Best Kristen Bonkoski Podcasts (2025)

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Mountain Biking At 40, 50, and Beyond With Lindsey Richter 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

I first interviewed Lindsey Richter five years ago and that podcast episode became one of the most popular that I've ever done. Much like anyone who has ever been to one of Lindey's Ladies All Ride skills camps, listeners of that episode immediately fell in love with her. So obviously, I was super excited to have Lindsey back on the podcast a secon…

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Want To Try Racing? Here's What You Should Know (Advice From Isabella Bertold) 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

Have you ever thought about racing? Isabella Bertold is happy to share what she wishes she had known when she first started out. Isabella is a former professional sailor turned pro cyclist who is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. From her current home in Spain, her hub for training and racing on the European circuit, Isabella chatted with me about …

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Signs You're Overtraining (And What To Do About It) 9:09

3M ago9:09

9:09

Feeling tired, irritable, and unmotivated to ride? You might be overtrained! Yes, it can happen even to those of us who aren't elite athletes. Ramping up training too quickly, life stress, inadequate rest and recovery, and aging can all help contribute. In this episode, I share signs that you might be overtraining, what to do about it, and how to p…

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What's Happening In The Bike Industry? Behind The Scenes With Nicole Johnson, Co-Founder Of Boyd Cycling 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

From the bike bubble bust to tariffs and a move toward domestic manufacturing, we get a behind the scenes look at what's happening in the bike industry with Nicole Johnson. Nicole is the co-founder of Boyd Cycling, the face behind Southeast Gravel, and a former professional cyclist. In this conversation, Nicole also shares advice for women looking …

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Biking Thru Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood 37:06

4M ago37:06

37:06

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. In this re-released podcast interview with Ali Frendin, we discuss pelvic floor health, getting back on the bike after…

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Do We Need Women's Specific Bikes? An Interview With Georgena Terry 31:41

4M ago31:41

31:41

This episode is a re-release of one of the very few interviews I ever did with Georgenna Terry. It may not be the most polished or confident interview I’ve ever done since I had no experience at the time, BUT it provides so many golden nuggets of wisdom so I wanted to reshare it. If you don’t know who Georgenna Terry is, she was the founder of Terr…

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Supplements For Cyclists: What Should You Be Taking?! 12:10

5M ago12:10

12:10

A question I frequently hear from many of my female coaching clients is, "What supplements do you take?" This is one I hesitate to answer because supplements are very individualized. Several of the supplements I take are based on bloodwork identifying things I'm deficient in. That said, there are several supplements that *most* female cyclists can …

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How To Find Bike Friends And Build Community 9:23

5M ago9:23

9:23

It always makes me sad 😢 when I hear folks tell me that they don’t have friends to ride with or are struggling to find a bike community to be a part of. And I relate—I’ve moved cities multiple times in my adult life, and have had to start over finding bike friends. 👯‍♀️ The good news is that female cyclists are the kindest, most welcoming women I’v…

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Essential Bike Maintenance Skills Every Cyclist Needs With Casey Wytaske 33:53

6M ago33:53

33:53

Have you ever been out on the trail or road and encountered a mechanical issue that left you stranded and afraid to ride longer distances on your own? Or maybe you've been putting off taking care of your bike because you're not sure what you should be doing? In either case, you're not alone. Many cyclists, especially women, haven't been given the e…

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Tips To Conquer Your First (Or Next) Century Ride 22:59

6M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode, I sit down with three inspiring women from the Goldilocks cycling community: Summer, Daniela, and Aria. For those who have never heard of Goldilocks, it is a popular non-competitive women's cycling event in Provo, Utah that offers various distance options, including the coveted century ride. We chat about everything you need to kno…

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How To Thrive On The Bike Thru Menopause With Selene Yeager 34:18

7M ago34:18

34:18

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Selene Yeager, a powerhouse in the cycling world who has evolved her career to focus on helping active women navigate menopause. As host of the "Hit Play Not Pause" podcast and content creator for Feisty Menopause, Selene brings decades of experience as a contributing editor to Bicycling Magazine, auth…

