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Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.
Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athlete (Art Trapotsis) embarks on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.
From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.
With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.
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Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis sits down with Chris Lotsbom, Director of Race Communications & Media at the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic organizations in running. While the B.A.A. is best known for organizing the Boston Marathon, this conversation reveals a much bigger story...one rooted in history, community, and a year-...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we head down to one of the most iconic riding destinations in New England — Cape Cod. Host Art Trapotsis sits down with Kim Pzegeo, President of the Cape Cod Cycling Club (otherwise known as C4), and Michele Kjoller, longtime member and board member, to explore how a small group ride with just a handful of cyclists grew into a thriving and welcoming cycling community. We dive ...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Art Trapotsis sits down with Susan Dunklee — three-time Olympian, former World Championship medalist, and now Director of Biathlon and Head Junior Biathlon Coach at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Susan shares her journey from growing up in a Vermont ski family to discovering biathlon after college and eventually competing on the world stage in Sochi,...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. New Balance has been part of the New England running culture for over a century. In this episode, Andy Downin shares how the company supports local races, builds relationships with run clubs, and creates events like New Balance Nationals and the Marathon Relay during Boston Marathon weekend. If you’re part of the region’s running scene, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the curtain. A New England native and forme...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis speaks with Skip Thomas and Karen Smyers about the B2VT Ride and the VT Monster gravel event. They discuss the origins of both rides, their evolution over the years, and the community that surrounds these endurance events. The conversation covers the challenges of the course, strategies for participants, and the importance of camaraderie in endurance sports....
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. We’re launching Season 3 with a bang—and a blizzard. In this premiere episode, we sit down with Ryan DeLena, the first person to ski all 91 lines in the Presidential Skiing guidebook, and the star and co-creator of the new documentary NINETY ONE, set to release this February 2026. Ryan shares stories from his time navigating the moody terrain of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, what it took mentally and physically to complete ...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Firefly Bicycles co-founders Tyler Evans and Kevin Wolfson to explore the craft, philosophy, and real-world decision-making behind world-class custom titanium bikes. From geometry choices and material tradeoffs to bike fitting instincts honed in the peloton, Tyler and Kevin pull back the curtain on how Firefly designs bikes for how people actually ride. W...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Tim Mitchell, Technical Director of the legendary CCB Cycling Education Foundation. With roots dating back to 1960s England and an official U.S. presence since 1976, CCB is the longest-running elite cycling program in the country. But it's more than just race results—it's a movement centered on Education Through Athletics. Tim shares the deeply human story be...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Drummond—founder of White Mountain Ski Company and the man behind some of the region’s most iconic events and endurance feats. Andrew recently completed the White Mountains Direttissima—connecting all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-footers in a single unsupported push. That’s 231 miles and 86,000 feet of climbing in just 4 days, 22 hours, and 43 minutes, s...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Brush, founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation, and a former collegiate ski racer turned national advocate for adaptive sports. After a life-altering crash in 2006 left her paralyzed from the chest down, Kelly founded the Kelly Brush Foundation to empower others with spinal cord injuries to live active, engaged lives through sport and recreation....
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Brooks Nablo and Jacob Kravitz of Stage 1 Cycling, a community-built cycling club based in Connecticut that’s making big waves in the local scene. Brooks, the club’s President and head coach of the juniors team, shares how stepping into a leadership role transformed not only the young athletes he mentors but his own perspective on racing and life. Jacob, a boa...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we interview Justin Spinelli, a former professional cyclist and current entrepreneur behind Luxe Wheelworks by Gruppo Spinelli. Justin shares his journey from a young bike mechanic in New Hampshire to racing in prestigious events like the Giro d'Italia. He discusses the challenges he faced, including burnout in professional cycling, and how he found joy in cyclocross racing. Justin also delves into the founding of...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis talks with RJ Thompson, Executive Director of Vermont Huts & Trails, about the Velomont Project — an ambitious effort to create a 485-mile, hut-supported trail network spanning the length of Vermont. Designed to modern mountain bike standards and open to hikers, runners, and backcountry travelers, the Velomont aims to connect communities, fuel rural econ...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we sit down with John Mortimer — founder and CEO of Millennium Running, former professional runner, and one of New England’s most dynamic race organizers. John takes us from his early days as a decorated athlete to the creation of Millennium Running, a company that now produces over 30 signature events annually, operates a vibrant retail store, manages a running club, and has helped raise more than $2 million for ...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance podcast, hosts Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker sit down with Lisa McCoy, event director of the iconic Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (MWARBH). Known affectionately as “The Rockpile,” this race challenges cyclists with 7.6 miles of relentless climbing, an average grade of 12%, and the ever-unpredictable weather of Mount Washington. Lisa shares her story—from her role as co...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we sit down with Abby Long, the (outgoing) Executive Director of Kingdom Trails — one of the top mountain biking and multi-use trail networks in the country, located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Abby shares her inspiring journey from global service work to leading one of New England’s most beloved trail systems. With over 100 miles of trails traversing private land, Kingdom Trails is more than just a riding de...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we interview Amy Rusiecki — ultrarunner, trail advocate, race director of the iconic Vermont 100 Endurance Race, and race director of the Beast Coast Trail Running Series. We take a deep dive into the origins of the Vermont 100 and how it began as a horse endurance ride and remains one of the only events in the world where horses and runners share the same 100-mile course. Amy discusses what it takes to di...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis sits down with George Munger, the director the Tufts University rowing program and men's head coach, to explore what makes Tufts one of the most successful and admired rowing teams in the country. George shares his personal journey into the sport and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Tufts Rowing has evolved into a championship-caliber program. From mu...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we dive deep into what many rowers fondly call Rower’s Christmas — the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR). We’re joined by race director Brendan Mulvey, who unpacks what makes this two-day rowing festival one of the world’s largest and most beloved regattas. Brendan shares behind-the-scenes stories about the regatta’s rich history, the essential role of over 2,000 volunteers, and how the event welcomes ...
Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we interview Emily Kwesell and Cody Whelan, co-founders of Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We explore the innovative concept of their outdoor gear shop that doubles as a taproom—an inviting space that brings endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts together. Emily and Cody share the inspiration behind Treeline, tracing its roots back to their personal...
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