All Bodies on Bikes

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• Reflecting on Unbound, world soccer cycling, and summer plans 19.06.2026 31m

  In this episode, Marley and Ellen share a spicy take coming out of Unbound (complaining about mud = peak privilege), celebrate three Argentinians who biked 10,000 miles to Kansas City for the world soccer championship, recap the All Bodies on Bikes Midwest tour, and share their summer plans before signing off until fall.Don't forget to share & subscribe!Submit your Unbound Untold Stories to info@allbodiesonbikes.com Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@allbodiesonbikesWatch our films, created by Shimano:All Bodies on Bikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JytAXpxmmQYWe Are Cyclists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCFaOAMtzNo Donate to All Bodies on Bikes: https://allbodiesbikes.betterworld.org/donateMentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• How to decide when to cut a bike ride short 27.05.2026 28m

  Sometimes you just need a snack, and sometimes you need to stop the ride and get off. How do you know which is the right decision for you? Marley recently rode her longest ride EVER (!): 230 miles of the Oregon Outback route (https://bikepacking.com/routes/oregon-outback/ Marley modified this to be shorter mileage per day). BUT... she had intended to ride the entire 364-mile route. Today she walks us through what she took into account to know it was time to stop.You can join Marley for another epic ride this year at UNBOUND. She'll be riding the 25 mile course with Meg Fisher, as well as leading the All Bodies on Bikes shakeout ride. More details here: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ Have you had to make this decision? What helped you decide between pushing through or packing it in? Tell us in the comments!Come see us LIVE across the Midwest!Marley & Kailey are coming back to Central Time! Join us for a week packed with rides, custard, podcasts, films, and fundraising.Kansas City - https://luma.com/l32s304iMay 31 Custard Cruise bike rideJune 1 Film Screening + LIVE Podcast Recording with Marley, Ellen, & KaileyDes Moines - https://luma.com/flcajig5June 2 - Gravel Ride with Iowa Gravel Project June 3 - Movie NightMinneapolis - https://luma.com/gbstzsumJune 4 - We'll screen We Are Cyclists and Bone Saw Is Ready, with a live podcast recording after. https://bonesawcycling.bike/bone-saw-is-ready-film This event is supported by The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN), Cyclehoop, and NorthHouseChicago - https://luma.com/f0a6teckJune 7 - Film Screening & Community Ride
• REBROADCAST: Black Girl Joy Bike Ride founder Iresha Picot 12.05.2026 38m

  In this conversation from September 2024, you'll see Marley and Ellen's very first episode together, with guest Iresha Picot, founder of Black Girl Joy Bike Ride in Philadelphia. It's awesome to see how full of light and joy Iresha is. Iresha is currently a featured athlete for Bicycling Magazine. While the content of the full campaign is telling stories of cycling for weight loss, Iresha barely focuses on that—and even says outright it’s not why she started cycling. So we wanted to make sure her whole story is amplified. Since 2023 with Black Girl Joy Bike Ride, Iresha has hosted bi-weekly rides, as well as workshops like Fix a Flat and Bike Maintenance 101. She is on a mission to close the gap around bike equity, and in the last 11 months has bought bikes for 23 Black women through the help of grants and fundraising.Iresha, you’re amazing, you’re doing the dang thing, and we love you over here at All Bodies on Bikes. Don’t forget for our Midwesterners (or road-trip-takers!), All Bodies on Bikes is touring with our new movie with Shimano, We Are Cyclists, beginning in June. Tickets are on sale now! We’ll have stops in Kansas City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, & Chicago and want to see you all there. Visit https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/events for details and to buy tickets.
• Happy Bike Month! Ideas & events to celebrate from Marley & Ellen 05.05.2026 21m

  May is Bike Month!Marley & Ellen catch up and share what some of our chapters are doing to celebrate bike month. Plus catch up on our latest goings-on, and grab a spot at our Midwest Film Tour!01:41 Bike sizing and price gaps Marley has seen at her new job03:37 Yay Bike Month!10:05 Chapter Events Roundup 11:47 Midwest Film Tour Dates 16:29 Bike Month ideas 17:32 Bike to School Day 20:12 Our best rides recently
• Let's build a Bike Bus World with Coach Balto 28.04.2026 32m

