146. Keeping Gravel Inclusive with Adam Davidson

Making Shift Happen

Gravel cycling has roots in inclusivity. It embraces the idea that you can be on a dirt road on any bike you can get your butt on, wear whatever clothes, and just ride your bike endlessly from almost any point on the map. It allows for a sense of unbridled freedom. Early gravel events were welcoming to all, and they felt like a community coming together to support one another and celebrate the mutual love of bikes. In recent years, the popularity of gravel cycling has grown exponentially, and with it, it can feel a little more... commercial. Like some groups of people are no longer welcome. In this interview, I chat with Adam Davidson of Grassroots Gravel to talk about why inclusivity is important, and how he tries to make events centered around bikes and community. 🎧 Learn more about Grassroots Gravel (which will take place on October 12, 2024, so mark your calendars!) here: https://www.grassrootsgravel.com/ You can also follow Grassroots Gravel on Instagram here. Here are some other interviews you may want to check out: 6. Inclusivity in Mountain Biking with Brooke Goudy 107. How the Cycle Effect Impacts Girls and Accessibility in Mountain Biking 145. Motivation, Goal Setting, and Thriving with Sabrena Jo, Ph.D. 139. Using Seasonality to Your Advantage with Kate Solovieva Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it's me. 🙋‍♀️ If you're ready to finally make some lasting and sustainable changes in your nutrition and/or fitness, then apply to work with me by clicking here. I work with people just like you, and can help you get to a solution faster (and with less frustration) than if you work on it by yourself. #ShredStrong Starts a New Cycle Every Month - Fall/Winter Cycle Started November 6th! #ShredStrong may have started our Fall and Winter cycle, but you can always join any time you want! it is my signature year-round strength and conditioning program specifically for mountain bikers. It includes 3 strength workouts and an intervals session per week that easily fit into biking season, plus a mobility plan to help you relax and stabilize those biking muscles of yours. You also get coaching feedback and guidance from me on your movement that you record and send me via video. All of this is only $49 a month, or $39 a month if you pay for six month in-full (totaling $234). You can join us every month - each cycle starts around the beginning of every month, depending on the cycle! Learn more of the details of the program and sign-up HERE! You can also join my email list here to get the latest news on future cycles of the program that start every month (I only email an average of 1-2 times a month and will never spam you).