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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 with bike adventure organizers and general badasses Molly Sugar of Friends on Bikes and Jocelyn Gaudi Quarrell of Komorebi Cycling. Molly and Jocelyn are two of the six gals who are heading up WTF Bikexplorers. I am so excited to share this chat with you. On this episode we hang out at StreamPDX - a cute n cozy little Airstream turned recording studio - and talk about all the good stuff - including WTF bikeplorers, favorite stretches of road, cat holes, camping jitters, and more. Topics: Adventure Cycling Bikecentennnial Molly googles “how to bike across america” Trans Am route greg siple photography oregon stampede oregon bikepacking ride with gps komorebi cycling portland design works ride with gps: ride reports sugar wheel works ‘Yonce - Blow Whitney Ford-Terry - "the guru of everything” impractical packing necessities! first aid kits safety meetings leave no trace! outdoor ethics cat holes - bury yer poops 6”-7” deep, 200 ft from any body of water! Klickitat Trail (Klickitat River) White River Wildlife Area in Central Oregon Whitefish, MT TransCuba Route - Bikepacking.com Swift Industries - Cuba touring gallery Oregon Timber Trail Annie Londonderry Oregon Outback 4 Rivers Bike Path - Seoul to Busang, Korea WTFBikexplorers Regional Ride Series! FB Group & Subscribe to the newsletter, y'all! WTF Folks! Share your bike stories! WTFbikeexplorers[at]gmail.com     Big thanks to Molly Sugar and Jocelyn Quarrel for hanging out, and thanks to all the WTF Bikexplorers - including Whitney, Sarah, Mary, and Nam - for all the work they're doing to get folks on bikes out into the wild.   I had the pleasure of going to the third and final bike adventure workshop that Jocelyn and Molly coordinated with Cup & Bar here in Portland. I got to hang out, have a beer with pals, do some learnin', and hear some great stories from voices you already know - such as friend of the show Mollie Futterman from launch week! She told us about a recent bike packing trip to Costa Rica - and some others who I hope to introduce you to soon!   Oh, all you Molly Sugar fans out there - check her out on PLP Talks.   Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: WTF Bikexplorers Regional Ride: (Patagonia, AZ) April 12-15 Black Girls Do Bike National Meetup: May 18-20 WTF Bikexplorers Regional Ride: California Coast Redwoods Ramble: June 1-3 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 Strawberry Century: June 9 WTF Bikexplorers Regional Ride: (Bend, Oregon) June 15-17 WomenBike Camping with YOURS TRULY: June 16-17 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 WTF Bikexplorers Regional Ride: (Vermont Green Mountains) July 20 - 23 RAGBRAI: July 22-July 28 (Iowa, y'all) Swift Summit Northwest 200 |100: August 11 WTF Bikexplorers Summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Veni Vidi Velo - aka V3:  August 17 - 19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 East Bay WomenBike Book Club: 2nd Thursdays (Oakland, CA) Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Ratings and reviews help with that (pssst, I read your 5-star reviews on the show!!) but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C The Joyride Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Find out how you can keep the bike love flowing at thejoyridepodcast.com/support. 

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, mindful mobility. The Joyride is a listener supported show, so if you like 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! Melissa has given us special access to two coloring pages! Click here to download! Topics: Long Beach, California A 35 year break BikeLongBeach Cyclone Coasters! "The bike is a strength maximizer" ~ Steve Jobs. "The bike is a tool for optimism" ~ Melissa Balmer TEDxSoCal - Charlie Gandy - Creating Charismatic Communities Places for Bikes - Pro walks pro bike pro place conference: https://www.walkbikeplaces.org/ Janette Sadik-Khan Joyride by Mia Burke Pedaling Revolution Susi @ VeloJoy GirlTrek   Listen to Melissa with Arleigh on the Shift Up Podcast Martone Cycling Linus Bikes Public Bikes Electra Bikes   Bikes & Lifestyle media Pedago Bikes Georgena Terry 4 tips for bike shops Marie Forleo & Seth Godin The Surprising Promise of Bicycling in America Kittie Knox breaks the rules. Download your coloring pages courtesy of PedalLove here. Let's be real - there's a Susan B. Anthony quote over the image of Kittie Knox, but Susan B. Anthony was a noted racist. https://www.npr.org/2011/03/25/134849480/the-root-how-racism-tainted-womens-suffrage https://www.teenvogue.com/story/womens-suffrage-leaders-left-out-black-women Deb Hubsmith Mark Bixby   Thanks for hanging out, Melissa, and thanks for the coloring pages! Be sure to check out PedalLove.org, follow on Insta or Facebook,  Listeners, Melissa and I would love to see what you color. Go ahead and tag @thejoyridepodcast and @pedallove in your instagram pic and you'll be entered to win a copy of Taking the Lane #14 Bikequity: Money, Class , & Bicycling! You have until April 30, 2018! Go forth and color!   Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: Swift Stoked Spoke Series (Seattle): March 28 Black Girls Do Bike National Meetup: May 18-20 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 RAGBRAI: July 22-July 28 (Iowa, y'all) WTFbikexplorers summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 East Bay WomenBike Book Club: 2nd Thursdays (Oakland, CA) Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution.   Ratings and reviews help with that (pssst, I read your 5-star reviews on the show!!) but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C The Joyride Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Find out how you can keep the bike love flowing at thejoyridepodcast.com/support. 

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, Marley and I were supposed to record at StreamPDX this weekend, but there was change of plans. It didn't work out as we had hoped, this particular story below is one that I love and reference in the beginning of the show. I learned about it on this guy's podcast, Secular Buddhism. Marley's blog: LifeonTwoWheels Biking While Fat Jessamyn Stanley Molly Sugar / Ride with GPS / Friends on Bikes Gals Ride the Dalles! Madi Carlson + Pixie Ella Cycling Tips F your comments section How has your packing changed with experience? BIKE SNAAAACKS Anna Brones The Culinary Cyclist Anna & Brendan Leonard: Best Served Wild PAD THAI Y'ALL Big Agnes sleeping pad zPad Marley x Olivia Round First night jitters   Stoked Spoke by Swift Industries Whitefish, Montana - 3 day, 105 mi gravel ride #fuckyourbullshit Lael Wilcox! Lael's women's scholarship + 1000 mile challenge Lael Wilcox on PLP Talks! The Dalles Mountain 60 Big Valley Road / Kitsap Peninsula Bike Camping near Seattle!! Manchester State Park Bikin Obama @ Mt. Ranier Biking Alaska The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Hiking the PCT Parting Words of Wisdom Follow Marley on Instagram, Twitter if yer nasty, and check out her writing at LifeonTwoWheels!   Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: Swift Stoked Spoke Series (Seattle): February 28, March 28 Black Girls Do Bike National Meetup: May 18-20 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 RAGBRAI: July 22-July 28 (Iowa, y'all) WTFbikexplorers summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 East Bay WomenBike Book Club: 2nd Thursdays (Oakland, CA) Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C The Joyride Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Find out how you can keep the bike love flowing at thejoyridepodcast.com/support. 

