# Gravel Adventures, World Champs Shake-Ups & A Lucky Winner!

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Podcast: [The Triathlon Brick Session](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435)
Published: 2025-07-04T14:43:55+00:00
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## Resource

In today’s episode of The Brick Session, Mark and Caroline Livesey return to the mic to break down the big updates shaking up the triathlon world. They dive into the recent changes to the 70.3 and Kona World Championship qualification systems, sharing their thoughts on what this means for age group athletes and the future of the sport. Next up, it’s celebration time as they announce the lucky winner of the Treacle Veto Training Camp in Morzine, France — two very fortunate listeners will be heading off to the mountains for an unforgettable training experience! Then, shifting gears (literally), Mark and Caroline sit down with Olly Townsend, head of the Gravel Union, for a deep dive into the world of gravel riding. From elite-level racing to epic one-day events and multi-day bikepacking adventures around the globe, Olly shares stories, insights, and tips designed to inspire listeners to seek out their two-wheeled adventures off the beaten path. Whether you're grinding gears or chasing Kona dreams, this episode is packed with passion, insight, and motivation. Don’t miss it! Gravel Union: Home General Armchair Adventure Link Armchair Adventure Across Andes article link: Armchair Adventure - Across Andes - pushing the limits of ultra-endurance racing? | Gravel Unionen Nepal: Armchair Adventure – Nepal from top to bottom – Part One | Gravel Unionen The original Armchair Adventure (Kabardino Balkarian Republic) https://www.gravelunion.cc/article/gravel-riding-in-the-kabardino-balkarian-republic ) and this is the event I'm going to be riding in during September ( https://www.the-ride-gravel.cc

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