Local Legends

Local Legends - Episode 44 with Rawley Macias of Rouleur Brewing Brewmaster In this episode of Local Legends, I sit down with Rawley, the multifaceted force behind Rouleur Brewing located in Carlsbad, CA. Rawley isn't just a rider; he's a talented brewer and a dedicated community builder. Rawley shares the intriguing story of how he ventured into beer making. Was it a hobby that turned int...

Local Legends - Episode 43 with Kylie De Jager - Having the Time of her Life. In this episode of the Local Legends podcast, we have the pleasure of chatting with Kylie, a 17-year-old cycling sensation who’s already making waves in the competitive racing world. With a recent BWR Wafer win under her belt and national titles in both gravel and XC, Kylie shares her journey from young enthusiast to nat...

Local Legends - Episode 42 with Escape LA AN INTENSIVE MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPERIENCE Welcome to a fun-filled, adventure-driven episode where I chat with Jason Shafer and Gregg Dunham of Escape LA. These two guys fell in love with the city and its trails, turning their passion for riding into something bigger—something stupid hard. In this episode, we dive into their lives, the vast open spaces in LA, a...

Rhonda Quick - Mountain Bike World Champion & World Tour Pro (Ep. 41) In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rhonda, a powerhouse in the cycling world. Rhonda's impressive list of accomplishments includes being a World Tour pro, professional road racer, professional mountain biker, and World Champion mountain biker. Currently residing in San Diego with her teenage daughter, Rhonda con...

Welcome to "Mic Check," a special episode of Local Legends where we delve deep into the lives and stories of extraordinary individuals. In this edition, I'm stoked to welcome back three phenomenal women who graced our podcast before: Makenna Kellerman, Joy McCulloch, and Tammy Tabeek. Join us for a fun discussion touching on life's various stages, training, and performance. Each...

UNLEASHING PERFORMANCE I'd like to introduce Dr. Jason Richardson - a former professional BMX rider now sharing his love for riding and performance as a Sports Psychologist and Mental Skills and Executive Coach. Jason got into a racing as the little brother tagging along as his brother excelled at the sport. Jason got his own chance to race and that is when things changed and his trajectory in rid...

Local Legends - Episode 38 with Dave Malwitz of Gravelstoke In its sixth year, Gravelstoke is known for its community around riding great trails with great people and having an adventure. I had the chance to sit down with Dave Malwitz, the mastermind behind Gravelstoke. Gravelstoke, known for their rides that seamlessly blend challenge, fun, and adventure, has become a trailblazer in the gravel ri...

Local Legends - Episode 37 with Victor Sheldon. The Victor Kind of a cheesy title, I know but truly with a name like Victor makes you realize that the name stems from Victory (or is it the other way around). Delighted to have Victor back on the podcast. Victor was my very first guest in Episode 1 back in October 2021 talking about the creation and drive for Quick'n'Dirty Mountain Bike Raci...

Local Legends - Episode 36 with Brian McCulloch - Spirit of a Champion Meet Brian McCulloch, a true legend in the cycling world. With a stellar track record, he's a two-time National Champion in Mountain Bike Marathon, conquered the challenging Belgian Waffle Ride in 2018, and claimed victory at the Whiskey 50 Off Road. As a pro road racer, he showcased his skills with Elevate from 2017 to 202...

Local Legends - Episode 35 with Brian Lopes Multi-time world Champion, BMX & Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Brian is a name synonymous with excellence in cycling, boasting a multi-time World Champion title and a well-deserved spot in the BMX and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In this exclusive interview, I had the privilege of delving into the life and experiences of this legendary rider. From his e...

Local Legends - Episode 34 with Dave and Christina Turner - Mountain Bike Trailblazers Get ready for a mountain bike history lesson. I met Christina the first time I ever raced Downieville back in 2011. I knew of her and it took a race, over 600 miles from our homes, for us to have our first interaction. After that day, there would be many races we would line up next to each other, each time our i...

Local Legends - Episode 33 with Doug Pomeranz, Road racing through the years In this episode of the podcast (Episode 33), I had the pleasure of sitting down with Doug Pomeranz, a seasoned road rider and racer with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Doug's journey into riding began in his twenties, and through his engaging storytelling, he takes us on a ride through his experiences and...

Local Legends - Episode 32 with Chris Powell In Episode 32 of the Local Legends Podcast, I have a captivating conversation with Chris Powell, widely known as Good Flow. Chris's journey into the world of BMX began at a young age, igniting a passion that would lead him to remarkable achievements. From racing at the pinnacle of the sport to transitioning into the 4-Cross (or 4X), Chris's tena...

