Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsSecrets From The Saddle: All Things Cycling PODCAST.
As a Cycling Lover for the past 20 yrs, founder of a women's cycling club, ex-racer, team manager, and race organizer.
I'm so passionate about Cycling, that I started a Podcast showcasing all the aspects of the Cycling World and what makes the Sport of Cycling Thrive.
For the FULL LIVE VIDEO Interview, visit the podcast YouTube Channel, and don't forget to subscribe ;o)
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Episodes
366. Defeating Osteosarcoma: Inspiring Journey of Cyclist Amputee | Kai Luan
March 20, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBI met Kai at the Campground in Emporia Kansas at UNBOUND Gravel 2023. We had tents beside each other. I knew I needed to have Kai on the podcast after we got talking. At a young age, he was diagnosed with a bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. His journey on the bike is pretty amazing.
365. How to Train and Prepare for UNBOUND GRAVEL | Sylvie D'Aoust
March 01, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 30.3 MBOne of the best presentations you'll experience, to prepare for UNBOUND Gravel 200mile and 350 mile XL. Based on my 2023 Unbound XL race experience.
364. Expert Tips for Women Choosing Bikes from Brandon Davis at BikefitRVA
February 21, 2024 21:44 - 1 hour - 203 MBThis was an incredible interview with Brandon from BikefitRVA. He shared numerous tips for women who are buying bikes, whether new or used. Before making a purchase, consider Bikefit first, and buy later. We also discussed the best handlebars. It was mind-blowing!
362.Lifetime Grand Prix PRO Jessica Mullins: Leadville vs Unbound xl - Which one is on your Bucket List?
February 07, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBIt all started with a reachout on IG about Unbound XL and we went from there. Jessica spent last year 2023 racing as one of the Lifetime Grand Prix Pro ladies, touring the USA racing, just for fun...I love it. Jessica is also a huge advocate for the www.AvoutRacing.com Junior Kids MTN bike program, which is so amazing.
361. Alina Jager | Adventure Cyclist, Content Creator, Photographer and YouTuber
January 17, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MBEnjoy this small glimpse into the life of an amazing human who is living her best life on a bike, creating content, and documenting her adventures on YouTube. Why Alina creates the kinds of adventures she does. Women Supporting Women
360. ASS-SAVERS Mudguard, The HOSTEST Bike Accessory on the Market| Staffan Widell
January 10, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBAnother brilliant invention made from scraps. Everyone needs one of these when riding in wet muddy conditions
359. What is RANDONNEURING you might ask? Let's hear all about it from Lisa Charlebois
January 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBRandonneuring is the mecca of all Endurance riding. Lisa doesn't just go for a 4 hr ride, she goes for 6-8hr rides. Learn all about the World of Randonneuring.
358. Mom, Actress, Energy Guru, IM Athlete, Amazing Human | Farah Foster-Manning
December 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBMeet this amazing human, Mom, Actress, Energy Guru, IM Athlete. Farah has had the opportunity to be asked to participate in some pretty cool Cycling events. Have a listen, she might inspire you to try something epic.
357. The Velomobile - The Fastest ENCLOSED Recumbent Trikes | Ben Parke
December 20, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBWith the start of the Velomobile World Ambassador program, he became deeply involved in promoting Velomobiles as an alternative form of transportation. Have a listen to the podcast episode 104 with the Visionary himself Jan Wijnen, how this cool Carbon Covered TRIKE is making waves all over the world. https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/x81qpvz8
356. HEINI Canada Sportswear - Premier Cycling Clothing Company | Sabaree Thangavel
December 13, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBEvery club needs a great cycling kit. And Heini, has some of the best new high-tech cycling jerseys and NEW SEAMLESS Cycling BIB Shorts. The best thing is they customize and can personalize a cycling kit for you, with an unreal turnaround. The prices are right. Check them out.
355. We are going to AUSTRALIA & New Zealand | Sylvie D'Aoust
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MBFull-on family trip to Australia and New Zealand. Follow the trip on my Socials.
354. FEMME Cyclist & Rascal Rides What They Have in Common | Kristen Bonkoski
November 30, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBKristen is the founder and owner of Femme Cyclist The Rascals are a bike-obsessed family of three: Blair (dad), Kristen (mom), and P (kiddo). While Blair and I (Kristen) have always been avid cyclists, we started biking with our son just before his first birthday. At the time (way back in 2012), there wasn’t a ton of information about how to bike with young kids. So we started learning and sharing as we went. Over time, we began testing and reviewing all the products we tested along the way....