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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 guys were designing products for themselves, and ever since, she's been strongly committed to the idea of equipping women with the gear that they need to integrate biking into their lifestyle and continue to improve the product in service to that mission.     Topics discussed on the show: BKLYN IN THE HOUSE    Po Campo Bags OBVS   Ortlieb Panniers not super attractive   University of Illinois   Century training (sure beats a marathon!)   Cycling Lake Tahoe   bike tour of Germany   touring the vineyards of Burgundy, France   calm city riding   Po Campo Retailer spotlight   Bicycle Habitat   B.F.F. Bikes   New for 2018:   BUBBLES!   Irving backpack pannier   Belt Bag 15% off discount code: Joyride (valid through May) Discount codes ARE case sensitive. League of American Bicyclist's National Bike Summit (March 5-7) PO CAMPO is throwing down the Gauntlet for the National Bike Challenge!! May through September. Words of wisdom: entrepreneurs, prepare for the long haul!  Big thanks to Maria! Make sure you check out Po Campo online and connect with Po Campo on Instagram and Twitter. Tag us in a story if you enjoyed the show! Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: Swift Stoked Spoke Series (Seattle): February 28, March 28 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 WTFbikexplorers summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C

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 athlete Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Mt. Everest Basecamp Pink Triathalon Escaping Your Comfort Zone The Inca Trail The Great Divide Trail Aussie Rail Trails Tour Divide Whistler, B.C Banff, Alberta Steamboat Springs, Colorado Napa Pacific Coast Highway Cycling to Cabo Munich Helinox chair Aldi   Bike Touring for Beginners w/ Escaping Your Comfort Zone   Queenscliff   Trail mix + chocolate!!   Cheesy mashed potato flakes   Jetboil superstove   Couscous with tuna   Cycling Australia versus in the U.S.   The kindness of strangers   Packin' heat   Amanda Batty   Calling out shit (check this counterpoint to call-out culture)   Tour Down Under   Equal prize money for women!   Senator Penny Wong Casual violence and the turdness of people Words of wisdom: Find your tribe! Facebook and Meet-up area great resources! It takes a lot of guts to reach out -"your dreams need to outweigh your fears." Check out other podcasts Richelle has been on here! Check out RichelleOlsen.com + RichelleRides on Insta + Escaping your comfort zone (on Insta)  Tag us in a story if you enjoyed the show! Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: Live the Revolution! Get ready for another night of bike love stories! The eighth annual Live The Revolution on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Alberta Abbey in Portland, Oregon. Live the Revolution is a bicycle-themed storytelling event that benefits The Street Trust and features four storytellers, three of whom are badass women in the Portland cycling community, including the Shero of Black Girls Do Bike Portland and WomenBike Roll Model Keyonda McQuarters. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $17 at the door, get 'em while they last! Learn more here. Worst Day of the Year Ride: February 11 Swift Stoked Spoke Series (Seattle): January 31, February 28, March 28 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 WTFbikexplorers summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C

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 intuition, the #metoo movement, and the one piece of "essential" gear she didn't even both to bring.   Topics discussed on the show: Ketchikan, Alaska Cultivating your intuition Tension and righteous rage The importance of travelling solo for women An uncomfortable encounter in Montana Fun solo touring eating habits Book tour by bike! Oregon coast trip Cycling Austria in Lederhosen! Olivia's Feels Like Flying portraits & IndieGoGo  Make sure you check out Olivia's blog with all those fantastic interviews, and follow her up on Instagram! Tag us in a story if you enjoyed the show! ~C Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: In the Portland area? LET'S RIDE OUR BIKES TO SEE:  Ovarian Psycos at Hollywood Theater: January 28, 2018 @ 7pm From the Community Cycling Center: "The film "Ovarian Psycos" rides along with the Ova's, exploring the impact of the group's activism, born of feminist ideals, Indigenous understanding and an urban/hood mentality, on neighborhood women and communities as they confront injustice, racism, and violence, and take back their streets one ride at a time." From Friends on Bikes:  "Ovarian Psyco-Cycles is a women of color cycling group in East L.A. that creates safer streets for women, and gives a voice to those who are disempowered. They inspire us to be strong, resilient and fight for our beliefs as a woman of color." Meet up: Ex Novo @ 5:30 pm. Details here. Film: Hollywood Theater @ 7 pm | Tickets to benefit the Community Cycling Center Ovarian Psycos - Teaser from Sylvia Frances Films on Vimeo. Here's another fantastic clip in this OPB article.  Live the Revolution! Get ready for another night of bike love stories! The eighth annual Live The Revolution on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Alberta Abbey in Portland, Oregon. Live the Revolution is a bicycle-themed storytelling event that benefits The Street Trust and features four storytellers, three of whom are badass women in the Portland cycling community, including the Shero of Black Girls Do Bike Portland and WomenBike Roll Model Keyonda McQuarters. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $17 at the door, get 'em while they last! Learn more here. Stoked Spoke is a winter series of bicycling adventure presentations produced by Swift Industries. This is a three-part series that highlights bike camping destinations in Cascadia and beyond. Each evening highlighting self-supported bike camping routes complete with maps, slideshow, and planning tips. Have a route you want to share? Click here to apply with Swift. Tickets: $5 a person. Sold at the door at the Rhino Room (+21) Doors open at 6:30pm, Presentations 7pm-9pm January 31st, February 28th, and March 28th WTF Bikexplorers Summit Whitefish, Montana August 16-19 This group of rad folx are inviting women trans femme and non binary riders out to #getradberadical and #shredthepatriarchy in Whitefish, Montana, August 16th - 19th. And it looks like BAWOB Lael Wilcox herself might even be there. That's gonna be a good one friends. More info here. Worst Day of the Year Ride: February 11 Swift Stoked Spoke Series (Seattle): January 31, February 28, March 28 Cycle Oregon Joy Ride: June 9 World Naked Bike Ride: June 23 Cycle Oregon Weekender: July 14-15 Seattle-to-Portland: July 14-15 WTFbikexplorers summit (Whitefish, Montana): August 16-19 Cycle Oregon Classic: September 8-15 Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C

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 Electra Ticino Yepp Mini Kiddo Seat Yellow Bike Project, Austin The Revolution Bike & Bean Cycling Norway! Rachel Jonat Mark Stosberg Davey Oil from G&O Family Cyclery Make sure you check out Family Pedals and follow her up on all the socials! Here are links to her, Facebook, Instagram. Let her know you enjoyed the show!  Coming up on the Bike Love Calendar: In the Portland area? LET'S RIDE OUR BIKES TO SEE:  Ovarian Psycos at Hollywood Theater: January 28, 2018 @ 7pm From the Community Cycling Center: "The film "Ovarian Psycos" rides along with the Ova's, exploring the impact of the group's activism, born of feminist ideals, Indigenous understanding and an urban/hood mentality, on neighborhood women and communities as they confront injustice, racism, and violence, and take back their streets one ride at a time." From Friends on Bikes:  "Ovarian Psyco-Cycles is a women of color cycling group in East L.A. that creates safer streets for women, and gives a voice to those who are disempowered. They inspire us to be strong, resilient and fight for our beliefs as a woman of color." Meet up: Ex Novo @ 5:30 pm. Details here. Film: Hollywood Theater @ 7 pm | Tickets to benefit the Community Cycling Center Ovarian Psycos - Teaser from Sylvia Frances Films on Vimeo. Here's another fantastic clip in this OPB article.    Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C

