We change pace on the Love Women's Cycling Podcast this month. Stepping away from the business of being a female cyclist and asking what it means when the bike becomes a cultural symbol. To explore the subject, we caught up with Farinaz Zamani, an avid cyclist with a passion for women's rights.

Faz grew up in Iran and moved to Australia with her family in her early teens. She now lives in Melbourne and is currently studying for her PHD in Human's Rights Law at Monash University. We spoke about the wonders of Iran and its cultural values. We also delved into the impact culture can have on access to sports such as cycling. And more importantly how cycling is being used as a vehicle for change.

Join Nicole Moerig as she caught up with Ashlee Ankudinoff and Amy Cure before their incredible success at the 2019 Track World Championship in Poland. Ash and Amy are teammates both on the road, racing for Specialized Women’s Racing, and on the velodrome, as part of the Australian Track team in pursuit of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. With a wealth of experience between them, we spoke about women supporting women, and the importance of uniting as a team both to achieve success and ensure a happy working environment. We also delved into the value of government-funded development programs in Australian cycling and spoke about the lessons they have learned along the way.

Join Black Sheep’s Nicole Moerig and guests Nik Howe (Creative Director, Black Sheep) and Mick Browne (Specialized Australia Athlete Manager + Matilda as they discuss ‘Sponsorship and Women’s Cycling’. The importance of sponsors and how teams like Specialized Women’s Racing are changing their sponsorship model for a more sustainable future.