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Zone2Speak Podcast

Juliana

A base zone for conversations about all things cycling. Hosted by Juliana.

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29:57

Pedaling for Progress: Ayesha McGowan on Diversity...

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2025/08/24

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Zone2Speak. In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Ayesha McGowan , the first African-American woman to become a professional road cyclist. Ayesha shares her remarkable journey from a college bike commuter in Boston to making history in 2021 as a pioneering cyclist, breaking down barriers and advocating for more diversity in the sport.We explore her passion for cycling, pivotal moments that shaped her career, and how she overcame challenges as

53:17

Racing, Riding, and Rewriting the Rules with...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Charlotte Backus Turner, former pro cyclist, endurance adventurer, and advocate for finding joy and balance on (and off) the bike. Charlotte shares her journey from the intense world of elite racing to rediscovering the freedom of riding without a race number. We dive into navigating identity after stepping away from competition, lessons from global cycling adventures, and how she’s reframed success in sport and life. If you enjoy this episode, you can

46:58

Amy Palmiero-Winters: One Step Ahead

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2025/08/17

Welcome to this captivating episode of Zone2Speak, where I delve into the remarkable journey of Amy Palmiero-Winters, a world-class adaptive athlete who redefined limits. Despite losing her left leg below the knee in a devastating motorcycle accident, Amy emerged resilient, becoming the first amputee to conquer some of the globe's most grueling endurance challenges, including the Marathon des Sables and the Ultraman World Championships.Join me as Amy shares her profound story, touching on the

55:16

Elite Ultra Endurance Athlete Ian Morgan: Redefining...

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2025/08/14

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Ian Morgan, ultra runner, coach, and proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Ian didn’t lace up for his first run until his early 40s. Now, he’s racing across Patagonia, the Alps, the Atacama Desert, and beyond, while sharing an honest, unfiltered look at aging, performance, and purpose.We talk about his transformation from burnout to elite ultra athlete, the mental shift that changed his life, training smart as we age, and the realities

28:16

Via Race, Chapter II: The Finish Line

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2025/08/10

Two weeks. 4,000 km. One unforgettable journey.In this final chapter of our VIA Race coverage, we celebrate the riders who conquered the road from the south of Italy to the Netherlands, and the community that made it more than just a race. From marriage proposals at the finish line to last-minute sprints, from medieval trade routes to modern-day friendships, this is where it all comes together. You’ll hear from our champions: women’s winner Gosia Warelich (with fellow rider Kristian Yakubek

11:52

Via Race, Chapter II: The Queen of VIA and the Road...

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2025/08/09

It’s the penultimate day of VIA, and Amerongen is buzzing. Gosia Warelich storms into town with a dramatic chase that sees her leapfrog three riders in the final kilometres, this after starting the race with a destroyed rim, battling routing errors, and even fighting off a stomach bug. We relive the finish-line magic: velomobiles, marriage proposals, and surprise reunions. From the De Proloog café’s electric atmosphere to riders still pushing through the night, this episode captures the heart of

30:25

Via Race, Chapter II: Leisure, Legends, and McFlurry...

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2025/08/08

As riders continue to roll into Amerongen and others battle their way across the final gates, the finish line buzz is a mix of relaxation, reflection, and raw resilience. In today’s episode, we share updates from the road, including crises, comebacks, and a zero-carbon legend who’s biking 2,000 km back to Poland (yes, really). We hear from Gregor Towers, our 10th place finisher, who tells us about the glorious moment he ate a McFlurry in the shower (ultra-recovery, anyone?). Then it’s time to catch

09:14

Via Race, Chapter II: Top 10, Finish Line Feels &...

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2025/08/07

Today’s episode comes to you after an epic travel day — 700km through Switzerland, France, Germany, and finally to the Netherlands — and straight into the heart of the VIA Race finish line in Amerongen.We celebrate the completion of the top 10, witness emotional arrivals (confetti included!), and hear about some nail-biting last-kilometer battles. But the story doesn't end here — many riders are still out there, and the women’s podium is taking shape as they close in on Gate 13 in Detmold. I also

06:23

VIA Race, Chapter II: Finishers, Final Battles, and...

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2025/08/06

After a 700 km dash from Switzerland to Amerongen (with a detour via France to catch riders on the Grand Ballon), Juliana brings you the latest from the road as the top 10 fills up. We recap the thrilling fight for the podium, the flurry of finishers arriving through the night, and the women’s race as Gosia Warelich leads Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk into the final 800 km. Plus: scratches, celebrations, and what it feels like in Amerongen as the VIA community gathers for the grand finale.Dont forget to

35:09

VIA Race, Chapter 2: Bruno’s Blitz, Adam’s Grit & A...

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2025/08/05

After nearly 9 days and 4,000 kilometers, Bruno Wicht takes a dramatic win in Amerongen, overtaking Adam Bialek in the final stretch of the race. I unpack how the lead changed hands overnight, what happened in the race for third, and how the women’s field is shaping up near Refuge 2.Also in this episode: soggy riders, scratched pairs, and what it really means to “limp home” at the end of an ultra. I close with the final chapter of our VIA Race Route History series, from the North Sea to Batavia,

26:10

Via Race, Chapter II Closing Gaps & Mechanic Madness

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2025/08/04

With just 500km to go, the men’s race is tighter than ever. Bruno Wicht is clawing back hours on leader Adam Bialek, the battle for third place is heating up, and riders are pulling bold moves as they chase the final gates. In the women’s field, Gosia is bouncing back from illness while riders fight through brutal rain and fatigue. We also check in on the funky bikes, DIY fixes, and a few gutsy detours that just might pay off. PLUS: an exclusive, unfiltered, and highly entertaining interview with

42:55

Via Race, Chapter II: One Week In: Tight Gaps, Bold...

