The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:06:02 -0500 https://thepanaracerdirtyreiverdiaries.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries yes c64eb00c-1e73-547e-993c-9ff57bb10f6c contact@focal.events Focal Events Ltd episodic false In this series of Dirty Reiver Diary podcasts we will bring you all the news from the event plus tips and insights from a wide range of riders. Listen in for interviews with those new to gravel as well as experienced Pro riders and serial finishers.

We will also discuss those hot topics such as tyres, nutrition and how to make sure you are fully prepared for the big day. Though the discussions are in the context of the event the content is applicable to all distance of gravel ride.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Focal Events Ltd contact@focal.events https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ozm3grcxj5yh1vbpbtu7nycfeoeo?.jpg The Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries Looking Back on Ten Years! Looking Back on Ten Years! In this episode we look back on 10 years of Dirty Reiver.

We are joined by Phil Simcock, one of the riders to complete all of the 200km events to date. He shares stories and insights from across the years and looks at how gravel has developed.

We are also joined by our very own Neil Atkinson to reflect on his experiences from riding the event.

]]> In this episode we look back on 10 years of Dirty Reiver.

We are joined by Phil Simcock, one of the riders to complete all of the 200km events to date. He shares stories and insights from across the years and looks at how gravel has developed.

We are also joined by our very own Neil Atkinson to reflect on his experiences from riding the event.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-18687300 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3508 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 3.1 - Tips for your first Dirty Reiver Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 3.1 - Tips for your first Dirty Reiver Our first tenth anniversary podcast and one for those new to gravel.

In this episode we take an insiders look at what to do in the final months leading up to the event. We explore what we think are the key things to focus on in your preparation.

]]> Our first tenth anniversary podcast and one for those new to gravel.

In this episode we take an insiders look at what to do in the final months leading up to the event. We explore what we think are the key things to focus on in your preparation.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-18513050 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2262 3 1 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.4 - SRAM Edition Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.4 - SRAM Edition In this episode we talk to Stu Bowers from SRAM/ZIPP about the latest developments within their gravel range.

Find out more about the new Direct Mount rear derailleur system, ZIPP's new super wide 303 wheels and how this is driving innovation. Plus we chat about the gravel scene and how quickly riders are adapting to this new discipline.

]]> In this episode we talk to Stu Bowers from SRAM/ZIPP about the latest developments within their gravel range.

Find out more about the new Direct Mount rear derailleur system, ZIPP's new super wide 303 wheels and how this is driving innovation. Plus we chat about the gravel scene and how quickly riders are adapting to this new discipline.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-17004798 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3144 2 4 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.3 - The Lauf Edition Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.3 - The Lauf Edition In this podcast we talk to Benedikt Skúlason, founder, CEO and designer at Lauf Cycles.

Benedikt Skúlason is well known within the industry as an innovator and problem solver. He has brought his extensive knowledge of working with carbon and glass fibre to the world of gravel and beyond.

We talk about how it all started, explore their flagship gravel bike, the Seigla, and touch on the other bikes within the Lauf Family.

]]> In this podcast we talk to Benedikt Skúlason, founder, CEO and designer at Lauf Cycles.

Benedikt Skúlason is well known within the industry as an innovator and problem solver. He has brought his extensive knowledge of working with carbon and glass fibre to the world of gravel and beyond.

We talk about how it all started, explore their flagship gravel bike, the Seigla, and touch on the other bikes within the Lauf Family.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-16752026 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3969 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.2 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.2 In this episode we talk to Monica Dew, brand ambassador for Le Col and Wahoo.

Ex-professional road and track cyclist turned gravel and adventure fan, Monica has so many experiences to share. Her motivating stories and personal journey are full of anecdotes, tales and inspirational stories. 

Find out why Monica has embraced gravel and her experiences of the very first Dirty Reiver that she rode. Plus her tips for riding gravel and how it has made her want to get out and explore the local trails and beyond.

]]> In this episode we talk to Monica Dew, brand ambassador for Le Col and Wahoo.

Ex-professional road and track cyclist turned gravel and adventure fan, Monica has so many experiences to share. Her motivating stories and personal journey are full of anecdotes, tales and inspirational stories. 

Find out why Monica has embraced gravel and her experiences of the very first Dirty Reiver that she rode. Plus her tips for riding gravel and how it has made her want to get out and explore the local trails and beyond.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-16641061 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500 4351 2 2 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.1 - The CLIF Bar Edition Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2.1 - The CLIF Bar Edition The CLIF Bar Edition.

We kick off our new series with some nutritional chat and are joined by Tom Mazzone (Ex-road pro) and Rich Jones (Extra UK/CLIF). The guys share some of their stories and experiences around keeping fuelled. We share tips on fuelling strategies, touch on recovery and explore the CLIF Bar range.

]]> The CLIF Bar Edition.

