Beyond the Blur: Season One follows a small group of everyday athletes as they train for and take on the challenge of Unbound Gravel 200, exploring what movement reveals about resilience, identity, and mental health. Through raw storytelling and cinematic moments, the series captures the highs, setbacks, and human side of endurance sport while building a community around the journey.
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The Almost Manic Team

Sam Busser
My name is Sam Busser, and I’m a software engineer from Broomfield, Colorado. I have a wide range of hobbies, but mountain biking has been a favorite since I picked it up during COVID. I’ve always been drawn to adventure and exploration, and trying gravel biking has been on my list for a while. A challenge like Unbound seems like the perfect opportunity to start.

Blake Logan
From the pool to the Flint Hills—my name is Blake Logan. I’m a Colorado native, a medical sales rep, and a former NCAA All-American swimmer. After college, I picked up a bike and was instantly hooked. Growing up in the pool taught me discipline and resilience, which fuels my rides. I’m constantly inspired by the strength we discover when we push our personal limits.

Nathan Jasperse
My name is Nathan Jasperse, and I’m an ER doctor in Los Angeles. I played collegiate soccer and now focus my energy on cycling, especially endurance and adventure events. Whether it’s a long climb or an all-day ride through new terrain, I’m driven by the challenge, the discipline, and the reward of pushing limits — both physically and mentally.

Mason Duling
I’m Mason Duling—an athlete, designer, and founder of Almost Manic, a brand rooted in mental health and movement. After racing triathlons and marathons for over a decade—and navigating my own mental health journey, I created Beyond The Blur to show how endurance sport can drive real personal change.
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