EDITION ZERO GRAVEL SPECIAL

Straight from the heart of Waimate, we’re bringing you all the action, stories, and stoke from Edition Zero Gravel — New Zealand’s unforgettable gravel event.

In this episode, Richard chats with the big winners of the day, Cameron Jones and Charlotte Clarke, to unpack their race, their tactics, and their take on this iconic South Canterbury course. We also catch up with a host of EZG finishers and the Entree men's winner, Ryan Hayston, as they roll in buzzing from the challenging day.

Event Director Andy Chalmers jumps on the mic to share the behind-the-scenes magic that makes EZG what it is, and of course, the Media Man with the Mo himself — Angus Petrie — brings the vibe, the insights, and the trademark enthusiasm.

It really doesn’t get much better than a day out on the gravel in the Waimate District.

Lock it in… November 28, 2029. Edition Zero Gravel — adventure, challenge, community.

#adventure #challenge #community

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Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 50 – IAN – CPNZ Media Live

This week we’re previewing GODZONE with none other than Ian Martella. On Thursday, Marty and a small crew of TeamCPNZ athletes line up for this iconic adventure race.

With the event based right in Marty’s backyard of Marlborough, we dive into where the course might take them, his goals heading in, and what he’s most excited for as race week begins.

Keep an eye on the following teams out on course:

Pure Event

Team #1 – Macpac
Nat Gallant, Jake Vargo, Meg Ryan, Alastair McDowell

Team #3 – Nelson Vets Gearshop
Rachel Baker, Brendan Hickman, Dave Quested, Sakkie Meyer

Pursuit Event

Team #50 – Allan Scott Wineries
Ian Martella, Todd Petherick, Sara Scott, Josh Scott

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Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 49 – RHYS – CPNZ Media Live

Rhys Bolton is a multisport athlete from Darfield who has pretty much done it all. He ran his first marathon at just 14 years old and has since racked up an impressive list of ultramarathons. He’s also tackled the Coast to Coast Longest Day multiple times and is a highly skilled paddler — he knows the Waimak as well as anyone out there.

But today’s episode isn’t about any of that.

Today we’re catching up with Rhys to talk about his massive November challenge — a month of running marathons. Plural. Lots of them.

We dive into why he’s doing it, how things are tracking, and what it will mean for him to complete his final 42.2 km at Hagley Park on Friday, 28 November.

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Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S7 E3 : POWERED BY CP MEDIA

We’re back with another jam-packed episode!

In this episode we’re joined by Motus Lead Physiotherapist Brett Warman and Race Director Glen Currie.

Injury & Recovery – Brett shares expert advice on what to do if you get injured during training. From understanding your risk factors to knowing when to stop, get assessed, and how to adapt your training — it’s all about keeping you on track for the start line.

Bike Chat with Richard & Angus – We dive into bunch riding, why learning the 5 S’s of Bunch Cycling is so valuable, and the importance of a good bike fit for comfort and performance.

Race Update with Glen Currie – Glen brings us the latest on the course, key training focuses, what to expect from the weather, and whether brother Braden Currie might make a return to the start line after stepping back from Ironman racing.

Get ready to learn, laugh, and get inspired — all part of your Coast to Coast journey!

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Angus Petrie – @thecollabcreative

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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This week on the TeamCPNZ Podcast, we’re reliving all the epic moments from this year's Crater Rim Ultra — one of the most spectacular (and tough!) races on the calendar.

Our host crew caught up with some incredible guests fresh off the trails :
Jack Harris – 52km Ultra Men’s Winner
Daniele Danesin – Bellbird Buster 30km Men's Winner
Ellen Flemming – Bellbird Buster 30km & TeamCPNZ Ambassador
Jeanette Tucker – TeamCPNZ Athlete & 30km Bellbird Buster
Sara Vermeulen – 52km Ultra & TeamCPNZ Athlete
Chris Pike – CRU Race Official

Tune in for race-day stories, recovery chat, and what it really takes to conquer those hills!

CP MEDIA HOST

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 48 – JANE – CPNZ Media Live

Welcome to the TeamCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast – the place to stay informed, keep connected, and learn from each other.

In this episode, we’re celebrating the amazing achievement of TeamCPNZ athlete Jane Donnelly, who has just returned from the World Transplant Games in Germany.

Competing in both the Time Trial and the Road Race, Jane came home with two medals – including GOLD! What an incredible effort, and such an inspiring story to share with our community.

CPNZ MEDIA

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 47 – LUKE – CPNZ Media Live

Welcome back to the TeamCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast — the place to stay informed, keep connected, and learn from each other.

In this episode Richard catches up with TeamCPNZ athlete Luke Henderson about his 100-mile mission at the Great Naseby Water Race.

But here’s the twist — Luke didn’t exactly taper in the usual way… the weekend before, he raced a 70km bike event and a local duathlon.

Safe to say, this is going to be a good yarn as we hear his story from start to finish.

We’ll dig into questions like:

Did he ever doubt himself along the way?

What strategies kept him moving forward when it got tough?

What did he learn — and what would he do differently next time?

And of course… what’s next?

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Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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We’re back with the third and final episode of our Whaka100 podcast series for 2025!

In this episode Richard catches Up with Warwick Wood and Emma Bateup:

Talking Mental Skills with performance coach Warwick Wood

Catching up with Emma Bateup, the only female finisher of the 2024 Whaka 100 Miler!

Our goal is simple — to help YOU get to the start line in the best shape possible so you can have an epic day out on the trails.

If you missed the earlier episodes:

Part 1 – Training

Part 2 – Sports Nutrition with Marewa Sutherland

Now it’s time to dial in your mental toughness for training and race day. This one’s a goodie!

We’ve been supporting Whaka riders for over 6 years through group Zwift sessions, personalised coaching, and event know-how — and we’re stoked to bring you these Whaka 100 focused podcasts .

So… let’s clip in, lock it down, and get amongst it!

CP MEDIA HOST

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 46 – BELINDA – CPNZ Media Live

Welcome back to the TEAMCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast, where we keep you in the loop, inspired, and part of something bigger.

Team Captain Richard Greer chats with Belinda Farmer, Whaka 100 Race Director. Alongside fellow staff member Mike Cockin, Belinda recently took on a huge challenge — riding the entire Whaka 100 course, complete with aid stations, start and finish line, just like the real thing!

As a passionate mountain biker, Belinda doesn’t usually get the chance to ride on race day, so this was her opportunity to experience firsthand what the athletes go through — 100kms of trails and over 3,000vm of climbing in one massive hit.

Tune in to hear Belinda’s story, the highs and lows of the ride, and her reflections as both a rider and a race director.

CPNZ MEDIA

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 45 – CHARLI – CPNZ Media Live

Welcome back to the TEAMCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast, where we keep you in the loop, inspired, and part of something bigger.

In this episode, we’re joined by an incredible athlete from our TeamCPNZ community — Charli Watts. Charli recently took on New Zealand’s longest ultramarathon, The Great Naseby Water Race 200 Miler — a mind-blowing 322 km challenge across 32 laps.

Her performance was nothing short of inspiring:

- New Women’s U30 Course Record

- 57 hours 54 minutes of pure grit

- 1st – Women’s Under 30

- 2nd – Female Overall

- 6th – Overall Across All Competitors

We dive into her journey, the highs and lows of the race, and what it takes to push beyond limits most of us can barely imagine.

Let’s get into it!

CPNZ MEDIA

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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