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Payson McElveen
The Adventure Stache
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. 
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 845 ratings
I’ve really enjoyed listening to Payson’s podcast over the last couple years. He asks great questions and has some really interesting guests from the cycling world. From a selfish standpoint, I would love to see more interviews with some of the back of the pack finishers at these events. The one...Read full review »
Des1206 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/26/24
Inspiration
I really enjoyed listening to your chat with Melisa Rollins post Leadville. So cool to hear of her journey from being an outside the time cut Leadville event finisher to standing atop the podium of the marquee event. Such an inspirational story.
TedDen87 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/28/24
Pure joy
Gawldam if that Melisa Rollins interview isn’t a gem. I like pretty much every episode but the wonder and excitement he exhibits as he gets to know Melisa is a real treat.
P Bigler via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/24
Recent Episodes
In just two short years, Rosa Klöser went from never having ridden a gravel bike to winning the biggest gravel race in the world. Between her first gravel ride in 2022 and standing on the top step of the Unbound podium in 2024, she also managed to spend some time as a visiting researcher at MIT...
Published 09/26/24
Published 09/26/24
Another Chequamegon 40 has been and gone, and we’re here to recap it all with the help of 7th place finisher John Borstelmann, 8th place finisher Anna Hicks, and the listeners who sent in their reports on the race. And because this was a Grand Prix race, Payson and Nichole also do some serious...
Published 09/23/24
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