Femme Cyclist Podcast

Have you ever thought about racing?  Isabella Bertold is happy to share what she wishes she had known when she first started out. 

Isabella is a former professional sailor turned pro cyclist who is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.  From her current home in Spain, her hub for training and racing on the European circuit, Isabella chatted with me about all things racing and bicycles.

She shares her advice for women...

Feeling tired, irritable, and unmotivated to ride?  You might be overtrained!  

Yes, it can happen even to those of us who aren't elite athletes.  Ramping up training too quickly, life stress, inadequate rest and recovery, and aging can all help contribute.  

In this episode, I share signs that you might be overtraining, what to do about it, and how to prevent it.

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From the bike bubble bust to tariffs and a move toward domestic manufacturing, we get a behind the scenes look at what's happening in the bike industry with Nicole Johnson. Nicole is the co-founder of Boyd Cycling, the face behind Southeast Gravel, and a former professional cyclist.

In this conversation, Nicole also shares advice for women looking to start a career in the bicycle industry, for those who are struggling to juggle...

Something 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.

In this re-released podcast interview with Ali Frendin, we discuss pelvic floor health, getting back on the bike after childbirth, and the psychological impact of motherhood.

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This episode is a re-release of one of the very few interviews I ever did with Georgenna Terry.  It may not be the most polished or confident interview I’ve ever done since I had no experience at the time, BUT it provides so many golden nuggets of wisdom so I wanted to reshare it.  If you don’t know who Georgenna Terry is, she was the founder of Terry Bicycles, a name you probably recognize. She has since moved on and created anoth...

A question I frequently hear from many of my female coaching clients is, "What supplements do you take?" 

This is one I hesitate to answer because supplements are very individualized. Several of the supplements I take are based on bloodwork identifying things I'm deficient in. 

That said, there are several supplements that *most* female cyclists can benefit from taking, and there are a few others that *many* other folk...

It always makes me sad 😢 when I hear folks tell me that they don’t have friends to ride with or are struggling to find a bike community to be a part of. And I relate—I’ve moved cities multiple times in my adult life, and have had to start over finding bike friends. 👯‍♀️

The good news is that female cyclists are the kindest, most welcoming women I’ve ever met. Here’s how I’ve gone about connecting with them.

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Have you ever been out on the trail or road and encountered a mechanical issue that left you stranded and afraid to ride longer distances on your own? Or maybe you've been putting off taking care of your bike because you're not sure what you should be doing? 

In either case, you're not alone. Many cyclists, especially women, haven't been given the encouragement or resources to learn these crucial skills.

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In this episode, I sit down with three inspiring women from the Goldilocks cycling community: Summer, Daniela, and Aria. For those who have never heard of Goldilocks, it is a popular non-competitive women's cycling event in Provo, Utah that offers various distance options, including the coveted century ride.

We chat about everything you need to know before tackling a century: from training approaches and essential gear, to pre-...

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Selene Yeager, a powerhouse in the cycling world who has evolved her career to focus on helping active women navigate menopause. As host of the "Hit Play Not Pause" podcast and content creator for Feisty Menopause, Selene brings decades of experience as a contributing editor to Bicycling Magazine, author of over two dozen books, and a background in racing and coaching. 

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Kathryn Bertine is a warrior for gender equality in the world of professional cycling. As a former pro cyclist herself, Kathryn has spent more than a decade advocating for pay equality and the inclusion of women in the Tour de France. She is also an author, journalist, and the CEO of the Homestretch Foundation, which provides free temporary housing and other support for working women (primarily professional cyclists) living or earn...

 In this podcast episode, I'm going to break down the four different types of rest you need to incorporate into your training, and why each one is absolutely crucial to feel your best on the bike. 

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Jill Kintner is one of the most versatile and accomplished women (and humans for that matter) in the sport of cycling.  In this interview, she shares how her early days in BMX gave her the skills to dominate in multiple bike disciplines, and why we should also focus on our skill building.

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In this episode, I’m going to break down why we need to stop obsessing over our weight and what we should be focusing on instead.  

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In this interview, Allison Tetrick, former World Tour pro road racer turned gravel cyclist, opens up about her journey from biochemist to pro cyclist, shares her powerful story of recovering from a traumatic brain injury, and discusses her passion for getting more women to the start line.

We talk about everything from mental strategies for endurance events to why gravel racing offers such a unique sense of freedom and adventure.

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Natasha Woodworth, the inspiring founder of Curious Creatures, joins us to share how she's transforming the mountain bike apparel industry with a unique blend of sustainability and style. 💜

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Women are headed to Red Bull Rampage for the very first time! To celebrate this huge milestone, I sat down with Chelsea Kimball (who will be competing) to discuss what this opportunity means to her.

We chat about how she's been preparing, what success at Rampage would look like for her, and what comes next. 

While most of us will never chuck ourselves off a cliff like she is, Chelsea manages not only to be awe-inspiring but also...

In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podcast, we're diving deep into the mental side of cycling with sport psychologist Dr. Erin Ayala. In our chat, Erin shares invaluable insights on some of the biggest challenges we face as cyclists, from that pesky habit of comparing ourselves to others to finding the motivation to train.

We also tackle the topic of burnout and how to strike a bike-life balance, so that cycling remains a sou...

If you don't know who Kristen Faulkner is, you've probably been living under a rock. Kristen recently made headlines by clinching, not one but two, Olympic gold medals.

I'm thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with one of the biggest names in women's pro cycling today. In this interview, we dive deep into her story — exploring the incredible mental strength she’s developed to thrive at the highest leve...