  Even the littlest among us deserve to be on bikes!Today we're talking with Sam Balto, better known as @CoachBalto or @BikeBusWorld on social media. By posting videos of a joyous river of school kids riding bikes through the Portland neighborhoods, he has garnered national attention—as well as hosted some of the biggest entertainers for a morning ride.The bike bus movement is more than viral videos. Research lately has pointed out kids and their families are struggling to stay active, allow autonomy, and rebuild community that has eroded over the past decades. Bike buses (and other active options like walking school buses) sit at the center of all of these: Kids start school focused after an active morning; they can participate solo; and adults can begin to re-weave a web they can rely on.A League of American Cyclists webinar recently broke down how bikes are part of the solution, too: https://bikeleague.org/calendar/feeling-free-children-adolescents-teens-biking-and-independent-mobility/Sam founded Bike Bus World to help you start a bike bus at your school! Check out https://bikebus.world/ for more info.Find Bike Bus World on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube... you get it:@coachbalto and @bikebusworldFollow All Bodies on Bikes:@allbodiesonbikeshttps://www.allbodiesonbikes.com Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• What you can do to save #AmericasBikeLane 21.04.2026 8m

  April 21, 2026 is a day of national action for bike infrastructure. The League of American Cyclists in the Washington Area Bike Association are organizing in response to threats that the federal government is going to remove a bike lane from 15th Street in Washington, DC. (Marley actually talked a little bit about this when she was at Bike Summit; she led a protest ride along the 15th Street bike lane.)This bike lane is used by thousands of cyclists, and it's reduced all roadway crashes along the lane by 46%. However, the Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy has said that the federal government shouldn't be funding bike lanes.And, members of Congress who are writing the next transportation bill have said that the next five years of federal funding won't include biking and walking projects. So even though that is happening in Washington DC, it likely will affect you wherever it is that you are listening across the country.And this is where it all intersects with All Bodies on Bikes. Because we built our brand on being inclusive to all riders, and getting someone to start cycling means they need to feel comfortable doing it. Comfort comes from safety and feeling like you are not going to get run over by a giant truck while you're on your bike.So this is a moment when we can all take some collective action. The League and WABA are asking for three ways for you to participate:Ride your bike! (I think that you can all do that. :) )Post on social media using the hashtag #AmericasBikeLane and #BikeLanesSaveLives and tag @bikeleague, @wabadc and us, @AllBodiesOnBikes.Write to your members of Congress. Bike League has a form up that makes it very simple for you to customize a message asking them to defend the 15th street bike lane, and telling a story about infrastructure in your area, too. Give them a story that they can hang onto when this comes up in Congress again: https://bikeleague.org/take-action/action-center/Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Answering FAQs for Cycling with Kids 13.04.2026 28m

  How young can kids start riding in bike seats? Are training wheels or balance bikes better for teaching kids to ride bikes? What about cargo bikes, are they good for families? Ellen (founder of KC Family Bike Ride) and Marley go through some frequently asked questions we hear about cycling with young people. We may not have seen it all, but we've seen a lot. 02:50 Stride bike versus training wheels: which one is better?07:31 How to teach kids to ride a bike09:19 Can I buy a bike that my kid grows into? 10:39 Finding affordable kids bikes 12:48 Bike safety and responsibility for kids14:25 Cycling with kids: front mounted seats vs back rack seats17:33 Cargo bikes are awesome for families20:00 Getting started and finding safe routes 23:09 How far can a kid ride on a bike? 26:39 Don't stop riding when you start a family! Adapt and grow with them.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Joy on bikes at the National Bike Summit 07.04.2026 24m

  Today we're recapping Marley’s trip to the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, including...a surprisingly meaningful Lobby Day meeting with Oregon representatives and staff how the summit’s diversity felt refreshing, why face-to-face advocacy can move policyMarley receiving the Susie Stephens Award for Joyful Enthusiasm and having an opportunity to reflect on joy as resistance and finding renewal through cycling. All Bodies on Bikes’ Spark Grant–funded size inclusion retailer training, and our hopes to scale it virtually. Pre-order Marley's book, The Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club before it's out on April 15th: https://ragtagbestfriendsbicycleclub.com/ Contact All Bodies on Bikes to request size inclusion training for your bike shop: marley@allbodiesonbikes.com03:18 National Bike Summit 04:52 Lobby Day Impact 08:54 Capitol Hill Moments12:04 Marley Blonksy wins the Susie Stephens Joyful Enthusiasm Award 14:37 Retailer Training Spark Grant Update18:57 Big Picture TakeawayMentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Courage, Cows, and CPR: Saving lives and ourselves at Mid South 31.03.2026 17m

