Welcome to our podcast coverage of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex, STYRKR and Julbo.The Silk Road Mountain Race returns for its seventh edition with more than 700 kilometres of new, remote, and rarely travelled terrain. In this episode, Media Manager Mel Webb sits down with Race Director Nelson Trees to break down the 2025 route and preview the strongest field the race has ever seen.From the new Suyek Pass hike-a-bike to a 400-kilometre stretch without resupply, Nelson explains the challenges that await and why this year feels like a return to the uncertainty of the first edition. We talk through the favourites for the win, and the plethora of unpredictable factors—weather, altitude, and decision-making—that can shape the race. Dotwatch the 2025 Silk Road Mountain RaceFollow us on Instagram @silkroadmountainrace for daily visual updates.Credits:Hosted and produced by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by Batyrkan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race
The Silk Road Mountain Race, created by Nelson Trees, is a self-supported bikepacking race through the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The seventh edition kicks off on Friday August 15th at 6PM local time from in front of Mayor's Hall in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.Riders will have until midnight on August 30th to reach the finish line in Karakol. We'll be bringing you daily updates from the field throughout the duration of the race.Dotwatch the 2025 Silk Road Mountain RaceFollow us on Instagram @silkroadmountainrace for daily visual updates.Credits:Hosted and produced by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by Batyrkan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HMR 25: The Finish Line
After more than a week in the Pindus Mountains, the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race draws to a close in the seaside town of Nafpaktos. Riders have been arriving over the past few days—unwinding by the water, sharing stories, and slowly beginning to process what just happened out there.In our final episode from Greece, we do our best to capture that feeling. We catch up with riders between swims and ice creams, reflect on high points, hard moments, everything in between, and head to the finishers’ party, where our Lantern Rouge is welcomed across the line with a hero's welcome. We tried to put a bow on this past week, but there’s no simple way to capture everything riders felt out there—knowing full well that the real weight of the experience will take time to settle. Still, we hope this series has offered a window into the ride, and maybe even sparked something for your own adventure—whatever shape that may take.We'll be back in the field for the Silk Road Mountain Race this August. Subscribe wherever you listen so you don’t miss any of the action. Follow Hellenic Mountain Race on Instagram Follow Silk Road Mountain Race on InstagramVisit our website to learn more about the Mountain RacesProduction and hosting by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HMR Day 8: Meaghan Hackinen, Women's Winner of Hellenic Mountain Race 2025
Welcome to our podcast coverage of the third Hellenic Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex and STYRKR. In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Hackinen, the women's winner of the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race. Meaghan crossed the finish line in 4 days, 7 hours, and 10 minutes—over ten hours faster than last year’s winning time—landing her in ninth place overall on the general classification.Meaghan reflects on her experience racing through Greece, overcoming a her fear of technical mountain biking, and how preparation—both mental and mechanical—set her up for success. She talks through her race strategy, the highs and lows and much more. Follow Meaghan Hackinen on InstagramTo learn more about the Mountain Races: Hellenic Mountain Race, Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race, visit our website Production and hosting by Mel Webb Sound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HMR Day 7: One Last Climb
Welcome to our podcast coverage of the third Hellenic Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex and STYRKR. The finish line is finally within reach. After nearly a week on the road and collecting their third stamp, riders are faced with one big final push: 190 km with 6,300 meters of climbing. The most technical terrain is behind them, but this section holds the highest climbing ratio of the entire route. Resupply is sparse and riders will need to load up adequately to fuel themselves to the finish.Riders featured in this episode: Ariane Richter (Cap 10) Lisa Pacher and Timo Stein (Caps 211A&B) Patrick Majerle (Cap 119)Timo Rokitte (Cap 163) Tanner Jackson (Cap 58)Sjoerd Ebberink (Cap 153)Thomas Quirk (Cap 161) Paul Creusvaux (Cap 123)Follow us on InstagramProduction and hosting by Mel WebbSound design by Ben Crannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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