Today we talk enduro mx, industry debates, dating, gear, travel stories & more!

1:09 Round 1: Moto/Sled Debates

1. 2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke→ “If you could only ride one forever, which one and why?”

2. Electric bikes/sleds→ “Do you think they’ll ever take over or is it just hype?”

3. Crash Confessions→ Quick lightning round: biggest “yard sale” story

14:09 Round 2: Women in Motorsports

4. Sponsors & Free Gear→ “Is being an ambassador really worth it if there’s no pay?”

5. Event Vibes→ “What’s different about all-girls rides vs mixed events?”

6. Role Models→ “Who’s the woman rider that first made you think: ‘I can do this’?”

39:30 Round 3: Lifestyle & Personal 7. Dating in Motorsports→ “Is it easier or harder to date someone who rides?”8. Travel Chaos→ “Craziest road trip or border crossing story?”

9. Gear Obsessions→ “What’s the one piece of gear you’d never cheap out on?”

1:00 Round 4: Fun/Spicy Quickfire

10. Unpopular Opinion→ “Hard Enduro is actually overrated.”

11. Would You Rather→ Ride in pouring rain OR -25° bluebird ?

12. Bucket List Ride→ “If money + time were no issue, where are you going first?”

13. Guilty Pleasure→ “What’s your pre-ride snack/ritual nobody knows about?”

1:11 - *PUBLIC Questions

ORAL CANCER AWARENESS & the Role of your Dental Professionals

With oral cancer on the rise, we hope to raise awareness on the prevalence, what to look for, early screening, and how your dental professional can help.

Resources:

www.oralcancerfoundation.com

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-and-cancer

ORAL CANCER SELF CHECK Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQRItmXaN8k

⁠https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/self-examination/⁠

Cassandra Prochera shares her journey from being an electrician in Saskatchewan to becoming a passionate athlete in mountain biking and snow biking. She discusses her experiences traveling to New Zealand, discovering her love for downhill mountain biking, and transitioning into snow biking. Cassandra also talks about her ambassadorships in the sports industry, her unexpected pregnancy, and the surprise of finding out she was expecting twins. The conversation highlights her challenges and excitement as she navigates motherhood while pursuing her athletic passions. In this conversation, Cassandra Prochera shares her journey of unexpected pregnancy with twins, discussing the joy and challenges that come with it. She reflects on the support she received from her partner and the sports industry, the physical and mental challenges during pregnancy, and her unique birth experience. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining one's identity while embracing motherhood and the need for supportive environments during such transitions. In this conversation, Cassandra Prochera shares her intense and emotional journey through pregnancy and the challenges of giving birth to twins. She discusses the complexities of labor, the support she received, and the unexpected experiences during delivery. The conversation also touches on her feelings leading up to labor, the significance of choosing names for her daughters, and how her fitness routine evolved before and during pregnancy. Cassandra reflects on the adjustments she made in her physical activities and the emotional aspects of preparing for motherhood. In this conversation, Cassandra Prochera shares her journey of recovery after having twins, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and finding joy in movement. She discusses the humorous origins of her banana symbol, which has become a light-hearted representation of her life. The conversation also delves into the balance between motherhood and adventure, exploring how becoming a mom has influenced her approach to adrenaline sports. Finally, Cassandra offers valuable advice to active mothers about maintaining their identity and passions after starting a family.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:40 Journey into Mountain Biking

14:03 Transition to Snow Biking and Ambassadorships

20:55 Pregnancy Discovery and Initial Reactions

31:09 Ultrasound Surprise: Expecting Twins

36:13 The Joy of Unexpected Twins

39:49 Navigating Pregnancy Challenges

55:15 The Birth Experience: A Journey of Twins

01:05:59 Navigating the Challenges of Twin Birth

01:11:56 Emotional Journey of Pregnancy and Labor

01:14:02 Choosing Names: A Personal Touch

01:18:06 Fitness and Health Before and During Pregnancy

01:30:08 Adjusting to Changes in Activity During Pregnancy

01:31:02 Listening to Your Body: The Journey of Recovery

01:37:18 The Banana Chronicles: A Fun Symbol of Life

01:42:21 Fearlessness and Motherhood: Balancing Adventure and Responsibility

01:52:15 Advice for Active Moms: Finding Yourself After Motherhood

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race the badlands of Alberta in the Redbull Outliers? On todays episode, Magalie Larouche, one of the only female dirt bikers to ever enter the race is going to share her experience and give you tips and tricks on how to check this race off your bucket list. 

