Femme Cyclist Podcast

Your Biggest Fueling Questions, Answered | Uri Carlson 02.06.2026 34min

Sports dietitian Uri Carlson is back for her third appearance on the podcast, and this time, she's answering your questions. From fueling in the heat to riding at altitude to the truth about eating sugar on the bike, Uri tackles the real questions women cyclists are asking most. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/fueling-questions-uri-carlson ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Newsletter: https://bp-cole-llc.kit.com/4a0c68afd1 ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.c...

How Do We Get More Women Into Mountain Biking? | Mia de Paula 19.05.2026 45min

Why is there still a gender gap in mountain biking, and what can we do about it? Mia de Paula, founder of the Women's MTB Network (the first MTB media outlet and resource hub created by women, for women), joins Kristen to break down the barriers keeping women off the trails and what it's going to take to change the culture for good. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/mia-de-paula ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.com ➡︎ YouTube: http...

Do These Things To Thrive On The Bike After 40 With Marissa Axell 05.05.2026 42min

Marissa Axell is a Cat 1 cyclist and cycling coach with over 15 years of experience, and she's dedicated her practice to helping women over 40 ride stronger, train smarter, and stop feeling like their best days on the bike are behind them. In this episode, Marissa shares the training mistakes she sees women over 40 making most often, how to balance strength work, skills training, and recovery without it taking over your life, and the mental toughness tools she uses with her athletes to ...

From World Champ to Wheelchair and Back | Kait Boyle 21.04.2026 41min

Kait Boyle is a 24-hour World Champion and one of the strongest ultra-endurance mountain bikers in the world. In 2018, just two months after winning the world championship, she survived a life-threatening car accident that left her in a wheelchair wondering if she'd ever ride again. This is her story of coming back...and what she's still chasing. 🔥 Want to try bikepacking but not sure how to get started? Grab your copy of Saddle Up and Sleep Out: Your Ultimate Guide To Bikepacking. https://s...

Are You Biking On Empty? Supplements, Macros, & Sweat Science I Kyla Channell 07.04.2026 45min

Are you pushing hard on the bike but still feeling flat, fatigued, or just... off? There's a good chance you're biking on empty — and you might not even know it. In this episode, I sit down with Kyla Channell, a degreed sports nutritionist to chat about iron and Vitamin D deficiencies, other supplements actually worth taking, how to figure out your macro targets, and other nutrition mistakes that might be quietly tanking your performance. 🔥 Get 15% off your first order at Club Ride with cou...

You Asked, I Answered: Cramps, Chains, Clipless Pedals, And Finding Time To Ride 24.03.2026 26min

This episode is a question-and-answer format answering some of YOUR questions, including: Flats vs clipless: what's better?How do you find time to ride as a mom?How do I avoid muscle cramps in longer 4-5+ hour events?How do you prep for long rides? How do you balance weekday training/rides?Tips for someone new to mountain biking? I'm nervous.How to get faster on my road bike?How do I clean a waxed chain and how often to do I need to re-wax?🔥 $50 off training plans with coupon code PODCA...

Fueling For Success On The Bike With Uri Carlson 10.03.2026 45min

In this interview, I chat with nutritionist Uri Carlson about how to fuel in order to feel strong and fast on the bike. We discuss how many carbs you should be eating on the bike, real food vs sports nutrition products, and fueling at different life stages. 🔥 $50 off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/ ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.com ➡︎ Instagram: ...

Bikes, Art, & Advocacy With Lisa Congdon 24.02.2026 43min

Lisa Congdon is one of my favorite people to follow online. Her colorful art, love for bikes, and bravery in speaking up for causes she believes in are all deeply inspiring to me. At 58, Lisa is a shining example of what's possible in the second half of our lives. She started riding bikes consistently in her 40s and didn't start racing until her 50s. In this podcast episode, we discuss what drew Lisa to endurance racing, how working with a coach transformed her relationship with cycling...

Life As A Gravel Pro With Sarah Sturm 10.02.2026 48min

Sarah Sturm is one of the most recognized and beloved names in gravel racing. She's a powerhouse on the bike and a huge personality off of it. In this interview, I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a professional athlete. We talk about how she trains, what she eats, and why she tracks her menstrual cycle. If you have any interest in the world of professional gravel racing, you don't want to miss this episode. ⭐ Sponsored by Cycle Limited. Buy and sell used bikes! 👉...

Mountain Biking At 40, 50, and Beyond With Lindsey Richter 09.09.2025 41min

I first interviewed Lindsey Richter five years ago and that podcast episode became one of the most popular that I've ever done. Much like anyone who has ever been to one of Lindey's Ladies All Ride skills camps, listeners of that episode immediately fell in love with her. So obviously, I was super excited to have Lindsey back on the podcast a second time. Lindsey is now 50 and stronger and wiser than ever. She just returned from leading an all-women train down A-Line at Crankworx Whistler, an...