Local Legends Ep. 31 with Joy McCulloch with Big Wheel Coaching Joy McCulloch is a racer, rider, coach, business owner, wife and a mom - phew!  Joy is one of the coolest people I know and really excited to have her as my next Local Legend not just for these attributes but for the way about her and solid character.  In this conversation, we dive into Joy's extraordinary journey of a racer, business...

MIC CHECK: Local Legends - Episode 30 with Bikepacking with Sammy Crane-Solis, Shelly Peppe-Nani, and Ranger Dave (Ep. 8) Welcome to Ep. 30 and the third episode of MIC CHECK. I had really fun time with this conversation and first time having three guests. As I hoped, the conversation flowed with stories and insights of packing, eating, strategizing, and training and what they have learned and gai...

Local Legends - Episode 29 with Lesley Paterson When your Local Legend is not only on Movie app, IMDB, but also has their own Wikipedia page, you know that you have a not just a local legend but a legend. I first started hearing about Lesley when I had Tammy Tabeek (Ep. 13) on Local Legends. Tammy spoke so highly of Lesley's athleticism as well as her character and their timeless experiences t...

Local Legends - Episode 28 with Izzy King  Isabel King, better known as Izzy, has an impressive race history.  She started riding in 2017, in 2021 did her first gravel race, and in 2022 competed in the Lifetime Grand Prix along side the fastest racers in the nation.    Race Results 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride, Scottsdale - 6th place 2022 Lifetime Grand Prix - 16th place of overall 2022 Filthy 50 MTB...

Local Legends - Episode 27 with Jonas Woodruff Jonas is a junior racer with a background in mountain biking and gravel and most recently in road racing.  Last year he came in 6th at Unbound 100, 4th in True Grit 100, and 3rd overall in last year's Filthy 50.  He also came in first in his age group at the Sea Otter 80K, BWR San Diego and Leadville Barn Burner. This was a fun conversation...

Local Legends - Episode 26 with Zach Martinez This 15-year racer knows what he wants and knows how to work hard.   Zach Martinez has been racing for ten years - yes people.. since he was five. Starting with cross country and over the years moving into gravel and road racing, Zach is focused and determined.  Zach's accomplishments include (and this isn't age group, this is overall st...

Local Legends - Episode 25 with Sam Ames, Rock Cobbler - Race Organizer The notorious Rock Cobbler is having it's ten anniversary this year on February 11, 2023.  Last year was my first time there and it was everything it was promised to be - hard, long, beautiful, and very memorable.   I did the race with my husband, Simon, and he felt the exact way.  We are both excited to co...

Local Legends - Episode 24 with Nikki Peterson Nikki Peterson is a jack of all trades and a master of them all - she races professionally (both gravel and mountain biking), coaches athletes with Source Endurance, League Director of the Nevada North Interscholastic Cycling League, Program Coordinator for Reno Devo, and a podcast host.  But what makes Nikki shine is her sincere personality with...

Local Legends - Episode 23 with Nate Miller (TASCO~MTB) Nate Miller created TASCO out of his garage in Carlsbad in 2014 - leaving a full time job as a chemist and follow a passion of creating mountain biking wear for us to enjoy whether we are riding or chillin with our friends.  Fast forward almost ten years, and he has grown from selling shirts at local bike races to selling online and acro...

Local Legends - SPECIAL EPISODE "2022 YEAR IN REVIEW"    As 2022 comes to a close, wanted to share a special look back at the last year of Local Legends podcast.  I’ve compiled a sample of all the podcast from episode 1 with Victor Sheldon to the last interview episode 21 with Sprockids.  Fun way to meet these Local Legends and learn more about them as riders, racers, and shari...

Local Legends - Episode 21 with Sean Bascom and Sarah Domurat at Sprockids  Sprockids mission is to engage kids in mountain biking.   But they also build confidence and community in a supportive way.  As you will hear from our next Local Legends guests - riding a bike is a tool to independence but also helps with mindset and that feeling that comes from riding two wheels outside - p...

Local Legends (MIC CHECK) - Episode 20 - conversation about riding and training husband, Simon Planken and guest host, Jim Miller  Lifestyle of a couple who rides with special guest host, Jim Miller.  This is the second installment of Local Legends MIC CHECK - where I get to share more about training, lifestyle, and learnings from leading a life as an athlete, parent/wife, and someone wh...