Ep 67: James MacDonald - John o'Groats to Lands End, and Back; RAAM, 24-hr Indoor Attempt

In this episode, we talk with an amazing athlete from the beautiful country of New Zealand, Craig Harper, who is an all-around sportsman both as an ultra cyclist and previously as a rower who represented his country at the World Championships in different categories. Craig is also a 4th place RAAM finisher and New Zealand N-S world record holder. Let’s roll! 🚲💨

In this episode, we chat with Shreya Adhav, an award-winning nutritionist and founder of the SpirEat Sports Nutrition Clinic in India. With more than 5 years of experience advising athletes across the globe, Shreya has worked with runners, triathletes, swimmers, ultra-endurance cyclists, and many others. Shreya's recipe for success: Creating Healthy Habits & Not Restrictions. Let’s roll! 🚲💨

We talk with a legendary rider of the Race Across America (RAAM) and the sport of ultra cycling, the great Valerio Zamboni from Italy who has won the World Ultra-Cycling Association World Cup 6 times, which is just incredible considering he is over 60 years old! This is on top of his 7 RAAM finishes and Race Across Italy, 8 Race Around Ireland, and much more! Let's roll! 🚲💨

When you get an award named after you, it's a sign you're doing something right. Inspire India's Ultra Award "The Kabir Rachure Ultra Award" was first won by and then named after Indian ultra-cyclist and 2019 RAAM finisher, Kabir Rachure, who has also podiumed in the Ultra Spice Race, the Great Himalayan Ultra Race, and the Deccan Cliffhanger. Let's roll! 🚲💨

Adam Bickett competed in the Race Across America and Race Across the West. He also won the legendary “Furnace Creek 508” (now called the Silver State 508). After getting into cycling and riding many centuries and double centuries, Adam entered road racing and made it to the Cat 2 USA Cycling division and also participated in the Collegiate National Road Championships. Let's roll! 🚲💨

An Olympic hopeful turned competitive ultra-cyclist, it's Ryan Collins. We'll be seeing a lot more of this 26 year old in the years to come. In just a few short years of ultra cycling, Ryan became the 2019 WUCA 12hr National Champion, World Record Holder (100 km, 200 km, & 6 hrs), and Maryland Cross State Record Holder (N to S). Let's roll! 🚲💨

5-time RAAM participant Franz Preihs is not only known for his ultra cycling achievements and his extraordinary lifestyle with vegan nutrition and tattoos all over his body, he is also a personal trainer and adventurer. Don't miss these insightful stories and humorous discussions with new co-host Christoph Strasser, the 6-time RAAM solo champion. Let's roll! 🚲💨

Louise Gibson is no ordinary single mother. After repeated running injuries, Lou switched over to cycling and has since ridden the full route of Le Tour de France as team manager and one of the riders of the InternationElles - they're 10 female cyclists & several crew from across the globe, united in the fight for equality and to boost women’s cycling. Let's roll! 🚲💨

What extent will you go? For Justin Too, this meant using one of his talents and passions to bike 3,000 miles across America to raise funds and awareness to combat human trafficking in 2014 and RAAM 2015. Since then, Justin has been inducted into the California Triple Crown Hall of Fame, started this show, and joined the board of WUCA. Let's roll! 🚲💨