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Zone2Speak Podcast

Juliana

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

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53:22

Jules Muzard and the Long Road Through Vietnam

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2026/04/09

What does it take to win a 4,000 kilometer self supported ultra cycling race across Vietnam?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Jules Muzard, fresh off his win at InnerScape, one of the longest and most demanding ultra cycling races in the world. We go beyond Vietnam into his wider journey through ultra cycling, including races like Desertus and Marseille Napoli, and how experience shapes decision-making when fatigue takes over. This is a conversation about more than just results. It is

68:01

Josh Sprague: Orange Mud Founder on Building Gear...

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2026/04/02

What happens when an endurance athlete gets tired of gear that does not work?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, to talk about building products from real-world frustration. After years of racing triathlon, mountain biking, and endurance events, Josh kept running into the same problem. Gear that looked good but failed in real conditions. Instead of accepting it, he started building his own solutions. That mindset became Orange Mud. We talk about the

34:15

Sjors Beukeboom & Nafent: Inside Cycling’s Untold...

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2026/03/26

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Sjors Beukeboom, journalist, filmmaker, and founder of Nafent Magazine, to explore the stories behind the sport.Sjors has worked both inside and outside the pro peloton, including with Movistar Team, giving him a rare perspective on what cycling looks like from within and how it is presented to the world. Because cycling is not just what we see on race day. It is the quiet moments, the unseen struggles, the human dynamics that rarely make it into

37:00

Why We Ride, A Conversation with Sophie Potter

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2026/03/19

What if cycling was not about speed, numbers, or results? What if it was simply about how it makes you feel?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Sophie Potter @potter.sophie, a rider who represents a growing shift in cycling culture. One that moves away from performance and toward connection, exploration, and experience. Sophie has ridden across countries, explored places like Africa by bike, and built a relationship with cycling that feels refreshingly real. Not optimized. Not pressured

53:56

Juliana Buhring: Breaking Free, Breaking Records

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2026/03/12

Juliana Buhring’s life story is almost impossible to summarize. She is an ultra-endurance cyclist, bestselling author, activist, and the first woman to set a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Female Circumnavigation of the Globe by Bicycle, riding over 18,000 miles across 19 countries in just 152 days.But her story didn’t begin on a bike. Juliana grew up inside the controversial religious group Children of God, separated from her mother at a young age, and endured years of instability before

48:31

The Last Race Report: Josh Amberger Reflects on his...

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2026/03/05

Josh Amberger has been one of the most recognizable personalities in triathlon for nearly two decades, known for fearless front-pack swims, honest racing, and a rare ability to put the experience of sport into words.In this episode, Josh joins Zone2Speak after closing his professional career at Patagonman, reflecting on the arc of a life spent competing at the highest level. We dive into storytelling, identity after retirement, and what it’s like sharing life and competition with fellow world-class

32:58

Vietnam on Two Wheels: Inside the 4,000km Journey of...

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2026/02/26

What does it take to design a self-supported ultra cycling race that crosses an entire country?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Olivier, founder and race director of Inner Scape, a 4,000km+ ultra-endurance cycling event that runs from North to South Vietnam. We talk about why Vietnam is such a powerful and complex setting for ultra cycling, what it takes to build a race across jungle roads, mountain passes, coastal plains, and chaotic cities, and how culture, people, weather, and

47:10

Beyond the Miles: Marcos Magalhães on Ultra Cycling &...

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2026/02/19

Endurance is often measured in distance, but for Marcos Magalhães, it’s measured in intention.In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with cyclist, USA Cycling–certified coach, and community advocate Marcos Magalhães to explore what drives someone to keep going long after comfort disappears. With multiple ultra events under his belt, including the American Long Distance Classic (SF–LA), Cheaha Ultra, and Across Florida, Marcos shares how endurance sport shaped not only his athletic journey, but

57:23

Filming the Silence: Nacho, Pedalea Films & the Soul...

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2026/02/12

Ultra cycling is usually measured in distance: kilometers, elevation, and finishing times. But what if the real story lives somewhere else?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by endurance cyclist, photographer, and filmmaker Nacho (Natxo), the creative force behind Pedalea Films and founder-director of ACAY Cycling. His work has quietly helped shape how the ultra-distance community sees itself, not through podiums, but through people, landscapes, and emotion. We talk about how he moved

48:21

Jose Cabeça on Rewriting the Playbook: From Cycling...

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2026/02/05

What happens when an endurance athlete from a warm-weather country decides to chase a winter Olympic dream?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by José Cabeça, a Portuguese athlete who began his career in cycling and triathlon before making a bold and unconventional switch to cross-country skiing, a sport with almost no infrastructure in Portugal. Despite starting skiing later than most, José went on to represent Portugal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, becoming the country’s

42:28

Neurodivergent, Spicy & Fast: Timia Porter on Cycling...

