Femme Cyclist Podcast

Why is there still a gender gap in mountain biking, and what can we do about it? Mia de Paula, founder of the Women's MTB Network (the first MTB media outlet and resource hub created by women, for women), joins Kristen to break down the barriers keeping women off the trails and what it's going to take to change the culture for good.

Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/mia-de-paula

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Marissa Axell is a Cat 1 cyclist and cycling coach with over 15 years of experience, and she's dedicated her practice to helping women over 40 ride stronger, train smarter, and stop feeling like their best days on the bike are behind them. 

In this episode, Marissa shares the training mistakes she sees women over 40 making most often, how to balance strength work, skills training, and recovery without it taking over your life, ...

Kait Boyle is a 24-hour World Champion and one of the strongest ultra-endurance mountain bikers in the world. In 2018, just two months after winning the world championship, she survived a life-threatening car accident that left her in a wheelchair wondering if she'd ever ride again. This is her story of coming back...and what she's still chasing.

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Are you pushing hard on the bike but still feeling flat, fatigued, or just... off? There's a good chance you're biking on empty — and you might not even know it.

In this episode, I sit down with Kyla Channell, a degreed sports nutritionist to chat about iron and Vitamin D deficiencies, other supplements actually worth taking, how to figure out your macro targets, and other nutrition mistakes that might be quietly...

This episode is a question-and-answer format answering some of YOUR questions, including:

• Flats vs clipless: what's better?
• How do you find time to ride as a mom?
• How do I avoid muscle cramps in longer 4-5+ hour events?
• How do you prep for long rides? How do you balance weekday training/rides?
• Tips for someone new to mountain biking?  I'm nervous.
• How to get faster on my road bike?
• How do I clean a waxed chain and how often ...

In this interview, I chat with nutritionist Uri Carlson about how to fuel in order to feel strong and fast on the bike.  We discuss how many carbs you should be eating on the bike, real food vs sports nutrition products, and fueling at different life stages.

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Lisa Congdon is one of my favorite people to follow online. Her colorful art, love for bikes, and bravery in speaking up for causes she believes in are all deeply inspiring to me.

At 58, Lisa is a shining example of what's possible in the second half of our lives. She started riding bikes consistently in her 40s and didn't start racing until her 50s. 

In this podcast episode, we discuss what drew Lisa to endurance racing, h...

Sarah Sturm is one of the most recognized and beloved names in gravel racing. She's a powerhouse on the bike and a huge personality off of it.

In this interview, I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a professional athlete. We talk about how she trains, what she eats, and why she tracks her menstrual cycle. If you have any interest in the world of professional gravel racing, you don't want to miss this ...

I first interviewed Lindsey Richter five years ago and that podcast episode became one of the most popular that I've ever done. Much like anyone who has ever been to one of Lindey's Ladies All Ride skills camps, listeners of that episode immediately fell in love with her.

So obviously, I was super excited to have Lindsey back on the podcast a second time. Lindsey is now 50 and stronger and wiser than ever. She just returne...

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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