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All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size-inclusive bike community. Join Marley and Maggie as they explore the ideas surrounding “All Bodies On Bikes” and the impact this movement has on communities. We will explore themes such as party pace and why Marley hates it, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that “All Bodies On Bikes” has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole. O ...
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Be A Good Wheel

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The show that explores what it means to Be A Good Wheel through the lens of performance, potential, and the wholeness of human experience. We dig into scientific research, personal stories, and catalytic conversations to offer meaningful takeaways for everyday folks.
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The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With years of Unbound and gravel coaching experience, they share their insights and those of their expert guests to help you have the best time possible at Unbound Gravel. Detailed course previews, equipment suggestions, training tips, and efficient checkpoints are just some of the topics discussed. And of course, you'll get to hear from the top athletes, organizers, and people who make gravel such a special cycling spac ...
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Amber speaks with Devin Cowens, connector, adventure cyclist, and founder of Radical Adventure Riders Atlanta Chapter (RAR ATL). Devin shares how she thinks about creating opportunities for people to experience bikepacking, specifically how she addresses different barriers to entry to make those experiences accessible. She describes how her backgro…
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Tune in this week as Marley kicks off our special Road Trip Series of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast, with Queer+ Bikes! Queer+ Bikes is a Northern Colorado based queer-centered cycling and community group, started by Bethel "B" Steele & Lauren Mehl in the Fall of 2022. Making friends as an adult can be difficult, and Lauren and B wanted to find a…
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Amber speaks with professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen, who left road racing on the World Tour to pursue a career as a professional off-road cyclist. Alexey shares why over-indexing on fun can be counterproductive, how to turn compartmentalization into a superpower, and his not-so-secret analog tool for cultivating balance, adaptability, and clear…
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Amber speaks about concussion in athletes with Anthony Alessi, MD and board-certified neurologist who specializes in neurology, neuromuscular diseases, EMG, and sports neurology. Dr. Alessi is a Clinical Professor of Neurology and Orthopedic Surgery and the Director of the NeuroSport program at the University of Connecticut, and neurologist for the…
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Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and depression, with specific discussions of depression and suicidal thoughts from 12:46 to 50:15. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Text or call 988 in the U.S. or check https://findahelpline.com to find help where you are. Amber speaks with Kathryn Ber…
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Prepare to be inspired! On the latest episode we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Shawn Cheshire and Tim Hornik. Both are blind cyclists who took part in the 2024 Unbound 200. Shawn rides a solo bike, navigating via headset communication with 2 ride guides and by listening to a speaker mounted on the back her lead guide's bike. Tim is a 4…
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Amber speaks with Haley Hunter Smith, a National Champion and Olympic mountain biker turned pro gravel racer. In this conversation, they discuss how mountain biking saved Haley’s life, providing purpose, presence, and solace as she navigated recovery from a life-threatening eating disorder as a teenager. Haley shares her struggles with existential …
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Concrete Trails is the evolution of Todd Nisbet as an adventure cyclist and bikepacker based in New York City. He has worked in the fashion business since his early 20s, which has been 20 years now. Primarily, he has been involved in fashion sales, but he has been a creative throughout this time as well. His work has ranged from photography to ward…
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Amber speaks with Lea Davison, a two-time Olympian in mountain biking. In this conversation, they discuss how Lea got into mountain biking and the idea and importance of competitive collaboration: how she and her American teammates worked together as a team to secure Olympic spots, in the individual sport of mountain biking. Davison shares the esse…
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What does it take to instill confidence and courage in young riders? This week, Marley and Maggie sit down with the Executive Director of El Grupo Youth Cycling, a Tuscon based nonprofit that is empowering youth through bicycles. Denise brings 10+ years of nonprofit experience in sport based youth development, with 3 years as a collegiate rowing co…
