The Specialized Podcast

Lael Wilcox | Around the World, Faster Than Anyone 06.06.2026 48min

Lael Wilcox is one of the greatest ultra-endurance cyclists ever. She holds the women’s record for the fastest ride around the world, has set records on the Tour Divide, Trans Am, Baja Divide, and so much more. She's also helped reshape what is possible in bikepacking, especially for women. This episode was recorded days before Lael's attempt to go around the world a second time, faster than anyone. In this episode, host Ben Capron sits down with Lael to talk about the spirit behind...

Crux 5 | The Equation of Gravel Speed 28.05.2026 42min

Gravel racing has changed. What used to feel like an endurance event has become a full-speed race, with stronger athletes, higher speeds, sharper tactics, and bigger consequences for every equipment choice. Crux has always been loved for its light weight, lively ride, and pure race feel. But as gravel racing got faster, Specialized had to answer a harder question: how do you make Crux faster without losing what riders already love about it? In this episode, guest host Ben Edwards sits down ...

Outride | Science Says Ride to Think Better and Feel Better 14.05.2026 42min

What if science proved what riders already know? That riding clears your head. Sharpens your focus. Improves your mood. Connects you to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. In this episode of the Specialized Podcast, host Ben Capron sits down with Esther Walker, Executive Director of the Outride Foundation, to explore the growing body of research showing how riding bikes positively impacts brain health, mental well-being, cognitive performance, and human connection. Outride be...

Body Geometry | Remco’s Secret to More Power and Less Pain. 07.05.2026 1h 3min

How do top pros like Remco Evenepoel and Demi Vollering stay powerful, efficient, and pain-free for hours at race intensity? They do not leave fit to chance. They rely on ergonomically designed, scientifically proven Body Geometry bike fit and products built to increase performance and comfort. In this conversation about power, pain, fit, science, and the ergonomic advantage behind the fastest riders in the world, guests Jason Williams and Ashley Sult explain how Body Geometry became one o...

Epic 9 | Creating the Fastest XC Bike Ever 28.04.2026 55min

You know Christopher Blevins from his record-breaking 2025 season, where he finished #1 in UCI XC points, claimed both the XCO and XCC overall titles, and helped the Specialized Factory XC Team sweep the World Cup podium twice aboard Epic 8. So why change the bike? Because lead engineer Jason McDonald and the rest of the Specialized Science Club knew they could make it faster. In this episode, Jason explains how the team started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark, then removed what held...

Finn Iles | Ride To Redemption 22.04.2026 1h 17min

Setbacks do not always stop the story. If we have the grit, they become the path to become better than ever. For downhill phenom Finn Iles, the past couple seasons have been painful, frustrating, and shaped by an invisible back injury that forced him to rethink how he trains, prepares, races, and lives. And that is exactly what makes this moment so compelling. He is healthier, hungrier, and faster than ever and ready to send it in 2026 with purpose. In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles...

Loïc Bruni | Faster Than Fear 22.04.2026 57min

When the gate drops, hesitation loses. And Super Bruni wins when it matters most. A five-time World Champion and one of the fastest downhill racers in history, Loïc Bruni has built his career on precision, composure, and the rare ability to deliver when the pressure is highest. In this episode of the Specialized Podcast, Ben Capron sits down with Bruni for a direct conversation about speed, pressure, and the mindset behind championship performance. The story moves from growing up in ...

Mike Sinyard | Innovate or Die 14.04.2026 1h 5min

He sold his VW bus to ride across Europe. That decision changed cycling forever. Mike Sinyard didn’t set out to build Specialized. He set out to ride. He sold his VW bus and rode through Europe. What came back was something bigger. A way of seeing the world. The start of Specialized. And a relentless belief that the bicycle can change the world. In this episode of the Specialized Podcast, Ben Capron sits down with Sinyard for a direct conversation about where it all began, and what still driv...

Rob Roskopp | Raw and Unfiltered. 09.04.2026 1h

Rob Roskopp was a driving force during skateboarding’s most explosive era as a skater and in business. Later he brought that same raw, instinctual approach into mountain biking, building, growing, and exiting a rider-driven brand along the way. In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles Podcast, Ben Capron sits down with Roskopp for a direct conversation about creativity, risk, and what it means to stay authentic while building a business for riders. His story moves from the hardcore origina...