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 out the new BIKE LOVE CALENDAR where you will find bikey events in Portland and beyond! I made this as a one-stop shop so that I could avoid needing to look at Facebook for event details or information. Here's what's new on the calendar:  Ovarian Psycos at Hollywood Theater January 28, 2018 @ 7pm Tickets to benefit the Community Cycling Center Ovarian Psycos - Teaser from Sylvia Frances Films on Vimeo. Here's another fantastic clip in this OPB article.  Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party at Portland Art Museum January 31, 2018 @ 6pm Doors are at 6pm and route announcements begin at 7pm. The first 500 guests to arrive receive early registration for the Classic. Video live stream of the announcements will be available online beginning at 7pm PST at www.cycleoregon.com.   Liv Portland Winter Warm Up Ride at Breadwinner Cycles  February 3, 2018 @ 10am Join 2018 Liv Portland Ambassador Sonia A. Ruiz for a Winter Warm Up Ride—and service project! We'll meet up at Breadwinner Cycles' N Williams cafe at 10 am, do a group ride to Gladys Bikes on NE Alberta, then assemble Period Packs for Period. Inc. Join us for Liv bike fun and camaraderie, and help erase the stigma around periods and provide menstrual products to those in need. Joyriders, Meet Beth Pickhard! Links to topics discussed on the show: Bike Wisconsin! Brew City Biker New Belguim Brewing Final Draught Brewing Company Cascade Brewing   Vang Vieng Ho Chi Minh Highway Hải Vân Pass Honey Stingers, Clif Shot Blocks Stroopwafels WarmShowers.org Surly World Troller Backroads Tours Driftless region Chacos Saris Ladies Revolution MKE Grease Rag MLPS The Bella Donnas is now Cadence Cycling Truly Spoken Cycles Coast In Bikes Brewery Tour Copper Harbor, Michigan Marquette The Great Divide: the longest off-pavement route in the world Ride the Divide Beth's One Month + Bike Tour Packing List. Make sure you check out Beth's blog and follow her up on all the socials! Here are links to her, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Let her know you enjoyed the show! Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward! xo ~C

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 Bicycling I'm honored to have been included with some excellent voices in Elly Blue's 14th installment of her feminist bicycling zine Taking The Lane called Bikequity: Money, Class, and Bicycling: Bicycling has the radical potential of equalizing our transportation system, creating more equitable opportunities from the personal to the societal, and being a vehicle for protest and social justice. But that isn't how it always works. The contributors to this volume of Taking the Lane zine tackle of the potentials and realities and unintended consequences of trying to create a better world using human-powered transportation. Edited by Elly Blue and featuring work by Tamika Butler, Adonia Lugo, Do Jun Lee, Gretchin Lair, V.K. Henry, Lauren Hage, Tammy Melody Gomez, Phill Melton, Cat Caperello, Joe Biel, Julie Brooks, Kassandra Karaitis, Katura Reynolds, Rebecca Fish Ewan, Rhienna Renée Guedry, and Adrian Lipscombe. Order it direct from Microcosm Publishing! (If you insist on ordering through Amazon, click here.) The Pedalshift Project: Episode 100! Big thanks to Tim Mooney from the Pedalshift Project for the invitation to join him and the guys from the Sprocket Podcast for a live recording at Stream PDX for the 100th episode of the Pedalshift Project! I was starting to get suuuper sick (hence the jar of orange/ginger/turmeric elixir) but still had a great time chatting with the Tim, Aaron, Guthrie, and Brock (not pictured, on account of him being the photographer) about type 2 fun, bike-it list items, and the future of bike touring. Check it out and let me know what you think!   Inspired to Ride Inspired to Ride follows the inaugural TransAm bike race from Oregon to Virginia which took place in 2015. It is an ultra-endurance self-supported race across the entire country. It's mind-blowing what these athletes do to themselves. Y'all. In digging up the trailer for this I discovered that Mike Hall was killed in 2017. He's prominently featured in the film and trailer below. He strikes me as a guy who did exactly what he wanted. May we all have the power to harness our own capabilities. Also the gal who I referenced as a BADASS WOMAN ON A BIKE in the pod is named Juliana Buhring, the Guinness World Record for being the fastest woman to circumnavigate the world on a bicycle and she wrote about Mike in this article for Outside. Here's the trailer. Ride in Peace, Mike.   Joyriders, Meet Dana Kroeck Friends, t Topics & Links Berks County, Pennsylvania http://bikebuckscounty.com/ Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://lancasterpa.com/bicycling/ Rail Trails! A rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway track into a multi-use path, often including cycling and sometimes horse riding. Rail trails are typically flat and long, frequently running through historical areas, parks, or string together several of each kind. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit here in the States that is dedicated to working with communities to preserve unused railways and convert them into to rail trails and trail networks. Good stuff! Here's a great resource they made for finding a railtrail or multi-use trail near you.  PA Rail Trails https://www.traillink.com/trailsearch/?state=PA York County Heritage Rail Trail https://www.traillink.com/trail/heritage-rail-trail-county-park/ Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm Pedalshift Project's C&O Canal guide Molly Futterman's Joyride Episode JR003: http://thejoyridepodcast.com/2016/03/23/joyride003/ MapMyRide http://www.mapmyride.com/app/ Strava http://www.strava.com Here's a feminist POV on Strava's privacy settings. Megan Hottman's Joyride Episode JR019: http://thejoyridepodcast.com/2017/01/20/joyride019/ Presta bike valve adapter http://amzn.to/2ABmrlw Free Classes at REI https://www.rei.com/learn.html   Dana's Mom's “Famous” Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels PREHEAT oven to 350° F. COMBINE flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl with electric mixer on medium until well blended. Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined. Stir in flour mixture. Batter will be soft. Fold in morsels. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. BAKE for 15-20 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store what you don't NOM NOM NOM in an airtight container. Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to win a Gold medal for his country. In Pennsylvania, there is a town named for him with controversy surrounding the circumstance. http://visitpa.com/pa/jim-thorpe/outdoor-recreation/biking Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail http://poconobiking.com/the-trail/ Mackinak Island Check out Dana's great blog post https://blistersandbugbites.com/2017/12/06/mackinac-island/ KymNonStop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6cd0hPii_FJOzZaxqGj7w Bill Nye http://bigthink.com/in-their-own-words/why-i-bike Ed Pratt http://www.worldunicycletour.com/ Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) https://gaptrail.org/ Ohio's Tour de Donut!! https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/TROY/TourDeDonut Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 80 miles from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, New Jersey http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29704 Big thanks to Dana for hanging out and sending her mom's cookie recipe over!! Also, here's a pic of her dog Jojo. I can't wait to take Ziggy bike camping this summer. Make sure you check out her blog and follow her up on all the socials! Here are links to her Instagram and Twitter. Let her know you enjoyed the show! Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Also, I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Never forget, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C  

