Femme Cyclist Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A podcast about cycling, mountain biking, and all things bikes for WOMEN. Each week we'll week bring you interviews from inspiring women, and offer tips and tricks to help you thrive on the bike.
We love all two wheeled activities, so whether you like road cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, bike commuting, bikepacking, racing or riding, you'll find your community here. We share training and nutrition advice, inspirational stories, and more. You'll finish each episode feeling inspired and empowered.
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Episodes
Achieving "Firsts" On The Bike With Kasia Michalik
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBIn 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 FB Group: Femme Cyclist Community IG: @kristenlbonkoski Music Credit: https://josephmcd...
Black Girls Do Bike With Monica Garrison
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 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 List of Women’s Cycling Clubs and Rides (Road and Mountain Bike) 5 Tips for Your First Group Ride ...
7 Tools To Find Bike Trails Near You
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBWhether 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: Ultimate List of Women’s Cycling Clubs and Rides (Road and Mountain Bike) Shop Terry Bicycles...
Biking From Wales To Chamonix With Ali Mahoney
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, 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 Shop Terry Bicycles: https://snp.link/ec5492d4 Connect With Ali Website: https://themahojos.com Link to book...
Training, Racing, & Mindset With Pro Racer Abigail Snyder
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn 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 Website: https://abigail613.wordpress.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1870...
Training, Racing, & Mindset With Pro Racer Abigail Snyder
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn 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 Website: https://abigail613.wordpress.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1870...
9 Tips For Bicycling In The Heat
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBIn 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 Bicycles Sun Protection: https://snp.link/e1fc8cea Connect With Femme Cyclist IG: @femme_cy...
Overcoming Fear And Finding Confidence With Whitney Taylor
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBWhitney 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 Cyclist Community IG: @kristenlbonkoski Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/music Su...
Preventing And Treating Cycling Injuries With Samantha Welter
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBI 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 and learn a lot from this episode. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/samantha-welter Related Resources: ...
Everything You Need To Know About Biking Thru Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood with Ali Frendin From MTB Mamas
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBSomething 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 With Ali/MTB Mamas: MtbMamas.com IG: @mtbmamas Connect With Femme Cyclist IG: @femme_cyclist FB...
Your Guide To Biking Indoors This Winter
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWinter 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’s Guide to Fat Biking: 9 Tips To Get You Started 7 Tips for Biking in Cold Weather Plus Cold ...
From Intimidated Newbie To Confident Cyclist With Stacy Smith
November 09, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBA 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 article “Loving Yourself And Your Body As An Overweight Cyclist.” I In this podcast episode, Stacy and...
Everything You Need To Know About Cycling Hydration
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBProper 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 Community IG: @kristenlbonkoski Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/music Support the Show.
Body and Size Diversity And Inclusivity With Jennifer Kriske From Machines For Freedom
October 26, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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 Connect With Jennifer & Machines For Freedom IG: @machinesforfreedom IG: @jenn.kriske Connect Wit...
Bike Maintenance: Conquer Your Fear And Learn To Fix Your Bike
October 19, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBRecently 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: Guide to mountain bike tire pressure Guide to road bike tires How to use a bike pump Zin...
How Women Changed The World On Two Wheels With Hannah Ross
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn 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 Barnes & Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/revolutions-hannah-ross/1134237300?ean=9780593083...
9 Ways To Increase Your Confidence On The Mountain Bike
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhether 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-mountain-bike/ Links Mentioned In This Episode: 7 Best Women’s Mountain Bike Camps and Skills...
Why Women Deserve Better Cycling Clothing With Cassie Abel From Wild Rye
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIf 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 clothes are created by women who found that the big companies just weren't creating clothing for women that were comfo...
How Little Bellas Is Creating Confident Young Women With Sabra Davidson
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBDid 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 Bellas is Executive Director and co-founder Sabra Davidson. In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podast, I ...
Don't Be Scared To Ride Alone! 7 Tips For Solo Cycling
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBIn 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 with Femme Cyclist: Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclist Femme Cyclist ...
Face Your Fears With Lindsey Richter From Ladies AllRide
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMeet 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 her during the darkest time of her life), as well as the little things (like which bike pedals a...
A MTB Honeymoon In The Alps
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIn 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 isolation at home. And that it might inspire you to start planning your next bike trip. C...
You Are More Capable Than You Know With Meg Fisher
March 23, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMeet Meg Fisher. Meg is a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist, ten-time world champion, and a super inspirational woman. She's overcome adversity to become a professional cyclist, a physical therapist, coach, and motivational speaker. In this interview, which might be my favorite yet, Meg shares her story of hope and resilience. And although her story might be different than yours, I think it's a theme that will resonate with everybody listening--how the bicycle can be used as a...
