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The Art of Capturing Cycling’s Biggest Moments

What does it really take to photograph the biggest races in the world? In this episode of the Castelli Podcast, we sit down with Ashley & Jered Gruber — two of the most respected documentary photographers in professional cycling. The conversation was recorded at Usteria Posta in the heart of the Dolomites. From chasing the peloton on in-race motorbikes at the Tour de France to navigating the chaos of Flanders Classics, we dive deep into what it means to capture cycling at 60km/h — where split-second decisions, instinct, and years of technical mastery collide. We talk about: Shooting on a moto inside the race Planning 8–10 locations per stage The pressure of Spring Classics like the Ronde & Roubaix The €1,000-per-night Tour de France apartment The shot that got away (and still hurts) Why Flanders feels different from ASO races What’s actually in the camera bag on race day And why technique only works if your instincts are trained Ashley & Jered also reflect on their early years, discovering Graham Watson, building a life between the Dolomites and Girona, and why documentary photography is ultimately about emotion — not perfection. If you love: Pro cycling The Tour de France Spring Classics Behind-the-scenes race access Sports photography Creative process & storytelling This one’s for you! Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping modern cycling — from riders and performance experts to the storytellers behind the sport. – CONNECT ⁠– Ashley Norris Gruber   / ashleygruber   Jered Gruber   / jeredgruber   Igor Tavella   / igortavella   Ustaria Posta Hotel   / ustariaposta   https://www.ustariaposta.it/ Host: Søren Jensen   / sjensen77   Castelli Cycling www.castellicycling.com CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – Why You Must Shoot Differently Every Year 00:57 – Recording in Badia, Dolomites (Before the Move to Girona) 01:55 – First Time in Alta Badia (2008–2009 Stories) 02:51 – Meeting Igor & Finding a Home in the Dolomites 04:10 – Life on the Road: Belgium, Base Life & Brutal Schedules 05:13 – €1,000-a-Night Tour de France Apartment (Courchevel Chaos) 06:36 – Best Professional Advice Ever: “Charge More.” 07:02 – The Favorite Photo We’d Take to the Grave 08:03 – The Shot That Got Away (Roubaix Regret) 10:02 – Losing a Lens Mid-Race 😳 11:49 – Most Underrated Roads in Europe 12:14 – French Basque Country & Pyrenees Love 14:26 – Post-Tour Recovery: Sleep, Bikes & Doing Nothing 16:17 – 7 Weeks on the Road: The Hardest Stretch Ever 16:47 – Why Flanders Classics Feel Different 18:29 – The Energy of Belgium vs ASO Races 19:29 – Technique vs “The Eye”: What Really Matters? 21:31 – Planning 8–10 Moto Locations per Race 22:40 – Running the Kwaremont Through the Crowd 24:06 – Koppenberg, Paterberg or Oude Kwaremont? 25:22 – How to Get an In-Race Moto Slot 28:31 – What’s in the Camera Bag on a Moto? 30:32 – Different Photographer Mindsets (Wait vs Chase) 32:10 – Cutting the Course: The Fastest Way Through a Race 34:21 – Working With Your Moto Pilot 35:48 – Thinking in 4D: Missed Opportunities 37:26 – Discovering Graham Watson (The OG) 40:18 – How Do You Explain This Job to Non-Cyclists? 41:01 – Beyond Cycling: Outdoor, Motorsports & Documentary Work 43:47 – Outro #ciclismo #cycling #cyclingphotos #cyclingphotography #cyclingpodcast #podcast #podcastshow #velo #ProCycling #TourDeFrance #CyclingPhotography #FlandersClassics #Castelli #SportsPhotography #RondeVanVlaanderen #ParisRoubaix #CyclingPodcast