353. HED Cycling - The Love Story | Anne Hed
November 23, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MB40yrs HED Cycling has been a dominator in the wheel aerodynamic technology. Did you know the HED brand was launched as a result of Anne winning a car at a triathlon.
352. 7 Essential TIPS. How to avoid BURNOUT while Training Inside | Coach Sylvie
November 13, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBIf you are NEW to the world of Indoor training, this episode is for you. If you have friends who are new to online training, PLEASE SHARE. Everyone is so eager to get started, no one wants to go through BURNOUT before the summer season starts.
351. Exclusive Interview with Sylvie D'Aoust by Farah Foster-Manning
November 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBGREAT QUESTIONS. This exclusive interview was held by Farah Foster-Manning who interviewed me as a guest for her Women's Triathlon club in the Toronto Area. I asked her if I could use the interview for the podcast.
350. Let the COFFEE TALK | Sylvie D'Aoust
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBFor so many athletes COFFEE is a staple part of the day or training routine, performance output or is it just part of the ride? I want to hear from you, what do you think?
349. From Motorcycles to Speed Machines: Felt Bicycles' Unbelievable Connection | Jenna Hewitt
November 01, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDid you know that Felt bicycle company originated from Moto sports - Motorcycles? This story is pretty cool!
348. How to Make your Cycling Event MULTI-CULTURAL - CESCO Linguistic Services
October 20, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 98.1 MBHave you ever wondered how you could bring more of your community together to build an event? Cesco isn't just about translation services, they help organizers reach out to Diverse communities to help build a Multi-Cultural Event.
347. Coach Sylvie's Foolproof Indoor Winter Cycling Training Blueprint
October 11, 2023 19:30 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBFollow along on YT or go to the website http://www.cyclingskillspro.com as you are listening. Full explanation of some winter training options, for all levels and all budgets. The best way to get to achieving your 2024 goals through winter training with ME ;o)
346. Discover the Surprising Connection Between a LAUF SUSPENSION FORK and a Prosthetic Running Leg | Benedikt Skúlason
September 25, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBLAUF Seigla is ranked as one of the TOP Gravel bikes, and here's why. You will be amazed at how the Lauf - Suspension fork was created.
345. Time to Assess Your Summer - How did you do? | Coach Sylvie
September 18, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBSORRY FOR THE AUDIO- it wasn't the best in this episode. Happy September. This is the best time to start asking yourself - How was my summer? Did I achieve my goals? If not what happened? What can I do over the winter to get better? It's the BIG SUMMER Assessment TIme.
344. Talking About Non-Binary Athletes & Gravel Events. How the Category is Growing | Sam Hansen
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBSuper excited to have Sam on the podcast explaining the new changes in the cycling world for non-binary folks. How the category is being embraced and is growing within the Gravel World of events.
343. LADIES DON'T DO THAT: Inspirational Book What was it like for Women in Sport from 1940-1960 | Jackie MacDonald
August 16, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWe thank Jackie MacDonald for putting together a bio on her life experience as a Hi-Level and Olympic Athlete back when there were very few women in sports. Enjoy a great read as she shares her story, and how she was able to progress in sports as a woman.
342. Random Thoughts & 2024 Goals | Sylvie D'Aoust
August 12, 2023 12:30 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBWhen you have lots on your mind it's time to share some RANDOM Thoughts & Your 2024 Goals.
341. Breaking Barriers: Non-Binary Pro Athlete Takes on UNBOUND Gravel 200miler | Rach McBride
August 09, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBI had the pleasure of having Canadian Pro Athlete - Rach McBride back on the podcast to talk about competing in the Non-Binary 200mile category. How was the experience at the front of the pak. Check out EP 199. my first interview with Rach. https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/xn10vjy8-199-first-gender-non-binary-professional-triathlete-going-gravel-rachel-mcbride
340.Conquering Boundaries: Karl Vorndran's Unforgettable 200MILER Adventure at Michigan Coast2Coast
July 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBIt was Karl's first 200 miler Gravel Race at Coast 2 Coast in Michigan. How he trained, prepared and finished. Enjoy an exciting race report.
339. How BLACK OX created a SUPERIOR Tubeless Tire Sealant with Carbon Fiber particles | John Dispennette
July 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBLearn how an Aerospace company takes a chunk of the Tubeless tire sealant market by adding recycled carbon fibres to the sealant to create a super effective hole sealing product for gravel, road and Mountain bike tubeless tires.
