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Femme Cyclist Podcast

Femme Cyclist Podcast

Kristen Bonkoski 111 Episodes Jun 2, 2026

A podcast about cycling, mountain biking, and all things bikes for women. Each week brings interviews with inspiring women and tips to help thrive on the bike. Covers road cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, bike commuting, bikepacking, racing, and riding. Includes training and nutrition advice, and inspirational stories.

Episodes

Your Biggest Fueling Questions, Answered | Uri Carlson Jun 2, 2026 2052 Sports dietitian Uri Carlson is back for her third appearance on the podcast, and this time, she's answering your questions. From fueling in the heat to riding at altitude to the truth about eating sugar on the bike, Uri tackles the real questions women cyclists are asking most. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/fueling-questions-uri-carlson❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Comm
How Do We Get More Women Into Mountain Biking? | Mia de Paula May 19, 2026 2751 Why is there still a gender gap in mountain biking, and what can we do about it? Mia de Paula, founder of the Women's MTB Network (the first MTB media outlet and resource hub created by women, for women), joins Kristen to break down the barriers keeping women off the trails and what it's going to take to change the culture for good.Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/mia-de-paula ❤
Do These Things To Thrive On The Bike After 40 With Marissa Axell May 5, 2026 2532 Marissa Axell is a Cat 1 cyclist and cycling coach with over 15 years of experience, and she's dedicated her practice to helping women over 40 ride stronger, train smarter, and stop feeling like their best days on the bike are behind them. In this episode, Marissa shares the training mistakes she sees women over 40 making most often, how to balance strength work, skills training, and recovery
From World Champ to Wheelchair and Back | Kait Boyle Apr 21, 2026 2479 Kait Boyle is a 24-hour World Champion and one of the strongest ultra-endurance mountain bikers in the world. In 2018, just two months after winning the world championship, she survived a life-threatening car accident that left her in a wheelchair wondering if she'd ever ride again. This is her story of coming back...and what she's still chasing.🔥 Want to try bikepacking but not sure how
Are You Biking On Empty? Supplements, Macros, & Sweat Science I Kyla Channell Apr 7, 2026 2708 Are you pushing hard on the bike but still feeling flat, fatigued, or just... off? There's a good chance you're biking on empty — and you might not even know it.In this episode, I sit down with Kyla Channell, a degreed sports nutritionist to chat about iron and Vitamin D deficiencies, other supplements actually worth taking, how to figure out your macro targets, and other nutrition mista
You Asked, I Answered: Cramps, Chains, Clipless Pedals, And Finding Time To Ride Mar 24, 2026 1581 This episode is a question-and-answer format answering some of YOUR questions, including:Flats vs clipless: what's better?How do you find time to ride as a mom?How do I avoid muscle cramps in longer 4-5+ hour events?How do you prep for long rides? How do you balance weekday training/rides?Tips for someone new to mountain biking?  I'm nervous.How to get faster on my road bike?How do I cle
Fueling For Success On The Bike With Uri Carlson Mar 10, 2026 2707 In this interview, I chat with nutritionist Uri Carlson about how to fuel in order to feel strong and fast on the bike.  We discuss how many carbs you should be eating on the bike, real food vs sports nutrition products, and fueling at different life stages.🔥 $50 off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/❤️ Join Kristen & The
Bikes, Art, & Advocacy With Lisa Congdon Feb 24, 2026 2589 Lisa Congdon is one of my favorite people to follow online. Her colorful art, love for bikes, and bravery in speaking up for causes she believes in are all deeply inspiring to me.At 58, Lisa is a shining example of what's possible in the second half of our lives. She started riding bikes consistently in her 40s and didn't start racing until her 50s. In this podcast episode, we discuss wh
Life As A Gravel Pro With Sarah Sturm Feb 10, 2026 2902 Sarah Sturm is one of the most recognized and beloved names in gravel racing. She's a powerhouse on the bike and a huge personality off of it.In this interview, I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a professional athlete. We talk about how she trains, what she eats, and why she tracks her menstrual cycle. If you have any interest in the world of professional gravel racing
Mountain Biking At 40, 50, and Beyond With Lindsey Richter Sep 9, 2025 2517 I first interviewed Lindsey Richter five years ago and that podcast episode became one of the most popular that I've ever done. Much like anyone who has ever been to one of Lindey's Ladies All Ride skills camps, listeners of that episode immediately fell in love with her.So obviously, I was super excited to have Lindsey back on the podcast a second time. Lindsey is now 50 and stronger an
Want To Try Racing? Here's What You Should Know (Advice From Isabella Bertold) Aug 26, 2025 2041 Have you ever thought about racing?  Isabella Bertold is happy to share what she wishes she had known when she first started out.  Isabella is a former professional sailor turned pro cyclist who is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.  From her current home in Spain, her hub for training and racing on the European circuit, Isabella chatted with me about all things racing and bicycles.She shares her a
Signs You're Overtraining (And What To Do About It) Aug 12, 2025 549 Feeling tired, irritable, and unmotivated to ride?  You might be overtrained!  Yes, it can happen even to those of us who aren't elite athletes.  Ramping up training too quickly, life stress, inadequate rest and recovery, and aging can all help contribute.  In this episode, I share signs that you might be overtraining, what to do about it, and how to prevent it.⭐ 20% Off At Jelenew.com with c

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