Wheel Women Podcast

Jackie Scully is about to undertake a Guinness World Record Cycling Attempt next weekend and I caught up with her with just over a week to go!Having battled major hip surgery and breast cancer, she has quite a unique perspective on how to tackle big challenges.It's her 40th birthday next month and she is making sure it's a party with a purpose. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/pnAZxMDV0Lo

When two friends get chatting about cycling in lockdown it's going to be a long one! Bike packing in France and Spain is the big topic in this interview, but we also talk cyclocross racing and how a life changing medical diagnosis shifted Jen's outlook on life and the decisions she makes. So line up a nice long static bike workout and tune in! This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/BudauEYoJhQ

10 time National and 2 time European Cyclocross Champion, Helen Wyman, gives a unique insight into Cyclocross and how it's changed over the last couple of decades. After talking a bit about her life now living in European, our chat then moves on to the world of competitive Cyclocross, why whether or not you have a penis shouldn't impact where you can park at races and how she's been an advocate for change at UCI policy level. We also hear about the Helen 100 and why change has been so timely and essential for the sport. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/U_LsF9B4t2E

Miranda Robinson is a grass roots cyclist and doctor from Melbourne, Australia who is a keen Cyclocross rider, with a delightful get out and give it a go personality. We dive into the topic of parental guilt as well as the internal insecurities we all feel. But also being a superhero for your kids and inspiring them through what we do. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/KfI4i_mClew

Joss Lowden is a professional cyclist who rides for Drops-Le Col and has recently set a new unofficial women's hour record in training. I caught up with her a few months ago to talk about equality in cycling, hill climbing, racing and being an inspiration for other cyclists - my kids included! This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/noOo2dC2wy8

Aimee has ridden for UCI teams and raced around the world. But she's also a mum of a beautiful daughter and in this episode speaking to her from her home in Colorado, USA, I talk to her about keeping active during pregnancy with cycling and skiing and the challenges she now faces as a mum of a young child. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/PYpCELNFybc

Lindy Brazier-Larkin of Sarum Velo CC is the current women's champion of the Parentini Wessex Cyclo-Cross League. In episode 2 Lindy talks to me after a recent cyclo-cross race about how she got into cycling and what drives her to race. She also tells us why she thinks cycling is so great for women of all abilities to try - "Just Go For It". This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/9cS0UdPzz_4

Talking Women's Tour de France, taking up cycling later in life, mental health benefits and riding with/without children. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/kMngEYsIltI