She Rides

In this episode, rising British star Cat Ferguson joins Saar and Kristof to reflect on her whirlwind journey from junior cycling to competing in the World Tour with Movistar at just 19 years old.

Cat shares how she found her way to the bike, why she never doubted she wanted to be a professional athlete, and what it was like to sign a World Tour contract while still in school. She opens up about the pressures of going pro so young, the differences between junior and elite racing, and how she’s adapted to team life, including learning Spanish, sleeping in altitude tents, and adjusting to 9 p.m. dinners.

The conversation covers her standout moments from the season so far, including riding the Vuelta, her first under-23 race coming up, and her hopes to race the World Championships in Rwanda. Cat also speaks about the lack of under-23 infrastructure in women’s cycling and the need for more development opportunities for young riders.

This episode also includes a Giro Donne recap. With behind-the-scenes insights, honest answers, and a glimpse of Cat’s ambitions—including Olympic dreams and future classics success—this is a must-listen!

In this episode, rising British star Cat Ferguson joins Saar and Kristof to reflect on her whirlwind journey from junior cycling to competing in the World Tour with Movistar at just 19 years old.

Cat shares how she found her way to the bike, why she never doubted she wanted to be a professional athlete, and what it was like to sign a World Tour contract while still in school. She opens up about the pressures of going pro so young, the differences between junior and elite racing, and how she’s adapted to team life, including learning Spanish, sleeping in altitude tents, and adjusting to 9 p.m. dinners.

The conversation covers her standout moments from the season so far, including riding the Vuelta, her first under-23 race coming up, and her hopes to race the World Championships in Rwanda. Cat also speaks about the lack of under-23 infrastructure in women’s cycling and the need for more development opportunities for young riders.

This episode also includes a Giro Donne recap. With behind-the-scenes insights, honest answers, and a glimpse of Cat’s ambitions—including Olympic dreams and future classics success—this is a must-listen!

This week on She Rides, we’re joined by cycling commentator and new author Tim de Vries for a chat full of stories, passion, and the love of racing. Tim talks about how he got hooked on cycling watching Marianne Vos zoom ahead, and what it’s like working behind the scenes at Eurosport, getting ready for every twist, castle, and cobblestone of a big race.He also tells us about his new book, which shines a light on the forgotten history of women’s cycling — especially the Tour de France Femmes — and how he helped bring those old stories back into the spotlight.With nationals week just wrapped up, we dive into some of the big moments from across the races.Then we jump into the Giro Women preview: the stage routes, the top riders, time trial favorites, and why this race might be too tough for the sprinters. Expect thoughts on Reusser, Kopecky, Longo Borghini, and some of the overlooked outsiders.And of course, we talk more about Tim’s journey and his passion for cycling.
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Former pro cyclist Tara Gins joins us to talk about her experience with endometriosis, including riding through pain, collapsing on the bike, and only later being diagnosed after a ruptured cyst. She shares how long it took to get answers and what led her to become an ambassador for endometriosis awareness. We also discuss changes in women’s cycling over the past 15 years, the struggles Continental teams are facing, UCI rules and safety concerns, and preview several upcoming national championships.

In this episode of She Rides, Saar and Kristof are joined by Norwegian cyclist Sigrid from Team Coop-Repsol. Sigrid shares her unique journey into cycling, starting later than most after an injury led her to the sport. She talks about racing in a country where cycling isn’t a big sport, how riding through cold Norwegian winters shaped her, and her passion for racing by feeling rather than numbers. She also shares her excitement about lead-outs and the simple joy of pushing herself in races.We also talk about the latest standout performances, including Sarah’s strong climbing at the Tour de Suisse, Margot’s solid ride at the Tour de Pyrénées, and Marlen Reusser’s impressive form. Plus, we take a look at the UCI’s latest moves, from the new handlebar width rule to the calendar changes that still doesn't fix the scheduling problem for (smaller) teams.

In this final episode of TOB Talks, Saar and Kristof chat with South African national champion S’annara Grove for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at life as a continental rider at the Tour of Britain. S’annara shares what it’s really like to fight for your place in the bunch, the mental and physical battles on the wet and brutal Queen stage, and how it feels to go from thinking you’re doomed to riding at the front of the race.We talk about sprint tactics, learning the hard way, the unstoppable Lorena Wiebes, and what it takes to survive the chaos of a WorldTour race as a conti team. S’annara also opens up about her dream to one day ride full-time and what keeps her loving the sport, far beyond the finish line.A huge thanks to the whole CJ O’Shea Racing Team for their time, openness, and for bringing us along for this wild ride. It’s been a pleasure to follow their journey from the inside.

In this episode of TOB Talks, we’re joined by Amy Twigge, soigneur and 'sparring' DS, as we look back on a chaotic Queen stage at the Tour of Britain. Amy shares what it’s like behind the scenes on a Conti team, talks about S’annarah’s strong performance, and reflects on the challenges, emotions, and nonstop hustle of supporting riders through the toughest days.

In this episode, Saar and Kristof catch up with CJ O’Shea Racing’s Katie Scott the evening after Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain. From cyclocross roots to WorldTour roads, Katie shares her journey through the sport, finding joy back in cycling, and what it means to ride all-in as a Conti rider.

She talks pain faces, race-day chaos, gravel sectors, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to race the WorldTour. Plus: the crash that split the bunch, how she “died and resurrected,” and why people who call women’s cycling boring clearly haven’t watched it.

In this episode, Canadian rider Émilie Fortin chats with us just after finishing Stage 1 of the UK’s biggest women’s bike race. She talks about what it’s like racing as part of a smaller Continental team, how tough the WorldTour peloton really is, and why cycling still feels like freedom — even on the hardest days. A down-to-earth look at life inside the race.

This week on She Rides, we wrap up the Spanish block of racing with a rider who impressed in Burgos — Barbara Malcotti from Human Powered Health.

Barbara talks about growing up in an Italian cycling family, breaking her pelvis in 2018, and how resilience and psychological support helped her stay in the sport. She opens up about her role models, her identity as a climber, and what it meant to help teammate Silvia Zanardi win the European title — a moment she still calls the best of her career.

We also go inside the chaos of Stage 2 at Burgos, where Barbara gives her take on the crash and UAE’s controversial move. Plus, she shares honest thoughts on the gap between WorldTour and Continental teams, the pressure of time trials, and why she hopes to help girls with food and body image struggles after cycling.

Tune in to get to know a talent steadily — but surely — climbing her way to the top.