  "I saved him, and I changed my life. What a weekend." —Donna Smith, Mid South DFL 2026 (50mi)Donna Smith didn't intend to be more than a Mid South 50-mile finisher when she set out to train for it as part of the All Bodies on Bikes 2026 team. Luckily for one rider, her training—and her strong body—helped save a life by administering CPR at mile 6. And she met Millie the friendly cow at the Salsa Oasis Chaise Lounge. Make sure your saddle is secure for this wild ride!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Kristen's incredible journey to DFL 2026 24.03.2026 44m

  By now you know our tagline — all bodies are good bodies, all bike are good bikes, all rides are celebrated. Kristen Owenreay's story from her 2026 Mid South 100-mile ride is all of these things and more.Celebrating DFL at Mid South is about more than a party; it's about gifting the finish line experience to every rider. Kristen faced mechanical issues, health issues, logistics issues, and more, but still had the time and space to finish the ride. Keeping a course open for as long as possible opens up the field of cycling to encourage more and more riders to try it out at their own pace, and celebrate their wins, not just the podium.Kristen also has a personal connection to seeing more fat bodies on bikes, which you'll hear in the beginning. It's a testament to body acceptance at any size, and living the life you have in front of you instead of taking drastic measures to fit a mold based in bias. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• 🎬 WE ARE CYCLISTS is live today! Watch the new film by Shimano 18.03.2026 3m

  Are you ready for ten minutes of joy??Our new film by Shimano is live TODAY on YouTube. Watch it now: https://youtu.be/nCFaOAMtzNoWhat are you waiting for??We Are Cyclists: The All Bodies on Bikes Story picks up exactly where the first film left off in 2021 before All Bodies on Bikes was even a thing. Back then, it was just a radical idea that we all deserve joy and to ride bikes.In the five years since then, All Bodies on Bikes has become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with chapters across the US. We have a podcast, we have gravel teams, we have a library of resources! And the film tracks that evolution.It's absolutely delightful and packs a huge punch in 10 minutes.Starring: Marley Blonsky & Kaily KornhauserDirected by: Robin SansomCinematography: Robin Sansom, Josh Sawyer, Adam KachmanGraphic Design: Eli AtkinsColorist: Michael Schatz, RKM StudiosAn Offsite Studio Production for Shimano and All Bodies on BikesMusic:Epilogue by Ian PostOde to Joy by MetromusicWaiting for a Sign by Ctrl SThese Days by Louis IslandBallo in Casa Capuleti by Bottega BaltazarInselurlaub by Hanjo GablerOde to Joy by The AdictsLife is Good by The Hunts
• Live Panel with WE ARE CYCLISTS film director Robin Sansom & producer Nick Legan 17.03.2026 29m

  The new short film WE ARE CYCLISTS: The All Bodies on Bikes Story picks up where the original film left off.We see what self-described fat cyclists Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser have created in the six years since the original film was released, following them from coast to coast and meeting members from the community that they have created.In this panel, you'll hear from Marley and Kailey, who are joined by Nick Legan, the film's champion at Shimano, and Robin Sansom, the film's director. Moderated by ABOB chapter leader AC Cohen, and recorded live in Portland, Ore., after a screening of the film, the group discusses how the industry has shifted, what it means to find joy when others want to take it from you, and what belonging truly means for our organization.WE ARE CYCLISTS will premiere globally on March 18th.Watch the trailer here (we dare you not to smile while watching): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2b1NClgQHMWatch it on Shimano's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RideShimano/videos
• What's ABOB up to this Spring/Summer? 10.03.2026 25m

