The Gravel Paddock
Global Racing. Pro Insights. No Filter.
The definitive inside look at professional gravel racing. Hosted by Elite Athlete Manager Antonin Liverset, we bring you straight into the peloton with the athletes who shape the sport.
Inside The Paddock
Every week, we sit down with the elite racers who were actually in the breakaway to discuss what really matters:
⚡️ Raw Race Tactics: Breakaway mechanics, drafting rules, and winning moves.
🚲 The Tech Check: Brutally honest reviews of pro tech setups, tire pressures, and the 1x vs 2x drivetrain debate.
💼 The Privateer Hustle: The unfiltered reality of budgets, logistics, and the business of modern racing.
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EP4 - Julian Siemons
“CX Transition, 351W at The Hills & Euro Racing Focus”
We sit down with Julian Siemons, a young Belgian powerhouse, coming straight from the traditional Belgian cyclocross school. Julian explains the brutal physiological and tactical transition required to survive 5-hour professional gravel races.We also do a massive deep-dive into his recent race at "The Hills", dropping some insane numbers and discussing why he is focusing on the European gravel calendar .
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EP3 - Annabel Fisher
“The Leadville Crash, 2000m Altitude Life & Dual-Sport Pro Reality”
Elite gravel racer & Pro XC skier Annabel Fisher drops the filter on the reality of extreme endurance sports.We talk about the brutal truth of being sidelined, the massive physical benefits of racing XC skis all winter, and why she relies 100% on the human engine instead of power data when the race gets hard.
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EP2 - Simon Pellaud
“Privateer Shift, Colombian Prep & Injury Battle”
Elite gravel racer and LifeTime GP runner-up Simon Pellaud drops the filter and takes us inside a challenging start to his 2026 season.
From the high-altitude winter preparation in Colombia, to the brutal reality of switching to a solo "Privateer" setup, we talk about the mental battle required when an injury comes and change your plans.
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EP1 - Gustave Orain
“The Rookie Season Launch”
Debrief of a brutal European gravel season opener with Gustave Orain.
We dive into the reality of moving to the Elite ranks, the mud fest at Santa Vall, and the high-speed battles of Castellón UCI.
Expect raw tactics, the truth about the privateer life, and a nerdy "Tech Check" covering mud tires, drivetrains, and tire pressures.
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