Femme Cyclist Podcast
Femme Cyclist Podcast
Kristen Bonkoski
A podcast about cycling, mountain biking, and all things bikes for WOMEN.  Each week we'll week bring you interviews from inspiring women, and offer tips and tricks to help you thrive on the bike.  We love all two wheeled activities, so whether you like road cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, bike commuting, bikepacking, racing or riding, you'll find your community here.  We share training and nutrition advice, inspirational stories, and more.  You'll finish each episode feeling inspired and empowered.  
Your Biggest Fueling Questions, Answered | Uri Carlson
Sports dietitian Uri Carlson is back for her third appearance on the podcast, and this time, she's answering your questions. From fueling in the heat to riding at altitude to the truth about eating sugar on the bike, Uri tackles the real questions women cyclists are asking most. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/fueling-questions-uri-carlson ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Newsletter: https://bp-cole-llc.kit.com/4a0c68afd1 ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.c...
Jun 2
34 min
How Do We Get More Women Into Mountain Biking? | Mia de Paula
Why is there still a gender gap in mountain biking, and what can we do about it? Mia de Paula, founder of the Women's MTB Network (the first MTB media outlet and resource hub created by women, for women), joins Kristen to break down the barriers keeping women off the trails and what it's going to take to change the culture for good. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/mia-de-paula ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.com ➡︎ YouTube: http...
May 19
45 min
Do These Things To Thrive On The Bike After 40 With Marissa Axell
Marissa Axell is a Cat 1 cyclist and cycling coach with over 15 years of experience, and she's dedicated her practice to helping women over 40 ride stronger, train smarter, and stop feeling like their best days on the bike are behind them. In this episode, Marissa shares the training mistakes she sees women over 40 making most often, how to balance strength work, skills training, and recovery without it taking over your life, and the mental toughness tools she uses with her athletes to ...
May 5
42 min
From World Champ to Wheelchair and Back | Kait Boyle
Kait Boyle is a 24-hour World Champion and one of the strongest ultra-endurance mountain bikers in the world. In 2018, just two months after winning the world championship, she survived a life-threatening car accident that left her in a wheelchair wondering if she'd ever ride again. This is her story of coming back...and what she's still chasing. 🔥 Want to try bikepacking but not sure how to get started? Grab your copy of Saddle Up and Sleep Out: Your Ultimate Guide To Bikepacking. https://s...
Apr 21
41 min
Are You Biking On Empty? Supplements, Macros, & Sweat Science I Kyla Channell
Are you pushing hard on the bike but still feeling flat, fatigued, or just... off? There's a good chance you're biking on empty — and you might not even know it. In this episode, I sit down with Kyla Channell, a degreed sports nutritionist to chat about iron and Vitamin D deficiencies, other supplements actually worth taking, how to figure out your macro targets, and other nutrition mistakes that might be quietly tanking your performance. 🔥 Get 15% off your first order at Club Ride with cou...
Apr 7
45 min
You Asked, I Answered: Cramps, Chains, Clipless Pedals, And Finding Time To Ride
This episode is a question-and-answer format answering some of YOUR questions, including: Flats vs clipless: what's better?How do you find time to ride as a mom?How do I avoid muscle cramps in longer 4-5+ hour events?How do you prep for long rides? How do you balance weekday training/rides?Tips for someone new to mountain biking? I'm nervous.How to get faster on my road bike?How do I clean a waxed chain and how often to do I need to re-wax?🔥 $50 off training plans with coupon code PODCA...
Mar 24
26 min
Fueling For Success On The Bike With Uri Carlson
In this interview, I chat with nutritionist Uri Carlson about how to fuel in order to feel strong and fast on the bike. We discuss how many carbs you should be eating on the bike, real food vs sports nutrition products, and fueling at different life stages. 🔥 $50 off training plans with coupon code PODCAST50. 👉 https://shop.femmecyclist.com/product-category/training-plans/ ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎ Website: https://femmecyclist.com ➡︎ Instagram: ...
Mar 10
45 min
Bikes, Art, & Advocacy With Lisa Congdon
Lisa Congdon is one of my favorite people to follow online. Her colorful art, love for bikes, and bravery in speaking up for causes she believes in are all deeply inspiring to me. At 58, Lisa is a shining example of what's possible in the second half of our lives. She started riding bikes consistently in her 40s and didn't start racing until her 50s. In this podcast episode, we discuss what drew Lisa to endurance racing, how working with a coach transformed her relationship with cycling...
Feb 24
43 min
Life As A Gravel Pro With Sarah Sturm
Sarah Sturm is one of the most recognized and beloved names in gravel racing. She's a powerhouse on the bike and a huge personality off of it. In this interview, I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a professional athlete. We talk about how she trains, what she eats, and why she tracks her menstrual cycle. If you have any interest in the world of professional gravel racing, you don't want to miss this episode. ⭐ Sponsored by Cycle Limited. Buy and sell used bikes! 👉...
Feb 10
48 min
Mountain Biking At 40, 50, and Beyond With Lindsey Richter
I first interviewed Lindsey Richter five years ago and that podcast episode became one of the most popular that I've ever done. Much like anyone who has ever been to one of Lindey's Ladies All Ride skills camps, listeners of that episode immediately fell in love with her. So obviously, I was super excited to have Lindsey back on the podcast a second time. Lindsey is now 50 and stronger and wiser than ever. She just returned from leading an all-women train down A-Line at Crankworx Whistler, an...
Sep 9, 2025
41 min
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