Refuel & Reboot - The Tech and Bikepacking resupply Podcast

Episode 3 : Ultra Runner to Ultra Cyclist. In this episode of the Refuel and Reboot podcast , I interviewed Steve Hayes as part of the Mind Over Mountains series of videos on my YouTube channel. During that interview Steve spoke about the transition from being an Ultra Distance Runner to starting out in Ultracycling and long distance bikepacking. Steve shares why he made the move, the crossover in skills and the new skills he has had to learn and what motivates him to continue the ultra endurance world. Follow Steve on Instagram www.instagram.com/stevehayesendurance or view his blog stevedavidhayes.wordpress.comAre you a former ultra runner that has made the move over to ultracycling and bike packing, if so please add your thoughts and comments that will help others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com

Bonus Episode : A Wild Weekend at the Atlas Mountain RaceA short bonus episode of the Refuel and Reboot podcast in-between regular episodes to give a quick glimpse into the opening weekend which has been governed by the weather and conditions. I am a volunteer dotwatcher on the race and it has been an eventful weekend. So here in this episode I give a quick update on events. The next regular episode of the Podcast will be out on Tuesday and features interview with Steve Hayes who I met at the beginning of the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race. Also an edition influenced by the weather.Follow the Atlas Mountain Race on their tracking page on Atlas Mountain Race — The Mountain Races: Silk Road, Atlas, Hellenic including their excellent daily coverage podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com

Episode 2 - Interview with Erin Poland and Jono Freeman ahead of the Atlas Mountain Race. This is the full interview from our discussion for the Mind Over Mountains YouTube video about Mentally Preparing for an Ultracycling race like Atlas Mountain Race, Alpsdivide or Silk Road. Track their progress at AMR when tracking goes live on Friday 6th February and follow them on instagramErin Poland https://www.instagram.com/erin_polandJono Freeman https://www.instagram.com/worstknowntime This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com

Episode 1: Mind Over Mountains: Conquering the Mental Barriers of Ultracycling events such as Alps Divide, Atlas Mountain Race, Dales Divide, Highland Trail 550, Hellenic Mountain Race or the infamous Silk Road Mountain Race.In preparing, the core challenge isn't just physical endurance but the mental fortitude required to navigate relentless ascents and unpredictable weather. In this video I explore how ultra-endurance athletes cultivate resilience, manage self-doubt, and push through the psychological walls that truly define success on such epic routes.This episode offers a deeper dive into the less-explored mental aspect of these events, providing valuable insights beyond just the physical grind.With special thanks to those who participated and gave their insights and tips. Lynne Diamond Davies https://www.instagram.com/i_am_diamond_daviesCat Magill https://www.instagram.com/catrmagOscar Mager https://www.instagram.com/oscarmagerJake Thomas https://www.instagram.com/jake_is_outsideSteve Hayes https://www.instagram.com/stevehayesenduranceErin Poland https://www.instagram.com/erin_polandJono Freeman https://www.instagram.com/worstknowntimeYouTube Video : https://youtu.be/ngT4zsVu64kJoin in the conversation and leave your tips and insights in the comments below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com

I’m Mark Gilmour, the new host of this new podcast, Refuel and Reboot, a podcast that tries to cover subjects across technology and bikepacking, two aspects of my life. I’ve spent my working career in technology, principally in telecoms and I am also an avid cyclist, riding road, gravel and mountain bikes. In the last few years I have got involved in long distance bikepacking and ultra cycling events. So this podcast will be a mix of bike related and technology related topics and every so often an episode might include both.So this is a quick introduction to the podcast, the first full episode will be released Thursday 29th January and features a series of interviews on mental preparation for ultracycling events. Please subscribe and join me and my guests for these upcoming episodes. Speak soon. Mark This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com