Circling Back

After a whirlwind few weeks of Sea Otter, Traka, and too many airport coffees to count, I’ve been thinking a lot about success, sacrifice, and whether chasing big dreams automatically means giving up balance along the way. Anddd we have our first ever feedzone guest. Jasper my bike boyfriend joins us to have our most techy talk yet, but I think it's still approachable so you should def listen. We'...

Hi team. This is a bit of a rambly episode… and that’s just kind of the vibe right now. Consider this your slightly sleep-deprived, post–Sea Otter brain dump. If you make it through the whole thing, I love you. If you don’t, I also love you, but just give me a solid 30 seconds of listening time for the algorithm before you dip… for the sake of my future success, which I’m choosing to believe you’r...

The gravel season is officially here, and in today’s solo episode I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix, from Sea Otter to Big Sugar. We get into the full race calendar, key storylines to watch, and my (slightly bold) predictions for the overall podium. I’m also sharing some behind-the-scenes perspective as I head into Sea Otter myself! If you’re into gr...

Fueling, body image, internet myths, and what endurance athletes actually need This week’s Yap with Taylor Brower is one of those conversations I wish I had earlier!! We get into what “enough” actually looks like, why under-fueling is more common than you think, and how to build a healthier relationship with food while still chasing performance. If you’re training, racing, or just trying to feel s...

It’s episode three… so naturally we’re spiraling a little: have we actually made it yet? In this Café Club exclusive episode, I sit down with Rachel Frey to unpack a question that keeps coming up (on rides, in conversations, and honestly… in my own head): When do you actually feel like you’ve made it? And why do the people who “have” never talk like they have? We get into: the pressure of chasing...

Our first guest (!!) Alice Goodall We’re chatting all things cycling, women’s sport, and running... from cross-training to taking risks and redefining what success actually looks like. Come hang with us and keep the convo going on Patreon for exclusive content!!

Welcome to Circling Back : the podcast where we talk about chasing dreams, defining girl-coded in a boy’s world, and of course… bikes. Hi, I’m Brookmyer. I’m building life at race pace and taking you along with me! This podcast is a little experiment to find ways to take our conversations deeper, get honest and share more behind the scenes. Get involved, send me a message with questions about trai...