Celebrating Women In The Red Bull Rampage With Pro Rider Chelsea Kimball
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
3w ago
Women are headed to Red Bull Rampage for the very first time! To celebrate this huge milestone, I sat down with Chelsea Kimball (who will be competing) to discuss what this opportunity means to her. We chat about how she's been preparing, what success at Rampage would look like for her, and what comes next.  While most of us will never chuck ourselves off a cliff like she is, Chelsea manages not only to be awe-inspiring but also totally relatable to those of us mere mortals. She shares some tips on how to deal with fear, and how to progress our technical riding. ? Full show notes: https ..read more
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Bikepacking For Beginners With Laura Heiner
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
3w ago
Have you ever thought bikepacking sounded like something you'd like to try but didn't know where to start? Well this podcast episode is for you! Laura Heiner, founder of Idaho Women's Bikepacking, shares everything you need to know about bikepacking as a beginner. This includes what gear you need (and don't need), where to sleep, how to find routes and navigate, how to find people to ride with, and more.  Laura is the absolute best at teaching this stuff (she taught me!), and you'll finish listening to this interview feeling prepared to give it a shot. Full Show Notes: https://www.femm ..read more
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Mental Tools To Transform Your Cycling Experience With Dr. Erin Ayala
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
In this episode of the Femme Cyclist podcast, we're diving deep into the mental side of cycling with sport psychologist Dr. Erin Ayala. In our chat, Erin shares invaluable insights on some of the biggest challenges we face as cyclists, from that pesky habit of comparing ourselves to others to finding the motivation to train. We also tackle the topic of burnout and how to strike a bike-life balance, so that cycling remains a source of joy, not stress. Erin's down-to-earth advice will help you set realistic goals, get up the courage to sign up for that race, and keep pushing forward even when th ..read more
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A Formula For Success With 2x Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
If you don't know who Kristen Faulkner is, you've probably been living under a rock. Kristen recently made headlines by clinching, not one but two, Olympic gold medals. I'm thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with one of the biggest names in women's pro cycling today. In this interview, we dive deep into her story — exploring the incredible mental strength she’s developed to thrive at the highest level of her sport. Kristen opens up about the unique struggles female cyclists encounter and shares some golden nuggets of wisdom for any girl or woman dreaming of a professional cycling ..read more
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How NICA Is Transforming The Future Of Mountain Biking With Amanda Carey
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
This is my family's first year as part of NICA. (For those that don't know, NICA--aka the National Interscholastic Cycling Association--is an organization that gets middle school and high school kids together in a team environment to ride and race mountain bikes). My husband and I are coaching, and our 6th grade son is a student athlete. In just a few months of being on a team (go Boise Brave!), we caught the NICA bug. It's a fantastic organization that promotes fun, inclusivity, equity, respect, and community!  So obviously, I was very excited to sit down with Amanda Carey for this inter ..read more
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The Future Of Women's Cycling With Kate Veronneau
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
Did you watch the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift last summer? If so, you have Kate Veronneau to thank. Kate is the Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift (the popular indoor cycling platform you probably already use). She has done an amazing job not only of elevating the company, but also the sport of professional women's cycling.  In this interview, we chat about parity in women's cycling, the barriers to getting more sponsorship for women, and how Zwift has acted as an entry way for women getting into cycling. Even if you aren't into professional cycling or biking indoors, you'll love ..read more
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Adventure Cycling & Community Organizing With Sarah Swallow
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
What sounds like more fun that getting paid to go on bike adventures, to create new routes, and to organize events for other cyclists? Sounds too good to be true, right? Yet, that's exactly what Sarah Swallow is doing. Sarah manages to blend adventure cycling, community organizing, and advocacy work into one creative and inspiring package. Whether you're interested in joining her in Southern Arizona for a ride, learning how to organize your own event, or create cycling routes, you'll want to listen to this episode. ? Show Notes ?? https://femmecyclist.com/sarah-swallow-interview ? 12-Week Cy ..read more
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What You Need To Know About Your Menstrual Cycle And Cycling
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
Why is it that we spend soooo much time talking about what bike to get, or how to train, and what to eat, but almost no time talking about one of the biggest things that affects our performance: our menstrual cycle?!?! ?So yeah—let’s talk about it! ? ? 12-Week Cycling Fitness Training Plan ?Use coupon code PODCAST50 for 50% Off https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product/cycling-fitness-training-plan/ ❤️ FREE Downloadable Period Tracker ❤️ https://www.femmecyclist.com/menstrual-cycle-tracker/ ? Femme Cyclist All The Places ? ?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femme_cyclist/ ? YouTube: https ..read more
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Around The World With Lael Wilcox
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
Lael Wilcox is one of the best known names in women's cycling. She has won or set records on countless ultra endurance routes over the last ten years. I was so honored to get to sit down with Lael to chat about her plans for a 2024 Around The World record attempt, her women's rallies, what it's like being the recipient of so much criticism online, and much more.  ? Show Notes ?? https://femmecyclist.com/lael-wilcox-interview ? 12-Week Cycling Fitness Training Plan ?Use coupon code PODCAST50 for 50% Off https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product/cycling-fitness-training-plan/ ❤️ Connect With ..read more
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Why Strength Training Is A Must With Bekah Rottenberg
Femme Cyclist Podcast
by Kristen Bonkoski
1M ago
If you're anything like me, you LOVE getting out on the bike but maybe you don't like strength training quite as much. But the unfortunate truth is that we NEED to be doing strength training in addition to riding our bikes. In this podcast interview, I chat with Bekah Rottenberg about why strength training needs to be a non-negotiable part of our routine. Bekah, who is a mountain bike skills coach and strength training coach, likes to say "you can't be strong on the bike until you get strong off the bike."  She shares the different types of movements we should be doing, common myths aroun ..read more
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