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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 āhow to bike across americaā 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 āYonce - BlowWhitney Ford-Terry - "the guru of everythingā impractical packing necessities! first aid kits safety meetings leave no trace! outdoor ethics cat holes - bury yer poops 6ā-7ā 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, yāall! 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 8-15East 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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.
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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-womenDeb 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 8-15East 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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.
Marleyās 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 YāALL 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! Laelās 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 8-15East 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās 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 Bag15% 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 8-15Friends, 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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Joyriders, Meet Richelle!
āØSHE'S OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL GUEST! āØ
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 WongCasual 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 8-15Friends, 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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 Ovaās, exploring the impact of the groupās 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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 Ovaās, exploring the impact of the groupās 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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 TheaterJanuary 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 MuseumJanuary 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 CyclesFebruary 3, 2018 @ 10am
Join 2018 Liv Portland Ambassador Sonia A. Ruiz for a Winter Warm Up Rideāand 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
Hįŗ£i VĆ¢n 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward!
xo
~C
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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 BicyclingI'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 RenƩe 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 RideInspired 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 KroeckFriends, 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 Danaās Momās āFamousā Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies2 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 morselsPREHEAT oven to 350Ā° 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 ThorpeJim 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 Ride80 miles from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, New Jersey
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29704Big 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage."
Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forever Forward,
~C
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Iām 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. Thatās 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. Thatās 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. Iām stoked to have access to Stream PDX because it means Iāll have a studio space to hang out with and interview some of the rad women and folks in the Portland community. I canāt wait to share these conversations with you. Also, snacks yāall. 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 itās my turn. If you dig the Joyride and you have it within your means to do so, Iād 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. 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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.
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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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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 sheās 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 wellā¦.. 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 youāre listening to this within a few weeks of the release, June 2017, thereās still time to get in on the WomenBikePDX Bike Camping for beginners. Thatās happening solstice weekend, it's for women and women identified folk, hosted by me, yours truly. itās 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. Weāre 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. Itās 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 itās the first weekend in August. itās 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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, Iāve 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! Iām 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, Iām super stoked because we had our first info meeting this past week for Women Bike PDXās bike camping for beginners trip, happening at the end of June 2017. weāve got a great group of gals ready to try on bike camping and Iām so thrilled to get to help facilitate the first of what is Iām sure to be many more adventures. If youāre 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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 weāll talk about the origins of CycloFemme, Saraiās 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
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
Source: CycloFemme.com[/caption]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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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!
Iām so excited about this show, folks. Iāve been following Ayesha for a while and am totally stoked to get to hear about her journey. On this episode of the Joyride weāll 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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 - itās the first time Iāve recorded face to face as well as outside with all of the elements you might expect to hear in an urban park. Youāll get some ambiance like birds and the sound of camp stoves, as well as some guy yelling in the background, and thereās 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 itās 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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 BikesThereās 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 youād like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! Iād 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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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 youāre 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 PsychosOvarian 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. Itās 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 [email protected] 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. Iām super proud to be one of their Roll Models, a peer-mentoring program to help get more women on bikes. So if youāre 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 youād like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! Iād 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 Womenās Adventures are extraordinary journeys for women who want to experience the worldānot 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 wouldnāt find on your own."
FitWellPersonal training, nutrition, and life coaching on the go - all from your mobile device.
Liv CyclingSpun-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 BikingPisgah Forest Green Mountain, Colorado Vida MTB Clinics
Looking ForwardNorth 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 youād 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, itād 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 oneās courage, Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C
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