David Lloyd is Director of Sport for Topas Travel, Race Director for the Vietnam Trail Series and co-founder of cycle tour company Velo Vietnam.

Having first met David at the inaugural edition of the Vietnam Jungle Marathon in 2017, we were keen to catch up and find out more about:

• His own endurance background in the UK, including his Paddy Buckley Round

• The Vietnam Trail Series (encompassing the Vietnam Mountain Marathon, Vietnam Jungle Marathon, Vietnam Trail Marathon and newcomer the Topas Riverside Run)

• Vietnamese trail running talent, including Cao Ngọc Hà and Trần Duy Quang

• His Everestings by bike and support of the charity Newborns Vietnam

• Velo Vietnam’s expeditions, including the unique Northern Frontier ride

We also touch on:

• Haute Route

• Emma Pooley

For a more in depth discussion of the cycling scene in Vietnam check out David’s recent interview on the Unfound podcast.

Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.