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The Gravel Paddock

Antonin Liverset

Booking Overview

An interview-led sports show focused on professional gravel racing, featuring external guests such as elite racers, race organizers, and team insiders. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished gravel and mountain-bike athletes, race and series leaders, and experts in cycling teams or equipment; booking difficulty is medium given the guests’ strong niche credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 19 subscribers

Instagram: 232 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

antoninliverset@gmail.com

antonin.liverset@gmail.com

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Host

Antonin Liverset - Elite Athlete Manager with a focus on professional gravel racing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional gravel or mountain-bike racers with notable competition results, or race and team leaders with direct experience shaping the sport.
Required Achievements:  
Olympic or elite-level racing experience, Major gravel race wins or podium finishes, Leadership roles in gravel events or professional teams

Recent Guest Discussions

Tobias Kongstad - Race Tactics, His Season Results, Managing A Gravel Team, Privateer Challenges, And The Future Of Gravel Racing.

Hans Becking - Race Safety, The Traka’s Race Formats And Qualification System, Prize Money, And Gravel Event Organization.

Haley Smith - Her Rift 200 Victory, Elite Racing And Team Structures, Sport Psychology, And Balancing A Phd With Competition.

Alex Miller - The Transition From Olympic Cross-country Mountain Biking To Gravel, Racing In Europe, Team Culture, And Bike Setup.

Benjamin Perry - Unbound Gravel, The Traka 360, The Financial And Logistical Realities Of Privateer Racing, And Gravel Bike Setup.

Recent Topics

Sports, Cycling, Gravel Racing, Endurance Racing, Cycling Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Gravel Paddock
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EP12 - Tobias Kongstad - "Falling Leaves Win, Double Life at PAS Racing & The Future of Gravel Teams"

October 06, 2026

He won Falling Leaves in Finland with a solo move. He also finished 3rd at Unbound, and he runs a big part of PAS Racing off the bike. In Episode 12 of The Gravel Paddock, Tobias Kongstad takes us inside his double life as a pro rider and team manager.We start with a raw debrief of Lahti: the breakaway, the attack with 40km to go, and the moment he spotted the peloton in his back. Then we look back at a 2026 season with an Unbound podium, a Traka 360 title defense that ended in 7th, and a COR...

EP11 - Hans Becking - "The Traka's New Era, Race Safety & The 300km Elite Shift"

August 11, 2026

Gerard Freixes recently dropped massive news: active pro rider Hans Becking is stepping up as the new Race Director for The Traka. In this episode, we sit down with Hans to understand the massive organizational shifts coming to the gravel capital of the world.We dive deep into the burning topic of race safety, detailing how the organization plans to eliminate "avoidable risks" and the exact legal reasons behind the discontinuation of the 560km Ultra format. Hans also explains the bold decisio...

EP10 - Haley Smith - "Conquering The Rift, The Future of Teams & World Championships Dream"

August 03, 2026

From racing XCO at the Tokyo Olympics to taking the overall Life Time Grand Prix title and now conquering the volcanic gravel of Iceland. We sit down with Haley Smith for a raw race debrief of her incredible comeback victory at The Rift 200.In this episode, we dive into the reality of a 7.5-hour epic: surviving the hardest crash of her career, getting her wheel unstuck, and finding the "flow state" to hunt down the leaders. We also discuss a harsh reality for the industry: why the t...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Gravel Paddock
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How do I get in touch with The Gravel Paddock?

The Gravel Paddock is hosted by Antonin Liverset. Its publicly listed emails are antoninliverset@gmail.com and antonin.liverset@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Gravel Paddock?

The publicly listed emails for The Gravel Paddock: antoninliverset@gmail.com and antonin.liverset@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Gravel Paddock have?

Podseeker estimates The Gravel Paddock reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Gravel Paddock?

The Gravel Paddock typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional gravel or mountain-bike racers with notable competition results, or race and team leaders with direct experience shaping the sport. Common among recent guests: Olympic or elite-level racing experience; Major gravel race wins or podium finishes; Leadership roles in gravel events or professional teams. Recent guests include Tobias Kongstad, Hans Becking, and Haley Smith.

How hard is it to get booked on The Gravel Paddock?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Gravel Paddock cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Cycling, Gravel Racing, Endurance Racing, and Cycling Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

antoninliverset@gmail.com

antonin.liverset@gmail.com

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