Welcome to the Long Haul PedalCAST - where we celebrate the athletes, coaches, and communities that have helped to shape endurance sport across our province.
On each episode we delve deep into some fascinating homegrown stories of triumph and defeat, both past and present, that are sure to captivate you!
Join us to be inspired, as we discover the power and perseverance of some truly great Manitoba athletes!
Theme Music is "Champion" by Timothy Infinite.
Big thanks to JB Dezign for the awesome logo!
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Hosts
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Steve Scoles, Host & Producer
Steve announces endurance sports around North America, but his heart really resides in calling cyclocross races in Manitoba. He began his endurance sports career as a teenager switching from hockey to cycling & nordic skiing in Thompson, Manitoba. He is a past Manitoba provincial cycling champion and the oldest ever winner of the Vasaloppet USA ski race.
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Jon McGavock, Host & Producer
Jon is an exercise scientist and researcher in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Manitoba. He ran cross country at the University of Alberta and coached a range of athletes involved with Aerobic Power Training Systems. He currently competes in as many cross country and cyclocross races as his busy schedule allows.
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Jared McKetiak, Technical Producer
Jared used to enjoy running through the hills in scenic Roseisle, MB at the old Ski Birch site as part of the Carman Cougars high school cross country team. Many moons ago, he even helped the squad win back to back Zone IV championships! These days his weekly feat of endurance is getting through his beer league hockey games unscathed...
Episodes
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Season 1, Episode 16: Season One Recap!
Steve and Jon sit down to review and amazing first season of the podcast! Read more ›
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Season 1, Episode 15: Leah Kirchmann, Part Two
From the “Kids of Mud” in Manitoba to the world stage, Leah Kirchmann joins the PedalCast for this great two part episode to reflect on a remarkable cycling career. Two-time Olympian, World Championship winner, and Tour de France podium finisher, Leah shares the highs, lows, and life lessons from elite racing, including resilience, teamwork, and the mental approach that guided her from athlete to coach. Read more ›
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Season 1, Episode 14: Leah Kirchmann, Part One
In this episode, Leah reflects on her journey from prairie headwinds to the Olympic stage, her role in the growth of women’s racing at the Tour de France, the realities of life on the European pro circuit, and her new chapter helping guide Canada’s next generation of riders. Read more ›
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Season 1, Episode 13: Michael van den Ham, Part Two
In this episode — recorded on the eve of the Hulst Worlds — Michael talks about growing up on the Prairies, the unlikely path from Brandon to the World Championships, what it takes to compete in one of cycling's most demanding disciplines, and why he believes cyclocross is one of the best development pathways for young Canadian cyclists across all disciplines. Read more ›
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Episode 12: Chris Weber
With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. In the final episode of our series, we catch up with Chris Weber. Read more ›
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Episode 11: Jeff McMillan
With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. In our second feature, we're joined by Jeff McMillan. Read more ›
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Episode 10: Sue Binne-Huse, Part Two
With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse. Read more ›
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Episode 9: Sue Binne-Huse, Part One
With the 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field National Championships set for March 5th to 7th at the Jim Daly Fieldhouse in the Max Bell, we’re shifting gears in February and celebrating three legendary Bison athletes who helped define an era on the track and cross-country course. It’s also a tribute to the dominant University of Manitoba men’s teams from 1988–1996, inducted into the Athletics Manitoba Hall of Fame in November 2025, following their earlier enshrinement in the Canada West Hall of Fame. We begin with the remarkable Sue Binne-Huse. Read more ›
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Season 1, Episode 8: Michael van den Ham, Part One: Previewing The World Cyclocross Championships with Canada's National Team Coach!
On the cusp of the 77th UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in the Netherlands, we're pumped to be joined by Canadian National Team Coach, Michael van den Ham! Read more ›
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Season 1, Episode 7: Nico Knoll
Fresh off a training ride in Spain, Canadian cyclocross phenom Nico Knoll joins the Pedalcast to discuss her jump from a breakout junior season to racing U23 World Cups and World Championships in Europe, sharing what it takes to compete at the highest level and where her focus is headed next! Read more ›