Dirty Chain Podcast Episode 64: Rose Grant - Pro Mountain Biker, 2021 Iceman Winner

Overview:

In this episode, Trevor interviews pro mountain biker Rose Grant following her win at the 2021 Iceman Cometh Challenge. The conversation covers Rose’s reflections on a highly successful season, the tactics behind her Iceman victory, her career journey from late entry into cycling to national success, and how she balances professional racing with motherhood and a grounded personal life.

Rose Grant’s season was marked not just by a collection of victories, but by a deeper sense of purpose, peace, and confidence. Her Iceman win capped a year in which she demonstrated both endurance strength and tactical intelligence. Grounded in faith, family, and alignment, Rose races with joy and authenticity—an outlook that has fueled her success and resilience.

Key Topics and Timestamps:

[00:02:35] Introduction and Rose’s return from a hunting trip
[00:05:10] Season reflection: transition from XC to endurance events
[00:09:00] Key results: Butte 100, Leadville 100, Rebecca’s Private Idaho
[00:11:40] Alignment, relationships, and racing without pressure
[00:14:00] The balance between drive and passion
[00:15:40] How Rose found cycling later in life
[00:17:20] Tactical breakdown of the 2021 Iceman Cometh Challenge
[00:23:00] Race-day conditions and course recap
[00:24:40] Icebreaker Hill, fans, and race-day atmosphere
[00:26:20] Parenthood, logistics, and the role of family
[00:28:30] What’s next for Rose in 2022
[00:29:30] Celebration stories and the famous Ice Trophy