338. HOW Homestretch Foundation helped over 80 TOP PRO Female Cyclists | Kathryn Bertine
July 03, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 169 MBKathryn created the Homestretch Foundation, which is nestled in Tucson, Arizona to help female cyclists who are not being paid to race, but need a place to stay during the off-season to train while seeking a PRO contract. In addition, Kathyrns book STAND will be launched on July 4, 2023 as an Audio book through Spotify. Check it out
337. 2023 RIDE TO CONQUER Cancer 5 Star Charity Event Report | Sylvie D'Aoust
June 27, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBYup I went back for a second year. This time with a couple of great friends and I was able to achieve my fundraising goal of $2500, finishing with $2900 thanks to so many friends and family believing in me. The Princess Margaret Cancer Research Center - Ride to Conquer Cancer raised over $17 million one million more than last year, absolutely astounding and I am proud to be part of it. This year my small group joined a much bigger corporate team: Scotia Bank, which was pretty cool to be part ...
330. Premier BELT DRIVEN bike fleet by PRIORITY BIKES | Connor Swegle
June 19, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBSaid to be one of the best bicycles in the world, Priority Bikes created their bikes with an INTERNAL hub and removed the hassle of having a chain, by adding a belt. Just an amazing story of how this small bike company got started with KICKSTARTER.
336. UNBOUND XL 2023 - Race Report - A disappointing finish that should have happened | Sylvie D'Aoust
June 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBHope you enjoy my Race Report, sharing my gear and the whole story of how it went down, to the point where I missed the time cutoff and didn't finish. After finishing 504km of the XL course, it was the hardest and most physically painful experience, ever. Have a listen.
335. Why INFINIT NUTRITION is the #1 choice for Endurance Athletes | Michael Folan
May 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBIf you've been to an event the odds of you trying INFINIT NUTRITION are pretty good. Event or not, this amazing nutritional system is sweeping the NATION and you need to know why. I will be using INFINIT nutrition for UNBOUND XL and I can't wait!
334. Get the lowdown on all things JAKROO Cycling Clothing | Claire Sayle
May 22, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutes - 81.6 MBThere are a lot of cycling clothing companies out there. Meet Claire the National Sales Manager for the popular JAKROO : Custome Apparel for Cycling. If you are an individual or small group looking to create a cycling kit, have a listen Jakroo has some pretty amazing custom small order options.
333. Achieving the Impossible- Cycle 5 To Survive: 5 years, 5 Rides, over 5 Continents to raise money for 5 CHARITIES | Kristen & P.L. Meindertsma
May 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBMeet Kristen & PL a couple with a passion so great that they decided to ride the globe over 5 years to support 5 charities. They get started this June conquering the Great Divide from BC to Mexico. Follow and support the cause.
332. Are you Gritty Enough | Sylvie D'Aoust
May 12, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBHow gritty are you?
331. MALE MENOPAUSE, Viagra and Hormones | Camille Lawson, Sex Therapist
May 08, 2023 16:15 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBDid you know that MEN have hormones and go through a form of Male Menopause or Andropause? It's true and Camille Lawson, Sex Therapist will be talking about it. If you want to hear and learn more about Menopause, PLEASE comment in the review section of your favourite podcast platform.
329. Meet the face behind I RACE LIKE A GIRL & Girls Get Gritty | Angela Naeth
April 24, 2023 23:45 - 56 minutes - 130 MBFrom IM Triathlons to being invited to participate in the Lifetime Grand Prix, meet fellow Canadian Angela Naeth. Angela is also the woman behind the brands and teams I Race Like a Girl & her now passion of Gravel racing and the creation of Girls Get Gritty. How she makes it all work while having a ton of fun.
328. Barry-Roubaix 2023 PSYCHO KILLER 100 Mile RACE REPORT | Coach Sylvie
April 21, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBNothing like a good race report.
327. Young Rider with some BIG CYCLING Goals | MARTIN NIKOLENK from Dubai
April 17, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBSigning on with his first official race team in Dubai: Alshafar Jumeirah Team Martin is taking some very important steps toward his cycling career. So proud of him for having the ability to watch his progress. Keep up the great work!! Ride ON.
