Dirty Chain Podcast: A Cycling Podcast

Episode 116: Kristy McBride - Historic Marji Gesick Buckle Finisher

The 2025 Marji Gesick saw something many people thought was impossible - three women finished the 100 mile bike in under 12 hours, earning them the coveted Marji Buckle. One of those incredible women, Kristy McBride, joins the podcast to talk about her several-year journey leading up to this historical accomplishment - from starting as a runner, why she bought her first bike, and why she chose to ride a single speed at this year's Marji.

Episode 115: Ben Alter Returns - The Salty Marie, RAMBA Shenanigans, The Crusher, Marji Gesick

Ben Alter re-joins the podcast to share about his experience at this year's Salty Marie ultra race, RAMBA 24 Hour Shenanigans, and his general progression as an ultra endurance athlete.

Episode 114: Single Speeds! Bike Builds! Beer! Sheldon Returns...Again!

Sheldon is back, making his yearly podcast appearance (needs to be more btw). We crack some beers and talk what’s on his bike-mind - including single speeds, his latest weird-yet-beautiful bike builds, and recent, dumb bike injuries.

Episode 113: Mark Kransz Returns

Michigan's own, Mark Kransz, returns to the podcast to talk about World Cup Marathon racing, Ore to Shore, and more!

Episode 112: The Crusher 2025

Episode 112: The Crusher 2025 - A Crusher in the Keweenaw. New year. New route. Same glorious bull$hit. Steve Rodgers joins to share about his mass start 175 adventure while Tristan Smith and Sebastian Stankiewicz take us through their 500+ mile point-to-point experience. Starting line photo credit: Rob Meendering