Dirt Dispatch

Zoe talks with Luca Schwarzbauer, who has become a fixture at the front of World Cups over the last few years. The German powerhouse is a reflective, curious rider, and he gives us insight into his journey from junior racing through the Olympics and into 2025. Luca discusses how he balanced a mechanical engineering degree with racing, his experience with underfueling, his career highlights and short track wins, and his beliefs about how the sport can grow. Follow Luca through the back half of the season and give us a rating to support more athlete content like this! 

What is Dirt Dispatch?

Your front-row seat to the wild world of off-road cycling.

Hosted by the team at Stilspoke, The Dirt Dispatch covers the pulse of modern dirt racing — from the high-stakes drama of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to the uniquely American chaos of the Life Time Grand Prix. Expect sharp insights, athlete interviews, race breakdowns, and behind-the-tape stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Whether you're a diehard XC fan, gravel obsessive, or just here for the vibes — this is the show that keeps you in the loop and on the gas.