Zone2Speak Podcast
By Juliana
Categories: Health & Fitness, Fitness, Sports, Wilderness
A base zone for conversations about all things cycling. Hosted by Juliana.
143 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Healthy Hedonism: Why Enjoying Life Is Good for Your Health with Dr. Erica Oberg
FREE AUDIOBOOK FOR THE FIRST 100 LISTENERS!Grab yours: https://healthyhedonism.zoundy.com/WsnfQtv9V1CMu6ywFVoj9CVu5Are you actually healthy, or are you just really good at being fit?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Oberg, physician, researcher and founder of Concierge Natural…
- I’m just gonna go: Trust Your Body, Not the Algorithm with Josh Brandwene
FTP. HRV. TSS. Power. Heart rate. Training load. The list goes on. Sometimes it feels like we need a PhD just to go for a bike ride. This episode is all about the analog cyclist: riding more, tracking less, and remembering that cycling can be about something other than numbers. We talk about data…
- Jannik Christ: Optimism over Experience
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Jannik Christ, who just won the SGRAIL100 this past weekend, to talk about his journey in endurance sport, how he trains, and how he manages to stay ambitious without getting sucked into the performance black hole. Jannik has a really refreshing…
- Cycling in Colombia: Ultra Racing, Adventure & Ice Cream with Rafael Ospino
Colombia is becoming an exciting destination for gravel cycling and ultra-endurance adventures. But what is it really like to ride, race and build a cycling community there? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Rafael Ospino, Colombian gravel cyclist, co-founder of 3 Puertos Gravel Bici…
- Behind the Scenes of the Cycling Industry with Bike Connection Agency
We all see the new bikes, shiny components, product launches, press coverage and Instagram posts. But what happens behind the scenes? Who decides which journalists and creators get invited? How do brands launch a new product? This week on Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Simon Cittati and Giulio Neri…
- Lincon Zarbietti Tells Us What Happens Behind the Scenes of a Cycling Tour
In this episode, I’m joined by Lincon Zarbietti, a bike guide, to talk about the side of cycling tours most riders never see. There’s the beautiful scenery, incredible roads, and dream days on the bike… and then there’s everything happening behind the scenes. Route planning, logistics, weather…
- Performance Doesn’t Equal Health: Renee McGregor on RED-S, Hormones & Fueling
What if being fitter, leaner and able to train harder doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthier? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Renee McGregor, one of the leading voices in sports nutrition, RED-S and athlete health, for a conversation about something that can be incredibly easy to…
- Off Grid Girona: Building a Different Kind of Destination with Gerard Greene
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Gerard Greene, co-founder of YOTEL and the person behind Off Grid Girona, a unique retreat just outside Girona designed around nature, food, cycling, and, most importantly, community. We talk about what it takes to walk away from the corporate world…
- Violette Neza’s Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Violette Neza’s cycling journey is about so much more than racing. Born and raised in Rwanda, Violette has become one of the country’s leading female cyclists, a UCI-certified coach, mentor, and advocate for women in cycling. At the heart of her work is KOMERA New Cycling Team, a project she…
- Derek Teel’s Story: From Building Dialed Health to Rebuilding Himself
What does it actually take to build a stronger, more resilient cyclist? Derek Teel, founder of Dialed Health, joins Zone2Speak to break down strength training for cyclists, from what actually matters in the gym to how much strength work you really need when you're balancing training, racing, work…
- Taylor Nichols Rode 4,000 Miles Across America to See His 101-Year-Old Father
Taylor Nichols set off from San Francisco with one destination in mind: his 101-year-old father's home in East Lansing, Michigan. What followed was a journey powered by curiosity, community, and the simple idea that sometimes the slowest way is the most meaningful. In this episode of Zone2Speak…
- The Cycling Upgrade Everyone Is Talking About | Erik deBrun Explains
When cyclists think about performance upgrades, they usually think about lighter wheels, faster tires, or more watts. Comfort rarely makes the list. But improving comfort actually helps you ride farther, feel fresher, and even perform better. In this second conversation with Erik deBrun…
- Why Maddy Nutt Chose to Go Longer & Life Beyond the Bike