326. CycleFitCHICKS Women's Only Cycling Club Celebrate 15yrs | Sylvie D'Aoust, Founder
April 07, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBCan't believe we are celebrating 15yrs, where has the time gone? All those 15yrs weren't that awesome and here's what happened. This club has been a place where I've met some extraordinary ladies and led tons of great rides and grown as a cycling coach. I have been blessed to have coached over 1000 women since the club started in 2008. It has been the most amazing feeling watching women grow to love cycling as I have.
325. MYVELOFIT - Worlds First AI Powered Online BIKEFIT tool | Jesse Jarjour
April 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBOne of the best inventions ever - My Velo Fit - AI-powered ONLINE BIKE FIT. Download the app and conduct your own Bike Fit from home. Great if you have multiple bikes, and no more waiting to book a Bike Fit. Great for anyone, anywhere. PLUS an amazing tool that coaches can use with clients as a cool add-on to their services. Meet the founder Jesse Jarjour.
324. 2 Weeks-2 Events- Riding over 750KM to Raise Money for Cancer Research | Sylvie D'Aoust
March 31, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MBYes, it's true. I enjoyed the Ride to Conquer Cancer charity event so much last year, that I'm bringing friends this year and putting a much larger effort into the fundraising component. My fundraising goal is $5000 this year. I'm committed to riding 2 events, over 2 weeks for a total of 750km. I will be riding for my mom who is a breast cancer survivor, my daughter who has a brain tumour and for all who have survived cancer and have lost a loved one to cancer. I am with you 100%. To donate g...
323. MORE EVENTS in MICHIGAN: Grand Rapids FONDO, BRAINY Day Trail Run, Michigan Titanium, GR Triathlon | Jon Conkling
March 27, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 99.5 MBMichigan seems to be the USA GRAVEL HUB for the USA with TRI4HEALTH.com hosting 11 Gravel, Triathlon and running events this season. They have it all covered. And here's the story behind how John Mosey & Jon Conkling came to own 11 race events. Don't forget to use this Discount CODE: sylvie10 to get 10% OFF ANY of their 11 race events
322. 24 HOURS SUMMER SOLSTICE: 25Yr Anniversary - Chico Racing with Adam Ruppel
March 20, 2023 14:35 - 1 hour - 148 MBMeet Adam Rupell a serial entrepreneur, who has owned some pretty cool like MUD HERO and his current automotive project Drive Festival. Adam celebrates 25 yr with Chico Racing - 24HR Summer Solstice Mountain Bike race.
321. YEAH GRAVEL WORLDS with Corey Godfrey & Jason Strohbehn
March 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBIt's always exciting to learn the history behind some of the iconic gravel races in the USA and Gravel Worlds would be one of them, celebrating over a decade of Grass-Roots gravel love. Thanks, Cory Godrey & Jason Stohbehn for a great conversation.
320. When LIFE Throws you Curve Balls | Sylvie D'Aoust
March 10, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBThey say that every 4-6mo a person's life changes. I would have to agree and this is what's happening to me. In order to save this podcast, I've had to make some shifts to 1 EPISODE a week, I know this will hurt the ratings and consistency of launching fewer episodes a week, but I had to make a change to roll with life changes. It's not forever, but for right now. I hope you understand.
319. How Albanian Triathlete Shares Passion for Cycling with Youth | Entjol Monka
March 08, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 99.5 MBYou know how I really enjoy sharing the stories of cyclists from around the world. Meet Entjol who is from Albania. Entjol moved from Volleyball to Cycling and Triathlon. In doing so he has started working with the youth in his town to help them with bikes, bike parts and setting up group rides. He is a true leader in his community.
318. TOP 3 Supplements that can BOOST your Training | Coach Sylvie
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBGetting real about what whole foods can do and the need to fill in the gaps with powder supplements. Something I've been doing for the past couple of decades, but I got more seriously into supplementing in the past 10yrs and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the supplements i decided to use have been the key factor to being able to stay as active as I have been in the last 10yrs and looking forward to the next 10yrs.
317. How to MAKE WILD IDEAS HAPPEN with BIKE WOMEN BIKE Founder & Author | DONNA PRICE
February 22, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 85.3 MBWhen you bike across the country naturally your write a book about it called LAUNCHING YOUR DREAMS: Making WILD Ideas Happen. Meet book author Donna Price. She also created a Facebook page BikeWomenBike to help bring women together to ride bikes. Here's her story
316. 6 Tips to BUST BOREDOM While Training Indoors | Coach Sylvie
February 20, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MBTraining inside when it's cold outside can be boring enough. Here are 6 Tips to help change things up or make it interesting.