Best Women Mtb Podcasts (2024)

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S7E25: Tales from the Trail, 2024 Edition 1:16:16

4h ago1:16:16

1:16:16

After the race, it's time to share stories. While we can't tell everyone's, we CAN share quite a few. In this episode, we hear from nervous racers before the gun goes off (and how their races went), how the new course segments, shuttling and crewing rules worked out, have a great finish-line conversation with the LT100 racer on a handbike, talk wit…

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How to avoid getting injured on jumps - Learning MTB-Skills as an adult #026 12:02

1d ago12:02

12:02

How is it possible to learn to jump as an adult without getting hurt? That's what I (as a full-time coach with many years of experience coaching both riders of all levels, but also other coaches) talk about in this episode. Want to learn front wheel lifts, how to bunny hop (which is the perfect preparation for jumping) and get PERSONAL feedback fro…

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19.2 🚵🏻‍♀️ SheTitan: A Woman’s Place Is On The Startline.. Of The Skoda Titan Desert Race Morocco 🇲🇦 42:16

15d ago42:16

42:16

Hello everyone, Dawn here Today’s episode is all about the Titan World Series and more specifically, their plans to get more women on the starline, and over the finish line of the original Titan Series Race, The Skoda Titan Desert Race in Morocco. Mariona Faixat Codinach tells me all about the SheTitan program, what it aims to achieve and why it's …

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S7E24: Waldmuller Part 2 — Racing Against All Odds 59:52

14d ago59:52

59:52

As we get close to the main event, we complete our conversation with Jeff Waldmuller, whose story should inspire every racer on the course. Be sure to listen to last week's episode (S7E23), and then enjoy this one as you put your feet up and rest up for the big race.

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Olympic Special: Celebrating cross country mountain bike events at Paris '24 with Tara Nolan, Canadian Cycling Magazine 42:50

15d ago42:50

42:50

Fast, furious, dramatic - the 2024 Olympic Mountain Bike races in Paris delivered on the drama front! Spindrift host Aoife Glass chats with Tara Nolan, journalist from Canadian Cycling Magazine in this special edition of the Spindrift Podcast. They discuss highlights of the women's and men's Olympic XC events, the medal winners, the course, the dra…

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19.1 🇲🇦🇸🇦 The Titan Desert Series... the Dakar of MTB Races 46:00

15d ago46:00

46:00

Today’s episode is all about the Neom Titan Desert Race Saudi Arabia, which is my next mountain bike race. The race takes place 18-22 November in Neom, KSA. In today’s episode, I chat with Manuel Tajada Vitales, the manager of the Titan World Series to chat the origins of the race, this year’s edition, the camp and some of his favorite memories of …

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18. 🇿🇦⛺ Luxury Tents AKA A Sani 2 C Race Report with Dawn & Annie 50:10

20d ago50:10

50:10

Hi All In April, I finished Sani2C, a three day, point to point stage mountain bike race in KZN, South Africa. The race was 272 km with 4000m of elevation gain on some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the world with various terrains including single track through farmlands, nature reserves, sugar cane fields, forests, down the infamous…

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S7E23: Nutrition & Inspiration 52:48

26d ago52:48

52:48

We've got 2 great interviews in this episode. First, Andy Blow—Founder/CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration—joins us to talk about his well-considered framework for endurance fueling, as well as how you might want to include Precision products (available on-course this year) in your plan. And then, part 1 of a two-part interview with Jeff Waldmuller: …

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4 Simple Steps: How adults learn Mountain Bike Skills safely #025 17:49

23d ago17:49

17:49

In this episode I share a simple, yet highly effective 4-step recipe for learning MTB Skills (and motor skills in general). I developed this protocol based on neuroscience, sports science and have been applying it my daily experience as a MTB Skills Coach, International Instructor Trainer and Graduate Mental Trainer for years. I also share why some…

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S7E22: Fatty & Hottie's 2024 LT100 Plan 55:45

28d ago55:45

55:45

It's one thing to tell people abstractly how they ought to do the LT100. It's a completely other thing to actually describe your own plan. In this episode, Fatty & Hottie detail how they're going to walk the walk in 2024, from bike setup to clothes setup to nutrition to split times to crewing plan.