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I'm here to wish you a happy new year AND to let you know that Season Three of the Joyride Podcast is coming in January 2018. That's right. Ten, fresh new episodes delivered right to your earholes on Sunday mornings, starting January 7th featuring all new voices in new settings. This season we welcome our first international guests and record our first LIVE shows at Stream PDX - the podcasting and storytelling studio INSIDE of a vintage airstream trailer. That's where the guys at the Sprocket Podcast record, and where we recorded the 100th episode of the Pedalshift Project.  I was fighting a major cold and still had a blast. I'm stoked to have access to Stream PDX because it means I'll have a studio space to hang out with and interview some of the rad women and folks in the Portland community. I can't wait to share these conversations with you. Also, snacks y'all. In the meantime, please check out the brand spankin NEW website at thejoyridepodcast.com. There you can sign up for the newsletter to stay in touch, check out the back list of episodes, listen to the show right from the website, and share your favorites with a friend. Also, check out the resources page where you can find a list of my favorite podcasts, books, apps, gear, and more. It is an evolving work in progress. Friends, a dear friend of mine asked recently how to support the show, and I sure appreciate that. I give my time and energy because I love making this show for you, but there are costs involved with keeping a podcast up. So, ThisCoryWicks, thanks for asking, now it's my turn. If you dig the Joyride and you have it within your means to do so, I'd be honored it if you would consider contributing even just a dollar toward the show. Go to thejoyridepodcast.com/support to make a one-time or recurring contribution via Paypal. Your support will make the show possible and keep it free of advertising by helping yours truly with the hosting costs, studio fees, and equipment upgrades. Monthly subscribers will get perks like stickers, postcards, access to the Joyride Google group + online hangouts, and more to come. Once production costs are covered I can look into upgraded gear for better field recording as well as show transcripts for our friends in the deaf community. So, if you've enjoyed the show and you have the means, please cruise go on over to thejoyridepodcast.com/support to learn more and thank you in advance for your support! Don't forget to nominate a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest. I am already taking requests for season five y'all! Who are the gals that inspire you to get outside and ride your damn bike? Tell me whose bike love story YOU want to hear on the show. Again that's bit.ly/joyrideguest. Alright Joyriders - like winter and spring and summer again, Season three is coming. Check out the new website, subscribe to the newsletter, tell a friend, make your bed, eat your vegetables, ride your bike, and whattaya say we get back together the first Sunday of 2018? I'll be the one lurking in your podcasts.   [/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe image_id="4196" style_type="none" hover_type="none" align="center" lightbox="no" linktarget="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3"]http://thejoyridepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-jr-site-icon-1-150x150.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text] Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. 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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 building with WomenBike and a cycling group for Latinas called Mujeres en Movimiento.

