Starting something new is daunting, and vulnerable - and it can be challenging to find spaces that are open and accepting of newness. This is exactly what Devin Cowens is trying to combat. Devin is a connector, organizer, and advocate for BIPOC folks in cycling. As the community organizer for Radical Adventure Riders, Devin seeks to get femme, trans and non-binary folks of all skill levels onto the bike.

Devin shares how she got into cycling in the first place, and the sense of power it brings her. Discussing how cycling affects people, Devin underlines how cycling can give a sense of escapism to Black folks. The trio discusses what it looks like to create a space for people of all skill levels, and what it takes to be comfortable in your not-knowing.

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2023 Unbound Gravel was an epic event! From the mud, to the hot temps, to the driving rain, the riders endured it all. On this week’s episode Kathryn brings us into the action with some pre-and post-race interviews. Listen in to get the full scoop. 

Watch the trailer for Abi Robin’s film “Making Our Space: Unbound and Beyond” on the Queer Gravel Youtube page HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjH4MMxI8ns&t=10s

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We are coming to you LIVE from the stage in Emporia KS for this special Unbound Gravel preview show. Kathryn and Kristi are joined by Alison Tetrick, Sofia Gibson and Amanda Nauman. 2023 marks the first time that there will be a separate start for the pro women from the rest of the field, and the group weighs in on how they think this will affect race tactics for the women. Add in the dynamic of the “race within the race” for the Lifetime Grand Prix, and this is sure to be an exciting day. The group give their podium picks, as well as a few “dark mares” they think other competitors should have their eye on. Listen in to get the insider scoop ahead of tomorrow’s race!

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Ellen Noble is a retired professional cyclist living in Western Massachusetts with her boyfriend, Adin, and our dog, Winnie. Since her retirement, she has filled her life with many odd jobs — the best of them being bike race announcing and commentating. Ellen recently launched a podcast called This One’s For You, to share inspirational and encouraging stories about triumph and resilience. We’d love it if you gave it a listen!  

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Like many folks born and raised in Durango, Ellen Campbell started riding bikes at a young age and never looked back. She attended Fort Lewis College and was part of the college’s famous cycling program. Ellen describes how the coaches and mentors that she has had in her cycling career have helped her progress, and how she is now giving back to the sport as a mentor coach for the local DEVO mountain bike program. Before entering the Lifetime Grand Prix last year Ellen had never ridden over 100 miles. Now in her second year of the series, Ellen tells us the lessons that she is carrying with her into this year that she learned from her rookie season. 

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This week we are coming to you live from the Gone Gravelin’ Festival in Bentonville, AR. Whether you were at the festival and want to relive the memories, or had to miss out and want a behind-the-scenes look, this episode has it all. We hear from chef Biju Thomas, about how he keeps groups of 300+ athletes happy and fed at outdoor events. Next up is Cait Dumas-Hein of Grounded Nebraska. Cait chats about her collaboration with All Bodies on Bikes, and gives us the inside scoop on her “summer camp for adults” event. You can learn more about Grounded Nebraska at their website https://groundedne.com/ . Then we hear from Jess Cera, pro cyclist and founder of GGG favorite, Jojé Bars. She fills us in on the highlights from her advanced rider workshop. The Gone Gravelin’ festival wouldn’t happen without our volunteers. We hear from Susan Nash, one of the festival volunteers about what it’s like to get a real behind-the-scenes experience. Next Kathryn chats with Lauren Pickman of Women of OZ, and we hear about the group rides that Women of Oz hosts as well as the event that they have coming up this fall. Then we head over to the event expo to chat with Cycling Out Loud founder Lekisha Hamilton. She tells us what prompted her to start her own women’s cycling clothing brand, and what changes she is making in the cycling apparel space. Lastly, Kristi catches up with Libby and Saskia, two festival attendees, to hear about their favorite parts of the weekend.

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Have you ever accidentally registered for a 350 mile gravel race? Well, Sylvie D’Aoust has. But instead of frantically trying to change her registration, Sylvie saw this as an opportunity to challenge herself in a new way. So, this June she will be heading to Emporia to take on the Unbound XL. Sylvie is no stranger to endurance events, getting her start in multi-day adventure racing in the early 2000s, running a spin studio, and even starting her own cycling club in Wakefield, Quebec. On our episode this week Sylvie shares how she will be applying the lessons she has learned through her past experiences to set herself up for success at Unbound XL.

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Our mental game on the bike is just as important as our physical training. This week Kathryn and Kristi are joined by mental performance coach and licensed clinical social worker Pat Spencer. Pat has always loved cycling, and she talks about how her love of the sport combined with her education and training as a clinical social worker lead her to mental performance coaching for female identifying and LGBTQ+ endurance athletes. She gives us her “3P2R’s” for success, and talks through some challenges that we all may face as endurance athletes.

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This week Kathryn and Brooke are coming to us live from the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California with an all-star lineup of interviews. We hear from: Hannah Shell, Starla Teddergreen, Hannah Otto, Julie Momber, Anna Yamauchi, Emily Newsom, Isabelle King, Lisa Leslie, Nikki Peterson, Lea Davison, Michelle Duffy, and last but certainly not least, Amanda Nauman. Sea Otter marks the kickoff of the 2023 Lifetime Grand Prix, and we hear what each of our guests are looking forward to most this season, as well as what they see coming in the future of women’s cycling.

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Growing up in a family of cyclists, Anna Yamauchi was never far from her bike. When the pandemic put her college life on hold, Anna took the opportunity to spend more time on her bike and this inspired her to dive into professional racing. This year, Anna is one of the youngest female athletes in the Lifetime Series and she is eager to line up with some of the biggest names in off road cycling that she has looked up to coming up through the sport. Coming from a background as a big mountain skier, Anna will be one to watch on the speedy descents and technical terrain this season.

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