The Joyride is a listener supported show, so if you likey what we're doing here please visit thejoyridepodcast.com/support to learn how you can support the show with a one-time or recurring donation for as little as a dollar. Joyriders, Meet Molly & Jocelyn! Ah, you blurry ass iPhone! On this LONG AWAITED season finale, we hang out at StreamPDX wit…

Joyriders, Meet Melissa! Friends, I have a confession. I kind of have a secret love coloring books, combine that with my not-so-secret love for bikes, and well - you've got my attention. That's how I discovered PedalLove.org Founder and Editor Melissa Balmer who focuses on thought leadership and storytelling tools to grow more active, sustainable, …

Joyriders, Meet Marley! Friends, I'm so stoked to introduce you to Marley Blonsky. I absolutely love her unapologetic refusal to make biking in a bigger body about weight loss. GOOD STUFF. I'm not blowing smoke when I say that the content Marley makes just by living her life is stuff I wish I had seen 10 years ago! Hashtag inspiring. First, friends…

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Joyriders, Meet Maria! An industrial designer and daily bike commuter since college, Maria wanted to make a product for women who were biking for transportation. She envisioned a better way to carry things on the bike that was both functional and stylish without hiding the fact that these were, in fact, bike bags. Her first Interbike told her that …

Joyriders, Meet Richelle! ?SHE'S OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL GUEST! ? Richelle Olsen is a badass Australian adventure-seeker who is all about body positivity and escaping your comfort zone. I had such a great time chatting with her and could mostly keep up with her accent! Topics discussed on the show: Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia Adult onset athle…

Joyriders, Meet Olivia! On the show I talk with writer, artist, and bicycle tourist Olivia Round who is currently in the process of writing a book about the real reasons behind why she cycled more than 5,000 miles from to Oregon to Florida. Listen in as Olivia gets real about the uncomfortable motivation for going on tour, cultivating your intuitio…

Joyriders, Meet Sarah! Sarah Kopper hosts the podcast Family Pedals, featuring - you guessed it: families on bikes! Sarah explores the dynamics of going car-lite or car-free with children in tow! Her show sounds great, folks - not like this crap I'M pedaling over here! Links to topics discussed on the show: Family Pedals Bicycle Fleet Sarah's Elect…

Howdy Joyriders! Hey Joyriders! I'm super psyched to connect with bicycle tourist and certified beer judge Beth Pickhard from Brew City Biker. On this episode we talk about some of her favorite breweries and rides, the tour of SE Asia she's currently on (find out where she is here), and what else is on her Bike-it list! But first.. UPDATES: Check o…

Howdy Joyriders! WELCOME TO SEASON THREE! I'm joined on episode 31 by reformed backpacker-turned-bikecamper Dana Kroeck of the blog Blisters and Bugbites! We chat about her love of rail trails, a magical car-free island in..Michigan, and the most unlikely group ride you can possibly imagine. But first.. UPDATES: Bikequity: Money, Class, and Bicycli…

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Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of the podcast I chat with Elizabeth Cabral from the Street Trust, formerly known as BTA! As a "Roll Model" with WomenBike, I've been working with Elizabeth on planning this bike camping trip and I'm excited to sit down with Elizabeth to learn more about her bike love story and the power of the community she's build…

Howdy Joyriders! This is a special show - just in time for Father's Day! One half of the father-daughter duo of fatherdaughtercyclingadventures.com, Jocelyn Rice is with us! On this episode we talk about cycle touring the world (28,000 miles, 37 countries, 33 months! for more awesome stats, click here!) with her dad! Their website features detailed…

Howdy Joyriders! Welcome our first returning guest! Friend of the show Jasmine Reese is back! We first met Jasmine back on episode #4 of The Joyride, that was a vintage, launch week episode and a whole lot has happened since! Jasmine has pedaled more than 14,000 miles across North America with her lovely fur baby and best friend, Fiji, and met coun…

Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, it is my great pleasure to introduce you all to a dear friend of mine, Caryn Grunewald. Caryn is celebrating her first week of a new bike after far too long out of the saddle. Caryn asked me to go bike shopping with her, which might be one of my favorite things to do on the planet! Caryn wanted to go…

Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, I chat with writer, maker, and creatrix Sarai Snyder. Sarai is a general badass and co-Founder of CycloFemme, a global movement to empower the girl and ignite the woman, now its 6th year. [caption id="attachment_4147" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Empower the Girl. Ignite the Woman. Source: Cyclo…

Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, I chat with the one and only Ayesha McGowan, who you may also know as A Quick Brown Fox. You may remember her name first mentioned by guest Monica Garrison, Founder of Black Girls Do Bike, back on episode #8 of the Joyride. Ayesha discovered competitive cycling in 2014 and has since been on a mission…

Meet Aqua! Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, I meet up with Aqua Dublavee for a long-awaited coffee outside. On this super conversational episode, we talk about the magnetic pull of Portland Oregon, talk about tips for finding your tribe, I confess about passive aggressive responses to road rage, and we do LOTS of day dreaming about …

Meet Angie, Amy, Heddy, and Made Victoria of Houston's Toxic Shocks! Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, I chat with four members of Houston's Toxic Shocks Cycling group! In this laughter-filled show, we chat about the power of riding in a group of women, being provocative, and I get totally schooled on bike snacks! I was introduced to…

Meet Arleigh! Howdy Joyriders! On this episode of The Joyride, I chat with the Arleigh formerly known as BikeShopGirl, Arleigh Jenkins. We talk about raising a strong daughter, her transition away from the BSG blog to something bigger, and of course where it all started. If you’re listening on a mobile device, you can probably just tap the screen t…

Meet Julie! Howdy Joyriders! On today’s show I chat with Julie Brooks, creatrix of the Pedal by Pedal zine about women over 40 who ride bicycles. We’ll chat about the inspiration for the book, going the distance... seasonally… and milkshakes. I’m not gonna lie - this show is like an Elly Blue love fest - if you’re new to the show, you can check out…

Meet Brittany! Howdy Joyriders! It's FebBREWary and BIKE LOVE is in the air! If you stumble upon this before Feb. 10, 2017 and you're in the Portland, Oregon area on that date, check out Live the Revolution's Bike Love Stories for live story telling on the stage from some bikey Portlanders. The event will be hosted by friend of the show Leah Benson…

Meet Megan! Howdy Joyriders! I opened this show with a few thoughts about the wintry weather we've had here in Portland over the past week. Last Tuesday we got clobbered with a foot of snow and a city that screeched to a halt. But, as the first flakes fell, I had no idea what we were in store for. I took a snap to show you my experience. Check it o…

Meet Tara! Howdy Joyriders! I opened this show with a few thoughts about bike commuting! I've ridden a whopping 2300 miles since May, and even though it's cold, I'm really loving the way that commuting by bike has helped me to get to know Portland on a deeper level. Here's a fun chart from Map My Fitness: Made even better by these awesome lobster c…

Meet Mary! Howdy Joyriders! I opened this week with a few thoughts on the political events of this week as they relate to women. I understand you're here for the bike love, but I can't let this one go. Women need to RISE UP. Need inspiration for where to put your energy? Click here. Now, back to bikes :) On this week's episode I chat with Mary McGo…

Meet Nicole! On this episode of the Joyride I chat with one of the women who were instrumental in bringing the Women Bike movement to Portland, program manager Nicole Davenport. Nicole has since left this position, but what you’ll hear is a recording of my orientation to be part of the “roll model” program I’m a firm believer in the power of commun…

Meet.. me, Cat! Howdy Joyriders! This week on the show you'll meet me, in conversation with Tim Mooney from the Pedalshift Project! I definitely recommend you pop over to his place and check things out. Especially Episode 13 featuring Annie Londonderry. In this episode we're going to talk about courage, riding solo, my touring origin story, and mor…

Meet Katherine! Howdy Joyriders! This week on the show you'll meet Katherine Walton who shares with us some stories about her 14,000 miles pedaling all over the planet. In this episode we're going to talk about tandem bike tour drama, photography, foodstuffs on tour, and more. Here are some of the topics discussed in this show: Bad Ass Women on Bik…