Want To Try Racing? Here's What You Should Know (Advice From Isabella Bertold) 26.08.2025 34min

Have you ever thought about racing? Isabella Bertold is happy to share what she wishes she had known when she first started out. Isabella is a former professional sailor turned pro cyclist who is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. From her current home in Spain, her hub for training and racing on the European circuit, Isabella chatted with me about all things racing and bicycles. She shares her advice for women and girls interested in racing, why she prefers to rely on fee...

Signs You're Overtraining (And What To Do About It) 12.08.2025 9min

Feeling tired, irritable, and unmotivated to ride? You might be overtrained! Yes, it can happen even to those of us who aren't elite athletes. Ramping up training too quickly, life stress, inadequate rest and recovery, and aging can all help contribute. In this episode, I share signs that you might be overtraining, what to do about it, and how to prevent it. ⭐ 20% Off At Jelenew.com with coupon code KB20 👉 https://www.jelenew.com/ 🔥 FREE Printable Training Journal &n...

What's Happening In The Bike Industry? Behind The Scenes With Nicole Johnson, Co-Founder Of Boyd Cycling 29.07.2025 41min

From the bike bubble bust to tariffs and a move toward domestic manufacturing, we get a behind the scenes look at what's happening in the bike industry with Nicole Johnson. Nicole is the co-founder of Boyd Cycling, the face behind Southeast Gravel, and a former professional cyclist. In this conversation, Nicole also shares advice for women looking to start a career in the bicycle industry, for those who are struggling to juggle life and bikes, and how to choose a great set of wheels. 🔥 50% of...

Biking Thru Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood 15.07.2025 37min

Something you hear very little about in the mainstream cycling media is motherhood. And yet, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and caring for little humans all have a profound impact on our bodies and our relationship with the bike. In this re-released podcast interview with Ali Frendin, we discuss pelvic floor health, getting back on the bike after childbirth, and the psychological impact of motherhood. 🔥 Train with Kristen! 👉https://www.femmecyclist.com/train-with-me/ ❤️ Join Kristen &...

Do We Need Women's Specific Bikes? An Interview With Georgena Terry 03.07.2025 31min

This episode is a re-release of one of the very few interviews I ever did with Georgenna Terry. It may not be the most polished or confident interview I’ve ever done since I had no experience at the time, BUT it provides so many golden nuggets of wisdom so I wanted to reshare it. If you don’t know who Georgenna Terry is, she was the founder of Terry Bicycles, a name you probably recognize. She has since moved on and created another company, Georgenna Terry, building custom hand-bu...

Supplements For Cyclists: What Should You Be Taking?! 17.06.2025 12min

A question I frequently hear from many of my female coaching clients is, "What supplements do you take?" This is one I hesitate to answer because supplements are very individualized. Several of the supplements I take are based on bloodwork identifying things I'm deficient in. That said, there are several supplements that *most* female cyclists can benefit from taking, and there are a few others that *many* other folks may be deficient in. 🔥 50% off training plans with coupon...

How To Find Bike Friends And Build Community 03.06.2025 9min

It always makes me sad 😢 when I hear folks tell me that they don’t have friends to ride with or are struggling to find a bike community to be a part of. And I relate—I’ve moved cities multiple times in my adult life, and have had to start over finding bike friends. 👯‍♀️ The good news is that female cyclists are the kindest, most welcoming women I’ve ever met. Here’s how I’ve gone about connecting with them. ⭐ 15% Off At Pearl Izumi with code FEMME15👉 https://alnk.to/cwU9NfF Resources Mention...

Essential Bike Maintenance Skills Every Cyclist Needs With Casey Wytaske 13.05.2025 33min

Have you ever been out on the trail or road and encountered a mechanical issue that left you stranded and afraid to ride longer distances on your own? Or maybe you've been putting off taking care of your bike because you're not sure what you should be doing? In either case, you're not alone. Many cyclists, especially women, haven't been given the encouragement or resources to learn these crucial skills. That's why I'm thrilled to welcome Casey Wytaske to the show. Casey is a professiona...

Tips To Conquer Your First (Or Next) Century Ride 29.04.2025 22min

In this episode, I sit down with three inspiring women from the Goldilocks cycling community: Summer, Daniela, and Aria. For those who have never heard of Goldilocks, it is a popular non-competitive women's cycling event in Provo, Utah that offers various distance options, including the coveted century ride. We chat about everything you need to know before tackling a century: from training approaches and essential gear, to pre-ride rituals that set you up for success, and yes—even the practic...

How To Thrive On The Bike Thru Menopause With Selene Yeager 15.04.2025 34min

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Selene Yeager, a powerhouse in the cycling world who has evolved her career to focus on helping active women navigate menopause. As host of the "Hit Play Not Pause" podcast and content creator for Feisty Menopause, Selene brings decades of experience as a contributing editor to Bicycling Magazine, author of over two dozen books, and a background in racing and coaching. In this interview, we discuss what women should know about peri- and pos...