Gravel Union Talks

Angela and Manon of Velocity Ladies: The importance of cycling communities. What are they and why do we need them?

• Carlo & Olly

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Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. 


In this episode:

  • Angela and Manon from Velocity Ladies
  • Gravel Union Talks podcast with hosts Carlo van Nistelrooy and Olly Townsend.
  • GU’s editor-in-chief Olly on three highlighted articles from the Gravel Union platform.


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  • Gravel Inspiration – GTRB Wild Weekender
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  • Gravel Inspiration - Five things I learned as a guide at a women’s-only gravel camp
    • It’s no secret that there’s a profound impact that comes through doing any sort of outdoor sport – especially when you do it as part of a community. Fresh from guiding a women’s gravel camp in central Italy, Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Claudia Gerosa looks back on how riding in an all-women’s environment can be so inspiring.