Pete Stetina is one of the most passionate figures in American cycling especially when it comes to the discipline of gravel. In this deeply personal episode of The Gravel Gospel, Pete opens up about the long road from WorldTour stardom to gravel salvation. We revisit his days riding with some of the biggest teams in the world, including helping Ryder Hesjedal win the 2012 Giro d’Italia and surviving a devastating leg injury while riding for BMC in 2015 at the Tour of the Basque Country. Pete takes us inside the physical and emotional toll of that crash, and how it nearly ended everything.

But gravel saved him. As a rider with Trek, Pete cautiously dipped a toe into the world of off-road racing, only to find something deeper than podiums: purpose, community, and freedom. This is a rare look at the heart behind the racer, and a raw conversation with someone who redefined what a post-WorldTour career can look like. Whether you’re new to gravel or a longtime fan of Pete, this interview will change how you see one of the sport’s most unique voices.

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