Fever Talk

On this episode, Maghalie catches up with Kaitlin Keough. Kaitlin was a professional cyclocross racer for the last 12 years, but last year, during the Cyclocross World Cup in Fayetteville, she decided it was time for her to move on from professional racing.

Since then, Kaitie is managing her business of rental properties "Peak View Properties", she works as a mentor for Team 2024 Junior Women, and works with the Miami Blazers cycling team.

On this episode, Kaitie openly shares the mental process she went through when she decided to walk off the course in October in Fayetteville, she talks about her new exciting projects, shares her thoughts on using your voice in sports, and much more.

To follow Kaitie: https://www.instagram.com/kaitiekeough/

On today’s episode, David and I reflect on the things we’ve learned through this incredible adventure that was the Westfjords Way Challenge in Iceland. We discuss vulnerability, exposing yourself, we share highlights, and discuss community. Would we ever do this again? Please stick around until the end because the best part comes at 39:00 when we catch up with fellow participants after their race to hear what it all meant to them. 

We catch up with Brooke Gaudy, Nicole Sin Quee, Kae Takeshita, Matteo Paez, Hannah Simon, Bahadïr, and Valentina. 

Plus, we meet with Julie & Jan-Kees Pennings. 

On today's episode, we share our experience from the last stage of the Westfjords Way Challenge. Although it was the shortest in distance at 211km, this stage was definitely the hardest in terms of climbing and technical sections...which made it the longest day of all! Hear a very honest account from David sharing how he wanted to give up but found the strength to finish.

We also hear an update from Nicole Sin Quee, we meet Jason Sears who doesn't want this adventure to end, and Carlie Lamke who has swollen knees but is dedicated to finishing. Plus, a friendship story from riders Elias Nielsson, Hallgrimur Amarson, and Kjartan Egholm.

This episode is brought to you by Xpedo Pedals. Use code FEVER to get 25% off at purchase.

Today is a very much welcomed rest day at the Westfjords Way Challenge in Iceland. Everyone was very tired and we are starting the last stage at midnight, so today is about resetting and getting ready.

On today's episode, I got to sit and chat with race organizers Tyler Wacker and Lynee Jacks. They tell us the crazy story of how two American students living in Iceland created this incredible stage race. We also discuss about what makes this event special.

While walking around town, I also met some fellow race participants so we hear from Bahadir Güngör from Sweden, as well as Valentina Mancera Autrique from Mexico.

On today's episode, we have our longest day yet 248km, but about 10h of riding. We've had an epic bonk and everyone experienced a dark moment. The views were just as beautiful and all our aches and pains were remedied by pizza and a mid-ride dip in an Icelandic "Hot pot" (natural hot springs). Alors, Meet fellow riders: Chas (ex bike messenger turned ultra endurance racer), Nicole Sim Quee (50 year old bad ass energy ball crushing the challenge), & Bas from the Netherlands who does all the first editions of Ultra Racing!

What a day!

Today episode, and today's ride is brought to you by Upika Sports sports hydration mix. Use code "Fever10" to get 10% off your first purchase. After 10 years of racing pro, I've finally found my favorite drink mix!

Day 2 at the Westfjords Way Challenge. Another 245km in the legs! We road on the most beautiful 30km stretch I've seen in my whole life! We at some cakes, stopped for soup, and visited a sheep farm. We had a wonderful group of 4 and although we are super tired now, it was an amazing day!

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• A 10min recap of the day from David and I. (Our highlights, some bike details from David)
• Meet Alyssa Gonzalez who started riding a year ago and who is doing the WFW Challenge.
• Snippets from inside today's ride.
• Meet Hannah Simmons who is crushing on the bike and who shares information about Iceland being a very environmentally sustainable country.
• "Mariah The Cyclist" telling us how lucky we got with the weather today!
• Rebeka who welcomed us with cake and coffee at her farm (Holar Farm).
• An update from our friends Matteo Paez & Kae Takeashita
• Finally, Thomas a fellow racer from teaches us about the cycling culture in Iceland.

This episode is brought to you by Hammerhead! Use code FEVER on www.hammerhead.io to get a free heart rate monitor when you purchase a Karoo2.

Stage 1 of the Westfjords Way Challenge delivered! On today's podcast, we bring you right into the action of the stage as most of the episode was recorded DURING the ride. Hear from, fellow racers RJ Bast from Wisconsin, Kai Takeashita from Japan, ultra endurance champion racer Lael Wilcox, photographer Rugile Kaladyte as well as Iceland's very own Salt Maker and Waffle business owner.

Today's episode is brought to you by SRAM.

The Westfjords Way Challenge, in Iceland is a 5 days/4 stages ultra endurance race. The route is 960km long, and the race will happen over 4 stages of more or less 225-250km. Although they are used to be racing cyclocross races at the World Cup level, this will be the first time that both Maghalie and David do an ultra-endurance race. 

This week, Maghalie and David are racing at the Westfjords Way Challenge, in Iceland. The route is 960km long, and the race will happen over 4 stages of more or less 225-250km. Although they are used to be racing cyclocross races at the World Cup level, this will be the first time that both Maghalie and David do an ultra-endurance race. Throughout the event, we will share daily short episodes about our experience. We will also attempt to have a different participant of the race on each episode, to meet cool people and enforce the fact that a wide diversity of people can accomplish such a challenge.

Today, we arrived in Iceland, purchased a bike, and against all odds made it to Isafjordur for the start! The adventure has already started! We also meet with fellow racers Brook and Matteo, and organizer Tyler Wacker shares a few ideas with us.

This episode is brought to you by Hammerhead. USe code FEVER to get a free Heart Rate Monitor when purchasing a Karoo 2 at www.hammerhead.io

À quelques jours du Tour de France, Maghalie s'entretient avec Antoine Duchesne pour entendre parler de sa sélection pour le Tour de France 2022. La sélection fut très émotive autant pour Antoine que pour sa femme Chloé. Le chemin pour s'y rendre n'aura pas été facile avec une mononucléose, une opération, et plusieurs autres obstacles, mais ils y sont arrivés ensemble! Cet épisode se veut une fenêtre sur l'envers du décor ainsi que sur la réalité pas toujours rose d'être un athlète de haut niveau, autant de la perspective de l'athlète que de la famille qui l'entoure.

Rebecca McConnell is an Australian mountain biker. She has always been strong on the World Cup circuit, banking multiple podium spots, but somehow, was always overlooked. Bec doesn't care about the attention, so it never bothered her. But this year, she stormed into the Mountain Bike World season winning the first 3 World Cups!

Bec has always been one of my favorite rider to watch because of her honesty and relatability. In her career she has gone through hard moments and she's not afraid to say it when things are hard...yet, she always finds a way to overcome her challenges.

This is a casual conversation between two athletes, where Maghalie and Bec exchange about managing stress & pressure, and growing older and more mature into a sport. They talk about the realities of being away from home, and Bec shares her philosophy on training and intervals. And much more!