Meet Elisabeth! Howdy Joyriders! On this week's episode I chat with Elisabeth Reinkordt, cycling coach for WomenBikePHL Devo (shorthand for development team) and Team Laser Cats member. On this episode we’ll chat about developing women as racers, permission to compete, women wrenching, pickles, and making our own damn media. I would love to know wh…

Meet Gretchen! [caption id="attachment_3735" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mei Mei at Mt. Rushmore // Photo Credit: Gretchen Howell[/caption] Howdy Joyriders! On this week's episode I chat with Gretchen Howell, a lifelong travel junkie, currently on a solo bike tour of the US and Canada and visiting writing workshops along the way. Her first bike …

Meet Casey! You are in for a treat today friends, because you are about to meet artist and mountain biker Casey Sheppard from Case of the Nomads - a yearlong (14 month) road trip where Casey has been visiting art and mountain biking communities to connect with others. With the help of her brother, she converted a Ford transit connect into a live/wo…

Meet Leah! Okay Joyriders, I’m all jazzed up because this week I get to chat with Leah Benson. Leah is the owner of Gladys Bikes an excellent women-focused shop here in Portland. On today’s show we talk about bike camping, the lady business of the bike industry, and of course, snacks. Here are the timestamps to some of the things we chat about: 2:5…

Meet Josie! Howdy Joyriders, On this 9th episode of the Joyride I chat with Iowa native Josie Smith of Josie's Bike Life, a blog she's been keeping highlighting her life on two wheels, developing as a mountain biker, and profiling other women who ride. We'll talk about the beautiful solitude in trail riding, learning to ride with asthma, and of cou…

Meet Monica! [caption id="attachment_3627" align="alignleft" width="376"] Wanna win this tshirt? Check out the Instacontest below. Photo: Chancelor Humphrey of @keeppittsburghdope)[/caption] This is episode # 8 of the Joyride - a celebration of women who ride bikes! Each week I publish a new conversation with a different woman who rides a bike in s…

Meet Em! This is episode # 7 of the Joyride - a celebration of women who ride bikes! Each week I publish a new conversation with a different woman who rides a bike in some form or fashion. This week on the Joyride I’m joined by adventurer, cyclist and doula Em Flynn, who is the author of “This is Not a Guide Book” - we’re going to talk about tourin…

Meet Elly! This is episode # 6 of the Joyride and even though this is a still a tiny little baby podcast, it’s a pretty BIG episode, because it is with none other than the fantastic Elly Blue. You may remember her name mentioned in the first two episodes of the Joyride because she founded The Wheelwomen Switchboard and edited/published The Velocipe…

Meet Ella! On this the fifth episode of the Joyride, I chat with Ella Dorband from deep in the heart of the Seattle Art Museum, about her commuting lifestyle, her first bike camping trip, and the strangest bike accident story you’ve ever heard. Here are the links we discuss in the show: Ella's Girls on Bikes Pinterest Board Womens Bikes Messenger A…

Here are the links we discuss in the show: FiJaPaw - Fiji and Jasmine Pedal Around the World Support Fiji and Jasmine! Adventure Cycling Bluegrass Bicycle Company Bicycle Traveling Women, Facebook Group Jen Sotolongo of Long Haul Trekkers World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms WorkAway Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be …

Meet Mollie! Here are the links we discuss in the show: Bicycle Transportation Alliance Women Bike L. L. Stub Stewart State Park BikeFarm Community Cycling Center The Path Less Pedaled Solo Male and Female Cyclists Bicycle Touring Gladys Bikes Snack Parade Podcast Mollie’s Instagram Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a gues…

Meet Emily! On this second episode of The Joyride we chat with Velocipede Races author Emily June Street from Marin County, California about body awareness, ego, and searching for her dream bike. Here are the links we discuss in the show: Velocipede Races GIVEAWAY on GoodReads! Velocipede Races Krakatoa Bikes Sweetpea Bicycles Think you - or someon…

Meet Chicago commuter Jess Hanebury! On this first ever episode of The Joyride I chat with Jess Hanebury from Chicago about her bike love, riding for charity, and one sweet little trick to get you up that hill! Here are the links we discuss in the show: Wheelwomen Switchboard Comrade Cycles BFF Bikes Jess’ The Ride For Aids Chicago Fundraising Page…