The Stable Cyclist

Jenna Reinhardt and Leah Van der Linden join The Stable Cyclist Podcast before heading to South Africa for one of the biggest challenges in mountain biking: the Cape Epic. In this conversation, they share how their friendship grew through the LifeTime Grand Prix, why they decided to race together, and what it takes to prepare for the hardest mountain bike stage race in the world.

They talk about stage racing experience, training camp in Tucson, building trust as teammates, bringing their husbands along as support, and the huge logistical challenge of getting to Cape Epic in the first place. This is the start of a special Cape Epic series on The Stable Cyclist, with daily episodes following Jenna and Leah through every stage of the race.

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Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

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Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

 

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Reid Burrows joins The Stable Cyclist Podcast for an honest conversation about endurance sport, mental health, and what it means to bet on yourself when life no longer fits. Reid shares his path from small-town Canada into triathlon, ultra running, and now a new crossover into gravel racing. Along the way, he opens up about trusting his gut, leaving jobs and sponsorship situations that no longer felt right, and learning how to build a life that is sustainable both mentally and physically.

JP and Reid also dive into the darker seasons of life, including burnout, depression, substance use, therapy, and the process of asking for help. They talk about why endurance sport became both survival and healing, why curiosity drives Reid more than comfort, and what makes the Mid South Double such an exciting next chapter. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and chasing the kind of adventure that still makes you feel alive.

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If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected]

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/  Use code StableCyclist100

Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/

Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe

Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm

Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p

Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

Marley Blonsky is the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, a movement dedicated to making cycling more welcoming and accessible for riders of every size.

But Marley didn’t set out to start an organization.

She originally found the bike during a difficult moment in her life — navigating divorce, rebuilding her identity, and searching for community. What started as a way to get around Seattle quickly turned into a passion for riding, adventure, and eventually advocacy.

In this conversation we talk about:

• How Marley discovered cycling in her late 20s
• The barriers many riders face when the industry isn’t built for them
• The origin of All Bodies on Bikes and how it grew into a national nonprofit
• What inclusive cycling actually looks like in practice
• Gravel events like Unbound and Midsouth
• Fueling long rides, gas station snacks, and the joy of riding bikes

We also get into a deeper conversation around body image, health, and the evolving discussion around GLP-1 medications in endurance sports.

This episode is thoughtful, funny, and a reminder that the bike can be for everyone.

 

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If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected]

 

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/  Use code StableCyclist100

Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/

Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe

Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm

Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p

Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended

 

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

Sarah Lange has quietly become one of the most consistent athletes in the LifeTime Grand Prix, hovering around the top 10 overall the past two seasons.  But her path to professional cycling wasn’t linear.

In this conversation, Sarah and JP talk about her journey from collegiate running to discovering cycling through adventure and eventually gravel racing. Along the way, they dive into the challenge of balancing endurance sport and nutrition — especially after coming from a background where weight and performance were tightly linked.

They discuss imposter syndrome, navigating success, and how to build a healthy relationship with performance at the highest level. Sarah also reflects on her 5th place finish at Unbound in 2023 and what it means to grow in confidence while staying grounded. As always, they wrap things up with Random Fire.

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If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected]

 

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/  Use code StableCyclist100

Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/

Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe

Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm

Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p

Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended

 

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

Brendan Johnston is one of the most respected athletes in the LifeTime Grand Prix, but his story goes far deeper than race results. At just 17 years old, Brendan was diagnosed with testicular cancer — a moment that reshaped his life and left lasting psychological scars. In this episode, Brendan opens up about the PTSD that followed, the fear of recurrence, and the years he spent avoiding the emotional weight of that diagnosis while building a professional career in mountain biking and gravel racing.

We also dive into his Perth to Sydney ride across Australia — a massive endurance effort to raise awareness for men’s mental health while chasing an FKT. Brendan shares what it’s like balancing elite racing with fatherhood, living abroad while raising a daughter, and how he’s learning to speak openly about struggles many men keep buried. It’s a surprisingly light, honest conversation full of humor, depth, and perspective from one of the biggest names in the LifeTime Grand Prix.

https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod

 or use the code is "StableSilca15"

If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected]

 

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Wark's Cycling Services - https://www.warkscyclingservices.com/

Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/  Use code StableCyclist100

Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/

Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe

Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com

The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm

Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p

Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended

 

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/