What 500 Endurance Races Taught Josh Sprague About Business, Discipline, and Freedom

In this powerful episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with endurance athlete and entrepreneur Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, to explore what 500 endurance races really teach you about business, discipline, and life.

Josh Sprague is the Chief Executive Officer and Design Dude at Orange Mud and Seven Clay

From tearing apart a gun holster in his garage to build a cycling brand, to leading a company where making payroll feels harder than mile 80 of an ultra, Josh shares raw lessons from the world of endurance racing and entrepreneurship. Together, Pedro Couto Lopes and Josh Sprague dive deep into cycling, leadership, risk, ego, motivation, and why “motivation is overrated.”

If you are passionate about cycling, innovation, and building something meaningful, this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast will challenge how you think about discipline, quitting, hustle culture, and success.

🎧 Whether you’re a cyclist, entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration—this episode will move you.

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