QueenStage Women's Cycling Podcast

Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford bring listeners a bonus conversation with Geerike “Gee” Schreurs, the Specialized Off-Road gravel racer who finished second at Unbound Gravel 2026, one second behind teammate Sofia Gomez Villafañe in the closest finish in the race’s twenty-year history. Molly met Schreurs the week after Unbound through a chance disc golf outing near her home outside Toronto, a...

This extended edition of our live UNBOUND Gravel recording includes an exclusive first look at the new Liv Devote Advanced SL, straight from Emporia, Kansas. Near the end of the recording, Ludi Scholz, Liv's global gravel category manager, walks us through what went into building a pure race machine from the ground up: new carbon construction, a full aero system, and 297 grams shed from the previo...

She won UNBOUND Gravel in the mud. Then she went to Steamboat Springs and won SBT GRVL on dry champagne gravel. Sofia Gomez Villafañe is having one of the most dominant seasons in women's gravel racing history, and she sat down with Queen Stage to talk all of it. In 2026 alone, Sofia has won Santa Vall, Castellón Gravel Race, Valley of Tears, Mid South Gravel, Sea Otter Classic, The Traka 200, Unb...

What's the toughest opponent a time trialist will ever face? The clock is just a scoreboard. The real rival is the voice in your head. This episode, Queen Stage talks with Grace Brown, the reigning Olympic champion and 2024 world champion in the individual time trial, about the mental architecture of elite cycling, the line between ambition and perfectionism, and what happens to your sense of self...

Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford are joined by guest host Shawn Small of Ruckus Composites for a packed recap episode covering one of the busiest weekends on the women's calendar. The trio starts with a rant about FloBikes' patchy coverage of women's racing before diving into the new five-stage Tour de Suisse Women, which ran for the first time alongside the men's race under new organizer Cyc...

For the first time ever, Queen Stage recorded live, and we did it in the only place that made sense: Emporia, Kansas, home of UNBOUND Gravel, presented by Liv Cycling . We brought together four women who represent every corner of the sport: Ludi Scholz, Liv's global gravel category manager, who has spent over a decade making the case that women deserve more than a shrunken, pinked-down version of...

Giro d'Italia Donne Stages 6–9 Recap | Presented by SRAM Four stages. One historic sprint record. A queen stage cut short. And a final day that rewrote the GC. Rosael and Anne-Marije Rook are joined by guest host Aidan Burgess, teacher turned cycling social media favorite and host of the Domestiques Hot Seat podcast, for a full breakdown of the Giro's defining final chapter. Before diving into the...

Here's the trimmed version — 3,987 characters: Five stages down, four to go — and the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 has already delivered more drama than most race weeks deserve. Anna van der Breggen put on a masterclass in the uphill time trial to claim the maglia rosa, Demi Vollering finally broke through for her first-ever Giro stage win, and 21-year-old Canadian Isabella Holmgren announced herself...

A shocking bike-weight disqualification strips SD Worx of a victory, Elisa Balsamo claims an emotional hometown win in pink, and we debate whether modern gravel has officially traded its DIY roots for professional PR machines. The Grand Tour season is officially underway! Host Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Anne-Marije Rook and Molly Hurford to break down the drama-filled opening weekend at the...

The 20th anniversary of Unbound delivered apocalyptic weather, makeshift mud scrapers, and a thrilling finale. Is this the race we should officially crown the first monument of North American gravel? Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford, and Betsy Welch break down the epic 200-mile Life Time's UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano. The team discusses the chaotic course conditions across the Kansas Fli...

What does it look like to be best friends with your competitor? In this episode of Queen Stage , we sit down with Sarah Sturm and Maude Farrell , two of American gravel racing's most compelling figures, who race hard against each other and show up for one another when it matters most. The conversation starts at cyclocross nationals in Tacoma (2019), where Maude crashed in front of Sarah , and wind...

In this episode: Demi Vollering goes solo on La Redoute and never looks back, and we start asking the bigger question: What does rivalry actually do for a sport? This is the first episode in our four-part series with Rapha and Zwift, and the theme couldn't be more fitting for the final spring classic. Rosael Torres-Davis, Betsy Welch, and Anne-Marije Rook break down the 10th edition of the Women's...

