In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, Cécile Lejeune joins JP for an honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the long road to the Lifetime Grand Prix. Cécile reflects on her early years as an endurance runner, the college injury that forced her to step away from the sport, and how cycling slowly became a new outlet for competition and self-discovery. Rather than a straight line, her path into gravel racing was shaped by patience, curiosity, and a willingness to rebuild from the ground up.

The conversation goes deeper as Cécile opens up about athlete health, including disordered eating, RED-S, and the pressures that can arise when performance and identity become intertwined. We also explore her progression in gravel racing—from racing on a tight budget to earning a place with Trek Factory Racing for the 2026 season—and what that evolution has taught her about sustainability, confidence, and growth. As always, the episode wraps with Random Fire, offering a lighter glimpse into Cécile’s personality beyond the results.

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In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down in person with professional gravel racer Chase Wark for a candid conversation about performance, health, and perspective.

Fresh off major results at Gravel Worlds and Gravel Nationals, Chase opens up about developing AFIB during the summer and the surreal moment he found himself in the emergency room just days before hosting the Day Across Minnesota. Together, they talk candidly about racing at a high level, listening to your body, and navigating uncertainty when everything feels like it’s moving fast. Beyond racing and health, the conversation explores growth, perspective, and hope. Chase shares how Lunchbox Racing expanded from a two-person operation into a four-rider team alongside Drew Dillman, what the second half of last year taught him about balance, and how his mindset heading into this season feels fundamentally different. The episode wraps with some much-needed levity during Random Fire, including Chase’s all-time wild karaoke pick — a reminder that even in heavy seasons, joy still has a seat at the table.

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