The Specialized Podcast
Going behind the curtain to talk to the riders and creators working hard to make your ride better.
Episodes
Lael Wilcox | Around the World, Faster Than Anyone
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
Crux 5 | The Equation of Gravel Speed
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 withou
Outride | Science Says Ride to Think Better and Feel Better
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 impa
Body Geometry | Remco’s Secret to More Power and Less Pain.
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
Epic 9 | Creating the Fastest XC Bike Ever
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
Finn Iles | Ride To Redemption
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
Loïc Bruni | Faster Than Fear
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, pressur
Mike Sinyard | Innovate or Die
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
Rob Roskopp | Raw and Unfiltered.
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 t
Christopher Blevins - Presence & Performance
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 Bic
The Fastest Gravel Wheels Ever Made.
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 fla
Demi Vollering. "You have a long life to go, you have to be careful with your body."
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 E
Levo R: The Birth of Electric Rally | Guest Brian Gordon, Mountain Bike Product Manager
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, wha
Levo 4: Better Over Time with Marco Sonderegger, Director of Turbo Technology
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 w
Kim Le Court-Pienaar
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
Keegan Swenson & Sofia Gomez Villafañe | Performance, Partnership, and Racing With Purpose
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 transfe
Remco Evenepoel
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
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