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Crystal Kovacs | Redefining Gravel Culture with the Rise of Dirt Squad Cycling | The Stable Cyclist Podcast


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This week on The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with Crystal Kovacs—founder and driving force behind Dirt Squad Cycling—for a heartfelt and honest conversation recorded live at the 2025 Unbound Expo. Crystal opens up about her personal journey into gravel cycling, the barriers she encountered, and the moment she realized that the sport needed more intentional pathways for people who don’t fit the "traditional" cyclist mold.

We dive into how Dirt Squad was born not out of performance goals, but out of a deeper mission: building community and creating a radically inclusive space in gravel. Whether you're a longtime rider or just gravel-curious, Crystal’s philosophy of riding with heart—and riding together—is inspiring and energizing. If you love the soul and ethos of The Stable Cyclist, you’ll feel right at home with Dirt Squad.

If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected]

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/
Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/
Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15
Wahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.com
Dawn to Dusk - https://www.https://dawntodusk.bike/
Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com
The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com
Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/
Mental Health Advocacy -
Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/
Resources:
988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/
National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

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