Something you hear very little about in the mainstream cycling media is motherhood.  And yet, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and caring for little humans all have a profound impact on our bodies and our relationship with the bike.  To talk about some of these issues, I've brought in Ali Frendin, who runs Mountain Bike Mamas. Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/mtb-mamasConnect With Ali/MTB Mamas:MtbMamas.comIG: @mtbmamasConnect With Femme CyclistIG: @femme_cyclistFB Group: Femme Cyclist CommunityIG: @kristenlbonkoskiMusic Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Femme Cyclist Podcast

Everything You Need To Know About Biking Thru Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood with Ali Frendin From MTB Mamas

Winter is coming!  In this episode, I'll  help you figure out what kind of setup you need for biking indoors, how to prepare your bike and indoor space, and what you can do to stay entertained and make the most of your workout.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/ride-bike-indoors/Links Mentioned In This EpisodePeleton BikeWahoo Smart Trainer (affiliate link)PerfProZwiftWomen’s Guide to Fat Biking: 9 Tips To Get You Started7 Tips for Biking in Cold Weather Plus Cold Weather Cycling GearConnect With Femme CyclistIG: @femme_cyclistFB Group: Femme Cyclist CommunityIG: @kristenlbonkoskiMusic Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Your Guide To Biking Indoors This Winter

A few years ago, Stacy Smith was brand new to cycling. As in, she literally had to learn how to ride a bike. She had told herself all sorts of stories about why biking wasn't for her. She was too big, she wasn't athletic enough, biking was uncomfortable, scary, and no fun.  Today, she’s an avid cyclist and a Femme Cyclist website contributor.  In fact, you might remember Stacy from her article “Loving Yourself And Your Body As An Overweight Cyclist.” IIn this podcast episode, Stacy and I talk about all the things that kept her (and keep other women) from entering the sport, and what she’s learned on her cycling journey.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/stacy-smithConnect With StacySacy CyclingConnect With Femme CyclistIG: @femme_cyclistFB Group: Femme Cyclist CommunityIG: @kristenlbonkoskiMusic Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

From Intimidated Newbie To Confident Cyclist With Stacy Smith

Proper hydration is key to your performance on the bicycle. In this podcast episode, I share how much to drink, the best cycling hydration drinks, & more.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/cycling-hydrationLinks Mentioned In This Episode:5 Best Women's Hydration Packs5 Best Women's Hip PacksConnect With Femme CyclistIG: @femme_cyclistFB Group: Femme Cyclist CommunityIG: @kristenlbonkoskiMusic Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Everything You Need To Know About Cycling Hydration

In this episode, I chat with Machines For Freedom founder, Jennifer Kriske, about the origins of the company, how they've promoted diversity and inclusivity, and what it’s like being a woman in a heavily male dominated industry.  Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/jennifer-kriskeLinks Mentioned In The EpisodeMachines For FreedomFemme Cyclist Review Of Machines For Freedom Connect With Jennifer & Machines For FreedomIG: @machinesforfreedomIG: @jenn.kriskeConnect With Femme CyclistIG: @femme_cyclistFB Group: Femme Cyclist CommunityIG: @kristenlbonkoskiMusic Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Body and Size Diversity And Inclusivity With Jennifer Kriske From Machines For Freedom

Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what their biggest challenge was as it relates to cycling. One of the most frequent answers? Bike maintenance.In this podcast episode, I share what you should know, what tools you need, and how to gain bike maintenance skills.Full Show Notes (including lists of tools, classes, etc): https://www.femmecyclist.com/bike-maintenance/Other Links Mentioned:Guide to mountain bike tire pressureGuide to road bike tiresHow to use a bike pumpZinn And The Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance (affiliate link--we earn a commission if you purchase thru this link)Zinn And The Art of Road Bike Maintenance (affiliate link--we earn a commission if you purchase thru this link)Connect With The Femme Cyclist CommunityFemme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femmecyclistcommunity/Femme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Bike Maintenance: Conquer Your Fear And Learn To Fix Your Bike

In this interview, I chat with Hannah Ross, the author of Revolutions: How Women Changed The World On Two Wheels. We talk about the history of women on bikes (and women's bikes themselves), the diversity problem in cycling, and how we can get more women on bicycles.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/hannah-ross/Buy The Book:At Amazon:https://amzn.to/33sD84n (affiliate link) At Barnes & Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/revolutions-hannah-ross/1134237300?ean=9780593083604Connect With Hannah:Twitter: @HannahVRossInstagram: @hannahvrossConnect With The Femme Cyclist CommunityFemme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femmecyclistcommunity/Femme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

How Women Changed The World On Two Wheels With Hannah Ross

Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking and feeling a little scared, or have been riding for a while but are struggling to improve your technical skills, there are concrete steps you can take to improve your confidence.  Use a few (or all) of the tips in this episode and you’ll be feeling more confident on the mountain bike in no time.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/confidence-mountain-bike/Links Mentioned In This Episode: 7 Best Women’s Mountain Bike Camps and Skills ClinicsUltimate List of Women’s Group Rides and ClubsGoal Setting Workbook 9 Tips To Prepare For Your First Mountain Bike RaceConnect With The Femme Cyclist CommunityFemme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femmecyclistcommunity/Femme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

