Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST

The Bike Packing Series Starts with a female Bike Packer from Toronto Robyn Hughes.

I\'m getting ready to go on my first Bike Packing trip. So excited.

That\'s right I DID IT. I returned and completed 350miles / 562km Unbound xl the hardest gravel race in North America.

Sit back and enjoy the story

Here are some of the things I\'ve been doing to get ready for this years UNBOUND XL. Make sure to watch for my Unbound XL Race Report

In every race or event, someone finishes LAST and this time it was ME. Enjoy the race report from the local Clarence Rockland Gravel Classic Event.

Another great connection with an amazing human Minister Neil Taylor of Emporia, Kansas. I got to meet him on the start line of Unbound Gravel XL and I never saw him again, until this interview where he shared his XL experience and gave some tips about this year\'s routes heading NORTH.

I 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.

One 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.

This 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!

It 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.