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This episode had it all! Goat crossings, key course information, and some time getting to know Unbound Gravel’s new race director, Sean Thurman. With a very successful background in cycling event management, Sean recently joined Life Time as the race director for Unbound, but also for Big Sugar, and Little Sugar. Based in St. Louis, Sean shares his…
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A Peek Behind the ABOB Curtain Kailey Kornhauser is currently serving as the All Bodies on Bikes Board President, steering the proverbial ABOB Ship. Marley sits down with Kailey this week to chat about the history of the organization and what the future holds Events: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/events Strategic Plan Follow us on Instagram: @al…
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Amber speaks with co-founder of All Bodies On Bikes, Marley Blonsky–a fat adventure cyclist, consultant, and advocate working to make the bike industry more inclusive. In this conversation, they discuss the importance of advocating for size inclusion, building bike infrastructure and community, and what makes a community different from a group. Mar…
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Today's episode is with Marley Blonsky, the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes and a cycling ambassador and advocate. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Marley works to make cycling a more inclusive space, especially for people in larger bodies. Our conversation ranged from Unbound to e-bikes, clothing to snacks. Marley is an amazing leader in the grav…
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Sebastien Sutherland (they/them) is a cyclist, consultant, community activist and drag king originally from Scotland based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. They’ve been cycling for over 10 years and advocate for better representation, diversity and access in cycling. They believe getting on a bike can change people’s lives for the better and that e…
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Amber speaks with three-time National Cyclocross Champion, Stephen Hyde, a cycling maverick who defied conventional paths to find his place as a champion in the sport. From BMX and mountain biking to professional road cycling and cyclocross, Hyde's story is one of resilience, mentorship, and community. He shares how mentoring and being mentored sha…
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Melinda started riding in Bike MS in 2014 with her corporate team as a way to get out and have fun. After her 3rd Bike MS ride in 2016, she found herself diagnosed with MS. Since then she has joined the committee to help give back to the community. In 2022 she was named the Most Inspirational Rider for the Bay to Bay ride. It was that recognition o…
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Ozark Gravel Doom calls itself “A beautifully evil bikepacking event in the south.” With two distance options, 400 miles and 196 miles, this event doesn’t have podiums or prize money and is entirely self supported. The 2024 edition took place this past weekend, with the fastest male finisher of the 400 mile “Doom” category finishing in 45 hours, 42…
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Amber speaks with cyclocross icon, mountain bike champion, and five-time Olympian Katerina Nash. In this conversation, they discuss how sport helped her navigate life-altering loss, what has kept her inspired and humble over a nearly 30-year career in professional sport, and her historic role with cycling’s international governing body. She shares …
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I’ve long used cycling as a tool in my mental health toolbox, and as I’ve gotten more public with my mental health struggles and started talking about it on social media, it turns out i’m not alone. My anecdotal experience is supported by a number of scientific studies that have come to a similar conclusion, namely that “Cycling for transportation …
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Your hosts, Kristen and Nick Legan, flip the script for episode three. No guest this time. Instead they share insight into who Kristen and Nick are, some of their personal backgrounds, and why they launched a podcast. They also dive into the year ahead and seek input from listeners on who they'd like to hear as a future guest. Give the podcast a fo…
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MidSouth Gravel is an iconic gravel event in Stillwater, Oklahoma that has become well known for their efforts towards inclusion and supporting every last rider with a raging DFL party. Today we get a chance to interview Beth McBride, 2024’s DFL (Dead Effing Last) Rider. This was extra special for All Bodies on Bikes, as Beth was a member of our 20…
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Amber speaks with Downhill Mountain Biking legend, entrepreneur, and Red Bull TV analyst, Eliot Jackson. In this conversation, they discuss how a risk-averse person can transform into a world-class downhill mountain biking pro, why chasing podiums isn't always the ultimate goal, the surprising parallels between downhill racing and broadcasting, the…
