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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 1d

At least it’s wrapped 😅

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 1d

Haha prob less!! My hardtail is the one you really don’t want 🤣

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 1d

Never. Just for rides with friends with numbers on and timing chips. Like a fondo

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 1d

Haha ridden from mid January 2024 through early October 2024 😂

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 1d

Blame my genetics 😂

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 2d

Buy my bike. Ridden for 9 months. 2024 Pivot Vault Force/XO1 size large. Added almost-new carbon wheels, new chainring and chain, new saddle, and Coefficient bars. Price negotiable for bluesky ppl only

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 3d

My high school English teacher just subscribed to my Substack. Pressure is on. Keep in mind my high school English classes were harder than college

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 4d

Is it cruel to recommend this?

cc @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social

Screenshot of email asking me to recommend the Cider Donut Ride route

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 7d

Well!! Hopefully, going to live in Spain next year!!

Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 7d

Ffs WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE US TURN RIGHT WHEN WE HIT THE BIKE PATH AT THE END?! 🤣🤣

For real though, amazing route!

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for chatting!!!

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The Gravel Stack @thegravelstack.substack.com · 7d

Had an ultra-coded conversation with @cmehlman34.bsky.social .

We talked about his Badlands ride, which transitioned right into a 1.500 km bike packing trip, the dark side of ultra racing, and his potential move to Europe.

Listen here: zencastr.com/z/GBS2Qm29

The Dark Side of Ultra, Badlands, and more with Chris Mehlman by @Paul Voss

In this "ultra-coded" episode, Thomas is joined by American ultra-distance gravel racer and writer Chris Mehlman to break down his 3rd place finish at the Badlands race in Southern Spain and to talk a...

zencastr.com

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 12d

Hahah but the name! Jeune = young

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 13d

Board: “we need some Young blood”

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · 16d

My friend is now the New England rep…

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · Sep 7

So much going on with that sign

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · Sep 6

open.substack.com/pub/chrismeh...

The Dark Side of Ultra Racing

Ultra Racing is Not Immune From Gravel's Problems

open.substack.com

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · Sep 3

If only that was accurate 🤣🤣 . 1:49 paused time. No sleep, but that as just what was needed to get food, water, etc

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Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ahh thank you!!

Chris Mehlman @cmehlman34.bsky.social · Sep 3

This. I honestly can say finishing was the biggest accomplishment for me. I wanted to quit SO many times

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The Gravel Stack @thegravelstack.substack.com · Aug 21

It also contains the premiere edition of "Gravel Motives", a new interview format I'm launching.

I chatted with @cmehlman34.bsky.social who was kind enough to give me a transparent look behind the scenes of his privateer setup, told me about his most memorable moments on a gravel bike and more.

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