In this episode of GRVL UNDRDGS we cover all things Mid South. From the start of the pro race to the end of the amateur race, we cover it all!

The gravel season is in full swing! In this episode we cover all things Mid South like course conditions, startlists, tire recommendations, and we make our predictions! We also recap Valley of Tears both the men's and the women's races.

We start off episode 3 with a race recap from Chase and interview Haley Batten to hear how the Women's race played out.

Unfortunately the audio from the interview with Russell Finsterwald didn't end up working out.

We cover some new tires released by Continental and some prototypes spotted on Dylan Johnson's bike!

This episode covers the first European UCI Gravel Race of the season, predictions for BWR Arizona, and our pre season gravel rankings for 2026.

Summary

In the inaugural episode of the Gravel Underdogs podcast, hosts Trey and Chase dive into the world of pro gravel racing, discussing recent events, standout performances, and the latest tech in gravel biking. They cover the highlights from the Rattle Gravel race and the Santa Val event, including insights on race conditions and athlete performances. The episode also features a segment on new gear developments, including tire innovations, and concludes with listener questions and predictions for the upcoming season.