The Breakaway EP34 | Active Hobo Podcast

Sep 24, 2026 | Breakaway

The Future of Active Hobo + What Go2Sea Taught Us

What does the future of Active Hobo actually look like… and how do you build an independent cycling platform without sacrificing honest storytelling? In Episode 34 of The Breakaway, Dave goes solo to give an open look behind the scenes of Active Hobo: how the channel is funded, why partnerships matter, and why maintaining editorial independence remains non-negotiable. Then lets talk Go2Sea. After seven days of racing, filming and experiencing the communities along the route, Dave reflects on a much bigger question: do cycling events genuinely make a difference to the communities they pass through? We also unpack Siabonga’s remarkable Go2Sea story, lessons from seven days of MTB stage racing, the Cannondale Scalpel, stage-race recovery and unexpected weight gain. Plus, there’s plenty of gear talk as we get into RH77, Ciovita and MBO cycling kit, upcoming long-term reviews, Gravel Burn preparation, nutrition testing and a serious 2.2″ gravel tyre shootout.