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Julie Norman is a Body Empowerment Coach, providing professional wellness services that are rooted in compassion, trauma-informed and HAES (Health At Every Size) based. Her background as a registered dietitian and yoga teacher in eating disorders treatment, plus 25 years of personal recovery, inspire her to mainly serve clients seeking deep and las…
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“You can find the route on RideWithGPS.” Have you ever heard this before a ride and thought “I have no idea what they’re talking about.” Or maybe you’re a superuser of the software, planning and sharing routes all around the world. Well, whether you’ve never used it and are curious, tried it once, or are a superuser, today’s episode is for you! Rid…
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Amber speaks with NCAA, US, World, Olympic Champion, television host, and mother of two, Summer Sanders Schlopy. In this conversation, they discuss Summer’s Olympic experience, her formula for performing under pressure, why she felt relief when she won Gold, the key to parenting kids in sport (according to Summer and her husband, former World Cup a…
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Andrew Schneider is the founder of Party Size Cycling, part apparel company, part New Jersey cycling gang. Basically, they host chill rides and make chill stuff. Andrew himself is a fat cyclist, a major advocate of the Adventure Lite lifestyle and the DIY ethos. http:www.partysizecycling.com https://www.instagram.com/party.size.cycling/ Pathless Pe…
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We were so grateful to have Ben Delaney on the podcast. He’s a good friend and an amazing human being. Our conversation ranged from the future of gravel to aerobars, favorite tires to drinking espresso in the Dolomites. Ben spoke to us the day before he departed for Colombia and the Trans Cordillera race. Since then, he’s raced and won in Colombia.…
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What does it take to instill confidence and courage in young riders? This week, Marley and Maggie sit down with the Executive Director of El Grupo Youth Cycling, a Tuscon based nonprofit that is empowering youth through bicycles. Denise brings 10+ years of nonprofit experience in sport based youth development, with 3 years as a collegiate rowing co…
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Welcome to Be a Good Wheel! We're glad you're here. In our inaugural episode, we’ll provide an introduction to the ideas and motivation behind the show. Meet your host, Amber Pierce, who shares how her non-traditional background led her from research on the open ocean to racing bicycles, and ultimately to the studio microphone. Learn more about wha…
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Sebastien Sutherland (they/them) is a cyclist, consultant, community activist and drag king originally from Scotland based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. They’ve been cycling for over 10 years and advocate for better representation, diversity and access in cycling. They believe getting on a bike can change people’s lives for the better and that e…
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Welcome to Be a Good Wheel, the show that explores what it means to Be A Good Wheel through the lens of performance, potential, and the wholeness of human experience. Every other week, host Amber Pierce digs into scientific research, personal stories, and catalytic conversations to offer meaningful takeaways for everyday folks. Launching 2/27/24 on…
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For the kick-off episode of the Funbound Gravel Podcast, we have Kristi Mohn. Kristi works at Life Time and leads DEI initiatives at events like Unbound Gravel. She is an Emporia, Kansas native, and was inducted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame as a member of the inaugural class. She is a former co-owner of Unbound and has made an indelible mar…
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Marley and Maggie are alone in the studio this week, digging into the power of language. Specifically, why do we call ourselves Fat Cyclists, and what does it mean when that gets erased? Support Maggie on her Maine to South Carolina Bike Trip Language Resource Guide Donate to All Bodies on Bikes (a 501c3 nonprofit) Follow us on Instagram: @allbodie…
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Bike New York provides free bike education programs across the five boroughs, imparting bike riding skills to both children and adults. The focus is on ensuring individuals can ride bikes safely and confidently in the city. In 2020, the organization successfully instructed over 30,000 New Yorkers in bike skills. Additionally, Bike New York coordina…
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This week on the show it’s back to basics with Marley and Maggie, as they catch up all things All Bodies on Bikes. Together they cover winter riding, PSI, and upcoming events. All Bodies on Bikes Cycling Kits - Get yours here Follow us on Instagram: @allbodiesonbikes @feisty_media All Bodies on Bikes Website: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/ Feist…