When Maddy Nutt first joined Zone2Speak, we talked about gravel racing and building a career in endurance cycling. Fast forward to today, and she's become one of the most exciting names in ultra-distance racing. After winning Traka 560 and The Rift 330, second on Unbound XL, and racing across…
- What Makes a Great Athlete-Coach Relationship? Max Karginov & Dr. Artur Barsumyan
What really happens behind every great race performance? In this episode, I'm joined by gravel racer Max Karginov and his coach, Dr. Artur Barsumyan, to explore the relationship that exists long before race day. From adapting training plans when life gets in the way to navigating tough…
- DaySaver: Small Tool. Big Adventure with Peter Eisenegger
Small Tool. Big Adventure with founder Peter Eisenegger What if one of the most important pieces of cycling equipment isn't your bike... but the tiny tool you almost forget you're carrying? This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Peter Eisenegger, the founder of DaySaver, to talk about the…
- Why Laura & Ted King Are Leaving Vermont for Bentonville
Ted & Laura King: Family, Gravel & the Big Move to Bentonville This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Ted and Laura King to talk about the next chapter for their family: leaving Vermont behind and starting fresh in Bentonville. But this conversation goes far beyond a change of address. We…
- Danni Shrosbree: Fast, Funny & Unapologetically Herself
What happens when one of gravel racing's fastest riders is also one of its funniest voices? This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with professional gravel racer, Bonk Babes Podcast co-host, and all-around good human, Danni Shrosbree. Known for her honesty, humor, and refreshing perspective on…
- Sean Geivett: What Nobody Tells You About Racing as a Couple
What happens when you race over 1,000 km of mountains, heat, sleep deprivation, and endless climbing... with your partner? This week on Zone2Speak, Sean Geivett joins Juliana to talk about racing the Hellenic Mountain Race as a pair with Emma Missale, the reality behind bikepacking's most…
- Turning the Mic Around: Debbie Garzon Interviews Juliana
This week, Zone2Speak does something a little different. After months of listeners asking to know more about the person behind the mic, the roles are finally reversed. For this special edition, returning co-host Debbie Garzon takes over hosting duties to interview Juliana, the voice behind the…
- Inside the Brutal Chaos of Unbound 2026 with Gee Schreurs
This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Geerike Schreurs, better known as Gee, rider for the Specialized Off-Road Team and one of the strongest names in women’s gravel racing right now. Fresh off an incredible second place at Unbound 200 after one of the most brutal editions in the race’s…
- Janosch Wintermantel: Building the World’s Most Unique Gravel Races
In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Janosch Wintermantel, the creator behind events like Utopia Gravel, Octopus Gravel, Sahara Gravel, and Pedaleo Bikepacking Festival. We talk about how Janosch turned a passion for exploring remote roads into a full-time career, and what it really takes…
- Erik de Brun: The RedShift Sports Engineer Changing How We Ride Bikes
This week on Zone2Speak, Juliana sits down with Erik de Brun, co-founder and principal engineer of Redshift Sports, to talk about one of cycling’s most controversial ideas: What if bikes were actually comfortable? Before building suspension stems and seatposts that became cult favorites in gravel…
- Erika Alvarado: The Woman Behind Atacama Spirits Gravel
What makes people willingly ride into one of the harshest environments on Earth? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Erika Alvarado, triathlete, endurance athlete, and founder of Atacama Spirits Gravel, an ultra-endurance gravel race set in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert. Erika shares…
- Wait… Did Florian Moreau Win Desertus Bikus on a TT Bike?
What happens when you ignore everything ultra cycling tells you to do… and win anyway? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Florian Moreau, ultra cyclist, adventurer, and winner of Desertus Bikus, a 1,300km self-supported race across Spain. Florian showed up to one of the year's toughest…
- Raphael Albrecht & Sneak Peaks: Escaping Performance Culture
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Raphael Albrecht, the creator of Sneak Peaks, a route through the Dolomites and into Slovenia where the roads fade, the climbs don’t make sense, and at some point, you’ll probably be pushing your bike, wondering why you signed up. There are no prizes. No podium…
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