SRMR 2025 Day 15: The Finish Line

The Mountain Races Podcast

After 1,924 kilometers, riders finally reached the finish line in Karakol. Some had been there for days, others arrived just in time for the cut-off. The end of the race can be disorienting—time on the trail stretches and bends, days blur into nights, and by the time they reach the finish line, their ride can already feel like a different lifetime.

In our final episode we hear from some of our riders, along with Race Director Nelson Trees, about their experience, knowing full well it will take plenty of time to soak in and more stories to emerge.

Riders featured in this episode:

• Karen Wycurz — Cap 106
• Tobias Callister — Cap 196
• Cat Magill — Cap 33
• Niel Copeland — Cap 142
• Ethan Washam — Cap 64
• Dan Bridle — Cap 44
• Helene Fromentry and Stefan Haehnel — Caps 312A&B
• Nelson Trees, Race Director
• Hendra Wijaya — Cap 83

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Production and hosting by Mel Webb

Sound design by Ben Crannell

Music by Batyrkan

Cover image by Stephen Shelesky

Thanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo.

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