# Ep 115 | Mega Mid South FKT with Dave Sheek and Hank DeArruda-Weaver

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Podcast: [Groadio - The Premier Gravel Cycling & Racing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/groadio-the-premier-gravel-cycling-racing-podcast-625289)
Published: 2025-08-27T18:55:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5640

## Resource

Amanda chats with Dave Sheek and filmmaker Hank DeArruda-Weaver about her FKT attempt on the 300-mile Mega Mid South route and the film for Niner Bikes that chronicles the experience. Check out the video on the Niner YouTube page at https://youtu.be/8TA70D9tkyI?si=KkUrNWgEszWvAGyG . Follow Hank at @hankweaves . Use code GROADIO15 for 15% off at www.exposurelights.com for your Exposure Lights set-up as the days begin to get shorter. Groadio is also sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.io right now and use promo code GROADIO at checkout to get yours today. This is exclusive for our listeners, so don't forget to use promo code GROADIO ! You'll get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with your purchase of a Karoo. Go to Hammerhead.io today, add both items to your cart, and use promo code GROADIO. You can follow Amanda on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ and on Instagram at @amanda_panda_. Follow Bill at @CXHAIRS. Subscribe to the CXHAIRS Bulletin at cxhairs.substack.com . Follow the show on Instagram at @groadio . Email the show at groadio@gmail.com . Groadio is part of the Wide Angle Podium network. Please consider becoming a member. Go to www.wideanglepodium.com/donate to learn more and contribute. If you join and support Groadio, screenshot your receipt and send it to groadio@gmail.com for a free pair of socks.

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