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Fighting For Gender Equality In Cycling With Kathryn Bertine 52:55

7M ago52:55

52:55

Kathryn Bertine is a warrior for gender equality in the world of professional cycling. As a former pro cyclist herself, Kathryn has spent more than a decade advocating for pay equality and the inclusion of women in the Tour de France. She is also an author, journalist, and the CEO of the Homestretch Foundation, which provides free temporary housing…

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Stop Fighting Rest, Start Getting Faster 9:36

8M ago9:36

9:36

In this podcast episode, I'm going to break down the four different types of rest you need to incorporate into your training, and why each one is absolutely crucial to feel your best on the bike. 🔥 50% off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/ ⭐ 20% Off At Terry Cycles 👉 https://…

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The Importance Of Skill Building With Jill Kintner 38:26

8M ago38:26

38:26

Jill Kintner is one of the most versatile and accomplished women (and humans for that matter) in the sport of cycling. In this interview, she shares how her early days in BMX gave her the skills to dominate in multiple bike disciplines, and why we should also focus on our skill building. 🔥 50% off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https:…

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Why That Number On The Scale Is Meaningless 7:40

8M ago7:40

7:40

In this episode, I’m going to break down why we need to stop obsessing over our weight and what we should be focusing on instead. 🔥 50% off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/ ⭐ 20% Off At Terry Cycles 👉 https://terrycycling.com/discount/CYCLIST Full Show Notes: https://femmecy…

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Finding Freedom On Gravel With Alison Tetrick 44:39

8M ago44:39

44:39

In this interview, Allison Tetrick, former World Tour pro road racer turned gravel cyclist, opens up about her journey from biochemist to pro cyclist, shares her powerful story of recovering from a traumatic brain injury, and discusses her passion for getting more women to the start line. We talk about everything from mental strategies for enduranc…

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Curious Creatures and the Art of Mountain Bike Apparel With Natasha Woodworth 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

Natasha Woodworth, the inspiring founder of Curious Creatures, joins us to share how she's transforming the mountain bike apparel industry with a unique blend of sustainability and style. 💜 ⭐ 50% off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/ Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/…

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Celebrating Women In The Red Bull Rampage With Pro Rider Chelsea Kimball 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

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 ourselv…

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Mental Tools To Transform Your Cycling Experience With Dr. Erin Ayala 47:40

1y ago47:40

47:40

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 topi…

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A Formula For Success With 2x Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner 33:26

1y ago33:26

33:26

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 incred…

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How NICA Is Transforming The Future Of Mountain Biking With Amanda Carey 49:08

1y ago49:08

49:08

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 …

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The Future Of Women's Cycling With Kate Veronneau 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

34:39

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 intervie…

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Adventure Cycling & Community Organizing With Sarah Swallow 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

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 …

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What You Need To Know About Your Menstrual Cycle And Cycling 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

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.femmec…

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Around The World With Lael Wilcox 36:09

2y ago36:09

36:09

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, …

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Why Strength Training Is A Must With Bekah Rottenberg 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

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 r…

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How To Develop Your Mountain Bike Skills & Confidence With Joanna Yates 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

Whether you're new to mountain biking or just haven't progressed as far as you would like, it's likely one of two things (maybe both) that are holding you back: your skills or your confidence. In this episode, I chat with Joanna Yates about how to develop both. Joanna is a mountain bike skills coach and guide in Sedona, Arizona. She's also a mounta…

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How To Set Your Cycling Goals For The New Year 7:58

2y ago7:58

7:58

It's that time of year when many of us start thinking about what we would like to accomplish in the coming year and what our cycling goals are. In this episode, I'm going to give you a framework you can use when developing your goals. 📕Get your goal setting workbook 📕 https://www.femmecyclist.com/goals 🖤 Femme Cyclist Community 🖤 👉Instagram: https:…

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Living Authentically With Jess Hana (aka Jess The Maker) 51:25