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2025/08/03

As the VIA Race crosses the one-week mark, the front of the field is on fire. Bruno Wicht reels in Adam Bialek with a furious chase through the Vosges, only to sleep through his chance to strike. Meanwhile, the battle for third becomes a tactical chess match between Jakub Tomasik and a surging Lucas Becker. Weather turns foul, routes diverge, and in the women’s race, a stomach bug throws a wrench into Gosia Warelich’s rhythm just as Slovenia comes, and goes. With just over 1,000 kilometers to go,

36:11

Via Race, Chapter II: Chasing Sleep, Chasing Rivals:...

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2025/08/02

As the VIA Race pushes into its second week, the front of the pack barrels into Switzerland, with strategy, exhaustion, and unexpected detours shaking things up. Adam Bialek makes his move through the night to St. Gallen, Bruno Wicht battles headwinds and phone trouble, and the women’s race is reset in the early hours after a surprise rendezvous in Bruneck. Plus, in History Part IV, we ride through the misty Vosges and into the Teutoburg Forest, tracing the ghosts of Roman legions and lost eagle

38:37

Via Race, Chapter II: The Great Escape, a Sleep...

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2025/08/01

On Day 6 of the VIA Race, Adam Bialek breaks away with a monster move through Austria into Germany, and Bruno Wicht… sleeps through it. I break down how a one-hour gap exploded into eight, what it means for the chasing pack, and a major shakeup in the women’s race as Gosia Warelich surges ahead while Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk hits pause. Plus, Juliana checks in from Refuge 1, where riders are drying out, patching up, and opening up. You'll hear snippets and stories from Harry, Fiona, Joanna, Inigo,

32:26

Via Race, Chapter II: High Roads and Hard Choices

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2025/07/31

Day 5 of the VIA Race brings altitude, attitude, and a flurry of strategic gambles. Riders face the Kühtai climb and beyond, choosing between the classic Brenner Pass or the brutal beauty of Timmelsjoch — shifting the race’s highest point entirely. Some head straight to Refuge 1 for warmth, food, and precious charging time, while others roll the dice and press on. In the women’s race, punctures and brake drama shake up the standings, and the gap tightens once again. We hear from riders at Refuge 1

27:08

VIA Race, Chapter II: Into the Alps, Into the Myth

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2025/07/30

The race hits new heights, literally. As riders leave the flats behind and enter the mighty Alps. Bruno Wicht and Adam Bialek charge up the Kühtai climb toward Gate 7, with Bruno taking the lead by just under an hour. But it’s still anyone’s game at the front, with relentless climbs, freezing temps, and only short snatches of sleep. The women’s race brings new moves too, Joanna Rumińska-Pietrzyk rides through the night to take the lead, while Gosia Warelich faces some wild detours on the map. Route

15:21

Via Race, Chapter II: Weather or Not: Choices on Day 3

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2025/07/29

Day 3 and the mountains aren't done with us yet From late-night climbs up Sella di Leonessa to slippery descents and hard choices in Umbria, the riders are pushing through one of the most challenging stretches of the route so far. Some made it to Gate 2—others are still grinding their way there. In this episode, we hear: 🌧 James powering through a rainy late-night ride up Leonessa with a little fear, a little luck, and a lot of grit. 🎒 Matt on his hike-a-bike adventures through the rough

29:13

Via Race, Chapter II: No Brakes, No Sleep, No Problem

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2025/07/28

Day 2. Bruno Wicht hit Campo Imperatore before 6am on 15 minutes of sleep. Gosia and Joanna lost their brakes but found a mechanic on a sleepy Italian Sunday. Enrico Halix is cruising the course with his velomobile. And yes, someone got bitten by a dog but kept riding.Plus, I caught up with VIA founder Ian To, media team wizard Francesco, and co-founder Ingeborg on what it really takes to fuel an ultra (hint: good luck finding anything beyond coffee and cornetto). Then it’s voices from the road:

31:35

Via Race, Chapter II: Capuccino Starts, Castles & Climbs

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2025/07/27

Welcome back to Zone2Speak! I’m Juliana, reporting from the road as the incredible adventure of the VIA Race kicks off. It’s Day 1, and after a lively registration day in Giovinazzo, 120+ riders rolled out just after 8 a.m. — a bit later than planned, thanks to some very Italian policing and cappuccino logistics (can’t blame them, really). Today’s route launched the riders into the first big climbs, with two major goals on the radar: Castel del Monte, a 13th-century hilltop citadel and official Gate

32:06

Via Race, Chapter II: The Grand Departure

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2025/07/26

Welcome to Zone2Speak – I’m Juliana, and this time, I’m not just talking about endurance, I’m living it. In this special series, I’m bringing you on the road with the VIA Race, a 4,000-kilometer self-supported ultra-cycling odyssey from southern Italy to the Netherlands. It’s not just a race, it’s a modern epic, inspired by the journeys of ancient generals and fueled by human grit. In Episode 1, I set the scene for what’s to come: 🚴‍♀️ The riders taking on this beast 📍 The historic route inspired

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