@magalie_larouchee

@wideopen.podcast

@kelalouise

Sarah Bulford is well known on social media as @mountaindarlin, a dirtbiker, content creator and blogger whose content has clearly caught many people attention. But just like everyone, Sarah has a deeper side to her that social media doesn't portray. In this episode, she shares stories of loss, recovery, and parts of her life that clearly show the resilience & strength that has gotten her to where she is today.

0:00 Intro2:25

Intro to Sarah

3:45 Type of bike she rides

11:16 Major loss at 16

22:50 Recognizing patterns & understanding triggers

31:00 How she got into dirtbiking

42:20 Search & Rescue

45:23 Coping with losses

51:10 Dopamine, & Cold Plunging

1:00:40 Goals for the year

Resources:

Instagram

@mountaindarlin

@wideopen.podcast

@kelalouise

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH: Rhianna Green joins me in a very deep conversation around sexual assault, abuse, coercion and more. We discuss personal stories, ways to support both victims and families/friends/partners of victims, shocking statistics and laws, healing from the trauma endured, and so much more. With so much to unpack, we were just able to squeeze this in before the end of the month. We hope to discuss this toper further in upcoming episodes. Please find resources below for any victims of sexual assault.

Show Notes:

1:30 - Intro to Rhianna Green

4:25 - Discussion on her experience with ADHD

9:15 - START OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVERSATION

10:00 - Definition of Sexual Assault according to www2.gove.bc.ca

- Some Laws, Statistics, etc

22:08 - Sexual Coercion

41:00 - STATISTICS

43:24 - Personal Stories

1:25:20 - Types of Therapy

RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA HERE

Social Media: @theogrhirhi @kelalouise @wideopen.podcast

On this episode we dive into my personal journaling with tips on types of journals, what to journal, and how journaling can benefit you. If you haven't tried journaling, it may be a healing practice you have been missing.

SHOW NOTES:

5:15 Why I Journal

7:27 "Health Check Journal"

13:00 My "Main Journal"

- Relationships - "Requires & Desires"

- Boundaries

- Values

- Shame

21:50 "Things I will Get Better At"

28:30 Abusive Relationships & "Reason's Why I Should Leave"

32:00 Positive & Negative Energy - "Listen to You Gut"

34:00 "Your Anxiety Safety Plan"

Ever wonder what "The Cord" is like? Rose Lantaigne gives us the run down of her experience racing "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race". In this episode we chat about:

The Race Layout

What "Transits" are

Skills and preparation for the race

Location & Entry Fees

And MORE!

SHOW NOTES:

00:11 Intro to Rose

5:50 About her new bike 2022 SHERCO 250se

9:50 Getting into the Corduroy 

52:00 Skills you should have going into the race

FIND OUT MORE:

@rose.lantaigne 

@_corduroyenduro 

@wideopen.podcast 

@kelalouise 

We all know & love Crystal Levesque, AKA @crystal_loves_moto, for her incredible skills on a motorcycle, but there's another side of Crystal not many see on social media. Today we dive into some more personal topics that are the back story, drive and inspiration behind the talented and beautiful athlete she is today. We also discuss her more recent surgery, which we hope inspires other woman to support each other, learn from each other, and feel less judged and alone in the decisions they make for themselves.

Hope you enjoy!

Instagram:

@crystal_loves_moto

@wideopen.podcast

@kelalouise

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Ever wanted to learn to ride dirt bikes? Looking for a comfortable, fun and encouraging atmosphere? The Mudhunniez is an all woman's race team located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with the goal to help woman join the dirt bike community in the most fun and encouraging atmosphere possible. 

Inn this short episode we sat down with Lindsay Open who is the co-founder of the Mudhunniez race team to chat about upcoming events, previous events, goals for the future, sponsorships and more. 

No shortage of laughs, sweat, prizes, & games, you'll always leave a Mudhunniez event with new skills & a new community of female riders to call friends. 

Upcoming Event: October 23rd Girls Day Out @ Nanaimo Wastelands 

Check out the Mudhunniez HERE