We're back with Episode 4 in the Gravel Union Talks podcast series and this episode is all about tech.

Our special guest is Sander Kuik, Digital Transformation Director at Shimano Europe. We chat with Sander about the development of GRX components, he gives us the inside scoop on his own T-Lab gravel bike and we try and prise out of him some secrets about what's next for Shimano's range of gravel products.

Our other guest on the show is Simon de Schutter, organiser of the Gorilla Gravel event in Rwanda. We chat about his event and the Rwanda Beyond project - a development programme he is supporting which aims to make gravel riding (and cycling in general) more accesible to local people in Rwanda.     

To listen to Episode Four, click on the link below to check out the show or go to your favorite podcast platform to listen (e.g. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, please search for Gravel Union Talks).

Our next episode, which will be published in early March is all about bikepacking and multi-day events. Our guest will be Sofiane Sehili, multi-event winning ultra-endurance athlete, who will be giving us his top tips on progressing from day rides to tackling something more challenging.