2y ago51:25

51:25

You might know Jess Hana from her wildly popular and hilarious Instagram account @jessthemaker. Her funny and relatable mountain bike videos poke fun at herself and at mountain biking culture as a whole. In this podcast interview, I chat with Jess about how she got started making videos, her creative process, and her life in Bentonville. But my fav…

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Why You Should Take An Off Season & What It Should Look Like 10:28

2y ago10:28

10:28

Taking an off season is so important, even if you're *just* a recreational cyclist. It's an opportunity to rest, recover, and hit a reset button before you charge into next year. In this episode, Kristen shares why the off season is so important, what it should look like, and how you can use the time to come back stronger than ever next year. ❤️ Sh…

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Benefits Of Yoga For Mountain Bikers & Cyclists With Rebecca Bell 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Are you already incorporating a yoga practice into your schedule? If not, you should be! Yoga has tons of benefits for mountain bikers and cyclists including flexibility, injury prevention, present moment awareness, and better breathing. In this podcast episode, Rebecca Bell, a professional mountain bike skills coach and yoga instructor, shares why…

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How To Know What To Eat As A Female Cyclist With Dietician Uri Carlson 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

There is so much confusion over what we should be eating as endurance athletes. And there are so many people feeding us misinformation or strict guidelines that many of us don't know what's what anymore. That's why I asked Uri Carlson to come on the podcast. Uri is a dietician nutritionist who works with endurance athletes to help them know what th…

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How To Start A Bike Club Or Group With Erica Davis 26:03

2y ago26:03

26:03

Are you struggling to find bike friends? Or perhaps you already have bike friends but would like to build a stronger bike community in your town. In either case, you may want to consider starting your own club or organizing a group ride. That’s what Erica Davis did. Erica is the founder of the Crank Queens, a thriving women’s mountain bike membersh…

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The Groundbreaking Science Of Women Athletes With Christine Yu 44:21

2y ago44:21

44:21

Christine Yu, author of the book Up To Speed: The Groundbreaking Science Of Women Athletes, shares the most up to date information on science that applies to female cyclists and how we can incorporate it into our lives. This includes tracking our menstrual cycles, getting enough food to eat, and continuing to be athletic thru life transitions. 📒 Sh…

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The Story Behind Shredly With Ashley Rankin 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

In the world of women's mountain biking, Shredly is a well known name. Chances are, you either have a pair of Shredly mountain bike shorts, or you have a girlfriend that does. But it wasn't always that way. Once upon a time, women were still wearing boring black bike shorts and Shredly was just a kickstarter campaign. In this podcast interview, I h…

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7 Solutions For Saddle Pain & Discomfort "Down There" 11:58

2y ago11:58

11:58

News alert: you shouldn't be suffering in the saddle! Saddle sores, soft tissue pain, chafing, and pelvic floor issues should not be ignored. There ARE solutions to your saddle pain and discomfort "downstairs". In this podcast episode, I'll share 7 things you can try to address your issues. 📔Resources 📔 👉How To Prevent & Heal Saddle Sores: https://…

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Cycling After 40 With Sylvie D'Aoust 50:21

2y ago50:21

50:21

Are you a woman over 40? Do you feel like a lot of the advice out there is tailored to men or to younger folks? If so, you'll appreciate this episode with Sylvie D'Auost. Sylvie is a cycling coach who has dedicated herself to working with women who are over 40. In this interview, we chat about struggles that women over 40 face, strength training, s…

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Macronutrients For Cyclists With Dara Richman 46:15

2y ago46:15

46:15

If you've ever wondered how much protein how many carbs and fats you should be eating as an endurance athlete, today's episode is for you. In it, Kristen sits down with Dara Richmond to talk about macronutrients. If you've ever struggled with your nutrition, you don't want to miss out on this episode. 📒 Show Notes 📒 👉 https://femmecyclist.com/macro…

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Do These 7 Things To Get Faster On The Bike 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