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ep 54. Riding In The Heat 55:58

1M ago55:58

55:58

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding in the heat and humidity. We share our tricks to prepare, endure, recover, and even share some awesome benefits from riding in the heat! 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 s…

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S7E21: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

When should you come to Leadville for the race? How should you manage the course and crewing changes this year? How do you stay warm before and after the shotgun blast? Where should you burn matches? What do we wish we knew the first time we did this race? We answer all these questions and more with listener (and host) favorite and 21-time finisher…

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17. 🇿🇦 Sani 2 C's Farmer Glen Haw on 20 Years of Adventure & Impact 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Hi all, In April, I finished Sani2C, a three day, point to point stage mountain bike race in KZN, South Africa. The race was 272 km with 4000m of elevation gain on some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the world with various terrains including single track through farmlands, nature reserves, sugar cane fields, forests, down the infamou…

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Shred, Send it & Insane Stunts! Is Mountain Biking marketed realistically? #024 16:47

1M ago16:47

16:47

Does popular Mountain Bike Marketing distort expectations, decrease self-esteem & ruin trails? I certainly believe it does to some extent - especially for adult riders new to the sport. In this episode I share my doubts and my thoughts about what really matters for most mountain bikers, what truly makes an expert rider and I appeal to the marketing…

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16. Lost: My cycling mojo - a dispatch from Alpe D'Huez 🏔🇫🇷 17:33

1M ago17:33

17:33

Today’s episode is a little Bonus update from me on what’s been happening in my world and what’s coming up. Maybe you can relate, maybe you can’t, but I hope some people will find it helpful. And my next race - as noted - is: 🇸🇦 The NEOM Titan Desert Race KSA 🚲 380 KM ⛰️ 2800m 🗓️ Nov 17-23 - 5 days of racing including the Prologue 📍 NEOM, Saudi Ara…

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S7E20: Racing With Power 58:45

1M ago58:45

58:45

In times past, we used to say you could safely ignore power numbers at Leadville. The tech and understanding of power meters have come a long way since then, and now, properly incorporated, a power meter can really benefit your race. In this episode, Coach Hunter Allen, who has worked with Jeremiah Bishop and dozens of other Leadville athletes, wil…

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S7E19: Hannah Otto Gets You Ready to Race 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

Show favorite Hannah Otto joins us for a second time this season to share her top tips for a successful day on the Leadville course, and Fatty gets obsessive over what you should do to ensure your GPS is a help -- not a hindrance -- on race day.

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S7E18: Racing at 70+ with Bob Graham 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

The people who say "age is just a number" are either very young or are not paying attention. Age matters, but so does experience, attitude, motivation, and training — and our guest Bob Graham is bringing all of those to the starting line this year. This is a great conversation with a great athlete, no matter what age you are (but especially for tho…

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ep 53. Interview with Jess The Maker 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Jess Hana aka Jess The Maker is a MTB Influencer on Instagram and she is hilarious!!! Jess has over 93K followers and we know why, not only is her content is so creative and relatable, Jess is just such a wonderful person. We get to learn about her story getting into this niche field and what she has …

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S7E17: For Women, By Women 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

Hottie and Fatty turn the mics over to the mother-daughter power duo Lisa & Melisa, who have 23 LT100 finishes between them. This is an episode for women and by women, although we definitely encourage everyone to listen. Also be sure to listen to Fatty's Finishing Tip on how to turn a big mistake into a learning experience.…

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Is the MTB Mantra "Speed is your friend" true? Why it may NOT help women! #023 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

In my daily job as a MTB skills coach and instructor trainer I hear SPEED IS YOUR FRIEND a lot - and while it does have its truth, it also has its limits and dangers. In this episode I talk about why it may help, why and when it won't, why it can cause mountain bikers to plateau and crash, and how you can improve your skills without having to crash…

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S7E16: Cutting Grams 57:57

2M ago57:57

57:57

What comes down must first go up. This universal truth has a terrible price you're going to pay this August in this out-and-back race. As you climb Kevens, Sugarloaf, Columbine, the Powerline and more, it will be painfully obvious that you've got to carry every single pound up every single climb. So how do you take the sting out of this equation? L…

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15. 🇷🇼 Komera 💛 Rwandan cyclist Violette Neza’s mission to share the joy of cycling 33:04

3M ago33:04

33:04

Happy World Bicycle Day! Earlier this year, I spent a week chasing - and sharing the stories of the cyclists competing in the Race Around Rwanda, a 1000km self-supported bikepacking race with 18,000m of elevation and 40% offroad. I detailed the stories from the road of beautiful and brutal race this year in episodes 6 through 10 as well as episode …

