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Course Director, Daniel Matheny finally makes his debut on the podcast. If you’ve been waiting for a peek into the 2022 APEX, this is for you. The special episode features John doing a deep dive into the courses. Listen in as he talks through the stages with Daniel and Brian Peck, who is returning for his second APEX and recently rode these courses at APEX Endurance Camp. Watch and learn what to expect in each stage and how to conquer them. They cover nutrition planning, pack vs. bottles, bikes and more.

John talks to JMART about his journey from pursuing a career in insurance after business school to becoming a pro on the mountain bike and how it led to him from Texas to Colorado.

Most New Mountain Bikers Wouldn't Choose The APEX as Their 1st Race. Win Van Pelt isn't Most People. Meet this 60+ APEX challenger and world adventurer.

In the 5th episode John catches up with Lex Albrecht ex-world tour rider & Canadian national team member who's going off-road these days and joining us this year for The APEX.

VIDEO: In ep. 4 of The APEX podcast, John sits down with professional privateer and challenger Ryan Standish. They chat about Ryan's favorite parts of The APEX along with his training goals for 2022!

In our 3rd episode of The APEX podcast, John Croom chats with Robert Mayfield about what brought this international track cyclist and coach to Colorado Springs and his last minute decision to buy a bike from his neighbor and jump into the 4-day MTB Challenge. The 2021 APEX wasn't his usual race. Listen to his experience.

On our 2nd episode of The APEX podcast, John Croom's guest is Bryan Peck. John and Bryan talk about what Bryan learned in 2021 from his experiences at APEX Endurance Camp and The APEX, and they talk about what he is looking forward to from both in 2022.

In our first episode of The APEX podcast, host John Croom chats with Missy Ross about her transition to cycling, what brought her to ride in The APEX in 2021 and what she is looking forward to from the 2022 APEX Endurance Camp and Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox. They also cover where to get a bite and a brew in Colorado Springs. Take a look.

Watch as over 25 riders are interviewed at the 2021 Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox and learn what makes this a 'can't miss' event on everyone's fall calendar.