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 blog posts, and they even have a book! I'm a little sentimental in the intro to this show, friends. It's Father's Day as I type this. I lost my dad, Frank, to pancreatic cancer in 2010. I started really getting into cycling while I was helping to care for him in 2009 after moving back to New Jersey from living in upstate New York. That was the summer I got my first real bike, and Lance Armstrong's return to the TdF was super heroic and personally inspiring. I watched Le Tour, and would go on rides, pushing out the mileage to explore more and go further. In no small way, this time was instrumental in the reclamation of my life and health. I talked about that with Brock and Aaron from the Sprocket Podcast here. I used to ride on the D&R Canal Tow Path a lot, and my dad told me a story about how when he was a Boy Scout, he and his troop went on a bike overnight! They took the D&R Canal up, probably to its' terminus in Frenchtown, camped overnight, and then came back the next day. I thought that was really cool, and he thought my new interest in bikes was really cool. Check out some vintage posts about this time from my other life here, here, and here. Later, while cleaning out my parents house, I found this fantastic photo. I believe this photo was taken in front of the New Jersey National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.   After my father passed away (on my birthday, actually) in 2010, I ended up selling some of his workshop tools on Craigslist and to a friend of the family. I used a few bucks from that to purchase my treasured Ortlieb roll-top panniers and my Apex tent in 2011 for my first bike tour - the Midway to Cape May ride. (Read about that here, here, and here. I talked about that ride with Tim from Pedalshift here.) These are essential pieces of gear, and in this way, I am still held and supported by my dad. In this way, he gets to join me on every bike camping experience. While I wish it could have been more, I am so thankful. Oh, one cool coincidence is that Jocelyn is from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and her dad is an electrical engineer who worked on the Space Shuttle program. My dad was a computer guy who worked as a consultant on some component (a camera, I think?) that is on the Lunar Rover. Something my dad worked on is on the friggin Moon right now. How cool is that? Here's a moody-looking pic of him (complete with early 80's jorts - wonder where I get it from?) in front of a LVR replica taken at the Kennedy Space Center.     Miss you, Pops* Happy Fathers Day. Xo Now, Let's Meet Jocelyn Rice! Here's a great pic of Jocelyn and her dad on tour:   Some topics discussed in this episode in no particular order: Jocelyn's first bike tour was in fifth grade! Warm Showers MSR Hubba Hubba (link to the newer version: Hubba Hubba NX) REI 3 Person Dome Hiring bikes in New Zealand. Some favorite roads - Cycling the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile Cycling in the snow out of Montenegro into Serbia Pocket tortillas and Green Papaya Salad. Surprising safety dynamic between Jocelyn and her dad. Keeping the wheels turning. Fox Glacier - ice climbing on a break day? Island Ometepe, Lake Nicaragua Her next (micro) adventure! Marakesh Express, Morocco Big thanks to Jocelyn for hanging out! Be sure to follow her on Instagram and of course at fatherdaughtercyclingadventures.com. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Remember: I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 countless kind souls and fiddle strings along the way. On this episode we talk about barter culture and the kindness of others, her favorite stretch of road, why she's transitioning to a recumbent trike, and plans for Jasmine and Fiji's next epic adventure. Learn all about Jasmine and Fiji's adventures over the years at FiJaPAW.com (short for Jasmine and Fiji Pedal Around the World) and click here to read her journals! The Pedalshift Project 069: Jasmine and Fiji bicycle the world, living the vagabond life. Recently, Jasmine was featured on USA Today. Check out the article here! Before we get into that, a few things: >> First, it is June, and in Portland where every month is bike month, June is something special because of Pedalpalooza, a month long celebration where community members organize different themed rides. I went to the kick off ride this year and was so glad that I did! I ran into a gal who came on the bike camping trip that I co-hosted with friend of the show Mollie Futterman (Joyride003) last year. We had a great time rolling around Portland, including taking the lane on a few bridges with a few hundred new friends. Yes, there was one or two disgruntled motorists and I did feel bad for them. Traffic here sucks already, and you then add in all the extra riders that the sun draws out, and a whole calendar of rides all month long, and well….. Might I suggest cycling? Anywhoo Joyriders, maybe one of these bike fun events will inspire you to organize something cool in your town. I will be attending the Bikecamping 101 ride on June 12. Say Hi if you see me. >>If you're listening to this within a few weeks of the release, June 2017, there's still time to get in on the WomenBikePDX Bike Camping for beginners. That's happening solstice weekend, it's for women and women identified folk, hosted by me, yours truly. it's a 24 mile casual ride suitable for any skill level, $10-$15 sliding scale includes camping, firewood, two meals, and a whole lotta good company. We're having an info session on June 13 at the Street Trust formerly known as BTA on NW Glisan in Portland. Join the Women Bike PDX Facebook group and register here. It's gonna be rad. >> Speaking of Rad, you might recall when Aqua Dublavee and I were having Coffee Outside a few shows back on Ep 24, I mentioned that Veni Vidi Velo was not happening this year, but I am so pleased to report that this is no longer true! V3 IS Happening it's the first weekend in August. it's for women trans femme bike glamping weekend in the Portland area. I will not be there this year, unfortunately, but I think YOU should go, and have a fantastic time. Email venividivelo[at]gmail[dot]com for questions or to register. Jasmine Reese! Here's some topics discussed in this episode in no particular order: Warm Showers Work Away Loneliest Road in America Trans Canada Trail C & O Canal Trail Kona Sutra I.C.E. Trikes CycleTote Dog Trailers Big thanks to Jasmine for hanging out! Be sure to follow her and Fiji on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and of course at FiJaPAW.com. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Remember: I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 over to Gladys Bikes first, and folks, the rest is herstory. On this episode, we hang out at the Bluffs and chat about her new ride affectionately known as QueenB, the shopping experience, going fast, how to carry stuff including our pups!, random parking lots in North Portland, stump town cold brew, and what backgammon, bikes, and South America have in common. Before we get into that, a few things: 1) I just celebrated one year of bike commuting! in that time, I've recorded 3400+ miles for Map My Ride in the past year! 2) HUMBLE BRAG ALERT! Friends - the Joyride was just featured as one of the 5 womens cycling podcasts to listen to from CityGirlRides! I'm stoked for the show to have been named with such company as VoxWomen Insider and Wheel Suckers produced by London Bike Kitchen. Big Thanks to City Girl Rides for that mention! 3) Finally friends, I'm super stoked because we had our first info meeting this past week for Women Bike PDX's bike camping for beginners trip, happening at the end of June 2017. we've got a great group of gals ready to try on bike camping and I'm so thrilled to get to help facilitate the first of what is I'm sure to be many more adventures. If you're a bike gal in the portland area and are interested in checking out this beginner bike camping trip, go ahead and join the Women Bike PDX Facebook group and/or email ME at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com or frankly through whatever social media you choose. Okay, Joyriders - you can find links and pictures in the show notes for this episode. And Joyriders, you can find those show notes at girleatsbike.com/joyride027. OR - theoretically, tap on the album art for the on most mobile device podcast apps and the notes with links should pop up. Here's some stuff discussed in this episode in no particular order: [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joni & Zig[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4160" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] QueenB[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4165" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] bike love podcast in the wild[/caption] Springwater Corridor Gladys Bikes Handleband Big thanks to Caryn for being my friend, Golden Girls style, and sharing her awesome new bike energy with us! Follow Caryn (with many appearances by Joni Mitchell the Dog) on Insta Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Remember: I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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: CycloFemme.com[/caption] "CycloFemme is a Global Celebration of Women created TO HONOR THE PAST from the shoulders of those who stood before us, for the freedom to choose and the chance to wear pants. TO CELEBRATE THE PRESENT with strength and courage, voices raised, moving together. TO EMPOWER THE FUTURE of women everywhere, the backbone of positive social change." [caption id="attachment_4149" align="aligncenter" width="454"] Source: CycloFemme.com[/caption] CycloFemme 2017 ride list here! or Lead the way by creating a ride! This year CycloFemme is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to empower school girls in Kenya with bicycles! (Psst. This is the best cause, you gyns. And you don't have to ride to donate!) Sarai has also produced events like TedxBoulder and Founded and Edited GirlBikeLove. While we didn't talk about it, let's acknowledge Sarai's badassery. She ain't no slouch. On this episode we'll talk about the origins of CycloFemme, Sarai's first bike packing trip, tips for how you can get more comfortable in the great outdoors, why she rides, and of course, bike snacks. [caption id="attachment_4153" align="aligncenter" width="300"] CycloFemme Founders Source: CycloFemme.com[/caption] Here are links to stuff discussed in this episode in no particular order: CycloFemme, duh World Bicycle Relief San Juan Mountains Bikepacking the Colorado Trail Skratch Labs Sportlegs This was rad. Big thanks to Sarai for hanging out, giving us a glimpse into the making of CycloFemme, and sharing the bike love with us! Follow CycloFemme in all the places: Facebook, Insta, Twitter Follow Sarai on Insta or check out her website Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Remember: I read 5-star reviews out on the show because I love you. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 to become the first professional female african american road cyclist. Ayesha has been featured in Bicycling Magazine, Bicycle Times, BBC World, and Vice Sports. In other news, I want to give a quick shout out to Brock and Aaron of the Sprocket Podcast who kindly hosted me as a guest on their show last week. We talked about GirlEatsBike, Portland, and of course women on bikes. I had a lot of fun chatting with them and getting a behind-the-scenes look at how other podcasters make stuff happen. Link to that right here! I'm so excited about this show, folks. I've been following Ayesha for a while and am totally stoked to get to hear about her journey. On this episode of the Joyride we'll hear about Ayesha's evolution from commuting into advocacy and then competitive racing, using the bike to conquer your fears. inception of A Quick Brown Fox, as well as the Do Better Together rides, and why building community is so important. Here are a list of links to stuff discussed in this episode in no particular order: ally cats goldsprints WE bike NYC Kissena Velodrome Evie Stevens / Central Park  Ride Across Wisconsin Jens Voigt Skratch Labs And of course, Michael and Toby! This was rad. Big thanks to Ayesha for hanging out and sharing the bike love with us! ASK AYESHA here, or connect with her on the Instagram, or Twitter. Also, check out Ayesha co-hosting Fix It Black Jesus, a podcast which takes an unapologetic look at race and politics in today's America. Get woke. