Femme Cyclist Podcast

There's nothing like a cycling event or race to get you stoked on riding your bike. Events are fantastic for providing you something to work toward, for making new friends, for challenging your body, and for pumping some passion back into your relationship with cycling. Whether you're interested in an 8 mile fun ride or a 100 mile mountain bike ride, I can't encourage you enough to...

Self-identifying as a "fat woman," Marley Blonsky is one of the most charming, inspirational people in the cycling world today.  Many of us first discovered Marley thru the documentary "All Bodies On Bikes."  Since then, Marley has used the attention the film brought to expand her work bringing attention to size inclusivity and building inclusive cycling communities.  Marley re...

Every time we get on the bike, there's some level of trust involved.  In this listener submitted story, Allyn Olson shares how trust his played a role in her cycling journey--from the first time she got on a bike to leaving her children to go on a cross-country bicycle tour, to training for for a long distance gravel race. Connect With Allyn: Instagram: @almaontheroad Blog: http://almaonthero...

I'm always curious to  hear how people got into cycling.  It's usually a spouse or significant other, sometimes it's a parent, a child, or a friend that first introduced them.  What I had never heard before is the story of a dog causing someone to fall in love with cycling.  And yet, that's exactly how Caroline got started.  I love this listener submitted story, coming at us al...

In this listener submitted story, Kasia Michalik shares some of her firsts on the bike--gravel biking, bikepacking, and a solo century ride.  It will leave you feeling inspired to try new things as well.  Connect With Kasia: IG: @ alifemaspicante  Website: https://kasiam1316.wixsite.com/alifemaspicante    Shop Terry Bicycles: https://snp.link/ec5492d4 Connect With Femme Cyclist IG: @femme_cyclist...

In this interview with the founder of Black Girls Do Bike, Monica Garrison, we talk about the origin of Black Girls Do Bike, how we can all work to make cycling more accessible and welcoming, and the good that bikes bring to our lives as women. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/black-girls-do-bike-with-monica-garrison Links Mentioned In This Episode & Related Resources Ultimate Lis...

Whether you are brand new to cycling and want to find bike trails near you to ride, or you are an old pro at biking but are visiting a new city and unfamiliar with the trails, the good news is that there are a variety of tools available now a days to help you find them.  In this episode, I share 7 of my faves. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/bike-trails-near-me/ Related Resources:  U...

Today, we have another listener-recorded story for you all.  This one is from Ali Mahoney who is in South Wales, UK.  She's sharing an excerpt from her book "Two Wheels To Chamonix" which is about a  767 mile ride she completed from her home to her sister's home in Chamonix, France.  Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/ali-mahoney Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/3zmuty9...

 In this interview, pro mountain bike racer, Abigail Snyder shares a glimpse into her training, racing, and mindset.  Full Show Notes: Shop Terry Bicycles: https://snp.link/ec5492d4 Links Mentioned In This Episode & Related Resources OSMO Nutrition Feed Zone Portables Cookbook Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck Grit, by Angela Duckworth Connect With Abigail IG: @abigail_316...

In this podcast episode, I will share some essential tips and suggestions to help you truly beat the heat while cycling and cycle more safely in warmer temperatures/climates.  Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/biking-in-the-heat/ Related Podcast Episodes: 7 Tips For Biking At Night Everything You Need To Know About Cycling Hydration Other Resources: 7 Best Road Bike Helmets Terry Bicyc...

Whitney Taylor struggled her whole life with fear, but learned to overcome it and find confidence in her life on the bike.  Hear her story in this episode. Show Notes : https://www.femmecyclist.com/whitney-taylor Shop Terry Bicycles: https://snp.link/ec5492d4 Connect With Whitney Website: www.strengthinlight.com  IG:   @strengthinlight Connect With Femme Cyclist IG: @femme_cyclist FB Group: Femme...

I this episode, I'll be interviewing Samantha Welter, an athletic trainer  who specializes in working with endurance athletes, especially women, and she's got a lot of great information to share with us on preventing and treating cycling injuries.  Whether you're suffering from chronic pain, or coming back from a crash, or even dealing with long-term COVID, you'll appreciate an...