Christopher Blevins - Presence & Performance 31.03.2026 1h 4min

You likely know Christopher Blevins from his celebrated career in cross-country racing that culminated in a record-breaking 2025 season, where he finished #1 in UCI XC points and claimed both the overall XCO and XCC titles. What you may not know is the process behind that success, the mindset that shaped it, and the deeper ‘why’ that keeps driving him forward. In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles Podcast, Ben Capron sits down with Christopher for an open conversation about the season...

The Fastest Gravel Wheels Ever Made. 26.03.2026 1h 19min

Go inside the design of the fastest gravel wheels ever made. Roval Category Leader Chris Wehan and Olympian + Unbound Champion Sofia Gomez Villafañe pull back the curtain on the development of Roval Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III—two wheels built for the fastest gravel races on earth. We break down Virtual 70 aerodynamics, real‑world tire + rim system performance, 21% more compliance, massive flat‑protection gains, and how these wheels influence race strategy at Unbound Gravel, Big ...

Demi Vollering. "You have a long life to go, you have to be careful with your body." 03.03.2026 32min

You likely know Demi Vollering for her Tour de France Femmes victory, her run of classics wins and Grand Tours, and the way she has pushed the level of women’s racing with every season. What you may not know is how her journey began, the confidence she built on the way to her first win, and the goals that still drive her forward. In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles Podcast, guest host Ben Edwards sits down with Demi and Hannah Troop, S-Racing Road Liaison, for an open conversation a...

Levo R: The Birth of Electric Rally | Guest Brian Gordon, Mountain Bike Product Manager 24.02.2026 49min

Levo just became a family. With Levo R, Specialized introduces “Electric Rally”—full‑power e‑MTB that feels lighter, sharper, and more connected on trail, all while delivering the SuperNatural ride feel riders love. In this episode, host Ben Capron talks with Brian Gordon, Mountain Bike Product Manager at Specialized, about how full‑power e‑MTBs evolved from brute strength to intuitive control, what has to be true for a bike to feel SuperNatural, and how “usable power” shows up on steep tech ...

Levo 4: Better Over Time with Marco Sonderegger, Director of Turbo Technology 17.02.2026 48min

The award-winning Turbo Levo 4 just got more powerful, smoother, and more customizable, thanks to an over-the-air update you can install right from the Specialized App. In this episode, host Ben Capron talks with Marco Sonderegger, Director of Turbo Technology at Specialized, for a deep dive into how Levo 4 continues to evolve, and what it really takes to create a SuperNatural ride feel. Alongside what’s new in the latest OTA update, up to 22% more peak power, more torque, refined control...

Kim Le Court-Pienaar 04.02.2026 1h

From her victory at Liège–Bastogne–Liège, to lighting up the Tour de France Femmes with a stage win and multiple days in the yellow jersey, in 2025 Kim Le Court-Pienaar announced herself on the world stage. What you may not know is that her first foray into European road racing in 2015 began with a string of DNFs and DFLs. In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles Podcast, guest host Ben Edwards sits down with Kim for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about one of the most unlikely and i...

Keegan Swenson & Sofia Gomez Villafañe | Performance, Partnership, and Racing With Purpose 20.01.2026 1h 9min

What’s really behind the biggest gravel racing news in years? In this episode of the Specialized Bicycles Podcast, Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafañe sit down to tell the story in their own words. The media has called Keegan’s move to Specialized Offroad Racing the gravel transfer of the decade. And with a roster that includes top male riders Matt Beers and Mads Würtz Schmidt, Keegan’s transfer has sparked a conversation about the dawn of the “super team” in gravel—and what real team ta...

Remco Evenepoel 01.01.2026 53min

In this episode of the Specialized Podcast, guest-host Ben Edwards sits down with one of the most accomplished riders of his generation: Remco Evenepoel. Joined by Leo Menville (S-Racing Road Liaison), we dive deep into Remco’s journey so far. From his rapid rise to the top of the sport to navigating injuries, setbacks, and the mental resilience required to come back stronger. Remco opens up about his relationship with Specialized, how bikes and equipment play a crucial role in his performan...