
On this episode, we talk to Lisa Quisenberry, promoter of The Tour of Hermann gravel challenge. We also talk to local riders Shawn and Jeffy about some on the market gravel products.
4/11/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Ride Casual - EP09 - The EPIC becomes even more Epic!
On this week’s Ride Casual Podcast I talk to Kent, Don, and Josh about their gravel event the EPIC. A little history and lots of new for 2019!
4/2/2019 • 53 minutes, 46 seconds
Ride Casual - EP08 - Tales from Land Run 2019
Land Run 2019 blew away expectations! Our final podcast covering Land Run features tall tales from Emporia riders Paulina Batiz, Rick Becker, Jeff Young and defending Land Run Champ, Amanda Nauman!
3/26/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Ride Casual - EP07 - Casual Training & Panda Power
David Sheek with Carmichael Training Systems talks how to build up for your biggest ride ever. Amanda Nauman leads us through her race week building up to toeing the start line.
3/19/2019 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Ride Casual - EP06 - Land Run 100 PrepTalk
Land Run 100 in Stillwater Oklahoma!! No other gravel race has the chance to be so drastically different year to year. On this episode, we talk Land Run prep with Jeff Young, Rick Becker, and Paulina Batiz. Cya at LandRun!
3/13/2019 • 39 minutes, 1 second
Ride Casual - EP 05 - MS Gravel Cup Series
Join me as I talk with Jason and Wendi Shearer. Enjoy friends and warmer winter weather down in Mississippi!
3/11/2019 • 45 minutes, 43 seconds
Ride Casual - EP04 - Rage Against The Chainring
Episode 4 of Ride Casual takes us away from the riders and talking to race director/promoter Josh Sears from Wichita Kansas. Josh, along with Mark Moerner direct the 4 race spring series around Wichita Kansas called Rage Against The Chainring.
3/5/2019 • 36 minutes, 28 seconds
Ride Casual - EP03 - Old Man Winter and Hill Country Hundy
Listen in as I talk to Jeffy and Smitty from Emporia Ks about the Old Man Winter Rally and John Wilmeth about the Hill Country Hundy. Music Credit: “Whiskey on the Mississippi” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2/15/2019 • 58 minutes, 28 seconds
Gravel Guru - Back to Bikepacking
On this episode of This is Gravel Producer Matt chats with Ben Wells about their trip out over Rollins Pass in Colorado and then follows up Adam Blake about their upcoming bikepacking series. If you have any questions and or input reach out to Producer Matt at: matt@gravelguru.com Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode 2 follows up with Jeff Young and Brandon Nelson after their ride at Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We also spoke post ride with Carrie Bax of Move Up Off Road cycling about her TCM prep and results.
1/30/2019 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Ride Casual - EP01 - Headed to Texas Chainring Massacre
Follow us as we talk Gravel events! Prep, equipment, strategy, and results all from the mouths of everyday riders like you and me. Going to be a great Gravel year!!
1/20/2019 • 25 minutes, 13 seconds
Gravel Guru - Looking back at 2018 & into 2019
On this episode of This is Gravel Producer Matt takes a few minutes to chat with Bobby and Neil. The crew talks about their past year and looks ahead to highlight some ideas for 2019. If you have an questions/input reach out to Producer Matt at: matt@gravelguru.com Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
12/21/2018 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
Gravel Guru - 2700 Miles, 15 Days & 1 Gear
Gravel Guru producer Matt Fowler is joined by Bailey Newbrey over the phone from Stillwater Oklahoma. Bailey just completed the 2725 mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Race finishing first in the single speed category. Join along as Bailey walks us through his 15 days from Canada to Antelope Wells. If you have an questions/input reach out to Producer Matt at: matt@gravelguru.com Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
6/27/2018 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
Gravel Guru - DKXL Looking Back
Gravel Guru producer Matt Fowler is joined by three people heavily involved in the DKXL. First up he talks to Race Promoter Jim Cummins about the creation of this first year event held on Dirty Kanza weekend in Emporia Kansas. Following that interview Matt Acker race winner joins Producer Matt in studio by phone to talk about his experience riding 350 miles in the remote Flint Hills on East central Kansas. As if the event was not challenging enough he wraps up the show with Gabbi Shelton of Stillwater Oklahoma interviewing her about the experience all while cranking out the miles on her single speed bike. If you have an questions/input reach out to Producer Matt at: matt@gravelguru.com Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