  There’s so much happening!First off we discuss how All Bodies on Bikes is doing amid major funding challenges. HINT: If you’re able to support All Bodies on Bikes by becoming a member, now is the time! Visit www.allbodiesonbikes.comSo what’s going on in the next few months? We’ll be at Mid South this weekend, March 3-16, including an expo booth, ABOB members riding the 50 and 100-mile routes, and the incredible DFL party. Marley has a new Salsa gravel bike and a new children’s book, “Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club,” releasing April 15 (with signed pre-orders).Oh and just a little thing … a new Shimano short film!!! “We Are Cyclists: The All Bodies On Bike Story” launches March 18, followed by a Midwest screening tour kicking off at Unbound Gravel, then travelling onward to Minneapolis, Madison, Chicago, Des Moines, and Kansas City.Watch the original All Bodies on Bikes film by Shimano on their YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JytAXpxmmQY And check out the trailer for the new film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2b1NClgQHMWe also have ABOB chapter events updates. Visit www.allbodiesonbikes.com/events for a ride near you.01:52 Become an All Bodies on Bikes member!03:18 Come see us at Mid South Gravel05:36 What to expect at the Mid South DFL Party10:45 Pre-Order Marley Blonsky’s new children’s book, The Rag Tag Best Friends Bicycle Club12:00 New Shimano Film Announcement: “We Are Cyclists” (watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2b1NClgQHM)15:17 “We Are Cyclists” Midwest Film Tour17:29 All Bodies on Bikes Chapter Events and New Chapters20:07 Funding Reality and How to Support Us
• Building strength to power your pedaling with Miranda Lyle 03.03.2026 35m

  Today Ellen and Marley welcome strength and performance coach and mountain biker Miranda Lyle, founder of Play Strong Fitness, where she specializes in mountain biking conditioning programs. We discuss why muscle mass, strength, and durability support longevity and better riding.We also talk about gym motivation, return-to-sport conditioning after injuries, butts... er, glute strength, and why you should treat your body the same as your bike: with regular maintenance and occasional tune-ups when something goes wrong.On March 16, Miranda is launching a free, online Gear Up Challenge with Shredly. It's five days of super simple challenges, each 10 to 15 minutes long, anchored in the five pillars of her mountain biking program. Two live workshops will also dive a little bit deeper into what a strategic recovery session looks like, so that you can apply what you learn to longer bike rides.Learn more & sign up here: https://mirandasofferings.myflodesk.com/offtrailshredly (Psst - You'll get a Shredly discount for signing up!)03:40 Finding Motivation to Train05:47 Glutes Are Your Powerhouse08:38 Owwies, Aches, and Training11:10 Why Lifting + Biking = Great14:39 Advice for Imposter Syndrome at the Gym20:02 Returning to Cycling after an Injury23:45 Aging And Muscle Loss26:22 Miranda's "SEE" Method29:34 About the Off Trail Programs31:21 Join the Play Strong Fitness x Shredly Gear Up Challenge, March 16-21, 2026: https://mirandasofferings.myflodesk.com/offtrailshredlyFind Miranda online:https://www.playstrongfitness.com/off-trail-mountain-biking-conditioning-programshttps://www.instagram.com/playstrongfitness/https://www.youtube.com/@playstrongfitnessFollow All Bodies on Bikes:Follow us on Instagram: @allbodiesonbikesSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allbodiesonbikes/podcastsAll Bodies on Bikes Website: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Riding as Resistance: The Alex Pretti Memorial Ride 24.02.2026 12m

  This is a short conversation Ellen & Marley had with Jarrod Alder before our DFL discussion last episode. Jarrod was a key organizer of Minneapolis’s Alex Pretti Memorial Ride on January 31st, 2026, held just a few days after Pretti’s murder at the hands of ICE Agents. The ride in Minneapolis saw over 5,000 participants, and there were more than 300 rides around the world. This is a story of riding as resistance; of how the cycling community came together to honor one of our own, and to take a stand. We hope you take away a feeling of hope, that you are not alone in feeling feelings about what is happening, and that you leave with one example of how everyone can find a way to oppose what’s happening.As of airing this episode in February, at least six people have been killed by ICE in 2026, and ICE is still active across Minnesota. News outlets report as many as 500 agents are still on the ground, which, while being reported as a draw-down, is still a huge and disruptive presence. For ways to support our neighbors in the north, we’ve linked to a reddit thread with links to dozens of organizations. Nation-wide, you can call your representatives and voice your opposition. ​Minnesota still needs us:https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/comments/1qcfpmw/how_you_can_help_master_list/
• The Magic of The Mid South DFL Party 17.02.2026 30m