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14. 🇷🇼 The Race Around Rwanda’s Lanterne Rouge(s) - #55 Bartmus & Bartmus 27:46

3M ago27:46

27:46

If you’ve been following The Just BIkes Podcast for a while, you’d know that earlier this year, I spent a week chasing the cyclists competing in the Race Around Rwanda, a 1000km self-supported bikepacking race that took place in February. With about 18,000m of climbing and 40% offroad with some VERY wild weather patterns, this race is tough. It’s o…

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S7E15: Analyzing Race Changes 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

We are getting deep into the second half of the season, and that means it's time for you to start working on your Leadville 100 dress rehearsals. In this episode, Fatty walks you through his first dress rehearsal for this year's race. This is a can't-miss tip for anyone who wants to succeed at this demanding race. Hottie and Fatty then share their …

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S7E14: Crew, Course, & Corral Changes, with Race Director Tamira Jenlink 53:50

3M ago53:50

53:50

Life Time has just announced some significant changes for the Leadville 100 that will likely impact your race. And if you have a crew coming along, these changes will DEFINITELY impact their day. Race Director Tamira Jenlink joins Hottie and Fatty to lay out the what and why for these changes.

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ep 52. MTB Strength Training with Liz Koch, DPT 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

In this episode, Anna, Janet and Devan interview Liz Koch, DPT and founder of The Ride Life a program for women to build strength and confidence on and off the bike. Liz is also a Level I PIMBIA Coach and her Facebook community has over 38K women. Liz took her own physical challenges she experienced herself and created a strength and training progr…

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13. Saudi's First Pro-Cyclist Moroj Adil 🇸🇦 on Going from Learning to Ride 🚲 to Pro in Two Years 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Moroj Adil is Saudi Arabia’s first pro cyclist and you’d be forgiven for not knowing her name yet as she only started cycling two years ago. Yes, that is right, from not knowing how to ride a bike, to being on the Liv Alula Jayco Continental team, her story is one that needs to be heard and what’s most exciting is that it's just getting started. In…

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S7E13: Lessons from "From the Ground Up" 53:46

3M ago53:46

53:46

Many of us have been captivated by the first three seasons of the "From the Ground Up" video series, following new mountain bikers as they work to race The Leadville 100, with only a few months to prepare. Alexey Vermeulen and Ryan Petry are the creators of this project, and in the three seasons they've guided novice racers, they've learned a lot o…

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How to find a good Mountain Bike Skills Coach? #022 23:05

3M ago23:05

23:05

Are men or women better at coaching? What to look for in an exceptional MTB Coach? Are racers good/better coaches? Are women or men better at coaching mountain bike skills? Are instructor certifications important and which is the best certification? Are race qualifications an indication for good coaching? Do you need a coach with mind-blowing ridin…

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S7E12: Making Weight for Leadville 53:06

3M ago53:06

53:06

It stands to reason that being a little lighter will help you get up Columbine and Powerline a little bit easier. Dr Kyle Pfaffenbach joins the show to give great guidance on how (and whether). You'll also want to be sure to listen in to our Fatty's Finishing Tips segment, where Fatty gives you 4 practical pointers for doing well on the hike-a-bike…

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S7E11: Bike Shopping 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

It is new bike day on the show. We went to the Sea Otter Classic, roamed the expo, in hopes of finding a bike – or bikes – that are Leadville worthy. We found four. One that spares no expense, one high value full suspension, one hard tail with a recent Leadville win, and one that promises not to break the bank. For sure there are other brands and m…

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A simple, yet highly effective method to deal with difficult emotions (on or off the bike) #021 8:48

4M ago8:48

8:48

In this episode of my podcast I share a mental training tool called the ABC method - it's super easy to remember and highly effective to tackle negative emotions such as fear, anger, overwhelm or jealousy (and many more) - on and off your mountain bike. I use it a lot with my clients in my counselling, but also with the athletes when we work on men…

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S7E10: Predicting Your Leadville Time 58:34

4M ago58:34

58:34

Every Leadville racer has the same question: "What will be my finish time?" And there was a time when that question was a real mystery. Now, however, if you are willing to fill in the variables, Best Bike Split can give you an astonishingly accurate prediction. In this episode, Best Bike Split ambassador Dave Schell joins us to explain how. And be …

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