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 and girls interested in racing, why she prefers to rely on feeling rather than data, and what has made her so successful in not one (but two!) professional sports!

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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 life and bikes, and how to choose a great set of wheels.

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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 another company, Georgenna Terry, building custom hand-built steel bicycles.  In this episode, we discuss why women can benefit from bicycles designed just for us.  

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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 folks may be deficient in. 

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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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👉 Women's Mountain Bike Events: https://www.femmecyclist.com/womens-mountain-bike-clinics-camps/

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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.

That's why I'm thrilled to welcome Casey Wytaske to the show. Casey is a professional bike mechanic and certified mountain bike coach who has dedicated her career to empowering women in cycling. 

After discovering her passion for bike mechanics while volunteering at a local non-profit bike shop in 2013, Casey went on to become certified at the United Bicycle Institute and now works as a demo technician for Liv Cycling.

In today's episode, we'll discuss why there are so few female bike mechanics, essential maintenance skills every cyclist should know, and what tools you should have in your home toolkit. Casey will also share insights about the Girls Gone Gravel mechanic camps she leads and offer practical tips for getting your bike ready for riding season. 

If you've ever hoped to become better at bike maintenace, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 

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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-ride rituals that set you up for success, and yes—even the practical reality of porta-potty strategies!

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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. 

In this interview, we discuss what women should know about peri- and post- menopause, from recognizing early symptoms to adjusting training, recovery, and nutrition. Selene shares valuable insights on strength training, saddle comfort issues, and why you should be tracking your symptoms.

Whether you're approaching peri-menopause, in the midst of it, or supporting someone who is, you'll find practical advice for maintaining performance and joy on the bike through midlife and beyond.

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👉 Podcast: Hit Play, Not Pause

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