GLOW MTB

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a realistic approach on analyzing when it makes sense to upgrade your whip.  Is it a NEED vs a WANT and what are some key things to think through and not to get caught up in the social pressures to have the latest and greatest and just run what ya brung and have fun!  We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a walk down the lane of the history of women in mountain biking and the fearless QUEENS that have paved the path for this incredible sport we have all come to love.  We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break down the different parts of the headset.   Our shout out this episode goes to the Slate V...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you a topic that we all personally enjoy and feel everyone should incorporate more of in their rides - SESSIONING!!  We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break down the different parts of the stem.   Our shout out this episode goes to Alpine Bike Works, located in Killington VT (since ’15) a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli speak with J.R. Rader, a Psychiatrist at Dartmouth Health to learn more about the feeling of fear that we experience while out on the trails, where that is coming from and some tips on how to handle that feeling in the moment.  We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break down the different types of grip...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about best practices for leading a ride and share our tips if you are considering volunteering to lead a ride this upcoming season.  We also introduce a new segment in our podcast, this year we are going to break down the various parts of the bike and in this episode, we start with our handlebars.   Our shout out this episode goes to  Eas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli reflect back on 2022 and share the highlights and share with you our individual goals for the year ahead and what we have up our sleeves for GLOW in 2023.   Our shout out this episode goes to Winterbike fat bike festival at the Kingdom Trails in East Burke, VT on Saturday, Feb 25.  Presented by Lawson's Finest Liquids and Sram, WinterBike...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli give you the run down of many things to think about when you are heading out to go Winter Fat Biking.  We cover the bikes theselves, what to wear, hydration/nutrition, riding techniques and trail etiquitte. Our shout out this episode goes to upcoming 3rd Annual fat bike festival Cold Roll Rutland organized by MTBVT, Ranch Camp, Pine Hill Partn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli are joined by GLOW member and Professional Endurance Athlete and Coach, Alyssa Godesky.  Alyssa has over 30 full-distance Ironmans under her belt, 3 fastest known times (FKT), and countless other achievements ranging from orienteering to adventure racing.  Alyssa’s FKTs include the VT Long Trail, the Adirondack’s 46 High Peaks, and NH’s 48 Hig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have a special guest on with us, GLOW member, Devan Tracy to share with us her stories and advice to get into Bikepacking.  Check out more about her adventures on her blog: https://devanbike.wordpress.com she has been on 20 different Bikepacking trips in the last 10 years.  Absolutely Incredible!  We also continue on our skills topic with this...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share our favorite gift ideas just in time for the upcoming holiday season!  We also continue our skills topic of cornering, this episode we focus on Angulation of your body when in slow tight turns vs berms. Our shout out this episode goes to MTBVT out of Stowe, VT who host Monday Night Ladies rides and partner with Ranch Camp and Fiddlehead...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how you can reduce the risks of getting injured on the trails to keep you riding for years to come!  We also continue our skills topic of cornering, this episode we focus on Pressure Control and pumping. Our shout out this episode goes to the impressive lady group Women of Oz NWA out of Bentonville, AR.  This crew has a membership o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW member, Gretchen Stokes and break down the various types of MTB Racing and share stories and advice for those that may have never raced before but are curious about dipping their toe into the sport!  We also continue our skills topic of cornering, we broke down Low, Look, and Lean but there is still SO MUCH MORE to cornering...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have invited two special guests - Andy and glow member, Sheila who are our resident trail optometrists - and owners of Valley Vision in Lebanon, NH.  We discuss all things eye, from protection, fashion, our favorite tips and tricks to keep us seeing straight!  We also continue our skills topic of cornering and cover the mechanics of “Lean” to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in riding with your pets and share some of our pet encounters on the trail.  We bring in special guest, our official GLOWtographer, Doug Moore to share one of our favorite stories with you.  We also continue our skills topic of cornering and cover the mechanics of “Look” to build on last episode’s mechanics of what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in night riding.  Timely discussion as we are finding our days are getting shorter and it’s important to be prepared.  So from lights/lumens to route choices, riding etiquette to safety preparedness we’ve got you covered! Our shout out this episode goes to our friends in South Pomfret, VT Leah Skypeck and Jordana “J...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss the importance of getting involved in your local and regional mountain bike communities and our 12 tips on how to do just that!  From getting to know the folks at your LBS, volunteering at trail maintenance days, going to the annual meetings and joining or leading group rides all of these activities and more keep us rolling for years a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss mountain bike festivals and we were lucky enough to get to interview Erik Schutz, President of Ascutney Trails Association and one of the masterminds whom teamed up with Mountain Flyer Magazine to start Flow State Mountain Bike Festival with their innaugural event hosted at Ascutney Mountain last year in 2021.  Erik was gracious enough...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss ALL the various categories of bike types in the world of MTB!  From XC Cross Country to Downhill and everything in between.  As always we will share where we have been riding recently and what skills we have been working on while on the trails. A very special shout out goes to The Hustle Hive who are the “Fun Side of Fast”!  We had the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli invite O.G. GLOW member, Kelly Miltner on to join in the discussion on a topic that we are all subject matter experts in - balancing the demands of raising a family, working and finding the time to ride! Our shout out goes to Little Bellas! Little Bella’s is a national group with one of the largest chapters located right here in the Upper Vall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all this wheels!  From your tires, your rims, hubs and spokes, we want to keep you spinning and share with you what we have learned in our research and experience.  We will also talk about where we have been riding and skills we have been putting to the test.  Important to us is to give a shout out to a local women's group and are exc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli invite Christonthy from Blue Sky MTB: https://www.blueskymtb.com and GLOW’s very own Stacia LaPan to join in our discussion all about bike instructions, clinics, lessons etc. we get to hear their  knowledge and personal experiences along their bike progression journey and what tips they have for us all.   Check out our website: GLOW MTB Follow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk have some special guests join us for our very first interview.  We are stoked to be talking with the owners of Mason Racing Cycles, The Wheelhouse Bike Shop and Red Clover Bikes!  Thank you Jason, Rob, Matt, Eli and Sarah for joining us, you make such a difference in our community and we are so lucky to have you!   Check out our website: G...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about travel from packing, shipping or renting bikes, what to bring with you, how to research, all the essentials and what our bucket lists are for the future.  We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote ROAM FEST https://www.roamfest.com a fun-first mtb festival that creates space for women, marginalized riders, & genderquee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about protective gear, from helmets to pads and everything in between.  We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote TLC, the Trail Ladies of Concord, a woman's mountain bike group organized by Mikko Squires in Concord, New Hampshire.  As always we also will share with you where we rode and what we learned these last few weeks...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about what to wear to maximize enjoyment on the ride for comfort and style, some of our favorite brands and go-to fabrics.  We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote The Rutland Lady Shredders, a woman's mountain bike group organized by Carrie Pill whom herself is an artist and outdoors enthusiast out of Rutland, Vermont. ...