7 Tips For Biking In The Dark
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBOne of the best ways to find more time to bike is to ride in the dark (early morning or evening). Whether you are commuting, making your way home after the local group ride, or shredding some singletrack, here are a few things to consider. There's no reason to be scared of biking at night; just make sure you're prepared! Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/biking-at-night/ Links Mentioned In This Epsidode: Specialized HIgh Visibility Gear: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s...
Biking For Transportation With Lisa Corriveau (aka Spokesmama)
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHave you ever wanted to ride your bike more for transportation? Many of the benefits we get from cycling as a sport--exercise, endorphins, being social, getting outdoors--we can also get from cycling as a means of getting where we need to go. Plus, the added benefit of helping the environment. In this episode, I interview Lisa Corriveau, better known as Spokesmama. She's a blogger, cycling advocate, and bicycle educator. More importantly, she's somebody who knows pretty much everythin...
9 Tips To Prepare For Your First Mountain Bike Race
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MBYou've done it. You've registered for your first mountain bike race (or are considering it), and now you're feeling a little bit nervous about what you've done. Relax. Yes, toeing the start line of your first race can be a little bit intimidating, but you don't need to go into it unprepared. Heed these nine tips and your first mountain bike race is sure to be a positive experience. See the full list in written form: https://www.femmecyclist.com/prepare-first-mountain-bike-race/ Con...
A Bikepacking Adventure Thru Pakistan, India, and Nepal With Eliza Sampey
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBHave you ever planned a trip so unconventional and "out there" that your family and friends begged you not to go? That's what happened to professional mountain biker Eliza Sampey when she planned her bikepacking and packrafting trip to Pakistan, India, and Nepal. Find out why she went anyhow in this inspirational episode of the Femme Cyclist podcast. For anybody not familiar with Elizabeth Sampey, she's a professional endurance athlete, Arizona Trail 750 recored holder, and super inspir...
How to Heal and Prevent Saddle Sores
February 24, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBYou’ve been ramping up your miles, training for a big event or logging some epic rides. But now you’re avoiding getting back in the saddle because you’re in pain. It’s not your quads that are screaming, or a dehydration headache, its a painful little sore on your bum. Saddle sores (and other issues “down there”) are common among female cyclists and yet are seldom talked about. Here are some tips on healing them, and how to avoid getting them in the future. Links Mentioned In This Episod...
Why We Need Bikes Designed For Women With Georgena Terry
February 17, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, I interview Georgena Terry, THE first person to market bikes designed for women. She's the founder of Terry Precision Bicycles and a pioneer in the bike industry. Her most recent venture is Georgena Terry, a hand-built steel bicycle brand. We talk about the origin of Terry, why women's-specific bicycle design is important, and how despite everything that she's accomplished, she's always prioritized time on the bicycle. Georgena is an absolute force of nature and an i...
Quit Your Job And Mountain Bike More
February 10, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBHave you ever fantasized about quitting your job? Or traveling around the country to hit all of those great mountain bike destinations you've only read about in the magazines? Well, I actually did just that. I quit my job and spent 12 months traveling around the country with my family in a 22-foot travel trailer spending nearly every day mountain biking. It was the best experience of my life. While you might not be able to (or want to) quit your job, there are lessons I learned on my tr...
How To Develop Mental Toughness with Joanna Zeiger
January 30, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode of Femme Cyclist I sit down with Joanna Zeiger. Joanna is a former Olympian, Ironman world champion, author, coach, and researcher. Yup, there's pretty much nothing this woman can't do. I first became familiar with Joanna after reading her fantastic book, The Champions Mindset - An Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness. Seeing as how we can all use more mental toughness in our lives, I sat down with Joanna to discuss how we as women, can work on developing it. We also t...
11 Ways To Find More Time To Ride Your Bike
January 27, 2020 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBRecently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what your number one challenge is as it relates to bicycling. Can you guess what it was? Finding time to ride! Yup, it didn't have anything to do with bike fit, or winter weather, or even flat tires. Women are just struggling to even find the time to get on their bicycle. In this episode, I share a few ways that I've figured out how to fit in more hours and miles in the saddle. It's not always easy, but with a few tricks, it is doable. Link...
Why You Need To Attend a ROAM Event with Ash Bocast and Andi Zolton
January 14, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBFor my first ever Femme Cyclist podcast, I sat down with Ash Bocast and Andi Zolton, the founders of Roam Events. Their bike event empire includes Roam Fest, the world's biggest all-womens mountain bike festival, Roam Retreats, the Rusch Academy, Rebecca's Private Idaho, and the Sturdy Dirty. Ash is a bike-industry veteran who's worked for Liv Bikes as well as Backroads. Andi is professional bike mechanic and pro racer. Together they've built a company that is recognized as a leade...