We kick off our new series with some nutritional chat and are joined by Tom Mazzone (Ex-road pro) and Rich Jones (Extra UK/CLIF). The guys share some of their stories and experiences around keeping fuelled. We share tips on fuelling strategies, touch on recovery and explore the CLIF Bar range.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-16327400 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 3952 2 1 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 5 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 5 In this episode of the Dirty Reiver Diaries we chat to Maddy Nutt from the Ribble Collective. Maddy shares her experiences of the event and gives us a window into gravel riding and racing from her travels around the world.

Maddy’s thoughts on the gravel scene and how the sport is developing for women is very insightful. Packed full of strategies and anecdotes from the trails this is one podcast not to be missed!

We also take a look at our next event – Gravel Rocks and find out what this new event format is all about.

]]> In this episode of the Dirty Reiver Diaries we chat to Maddy Nutt from the Ribble Collective. Maddy shares her experiences of the event and gives us a window into gravel riding and racing from her travels around the world.

Maddy’s thoughts on the gravel scene and how the sport is developing for women is very insightful. Packed full of strategies and anecdotes from the trails this is one podcast not to be missed!

We also take a look at our next event – Gravel Rocks and find out what this new event format is all about.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-15142438 Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3548 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 4 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 4 In the final run in to the 2024 Panaracer Dirty Reiver we chat about pre-event preparations, give some insights into what is available on course and what rider should be carrying.

We also chat to Stu Bowers who heads up SRAM's North Europe Partnerships. Stu has been in the bike industry for many years and has worn a number of hats both as a rider and as an employee. Regular top finisher across a number of cycling disciplines Stu is well placed to pass on some great tips on how to keep yourself rolling on those long gravel roads.

]]> In the final run in to the 2024 Panaracer Dirty Reiver we chat about pre-event preparations, give some insights into what is available on course and what rider should be carrying.

We also chat to Stu Bowers who heads up SRAM's North Europe Partnerships. Stu has been in the bike industry for many years and has worn a number of hats both as a rider and as an employee. Regular top finisher across a number of cycling disciplines Stu is well placed to pass on some great tips on how to keep yourself rolling on those long gravel roads.

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-14863805 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3593 1 4 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 3 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 3 In this episode we hop across the Atlantic to talk to Wahoo Ambassador Ian Boswell, ex World Tour Rider and 2021 winner of Unbound Gravel. We chat about US gravel events, what it takes to win and get some great insights into Ian's event prep.

We also reflect on our recce of this years route and the trails as well as start to outline some of the things to look forward to at this years event in Kielder.

If anyone would like more information or have questions for Ian his Instagram Account is: https://www.instagram.com/ian_boswell/

]]> In this episode we hop across the Atlantic to talk to Wahoo Ambassador Ian Boswell, ex World Tour Rider and 2021 winner of Unbound Gravel. We chat about US gravel events, what it takes to win and get some great insights into Ian's event prep.

We also reflect on our recce of this years route and the trails as well as start to outline some of the things to look forward to at this years event in Kielder.

If anyone would like more information or have questions for Ian his Instagram Account is: https://www.instagram.com/ian_boswell/

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-14773876 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2946 1 3 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 2 Jeff Zell 'The Global Go to Guy' for all things Panaracer takes time out of a busy tenth anniversary tyre launch to speak to us.

We reflect on how tyres have developed to cope with the wide range of terrain that gravel bikes encounter and pick Jeff's brains on how it all started.

The episode also looks at various factors effecting tyres and how they feel - pressure, volume, tread, weight - as well as the new and exciting developments from Panaracer for 2024. We also introduce the all new Gravel King X1 - possibly the ultimate Dirty Reiver tyre?

]]> Jeff Zell 'The Global Go to Guy' for all things Panaracer takes time out of a busy tenth anniversary tyre launch to speak to us.

We reflect on how tyres have developed to cope with the wide range of terrain that gravel bikes encounter and pick Jeff's brains on how it all started.

The episode also looks at various factors effecting tyres and how they feel - pressure, volume, tread, weight - as well as the new and exciting developments from Panaracer for 2024. We also introduce the all new Gravel King X1 - possibly the ultimate Dirty Reiver tyre?

]]> Focal Events Ltd Buzzsprout-14670952 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2960 1 2 full false Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 1 Panaracer Dirty Reiver Diaries 1 In this episode we chat to Amy Hudson a relative 'newbie' to gravel riding. The Dirty Reiver will be her first gravel event and we look at the things she is looking forward to and what tips she has for us.

We also look a little at the history of the event, as the first of its kind in the UK, and hint at what is coming up from the Focal Events team.

To find out more about Amy Hudson head to her YouTube chanel here.

For more about the Dirty Reiver go direct to the website here.

]]> In this episode we chat to Amy Hudson a relative 'newbie' to gravel riding. The Dirty Reiver will be her first gravel event and we look at the things she is looking forward to and what tips she has for us.

We also look a little at the history of the event, as the first of its kind in the UK, and hint at what is coming up from the Focal Events team.

To find out more about Amy Hudson head to her YouTube chanel here.

For more about the Dirty Reiver go direct to the website here.

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