Cyclists, regardless of discipline, often share a common goal: to improve their speed. However, simply pedaling faster isn’t the solution. Sometimes going hard all of the time actually just makes you slower. Here are seven actionable strategies to make you a faster, more efficient cyclist. 👉 Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/get-faster/ 📒 Resour…

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Adventure Cycling & Cartooning With Tegan Phillips 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

38:48

Tegan Phillips is an adventure cyclist and cartoonist. In this interview, I chat with Tegan about her art, adventure cycling in Africa, and keeping your butt happy when biking long distances. If you're looking for a little inspiration about living a life off the beaten path, you'll want to listen to this episode. Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclis…

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All About Ultra-Endurance Cycling With Meaghan Hackinen 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

40:31

All of us who ride our bikes are endurance athletes, but there is another group of cyclists that we call ultra-endurance athletes. These folks are riding their bikes hundreds of miles at a time over periods of 24 hours or more. To talk about ultra-endurance cycling, I sat down with Meaghan Hackinen. Meaghan is a two time World 24 Hour Time Trial Ch…

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How To Develop Mental Toughness with Joanna Zeiger (Re-Release) 45:25

2+ y ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of Femme Cyclist I sit down with Joanna Zeiger. Joanna is a former Olympian, Ironman world champion, author, coach, and researcher. Yup, there's pretty much nothing this woman can't do. I first became familiar with Joanna after reading her fantastic book, The Champions Mindset - An Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness. Seeing as how …

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Why You Should Invest In A Professional Bike Fit With Natalie Collins 42:25

2+ y ago42:25

42:25

Did you know that you should be comfortable on your bike? That's right--your saddle shouldnt hurt, your back shouldn't throb, your hands shouldn't be numb. So many of us have these issues, and we just put up with them. But we shouldn't! Investing in a good bike fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. In this episode, I interview Nata…

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Face Your Fears With Lindsey Richter From Ladies All Ride (Re-Release) 52:58

3y ago52:58

52:58

We are re-release our most popular interview of all time! 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 abo…

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Your Cycling Questions Answered! 24:10

3y ago24:10

24:10

We're doing something a little different: answering YOUR questions. In this episode, Kristen answers: - Bibs! are they potty friendly styles? How do they work? - Best way to find a saddle that fits you? - Best brands for size inclusivity? - Vitamins and supplements for 35+ to sustain cycling? - What are the differences between riding a fat bike vs …

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Find More Time To Ride This Year 16:40

3y ago16:40

16:40

Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what your number one challenge is as it relates to bicycling. Can you guess what it was? Finding time to ride! Yup, it didn't have anything to do with bike fit, or winter weather, or even flat tires. Women are just struggling to even find the time to get on their bicycle. In this episode, I share a few w…

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Winter Training With Jen Kates 46:37

3y ago46:37

46:37

Ah, winter. It sure does throw a wrench in our training, doesn't it? Inclement weather, shorter days, and holiday travel all make it hard to stay sane and fit. In this podcast interview, I chat with Jen Kates, a health and performance coach and owner of Shift Human Performance, about how to make the most of the winter months. She shares tips on str…

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Strength Training For Cyclists With Dara Richman 50:55

3y ago50:55

50:55

Is it easy to motivate yourself to go for a ride, but difficult to get yourself in the gym for strength training? I think this is the case for many of us, which is why I asked Dara Richman--a physical therapist and owner of the workout app The Leadpack--to come on the podcast to talk about strength training. We discuss why it's so important for us …

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Tips To Help Keep You Biking Thru The Winter 28:12

3y ago28:12

28:12

The days are getting shorter, and the temperature is dropping. Even if your indoor set up is dialed, sometimes you just have to get outside. In this podcast episode, I share some of my top tips to help keep you comfortable and safe biking outdoors all winter long. More Info Including Clothing/Gear Recommendations: https://www.femmecyclist.com/cold-…

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Bikepacking For Beginners With Laura Heiner 50:22

3y ago50:22

50:22

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…

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