  This is the third and final episode in our 3-part series on The Mid South Gravel bike ride. You cannot talk about the Mid South without talking about their now-infamous DFL (Dead-F*cking-Last) party. So we invited two of our favorites on to talk about it.Jarrod Alder tells his story of his muddy Mid South ride that sparked the first party back in 2017, and Beth McBride shares her experience as the most recent DFL rider. She earned her designation back in 2024, but because the event was canceled last year, she has yet to pass the torch.This year, All Bodies on Bikes has teamed up with the Mid South and Ride with GPS to host the DFL Party! We are so excited for some of the ideas we have up our sleeve. If you're going to be at Mid South, come find us and celebrate the last person to cross the finish line with the biggest party and the most joy you have ever seen.
• Training for a better ride (not a smaller body) with Dave Schell 10.02.2026 32m

  In this episode, Marley Blonsky—who is somewhat notorious for NOT training before a long ride—interviews Coach Dave Schell, cycling coach for the All Bodies on Bikes Mid South Gravel team. Dave helps all athletes fit training into their lives, making it enjoyable, effective, and doable.They talk about the importance of consistency, how to manage stress about working in a ride, and tailoring workouts to your individual needs, from physical differences to whatever life is currently throwing at you. They also discuss nutrition and how to fuel your body for a long distance event.Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for making the most of your training so that you can enjoy the ride!00:47 Meet Coach Dave Schell01:52 The Role of a Cycling Coach03:10 Training Tips and Strategies07:38 Incorporating Training into Daily Life11:15 Success Stories and Realistic Goals20:07 Common Training Pitfalls22:41 Nutrition and Fueling for RidesWebsite: https://www.kaizenendurance.coach/IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaizenendurance/Podcast: https://www.kaizenendurance.coach/podcastFundraising: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=M5QPG8XCVKZ86Mentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• The Mid South Gravel ABOB team experience with Matt Fisher 03.02.2026 26m

  Each year All Bodies on Bikes takes a team of non-traditional athletes to Mid South Gravel for the ride of their lives, focused on joyful movement and fun. They train together virtually through the winter from their homes across the country, then finally come together for a weekend full of excitement, endless miles of red dirt, and some of the best parties you’ve experienced, INCLUDING the “DFL” dead-effing-last party. This episode is a conversation I had with Matt Fisher, a 2025 team member and now a mentor for 2026’s team, as well as a founding member of our Dallas Fort Worth All Bodies on Bikes chapter. We wanted to share his story as a peek into what it’s like to be part of the team. The next two episodes will focus on different aspects of the All Bodies on Bikes Mid South experience. Next week Marley chats with Coach Dave who works with athletes to create training programs they use throughout the winter. And in two weeks we're celebrating a celebration… aka gushing about what makes the DFL party special. (And yes, this is your little nudge to consider applying for next year’s team!)
• So you want to be a bike influencer... 27.01.2026 40m

  If you’ve ever said “I could do that!” when you see cool bike influencer content, this episode is for you!In this episode we get a peek behind the curtain into Marley’s life as a professional cycling influencer and athlete, from contracts & comments to authenticity and selling out. Ellen’s perspective as a marketing professional helps you understand what brands are looking for when working with individual influencers, and Marley breaks down the work that happens to make this lifestyle a reality.If you're ready to start your own account, we hope you do! The world needs as many unique bodies on bikes as possible.00:55 Engagement and Social Media04:21 Influencer Life08:33 Contracts and Brand Relationships16:59 Ethics, Disclosures and Fairness24:31 Crafting Your Pitch to Brands26:23 The Challenges of Content Creation34:45 Navigating Sponsorships in the Bike IndustryMentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!
• Marley's Bike Crash: What to do if it happens to you 20.01.2026 29m

  Today we're chatting about Marley's recent experience of doing everything kind of... well... wrong after being hit by a driver in a car while on her bike. And honestly if a post-crash freak-out can happen to Marley, it could happen to anyone, so we want you to be prepared! We outline the correct steps to take if you're ever in a similar situation, including how to check your body and your bike, why you need to get the driver's information, and repeatedly remind you to get medical attention… even if you feel fine in the moment. (Adrenaline is a hell of a drug!) 02:12 Details of the Crash07:06 Vision Zero and Traffic Safety12:51 What to Do After Being Hit by a Car on Your Bike14:04 Importance of Context and Witnesses15:01 Immediate Actions Post-Accident17:40 Involving the Police and Bike Inspection21:18 Emotional Reactions and Accepting HelpMentioned in this episode:This episode is supported by BikeTiresDirect.com. Use code ALLBODS for 10% off your order, and for 6% to go toward supporting future episodes of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. Thanks!