In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive riding.  Our dear friend Skye Kerr, an adaptive rider and T4 paraplegic, Kim Bean is on the Board of Directors at Green Mountain Adaptive and a VMBA ambassador, and Mary Bouchard, a Vermont Adaptive super volunteer for over 20 years.  Skye shares her personal story of her accident and Kim shares her perspective from witnessing the accident and supporting Skye not just that day but getting involved and working together to navigate all the complexities t ..read more

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the brakes, levers and biggest differences when dialing things in for your style of riding. Our shout out goes to the Hunters we share our trails and forests with and our reminder to “Know Before You Go” head on over to your state’s Fish and Game site to know the dates.  Check your local trail systems, some close.  Wear orange, consider going after dark, and most importantly be respectful when you see hunters while out on your adventure. https://vtfishandwi ..read more

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW’s own Dr. Amy Paris to talk about our lady bits, the saddle and pelvic health while riding.  From saddle sores, to pelvic pain and numbness Amy is our expert on all things gynecology to keep us comfortable on the trail.  Amy is a NH native, but headed out West to California for undergrad at Stanford and Medical School at UCLA before heading back East for Residency and Fellowship training in Boston. Amy is now the Director of Family Planning and the OBGYN Associate Residency Program Director at Dartmouth Health.  In additio ..read more

In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about riding alone.  We share our experiences and some tips for those thinking about going out on their own solo ride for the first time and how to properly prepare yourself.  In our bike parts segment of the episode we talk about the chain stay.  Our shout out goes to the Memphremagog Trails event Grateful in Newport, VT on Saturday Oct 21st - No podiums, No Pressure, No Prejudice!  It is a 5K cyclocross, 1K time trial sprint, 20K XC epic MTB ride.  Ride them all or just ride the ones that work for you!  Staggered sta ..read more

In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli learn from Roxy about MTB Instructor Certification, what inspired her to get into the career she has now and what advice she has to those considering getting their certification.  We hope this inspires many women mountain bikers to consider becoming a certified coach.  Roxy has  been a full-time Mountain Bike Coach for over 13 years. She spends her  life traveling the world, coaching all levels of riders - from Beginner to Olympic Pro. As an International Instructor Trainer she trains and certifies other Mountain Bike Instructors for ..read more

In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about life access riding, to help us unpack all the benefits and challenges of downhill lift access riding, we are honored to have Jimena Florit join us.  Jimena is a 2X Olympian in XC MTB racing, has won the Pan American Games, 4X NOBRA National Championships and UCI XC Masters World Championship.  In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the bottom bracket (BB).  Jimena’s friend and colleague from Trek Bikes, Service Manager Zach shares the nuances about the BB.  Our shout out goes to an upcoming event - the 12th ..read more

In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli a series of assumptions/statements about mountain biking and they guess if it is a truth or a myth.  In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the all important chain - and wow is there more to the chain than meets the eye. Our shout out goes to an upcoming event - Slate Valley Trails is partnering with MTBVT to host the third annual Meeting of the Grinds, a cycling festival that melds the eclectic cultures of gravel and MTB into a come-one-come-all party on bikes. Held on September 15-17 this event is also one of Slate Valley's bigges ..read more

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how we approach all the different types of features on the trail from roots and rock gardens to wall rides, rollers, drops and jumps.  In our bike parts segment of the episode we explore the parts and pieces of the shifter. Our shout out goes to Michelle’s snot rags!  Ok, well they are actually called Tuckerchiefs - wearable handkerchiefs that go on your wrist, made in VT!  Reusable, washable, sustainable and convenient.  Follow them on IG: @tukerchiefvt email:tuckerchiefbiz@gmail.com Check out our website: GLOW MTB Follow us ..read more

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have the honor to speak with Chelsea Camarata, owner and founder of Vermont based Kaden Apparel - women's specific MTB clothing! If you haven't checked out Kaden be sure to follow her on IG @kadenapparel and head on over to https://kadenapparel.com/ to see her full line of apparel, you won't regret it.    After speaking with Chelsea, we love her and her company even more!  In our bike parts segment of the episode we explore the rear derailleur. Our shout out goes to Arrowhead Mountain and all the exciting effort our friends from The Whe ..read more

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli dig into our packs and share what we have (or don’t!) in our first aid kits and go through a list of recommended items if you are planning on venturing out on the trails in a group or on a solo adventure.  In our bike parts segment we explore the rear cassette. Our shout out goes to Killington Bike Park Divas of Dirt Group Rides.  Dirt Divas bring the female mountain bike community together of all ability levels to share their passion for the sport and meet likeminded members of the bike community during bi-weekly Friday night group rides that ta ..read more