With Pace Gravel Burn stage 3 recap with Simon Pellaud
Oct 28, 2025
Simon Pellaud, a professional cyclist known for his versatility across road, gravel, and mountain-bike events, shares his insights after winning Stage 3 of Gravel Burn. He recounts the emotional impact of witnessing a crash during the race and how it affected his focus. Simon discusses his reasons for racing in multiple disciplines this year and reflects on the tactical moves that secured his stage win. He humorously addresses his consistent second-place finishes and reveals his exciting plans for the next season.
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Racing Variety Is Intentional Learning
- Simon raced widely this year to learn different gravel and off-road techniques and handling.
- He accepts limits in technical bike-handling and focuses on learning rather than matching mountain-biker skill levels.
Crash Shook Rider Mid-Race
- Simon Pellaud witnessed Griffin crash on a chunky descent and momentarily lost his ability to pedal or think.
- The crash rattled him because he has lost close friends in crashes before, so it hit him emotionally and mentally during the stage.
Personal Loss Shapes Race Perspective
- Simon recounts losing two close friends to crashes as a junior, including Felix Barr and Gino, which shapes his reaction to accidents.
- He dedicated his stage win to Gino and was also thinking of Griffin after the crash because of that personal history.