Dirty Chain Podcast Episode 12: More Iceman (Because Why Not?)

Overview:

This episode of The Dirty Chain Podcast revisits the Iceman Cometh Challenge with guests Mackenzie and Sebastian, who reflect on the post-race reality of the 2019 event. The team discusses the unexpectedly brutal course conditions, gear choices, the appeal of fat bikes in Michigan winters, and the growing prominence of gravel cycling. The show wraps with a heartfelt mini-interview from Sheldon featuring McKenna and her dad Jeff, who rode Iceman together for the first time.

Despite the brutal mud and grueling physical toll, both Mackenzie and Sebastian found inspiration and growth through Iceman 2019. Mackenzie’s surprise podium and Sebastian’s gear geek-out underscored the race’s unpredictable charm. The community spirit was perfectly embodied by McKenna and Jeff's shared father-daughter journey.

Iceman is more than a race—it’s a challenge that unites elite riders, first-timers, and everyone in between with resilience, heart, and a touch of humor.

Key Topics and Timestamps:

[00:00:45] Trevor calls out Sheldon’s missing mustache
[00:03:10] Mackenzie and Sebastian discuss pre-race expectations
[00:06:05] Mackenzie’s muddy banana bonk story
[00:09:30] Finish line drama and emotional recovery
[00:11:40] Winter gear talk and fat bike envy
[00:13:10] Pete Stetina leaving World Tour for gravel
[00:15:00] Iceman as a gravel race? Bike choice debate
[00:18:00] Mackenzie and Sebastian’s race recaps and podium surprise
[00:22:15] McKenna and Jeff’s emotional father-daughter Iceman ride
[00:24:00] McKenna confirms she’s racing again