The conversation delves into the world of cycling technology, with a focus on wheel manufacturing and the impact of stage racing on women's cycling. Tess Denning, the Science Engineering Manager at ZIPP, provides insights into the science of wheel manufacturing, the role of resin in wheel technology, and the challenges and advancements in wheel design. The discussion also highlights the Vuelta Fem...

Recorded live at Laguna Seca, the Queen Stage Podcast sits down with Michelle Duffy (VP of Marketing for Life Time) and Marley Blonsky (All Bodies on Bikes co-founder) to discuss the evolution of women's gravel and the power of inclusive community. The Sea Otter Women’s Race: GP Year Five The Grand Prix season kicked off with Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Lauren Stephens breaking away on the final cli...

Queen Stage Podcast | Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 Race Recap and Tech Deep Dive Franziska Koch wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 in a photo-finish sprint that nobody saw coming. We watched it live, stress-texted each other through the whole thing, and still weren't ready for that ending. Rosael, Molly, and Rook break down every kilometer of the Hell of the North, then sit down with Silca CEO Josh Poert...

Demi Vollering rode into Oudenaarde alone, and honestly? We kind of called it. Rosael Torres-Davis, Molly Hurford, and Shawn Small break down a thrilling, crash-marred edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, covering Vollering's dominant solo attack and the gravel tech taking over the peloton. This episode is brought to you by SRAM . Support the Show The best way to support Queen Stage is to subscrib...

In this episode: A coastal battle from Genoa to Sanremo, the chaos of the Cipressa, and why your chain lube might be the difference between a podium and the bus. The 2026 Spring Classics continue with one of the most prestigious—and longest—days on the calendar. Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Molly Hurford and Anne-Marije Rook to break down a thrilling edition of Milano-Sanremo Donne. The team a...

In this episode: Strade Bianche Donne, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and why Lael Wilcox might shave her head in the name of aerodynamics. The 2026 women’s road season is officially underway, and Queen Stage is back. In this episode, Rosael Torres-Davis is joined by Molly Hurford and Anne-Marije Rook to break down the opening races of the Spring Classics season. The conversation begins with a deep dive i...

Welcome to the literal cold open from Rosael Torres-Davis and Molly Hurford, our snowbound reporters. We’re chatting about what’s coming up in 2026: team shifts, predictions and clashes we can’t wait to see, the races this show is covering, and some hints about the sponsors and special episodes that are in store. Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an epis...

Today’s bonus holiday episode features bike adventure legend Lael Wilcox. Molly Hurford and Betsy Welch interview the Guinness World Record Holder about her first around the world attempt, what she’ll do differently in her second attempt, and how she stays motivated on such long journeys. And of course, make sure you’re following along at queenstage.cc , @ queenstage.cc on Instagram, and of course...

We break down a wild Women’s Elite Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. On a 15 km circuit climbed 11 times with cobbles and altitude, the race turned into pure attrition—and delivered a podium few predicted: Magdeleine Vallieres (CAN) took the rainbow jersey, with Niamh Fisher-Black (NZL) second and Mavi García (ESP) third. Joining us is Kimberly Coats , CEO of Team Afric...

We break down a wild Women’s Elite Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. On a 15 km circuit climbed 11 times with cobbles and altitude, the race turned into pure attrition—and delivered a podium few predicted: Magdeleine Vallieres (CAN) took the rainbow jersey, with Niamh Fisher-Black (NZL) second and Mavi García (ESP) third. Joining us is Kimberly Coats , CEO of Team Afric...

Join us as we dive into the thrilling MCC25 Women's Race Recap, where the inaugural women's race at the Maryland Cycling Classic unfolded with breathtaking intensity. From the 28-corner circuit that tested the riders' skills to the picturesque backdrop of Baltimore, this episode captures the essence of a race that was both challenging and exhilarating. Discover how the cobblestones, steep climbs,...

Join us on the Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast as we dive into the Maryland Cycling Classic, the biggest one-day race in the United States, now making history with its debut women's edition. Our special guest, Joanne Kiesanowski, a former professional cyclist and three-time Olympian, shares her insights as the Women's Competition Manager. Discover the challenges and excitement of this unique c...

The Queen Stage Women's Cycling Podcast recapped the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, highlighting the excitement and challenges of the nine-day race. We cover everything from the controversy over prize money disparities, and the impact of media scrutiny on riders' weight and body image, and our highlights from the 9 days of racing. This wraps up Season 1 of the QueenStage and we want to hear fro...