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2026/01/29

This week on Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Timia Porter, an elite cyclist and openly neurodivergent athlete who’s reshaping what performance, confidence, and presence look like in sport.We talk about racing with a neurodivergent mind, navigating pressure and identity, and what it really means to show up fully, on the bike and in everyday life. No filters. No buzzwords. Just a real conversation about mindset, self-trust, and finding strength in being wired differently. This episode is for anyone who’s

45:30

A Saddle Sore Deep Dive with Kat Stene

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2026/01/22

Saddle sores are one of cycling’s most common and least talked about problems, especially in ultra-distance riding.On this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Kat Stene, an Australian sports physiotherapist based in Girona and the founder of Força13, a trusted performance and movement hub for cyclists from all over the world. We go deep into saddle sores: why they show up, why they can appear even when riders feel like they’ve done everything right, and what’s actually happening in the body under

44:03

Petra Wiltshire: Rainbow Jerseys and a Life Lived on...

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2026/01/15

On this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by one of the most inspiring and multidimensional riders in cycling: Petra Wiltshire.A three-time world champion, Petra has lived multiple cycling lives: elite downhill racer, gravel competitor, adventure rider, and nomadic explorer. Whether she’s charging down a mountain or settling into long gravel miles, Petra rides with a rare blend of fearlessness, humility, and deep joy for the sport. In this conversation, Petra shares her perspective on

42:08

Bikes, Fails & Comedy Gold: Tegan Phillips on Turning...

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2026/01/08

Laughter, bikes, and not taking yourself too seriously, this episode is pure joy on two wheels.In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Tegan Phillips, a cyclist and comedy creator who has turned bike fails, awkward moments, and the beautiful chaos of cycling into laugh out loud storytelling. From performing cycling stunts and sketches, to creating cycling merch, Tegan has carved out a space where humor and riding collide in the best possible way. But her journey doesn’t stop at comedy. Tegan

51:04

Between Motion and Stillness: Inside the Lens of...

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2026/01/01

Some stories are told in words. Others live in the quiet space between movement, effort, and stillness.In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Elias Ejderhamn, a photographer based between Annecy and Chamonix whose work captures the raw emotion of endurance, sport, and the human experience. Elias is the PX3 Sports Photographer of the Year and has represented Sweden at the World Photographic Cup, but what truly defines his work is the way he sees people, not just athletes. We talk about his

63:28

Confidence Has a Branding Problem: Mérida Miller on...

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2025/12/18

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. And few people understand that better than Mérida Miller.In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Mérida, professional hype girl, TEDx speaker, and founder of Project Fearless, to talk about confidence, courage, and what it really means to take up space in sport and in life. From her work supporting women and non- binary-led initiatives and communities like No Ordinary Women, to her own adventures on gravel, Mérida shares

36:32

Kara Folkerts on Nomadic Life, Bikepacking & Trail...

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2025/12/11

Kara Folkerts lives life on the edge of the map. She’s a trail-running guide, bikepacking adventurer, yoga teacher, and full-time nomad, someone who has spent the last nine+ years following dirt paths, quiet roads, and wild horizons with a mix of curiosity, courage, and intention.In this episode, Kara shares what it truly looks like to build a life rooted in movement and meaning. We talk about how growing up immersed in the outdoors shaped her path, the art and responsibility of guiding others

46:34

missroofless: Photography, Freedom & the Call of Nazaré

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2025/12/04

Some people go outside to escape. Others go outside to feel alive. And then there’s Patrícia Malhão, someone who has built her entire existence around the wild, the raw, and the beautifully untamed.In this episode, I sit down with Patrícia, the explorer and outdoor photographer behind missroofless, whose images carry the force of the ocean, the mood of the mountains, and the honesty of real adventure. We talk about how a childhood connection to the outdoors became a lifelong calling, how she

29:49

Friendship & Freedom: Inside Women’s Bikepacking...

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2025/11/27

Friendship, freedom, and the open road, this is how Women’s Bikepacking Portugal was born.In this episode, I sit down with Diana and Lia, the two inspiring cyclists behind Women’s Bikepacking Portugal, a community that’s helping women discover adventure, connection, and confidence on two wheels. From their first rides together to building a growing movement, we talk about the adventures that shaped their journey, and the powerful stories of women who’ve found courage and friendship through

53:18

Clean Sport, Real Talk: Josh Brandwene on Doping in...

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2025/11/20

Josh Brandwene is back for his third appearance on Zone2Speak, and this time, we are taking on one of the most complex and controversial topics in cycling: doping.From the pro peloton to the weekend warrior scene, doping has evolved far beyond elite sport, and Josh brings his trademark insight to unpack how we got here, why it happens, and what it means for the integrity of endurance athletics. We discussed the blurred lines between performance optimization and cheating, the rise of “amateur

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