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Podcast host Jeff Barber, Editor-in-Chief at Singletracks.com, aims to inform and inspire with topics and interviews from the mountain bike world. Since 2015, we have been sharing weekly stories from under the helmets of the most inspiring and influential mountain bikers. Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community. Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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“You’re not going to win the stage race on the first day” – Thomas Turner on strategy and survival
Episode 423
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Thomas Turner is a professional mountain bike racer who's been competing at the top level of gravel and mountain bike racing for nearly two decades. He's been sponsored by Jamis since 2010, was the 2012 Cyclocross Masters World Champion, and has notched multiple National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race Series podium finishes along the way. He just got back from racing El Reto del Quetzal in Guatemala, and he's here to talk about stage racing, training, and what it's like to rides bikes around the world.How did you first get into mountain biking and racing?You've been with Jamis since 2010 — what's been the key to making that relationship last so long?You've raced BC Bike Race, La Ruta, Pisgah Stage Race, even gravel events like Unbound and The Crusher — what is it about adventure races, and stage races in particular, that keeps drawing you back?What does it take to be competitive in a stage race?How do you choose which races to enter each year?You just raced El Reto del Quetzal in Guatemala — what was that event like?What does your training look like when you're preparing for a multi-day stage race?How do you handle recovery during and after a stage race?What's your bike setup for a race like El Reto del Quetzal?Do you have a favorite place to ride in the world?What's a fun and accessible stage race you'd recommend for someone trying their first one?Follow along with Thomas Turner's adventures on Instagram @thomasturnermtb.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.Follow Singletracks on Instagram @singletracks to keep up with the latest mountain bike news.