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Selene Yeager is host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, and lover of all two-wheeled expl…
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Joining us this week is Kristi Mohn, from LifeTime events to talk all things Unbound Gravel, but especially their efforts towards inclusion with a new program, Wheels of Welcome that Marley Blonsky is leading. Kristi started riding gravel back in 2004 in Emporia, Kansas. She joked that there are 3 paved road rides and 300 gravel routes. Since then,…
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Claire Pomykala is on the adventure of a lifetime - solo bike touring around the world. After graduating college in 2021, she embarked on a solo, self-supported adventure from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21. Despite her limited knowledge of bikepacking, her passion for biking and thirst for adventure fueled her journey. Just a month…
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Happy Black History Month! This week on the show we welcome Yasmin Boakye for a super fun conversation. Yasmin is a Ghanaian-American cyclist, triathlete, and all-around badass from the Maryland suburbs of DC. We learn how Yasmin fell in love with gravel cycling through the All Bodies on Bikes SBT Gravel team, about her experience with the 1928 Leg…
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Andrew Schneider is the founder of Party Size Cycling, part apparel company, part New Jersey cycling gang. Basically, they host chill rides and make chill stuff. Andrew himself is a fat cyclist, a major advocate of the Adventure Lite lifestyle and the DIY ethos. http:www.partysizecycling.com https://www.instagram.com/party.size.cycling/ Pathless Pe…
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Matt Hartman is a very handsome single 41 year old white cis male. He’s a taurus with blue eyes, brown hair, an amazing mustache and tattoos that some may consider “regrettable.” He enjoys long walks in airport terminals and even longer gravel rides in NWA. Some of his not so guilty pleasures include too many espresso shots from boujee coffee shops…
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The holidays are here and to make your gifting a bit easier, Maggie and Marley have put together a list of their favorite things. We hope that you find this both entertaining and helpful! Please note that there are affiliate links included below. If/when you make a purchase using this link, we get a small kickback. Your support helps us continue to…
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Vanessa Bowen (they/them) is a Diné (Navajo) product designer with a passion for cycling. Their creative focus centers on the juncture of design and social equity. Bowen serves as an Outride Ambassador, spearheads the Get Native Kids on Bikes initiative, and actively supports AIDS/LifeCycle. When not immersed in their Albuquerque studio, they dedic…
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This week’s episode was recorded live in Kansas City, Missouri at BikeWalk KC’s annual fundraiser. Joining Marley on the podcast today are three guests - Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC, Lauren Allen of Women Led Cycling, and Amber Edmonds of Party Pace Pedalers. BikeWalkKC’s mission is to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture o…
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All Bodies on Bikes has 11 regional chapters across the United States. Today we’re chatting with our Denver team about their experiences leading an All Bodies on Bikes chapter, their motivations, and some learnings they’ve had during their first year as an official All Bodies on Bikes Chapter. Noelle (they/them): white, queer, non-binary, fat femme…
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Claire Pomykala is on the adventure of a lifetime - solo bike touring around the world. After graduating college in 2021, she embarked on a solo, self-supported adventure from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21. Despite her limited knowledge of bikepacking, her passion for biking and thirst for adventure fueled her journey. Just a month…
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It is officially fall and wow, it’s been a summer. So many races, fun things, and life events to catch up on. Join Marley & Maggie for an end-of-summer recap! Twisted Spoke CBD Chamois Cream - All Bodies on Bikes gets 25% of proceeds Cleverhood - Size inclusive rain gear - All Bodies on Bikes gets 20% of proceeds All Bodies on Bikes Merch! Get Your…
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Grounded Nebraska is a community-centric gravel race and ride just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska that brings us together for a weekend of adult summer camp, but with bikes. The event was born out of the shared conviction to make all within the cycling world feel seen, heard and celebrated with the ethos, "cycling is for everyone". Joining us today i…
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