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 bike camping. This show is a little different folks - it's the first time I've recorded face to face as well as outside with all of the elements you might expect to hear in an urban park. You'll get some ambiance like birds and the sound of camp stoves, as well as some guy yelling in the background, and there's a fairly loud fountain nearby! I tried to clean it up to have our voices stand out as strongly as possible, but I apologize in advance if it's hard for anyone to hear. First time, ya know? Topics discussed in this episode: April is 30 Days of Biking May is Bike Month June is Pedalpallooza here in Portland (check out shift2bikes.org for a list of rides or BikePortland.org to explore archives) Surly Ogre The guy who went around the world on a Surley Ogre Single Speed State College, PA - Home of the Nittany Lions Velo Cult Path Less Pedaled Gladys Bikes (Hear Leah on the Joyride) JetBoil SnowPeak Collapsible Coffee Brewer Yellowstone National Park Car-free National Parks Info! (Thanks for the link, Aqua!) Stub Stewart State Park WomenBike by StreetTrust (formerly known as the BTA) Friends on Bikes - the Women of Color social ride in Portland hosted by a new group called Friends on Bikes. The ride is intended to break down barriers and claim space for Women/trans/femme/non-binary people of color in this overwhelmingly pasty-white biketown. Check out this fantastic write up in the Portland Mercury here. Check out their FB group here, and follow up on Twitter and Instagram.   Dude, this was rad. Big thanks to Aqua for hanging out and sharing the bike love with us! Connect with her on the Instagram or on Twitter. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 the Toxic Shocks by friend of the show, Femmewrench Tara Escudero - check out her episode of The Joyride here. Friends on Bikes There's a new inaugural Women of Color social ride in Portland hosted by a new group called Friends on Bikes. The ride is intended to break down barriers and claim space for Women/trans/femme/non-binary people of color in this overwhelmingly pasty-white biketown. Check out this fantastic write up in the Portland Mercury here. Check out their FB group here, and follow up on Twitter and Instagram. Be our Guest! Do you know of a gal you'd like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! I'd love to hear from you and build this big, beautiful, vibrant community. Meet Angie, Amy, Heddy, and Made Victoria! I cannot even believe how much I smiled while recording and listening back to this podcast! It was so much fun to chat with this inspiring group of gals. You can't see Amy in the screenshot below, but she was there :) From the Toxic Shocks Cycling site: "We strive to promote and encourage women's cycling in Houston. This group is a conglomeration of ladies and friends who ride bikes. The rides stop at bars and other fun places, to drinky drank and talk girl smack. To be clear, we welcome anyone who identifies as a woman and/or is non binary and/or trans! The goal of this group is to provide a safe space for women to enjoy Houston's growing cycling community. The meet-up is every Monday evening around 7 p.m. Carnegie Van Guard High School (Taft/West Gray) on top of the parking garage. Roll out is about 7:15 p.m. New riders, please note that it is necessary to bring a bike lock, lights for riding at night, drivers license or ID (for bar entry) and cash or credit card." Make sure to visit ToxicShocksCycling.com or link up with their FB group for information on their weekly ride and other events like MS150, Alley Cats, Bike Around the Bay, Cranksgiving, and more. --- Big thanks to Toxic Shocks Cycling for hanging out and sharing the bike love with us! Connect with them on the Instagram, Facebook, or their site at ToxicShocksCycling.com. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. Remember, life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 to get to the show notes, otherwise go to girleatsbike.com/joyride022. Ovarian Psychos Ovarian Psychos documentary with is being aired on PBS on March 27. My wife and I saw this film here in Portland and it is a MUST see. It's a film about women of color in East LA who confront injustice and build community through their bicycle crew, Ovarian Psychos. They call themselves Ovas, and they are fierce. Ovarian Psycos - Teaser from ovarianpsycosmovie@gmail.com on Vimeo. Set your VCR to check out these badass Ovas on PBS, March 27. Link here. WomenBikeCamping! If you are here in the Portland area, yours truly is going to be hosting a bike camping overnight at the end of June with WomenBikePDX. This will be similar to the ride I did last year with friend of the show Mollie Futterman (check out her episode here). For details on the Roll Models program, click here. WomenBike PDX is an inclusive group organized by the Street Trust, meant to bridge the gender gap for Portland bikey-folk. I'm super proud to be one of their Roll Models, a peer-mentoring program to help get more women on bikes. So if you're a gal or gal-identified in the Portand area and want to try bike commuting, or want to run errands but need some help with figuring out how to carry stuff, or maybe you're in the market for a new ride and want someone to be your wing-women or whatever when you go shopping - then I highly recommend you check out the WomenBike PDX Roll Models program. if you have any questions about the camping event here in Portland, or want to connect with me as a Roll Model, or with any other questions or comments - you can email me at THEJOYRIDEPODCAST[at]GMAIL.com or click here to learn more about the program from the Street Trust. Pedal by Pedal zine (update) Another thing Joyriders, friend of the show Julie Brooks has put out an invitation to start working on the next volume of Pedal by Pedal! Check out her ask on Wheelwomen Switchboard as promised here - I'm certain Julie would love to hear from you! Be our Guest! Do you know of a gal you'd like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! I'd love to hear from you and build this big, beautiful, vibrant community. Meet Arleigh! Our guest Arleigh Jenkins has been all over the industry from different angles - from managing shops, to being a professional race mechanic, sales and marketing at the brand level, to racing her bike all over the country. Arleigh has spent ten years empowering women through stories, reviews, and videos on her blog BikeShopGirl. She's now fighting the good fight at bikelaw.com and doing a more inclusive badass empowering type thing at arleigh.co. By the way, I was so starstruck that i totally spaced out on O-fficially congratulating Arleigh and her wife on their recent marriage - congrats fam, love wins! Here's a picture of Arleigh's cute-ass family: Links! Folks, I'm going to pass on time stamps - it takes too long and honestly I don't think they add value to anyone's lives. If you use them, or miss them, let me know. Otherwise I need to cut down on the time it takes to produce each show if I want to keep a consistent schedule. Anywhoo, if you miss the timestamps, just let me know: REI Women's Adventure trips "REI Women's Adventures are extraordinary journeys for women who want to experience the world—not just see it. Guests travel with all-female guides and a ready-made group of girlfriends. These lively trips blend outdoor activities with local spots, cuisines and communities you wouldn't find on your own." FitWell Personal training, nutrition, and life coaching  on the go - all from your mobile device. Liv Cycling Spun-off from GIANT, "Liv is the first cycling brand dedicated completely to the female cyclist, with bikes and gear made from the ground up for women, by women." Ghost bikes in memoriam "Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is painted all white and locked to a street sign near the crash site, accompanied by a small plaque. They serve as reminders of the tragedy that took place on an otherwise anonymous street corner, and as quiet statements in support of cyclists' right to safe travel.The first ghost bikes were created in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003." GHOST-brand bikes "Born in a small Bavarian village and a trusted European name for more than 20 years, GHOST crafts world-class bicycles with German bicycle technology. Offering a full range of options from touring to downhill mountain bikes, GHOST-brand bikes are now available in the United States, only at REI." arleigh.co: "Bike more, worry less" This is Arleigh's new digital corner of the web. Visit for gear, reviews, stories, and the written word. Here's her piece on the Inauguration we talked about. Bullitt cargo bikes Bike Snacks! Hammer products (bars) Skratch Labs - but mostly just eat real, whole food Mountain Biking Pisgah Forest Green Mountain, Colorado Vida MTB Clinics Looking Forward North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS) Bikelaw.com Bike Law is a national network of independent bicycle crash lawyers who have handled thousands of cases and the difference between a bicycle accident and bicycle crash, and why it matters. USA Cycling partners w/ Bike Law USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States. It is launching a range of initiatives designed to improve the safety of cycling, a cause of extending exclusive legal benefits to members through Bike Law. Bike Law Defense League - pro bono work to help defend cyclists --- Big thanks to Arleigh for hanging out and sharing the bike love with us! Connect with her on the Instagram, Twitter, or her site at Arleigh.co. Friends, you know I believe in the transformative power of the bike, in our personal lives, our communities, and the world at large. I would be super grateful if you'd leave a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, or via whatever method you listen. It helps more gals find the show, and I believe the more stories we share, the more women who ride, we make this world - both our internal and external worlds - better with every revolution. Ratings and reviews help with that, but nothing is better than a personal referral, it'd be rad if you would share the show with even just one woman who you think might dig it. As always, friends, I appreciate your time and your attention. Remember, life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage, Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 Elly on episode six of the Joyride here. As you may know, Elly's work is close to my heart in many ways, herlatest project, Biketopia features stories from a dozen writers each with their own take on utopia, dystopia, and the gray area in between. The project is currently up on Kickstarter - and it has been funded, so the books are on the way, but you'll still have like 10 days or so to get in as a backer. Do it. Also, you'll hear Julie and I talk about a piece in Pedal by Pedal by a woman named Taz Loomans about her experience as a woman of color on the bike, and I want to elaborate on something I hinted towards in my conversation with Julie - which is this - if you're recently waking up to how entrenched and f'd up institutionalized biases and systemic racism, awesome. Welcome to woke side. Things are going to be pretty uncomfortable for a minute because you never realized how awful they were before, but, in order to affect change you have to take responsibility for how you move through the world and how it impacts the people around you. Me, for example? I want to take responsibility for the media I create as part of this community. One small way I can do that is to take a moment to read an excerpt from Taz's piece. I don't read the whole thing, but in it, Taz examines her budding disillusionment with critical thinking, the result of which is a provocative assessment that should be more than enough for self-proclaimed progressive bikelandian to take a long hard look in the mirror. I've invited Taz to be a guest on the show and hopefully we can dig in further. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in this show: 1:00 Shout out to our shero Elly Blue!         WomanTours         Georgena Terry 3:50 Themes in submissions 12:30 Get your copy of Pedal By Pedal from Microcosm publishing Wheelwomen Switchboard 17:00 Missing a page? Email Julie, she's got you covered. 18:30 Bike life in Rochester, NY Battery operated gloves? 24:00 Erie Canal Trail 32:00 Every Ride Carry LBS shout out - Two shops in Rochester that Julie loves: Yellow Haus Bicycles Full Moon Vista 33:30 Bike snacks! nom nom nom 40:00 Zound zine advice Joe Biel's How to Make a Zine Taking the Lane Again, big thanks to Julie Brooks for hanging out and having a bike love chat with us! Missing a page or want to contribute to the next Pedal by Pedal zine? Email her here Please rate/review in iTunes, or better yet, share the show with a friend! Wanna talk bikes with me? Or want to nominate a friend who you think would be a great guest? I'd love to hear from you - click here! Or email me at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com and tell me all about your bikey hopes and dreams. Forever Forward, ~C