Something you hear very little about in the mainstream cycling media is motherhood.  And yet, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and caring for little humans all have a profound impact on our bodies and our relationship with the bike.  To talk about some of these issues, I've brought in Ali Frendin, who runs Mountain Bike Mamas. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/mtb-mamas Connect Wi...

Winter is coming!  In this episode, I'll  help you figure out what kind of setup you need for biking indoors, how to prepare your bike and indoor space, and what you can do to stay entertained and make the most of your workout. Full Show Notes : https://www.femmecyclist.com/ride-bike-indoors/ Links Mentioned In This Episode Peleton Bike Wahoo Smart Trainer (affiliate link) PerfPro Zwift Women...

A few years ago, Stacy Smith was brand new to cycling. As in, she literally had to learn how to ride a bike. She had told herself all sorts of stories about why biking wasn't for her. She was too big, she wasn't athletic enough, biking was uncomfortable, scary, and no fun.  Today, she’s an avid cyclist and a Femme Cyclist website contributor.  In fact, you might remember Stacy from her a...

Proper hydration is key to your performance on the bicycle. In this podcast episode, I share how much to drink, the best cycling hydration drinks, & more. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/cycling-hydration Links Mentioned In This Episode: 5 Best Women's Hydration Packs 5 Best Women's Hip Packs Connect With Femme Cyclist IG: @femme_cyclist FB Group: Femme Cyclist Communit...

In this episode, I chat with Machines For Freedom founder, Jennifer Kriske, about the origins of the company, how they've promoted diversity and inclusivity, and what it’s like being a woman in a heavily male dominated industry.  Full Show Notes : https://www.femmecyclist.com/jennifer-kriske Links Mentioned In The Episode Machines For Freedom Femme Cyclist Review Of Machines For Freedom  Conn...

Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what their biggest challenge was as it relates to cycling. One of the most frequent answers? Bike maintenance. In this podcast episode, I share what you should know, what tools you need, and how to gain bike maintenance skills. Full Show Notes (including lists of tools, classes, etc): https://www.femmecyclist.com/bike-maintenance/ Other Links Mentioned:...

In this interview, I chat with Hannah Ross, the author of Revolutions: How Women Changed The World On Two Wheels. We talk about the history of women on bikes (and women's bikes themselves), the diversity problem in cycling, and how we can get more women on bicycles. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/hannah-ross/ Buy The Book: At Amazon: https://amzn.to/33sD84n (affiliate link)  At...

Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking and feeling a little scared, or have been riding for a while but are struggling to improve your technical skills, there are concrete steps you can take to improve your confidence.  Use a few (or all) of the tips in this episode and you’ll be feeling more confident on the mountain bike in no time. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/confidence-m...

If you're like me, you've discovered that the best women's bike clothing comes from smaller, women owned businesses.  In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podcast, I interview Cassie Abel, the co-founder of Wild Rye and in a future episode this season I'll be chatting with Jenn Kriske, the founder of Machines For Freedom. What really sets these companies apart is that their clo...

Did you grow up riding mountain bikes?  Chances are you didn't.  But that's all changing for the current generation of young girls, thanks in large part to Little Bellas.  This amazing organization has spent more than a decade running camps and weekly programs to get girls ages  7 to 18 years old out on mountain bikes, and develop their confidence along the way. At the head of Little Bel...

In this podcast, I share 7 tips on how to bike by yourself–safely and confidently. These are all strategies I personally employ, and have gotten me through thousands and thousands of solo miles. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/tips-for-solo-cycling Links Mentioned In This Episode 13 Things You Should Take On Every Backcountry Ride Ultimate List Of Women's Cycling Clubs Connect w...

Meet Lindsey Richter, mountain bike skills coach extraordinaire.  Lindsey is the founder of Ladies AllRide, a wildly popular series of mountain bike skills camps for women.  These camps are recommended time and time again by the women in our community. In this interview, Lindsey and I chat about the big things (like how to overcome a fear based mindset, and how the mountain bike community helped h...

In 2010, my husband and I skipped a big wedding and opted instead to take a big honeymoon.  We chose to do the Tour de Mont Blanc, a 105-mile, 32,800 vertical feet, mountain bike route around the highest peak in the Alps.  The trip took us thru France, Italy, and Switzerland.  In this episode, I share that story with you with the hope that it might transport you for a few moments from your current...