Sahara Gravel stage 1 recap with Lizzie Hermolle

Stage 1 of Sahara Gravel was 99 kilometers in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Payson is joined to recap the day by UK Gravel National Champ and today's stage winner, Lizzlie Hermolle. They discuss the profile of the route, an unexpected camel caravan, and the difficulty of riding through the desert sand. Lizzie also discusses her bike setup for the race and provides some background on her recent entry into the gravel world. Instagram: @withpacepodcast YouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

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Sahara Gravel stage 1 recap with Lizzie Hermolle is an episode from The Adventure Stache by Payson McElveen.

This episode is 17:53 long.

This episode was published on Feb 24, 2026.

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