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 of Gladys Bikes. Check out her episode of the Joyride here. Please say hi if you see me! I'd love to meet you :) Also friends, I found some roadside poetry in our neighborhood that I shared on the show this week. Here are the snaps of that window (and here is a link to her new location): >>>What kind of roadside poetry do you encounter? Take a pic and tag the show on the Instagram!

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 out here. In the week since then, I mostly worked from home but then braved public transit (with a ride to and from the Max station here and there) and today, finally, the snow has melted and I was able to get on the bike after 8-ish days. I have so much gratitude for public transportation, but I do not enjoy paying to go slower than I can on bike. That said, I do think it's excellent. I definitely had a miracle moment or two making dubious one minute connections. C'est la vie! >>Do you have wintry bike rides? Tag me up on the Instagram on your wintry bike pictures.

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 claw gloves. This is not actually an affiliate link. Please shop at your LBS regardless. >>>Do you have wintry bike rides? Tag me up on Instagram on your wintry bike pictures.

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 McGowan about going car free in South Carolina, doing the whole clipless pedals thing, and the true Bikeonomics of determination. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in this show: Rebel Without a Car High Heels and Two WheelsPeople for Bikes Shed the Monster Falls Park Swamp Rabbit Trail USA Cycling Criterium / Greenville Vermont Bike Tours Adventure Cycling Association WarmShowers.org Big thanks to Mary for hanging out and talking bikes with us! Be sure to check out her blog Rebel Without a Car or follow her car-free exploits on Instagram. Follow me too, while you're at it @thejoyridepodcast Forever Forward, ~C

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 community, especially women in groups. We use it to learn, relate, grow, advise, warn, and help each other. Here are links to some of the things we discuss in this show: “The Case for All-Women Cycling Clubs” by CItyLab.com: here. League of American Bicyclists National Women Bike Program: here. BTA Oregon (soon to be Street Trust) Women Bike PDX: here or FB group. Skjelse Marin Rapoch's Go Fund Me: here. How do you feel about women's cycling communities? Are you the member of a women group, a co-ed cycling group? Both, neither? Do you feel like those spaces help women to grow or only furthers the divide? Share what you think and which groups you belong to in the comments below, or email me at thejoyridepodcast@gmail.com. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."   xo   ~C

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 more. Here are some of the topics discussed in this show: Bad Ass Women on Bikes: Evie Stevens is retiring! Annemiek van Vleuten is back in the saddle. What I'm Loving this Week: View from the Handlebars: Riding home from work on a summer night BIKE SNACKS: Justins nut butter packets. Friggin yum. Tag me in a selfie while you're listening to the show! Or email me with your bike snack recommendations! Let's get to know.. me! Losing Weight, Finding Fitness Midway to Cape May: Part 1, Part 2 Again, follow me via The Joyride on Instagram - and why not follow Joyride on Facebook  while you're at it?! Wanna chat with me about bikes on the show? Have a recommendation for a guest? I'd love to hear from you! Click here!   Forever Forward >> xo ~C What do you think about the show? Any questions, comments, or guest recommendations? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com!  

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 Bikes: 1:00 Kristen Armstrong is going down in history. 2:45 Tip of the hat to Velo News. 4:50 My VeniVidiVelo PDX ride report / #V3PDX on Instagram What I'm Loving this Week: 5:45 Handleband by Nitize - Universal smartphone mount 7:00 Pedalshift.net & show on Annie Londonderry Let's get to know Katherine:  10:00 Getting into touring, despite tandem drama Bike!Bike! 2010 in Toronto  18:30 Traveling light 22:30 What to keep an eye on, mechanically speaking, when on tour 24:40 Photography - favorite moments 28:40 Equipment 37:00 Every ride carries: Topeak Alien II Multi tool 38:00  Erie Canal Bike Trail, Onondaga Lake 40:00 BIKE SNACKS! 18 Rabbits Fig Bars, Coconut Sables, Trader Joe's Fruit Leather , Vienna Vegan Grocery 45:30 Stupid homemade can stove vs MSR Pocket Rocket  47:40 How does your garden grow? Connect with Katherine on Insta! 50:00 Dream Ride Avoiding mountains in Switzerland 53:00 Advice for new riders Again, follow Katherine on Instagram - and why not follow the Joyride while you're at it?! Oh yeah :) - Leslie Jones on the Women's Olympic Road Race - NSFW/Earmuffs. Wanna chat with me about bikes on the show? Have a recommendation for a guest? I'd love to hear from you! Click here!   Forever Forward >> xo ~C  What do you think about the show? Any questions, comments, or guest recommendations? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com!  

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 what you're doing when you listen to the show! Tag me up @girleatsbike or #joyridepodcast on Instagram or send me a Snap (my snap is "catcaperello") Enjoy~ Here are some of the topics discussed in this show: Intro: Lael Wilcox is a total badass Tour Divide  Ride the Divide Movie 8:30 WomenBikePHL Devo coverage from Philly Mag 12:30 Transformation and Competition 21:00 The Laser Cats Feline All-Stars V Street  Koochella Sheclismo  The Rocky Fleet from partner Bicycle Therapy  30:00 Women Wrench Women's bike mechanic scholarship at UBI  33:00 Free to fail 38:00 Road racing as a team sport Kirsten Wild  45:00 MTB/CX as family reunion/team sport 48:00 BIKESNAX! Skratch Labs Rip Van Wafels  Proof is in the Pickle Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator 56:00 How'd you get into this? + Elisabeth's first bike Team Laser Cats Instagram  #wednesdayswithgrindcore  #gettoknowyourpros  Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN)  1:10:00 What do you wish more women knew about bike racing? 1:20:00 Body type advantages in team cycling 1:17:00 Dream ride Lizzie Armistead  Denali National Park 1:26:00 Superpower 1:29:00 Closing notes Rapha braver than the elements Bicycling Mag snapchat is "bicyclingmag" "My Week" video series PAY ATTENTION TO WOMEN'S CYCLING & when in doubt, make your own media! Dammit.Connect with Elisabeth here: Twitter Insta Wanna be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here! Be sure to follow me @thejoyridepodcast on Facebook, the Twitter, Instagram - even Pinterest, where my new board called “Bike Snacks” is making me huuungry. Yeah, you know how I do. Let me know what you think at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!  

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 tour was from Seattle to San Diego. Her longest tour lasted 2 1/2 years through 11 countries in Asia, mostly solo and unsupported. Make sure you check out Gretchen's blog - Spinstera. She's a talented writer, and it's fun to follow along on her journey. On this episode we'll chat LIVE from an RV park in Hill City, South Dakota about the touring obsession, free camping and random acts of kindness. [caption id="attachment_3736" align="alignright" width="300"] Home, sweet home. // Photo Credit: Gretchen Howell[/caption] Here are the timestamps to some of the things we chat about: 1:39 The touring obsession 2:51 First bike 7:38 Crazy Guy on a Bike, Adventure Cycling Association (Pacific Coast Maps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Bicycling the Pacific Coast, Gone Coastal trip journal 8:50 Best day, Free camping, George Mickleson Trail 12:35 The case for hills 17:50 Map nerds 24:30 Things that go bump in the night 27:15 Cycle-touring Asia 30:48 The bright side & random acts of kindness 37:40 Snack time! 38:33 Fantasy Ride 41:06 Shifty in Gilroy, Gearheads in Moab 45:35 Travel bug & Gretchen's little sister Mei Mei 48:00 Words of wisdom Connect with Gretchen at her blog or via Facebook. Click here to buy her a coffee. Next week on the show we'll have a chat with bike racer and coach, Elisabeth Reinkordt from Team Laser Cats. Yeah, you read that right. Be sure to follow me @girleatsbike on Facebook, the Twitter, Instagram - even Pinterest, where my new board called “Bike Snacks” is making me huuungry. Yeah, you know how I do. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C  Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!  