9 Ways To Increase Your Confidence On The Mountain Bike

If you're like me, you've discovered that the best women's bike clothing comes from smaller, women owned businesses.  In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podcast, I interview Cassie Abel, the co-founder of Wild Rye and in a future episode this season I'll be chatting with Jenn Kriske, the founder of Machines For Freedom.What really sets these companies apart is that their clothes are created by women who found that the big companies just weren't creating clothing for women that were comfortable, functional, and attractive.   And they've actually listened to women like you and I to discover what we want.  They've recognized that not all women on bikes are a size 4.  Whether you've been considering purchasing a pair of shorts from Wild Rye, or you're just interested in bad ass women creating their own space in the male-dominated cycling industry, you'll enjoy my conversation with Cassie.  She's an inspiring business woman and a new mom trying to balance it all (something many of us can relate to).  She's also the first person I've talked to who who's actually had COVID which was interesting to hear about as well.  Wherever you are, whether you're about to hop onto the trainer for a ride or you're sitting in the car on the way to work, I hope you enjoy this interview.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/cassie-abel-wild-ryeMy Review Of Wild Rye ApparelWild Rye Review: Freel Mountain Bike Short And Sandia Short Sleeve JerseyWhere To Shop For Wild RyeWild-Rye.comREIEVOCompetitive Cyclist BackcountryTitle NineLocal Dealer LocaterOther Links Mentioned In This EpisodeWomen Led WednesdayWomen Led DirectoryConnect With Cassie + Wild Rye@cassieabel@wild_rye_Connect With Femme Cyclist@femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist Community@kristenlbonkoskiSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Why Women Deserve Better Cycling Clothing With Cassie Abel From Wild Rye

Did you grow up riding mountain bikes?  Chances are you didn't.  But that's all changing for the current generation of young girls, thanks in large part to Little Bellas.  This amazing organization has spent more than a decade running camps and weekly programs to get girls ages  7 to 18 years old out on mountain bikes, and develop their confidence along the way.At the head of Little Bellas is Executive Director and co-founder Sabra Davidson.  In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podast, I get to chat with Sabra about Little Bellas and how mountain biking can help mold confident, capable women.  Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/sabra-davidson-little-bellasLearn More About Little BellasLittle Bellas website: https://littlebellas.com/On Instagram: https://instagram.com/littlebellasmtb/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlebellasmtbConnect With The Femme Cyclist CommunityFemme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femmecyclistcommunity/Femme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

How Little Bellas Is Creating Confident Young Women With Sabra Davidson

In this podcast, I share 7 tips on how to bike by yourself–safely and confidently. These are all strategies I personally employ, and have gotten me through thousands and thousands of solo miles.Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/tips-for-solo-cyclingLinks Mentioned In This Episode13 Things You Should Take On Every Backcountry RideUltimate List Of Women's Cycling ClubsConnect with Femme Cyclist:Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Don't Be Scared To Ride Alone! 7 Tips For Solo Cycling

Meet Lindsey Richter, mountain bike skills coach extraordinaire.  Lindsey is the founder of Ladies AllRide, a wildly popular series of mountain bike skills camps for women.  These camps are recommended time and time again by the women in our community.In this interview, Lindsey and I chat about the big things (like how to overcome a fear based mindset, and how the mountain bike community helped her during the darkest time of her life), as well as the little things (like which bike pedals are her fave).Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/lindsey-richter-ladies-allrideConnect With Lindsey:Ladies AllRide Website: https://www.ladiesallride.com/GRIT Clinics Website: https://www.gritclinics.com/Ladies AllRide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladiesallride/Ladies AllRide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadiesAllRide/Connect with Femme Cyclist:Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

Face Your Fears With Lindsey Richter From Ladies AllRide

In 2010, my husband and I skipped a big wedding and opted instead to take a big honeymoon.  We chose to do the Tour de Mont Blanc, a 105-mile, 32,800 vertical feet, mountain bike route around the highest peak in the Alps.  The trip took us thru France, Italy, and Switzerland.  In this episode, I share that story with you with the hope that it might transport you for a few moments from your current isolation at home.  And that it might inspire you to start planning your next bike trip.  Connect with Femme Cyclist:Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Email: kristenbonkoski@bpcole.orgSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

A MTB Honeymoon In The Alps

Meet Meg Fisher.  Meg is a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist, ten-time world champion, and a super inspirational woman.  She's overcome adversity to become a professional cyclist, a physical therapist, coach, and motivational speaker.In this interview, which might be my  favorite yet, Meg shares her story of hope and resilience. And although her story might be different than yours, I think it's a theme that will resonate with everybody listening--how the bicycle can be used as a tool to overcome our greatest challenges and to discover the deep strength within us.  Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/meg-fisherConnect with Meg:Website: https://gomegfisher.com/Physical therapy practice: https://www.alpineptmissoula.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfisher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gomegfisherConnect with Femme Cyclist:Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

You Are More Capable Than You Know With Meg Fisher

One of the best ways to find more time to bike is to ride in the dark (early morning or evening).  Whether you are commuting, making your way home after the local group ride, or shredding some singletrack, here are a few things to consider.There's no reason to be scared of biking at night; just make sure you're prepared!Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/biking-at-night/Links Mentioned In This Epsidode:Specialized HIgh Visibility Gear: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/stories/24-hour-visibilityClub Ride Hi Vis Clothing: https://snp.link/1d484b2e (affiliate link)Monkeyelectric wheel lights: https://www.monkeylectric.com/Reflective tape: https://snp.link/97d66137 (affiliate link)Niterider head light: https://snp.link/37c983ba (affiliate link)Nite rider taillight: https://snp.link/d3ba5ffb (affiliate link)Women's cycling clubs and group rides: https://www.femmecyclist.com/womens-cycling-clubs-and-rides/Inno Tech solar charger: https://amzn.to/2nbkb3e (affiliate link)Connect with Femme Cyclist:Femme Cyclist on Facebook: https://facebook.com/femmecyclistFemme Cyclist on Instagram: https://instagram.com/femme_cyclistFemme Cyclist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60v6fkzEUq5dSxnSsVETsgKristen Bonkoski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlbonkoski/Music Credit: https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://patreon.com/femmecyclist)

7 Tips For Biking In The Dark

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