Alex Wild Opens Up On Power & Rivals At Sea Otter 2025

Kicking off the Lifetime Grand Prix series in style, Alex Wild joins us fresh from his 6th-place finish at Sea Otter. In this tell-all episode, Alex opens up his files and shows exactly what it takes to be at the sharp end of the most competitive gravel race in the U.S.

We break down his preparation, in-race fuelling, tactics, and the crazy dynamics of Sea Otter’s early-season chaos. From threshold numbers to team whispers and start-line nerves, this is your front-row seat to the power, pressure, and politics of elite-level U.S. gravel racing. Whether you’re chasing results or just curious what the pros are really doing—this one’s not to be missed.

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Chapters -
0:00 Intro
0:41 Standing On The Start Line Of Sea Otter 2025
1:40 What Was The Training Block In The Lead Up To Sea Otter (And After Cape Epic!)
6:03 Alex’s Gear Choice For Sea Otter
8:05 Alex’s Tyre Choice For Sea Otter
9:05 Aero Gains Alex’s Got For Seat Otter
13:27 Is There A Pecking Order At The Start Of The Race?
16:26 Matt Beers’s Crazy Power Numbers
18:27 Alex Insane Power Numbers During The Race
18:57 Dylan Johnson's Numbers & Keegan’s Dominance
21:58 Alex’s Insane Power Numbers!
27:14 Alex’s Mistakes During Sea Otter
31:58 Dynamic Pressure Adjustor
34:44 Next Up… Unbound!