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/work space then packed up her jewelry artist studio, dog and bike to live a life on the road.   In this episode we are OBVIOUSLY going to dig into this experience, we're also going to talk about going tubeless, living in a van down by the river, finding community on the road and the trail, and pickles. Here are the timestamps to some of the things we chat about: 2:30 Brockway, PA Brockway Center for Arts & Technology, http://www.brockwaycatart.org/home 4:30 Pins in the Map Rebecca Rusch, Wheel Girls Camp Gravity Girls 6:40 Casey's first bike 9:20 Learning to MTB 11:00 Nomadic spark - aka living in a van down by the river 20:30 Casey's favorite rides on the road Duthie Park 25:00 Mechanical comfort on the bike 28:40 Booting a tire, Stans 31:45 Bike shops & communities Gravel World, PCL Absolute Bike Shops, Sedona Planet Bike, near DuBois IMBA Kat Sweet, Sweetlines Drunk Cyclist 35:20 Touring aspirations AIDs Lifecycle Pittsburgh-DC, GAP Trail Decorah Bicycle Shop 38:00 Casey's favorite bike snacks 41:30 Dream ride 42:20 Advice for newbs Make sure you check out Case of the Nomads, connect socially on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Next week on the show we'll catch up with spinster Gretchen Howell, who's on her solo North American bike tour. You do not want to miss it! Be sure to follow me @girleatsbike on Facebook, the Twitter, Instagram - even Pinterest, where today I was curating my new board called “Bike Snacks”. You know how I do. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!

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: 2:55 - the huffy dream girl 7:00 - finding Gladys 10:00 - adventure & gravel (oxbow, champoeg, stub stewart, crown zellerbach trail) 13:30 - where in the world? 15:00 - safety bubble 20:00 - best. commute. ever. 22:00 - snacks & parades 24:00 - haulin badassery 25:00 - the saddle library 28:00 - leah's demo saddle tip Snack Parade podcast (down there) 30:00 - the road curious club 31:50 - parting wisdom Make sure you check out Gladys Bikes, connect socially on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Next week on the show we'll have the metal smithing, trail grinding nomad herself, Casey Sheppard from Case of the Nomads. You do not want to miss it! Be sure to follow me @girleatsbike on Facebook, the Twitter, Instagram - even Pinterest, where today I was curating my new board called “Bike Snacks”. You know how I do. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C   Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!  

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 course, the evolving Bike Life! Here are timestamps to some of the topics we discuss in this show: 4:00 First bike memories 5:50 Josie's A-ha 8:48 Decorah Bicycles 14:30 Biking Decorah - Trout Run Trail 19:00 Snacks! Skratch Labs cookie mix 22:06 Asthma :( Frozen 20? 35:28 Workoholism 38:00 Superbike!Tabula Rasa & Fantasy Ride 43:00 Parting gifts Decorah Time Trials  Chequamegon!  Make sure you check out Josie's Bike Life, follow JBL on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C   Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!

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 some form or fashion. Joyriders, I am stoked to chat with Monica Garrison, founder and head shero in charge of the growing organization Black Girls Do Bike. Monica believes that the simple act of riding a bike can be the catalyst to wonderful and empowering experiences for women of all ages.  What started as a simple idea in 2013 to connect lady cyclists has turned into a movement with more than 50 inclusive riding groups all over the country. On this episode of the Joyride we'll also talk about Black Girls Do Bike, riding in Pittsburgh, the first BGDB national meetup in Atlanta this June, and how to be a good ally. Here are timestamps to some of the topics we discuss in this show: 1:14 - Greetings from Steeltown 2:23 - Monica's first bike 4:40 - Solo/Family riding 6:47 - Every ride carry 9:00 - Shop shout outs - Thick Bikes , Kindred Cycles 10:30 - Speclialized Dolce + Drop bar love 12:00 - “where are all the black women on bikes?" + that time I met Sharon from Philly 19:00 - Groups - Black Cyclists United  National Brotherhood of Cyclists www.thenbc.bike/ 19:45 - Pain points & the safety dance 22:33 - Dream bike ride - A Quick Brown Fox 24:47 - What makes a good ally? 27:30 - First National BGDB Meet-up in Atlanta June 10-12 + Tour de Cure + Civil Bikes Wanna win a badass BGDB t-shirt like the one Monica is wearing above? Go to the Instagram post for this page and tag a friend. You both will be entered to win the t-shirt. We'll announce the winner on Instagram on Friday, April 22 - the date the next podcast drops. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C  Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!

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 touring Iceland, breaking down in Bellingham, and doing things your own damn way. Here are timestamps to some of the topics we discuss on this episode: 3:10 - Em's first bike 8:40 - Touring Iceland 18:39 - Em's every ride carry 20:11 - Mechanical comfort & aspirations 22:33 - Breaking down in Bellingham 28:54 - Safety dance & Misogyny 34:40 - Pain points 36:47 - Shout out to Joey at Velorution Cycles 39:40 - Advice for new riders 41:10 - Fantasy ride 42:20 - Parting wisdom & link to "This is not a Guide Book" Big thanks to Em for hanging out & sharing her time! You can connect with her on Instagram. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the Joyride? I'd love to hear from you! Click here and tell me more!

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 Velocipede Races. Elly is a bike transportation advocate, an  editor and author who is publishing the feminist bicycle revolution. Her own books include Everyday Bicycling and most recently, Bikeonomics: How Bicycling Can Save the Economy - a smart look at how we get around, how we spend our money and the real costs of transportation. All these links go right to Microcosm Publishing, not Amazon. I know you might have Prime, and Amazon might just be easier, but please - do what you can to support small press. This is innovative, quality stuff made with care at an indie publishing house, and your direct support means a lot more to them than it does to Amazon. Here are timestamps to some of the topics we discuss on this episode: 3:55 - Elly's first bike 5:45 - Elly moves to Portland 8:40 - Precious Cargo - Our Bodies, Our Bikes, Cycletherapy: Grief & Healing 13:18 - Elly's every ride carry 14:58 - Mechanical comfort & bike maintenance 17:05 - Feeling safe 19:50 - Taking the Lane 23:33 - Dinner & Bikes, Groundswell 25:31 - Fantasy Ride 25:57 - Favorite Places 27:28 - Snacks 28:53 - Bikecamping & Blackberries 30:49 - Bike books! Including Pedal Zombies (where my first piece of fiction is published), Velocipede Races 33:12 - Parting wisdom for the bike curious Big thanks to Elly for hanging out! You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the show? Click here and tell me more!  

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 Association on Instagram Pretty Damned Fast 20/20 Cycles Wardrobe Remix on Flickrr Ella's Instagram See also #ridewear Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the show? Click here and tell me more! I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think! Joyride, on! xo ~C  

  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 a guest on the show? Click here and tell me more! I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think! Joyride, on! xo ~C

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 guest on the show? Click here and tell me more! I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think! Joyride, on! xo ~C  

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 someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the show? Click here and tell me more! I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think! Joyride, on! xo ~C

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 Jess' Etsy shop WomenBike Chicago National Bike Summit National Bike Summit - Women Bike Elly Blue's Bikeonomics Think you - or someone you know - might be a good fit to be a guest on the show? Click here and tell me more! I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think! Joyride, on! xo ~C