Denise Aquino and Patricia Destine are two women of color who are dedicated to promoting diversity within the sport of rowing. Both are former rowers turned coxswains turned coaches in the sport. Together they have almost 25 years of experience on the erg, at regattas, in the launch, or at the boathouse. No stranger to navigation or microphones, these former coxswains amplify what it’s like to navigate the topic of race within the white-dominated sport of rowing. Like most bodies of water, t ...
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All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size-inclusive bike community. Join Marley and Maggie as they explore the ideas surrounding “All Bodies On Bikes” and the impact this movement has on communities. We will explore themes such as party pace and why Marley hates it, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that “All Bodies On Bikes” has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole. O ...
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This week is another Road Trip Edition of the All Bodies on Bikes Podcast, this time as a Live Recording from Joyride in Tygh Valley, Oregon. Joining us this week are Lisa Congdon and Kelsey Long, for a conversation about inclusion, how it’s never too late to ride, being an accomplice, and our bike origin stories. Lisa Congdon is an internationally…
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Tune in this week as Marley kicks off our special Road Trip Series of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast, with Queer+ Bikes! Queer+ Bikes is a Northern Colorado based queer-centered cycling and community group, started by Bethel "B" Steele & Lauren Mehl in the Fall of 2022. Making friends as an adult can be difficult, and Lauren and B wanted to find a…
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Concrete Trails is the evolution of Todd Nisbet as an adventure cyclist and bikepacker based in New York City. He has worked in the fashion business since his early 20s, which has been 20 years now. Primarily, he has been involved in fashion sales, but he has been a creative throughout this time as well. His work has ranged from photography to ward…
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What does it take to instill confidence and courage in young riders? This week, Marley and Maggie sit down with the Executive Director of El Grupo Youth Cycling, a Tuscon based nonprofit that is empowering youth through bicycles. Denise brings 10+ years of nonprofit experience in sport based youth development, with 3 years as a collegiate rowing co…
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A Peek Behind the ABOB Curtain Kailey Kornhauser is currently serving as the All Bodies on Bikes Board President, steering the proverbial ABOB Ship. Marley sits down with Kailey this week to chat about the history of the organization and what the future holds Events: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/events Strategic Plan Follow us on Instagram: @al…
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Sebastien Sutherland (they/them) is a cyclist, consultant, community activist and drag king originally from Scotland based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. They’ve been cycling for over 10 years and advocate for better representation, diversity and access in cycling. They believe getting on a bike can change people’s lives for the better and that e…
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Melinda started riding in Bike MS in 2014 with her corporate team as a way to get out and have fun. After her 3rd Bike MS ride in 2016, she found herself diagnosed with MS. Since then she has joined the committee to help give back to the community. In 2022 she was named the Most Inspirational Rider for the Bay to Bay ride. It was that recognition o…
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Ozark Gravel Doom calls itself “A beautifully evil bikepacking event in the south.” With two distance options, 400 miles and 196 miles, this event doesn’t have podiums or prize money and is entirely self supported. The 2024 edition took place this past weekend, with the fastest male finisher of the 400 mile “Doom” category finishing in 45 hours, 42…
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I’ve long used cycling as a tool in my mental health toolbox, and as I’ve gotten more public with my mental health struggles and started talking about it on social media, it turns out i’m not alone. My anecdotal experience is supported by a number of scientific studies that have come to a similar conclusion, namely that “Cycling for transportation …
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MidSouth Gravel is an iconic gravel event in Stillwater, Oklahoma that has become well known for their efforts towards inclusion and supporting every last rider with a raging DFL party. Today we get a chance to interview Beth McBride, 2024’s DFL (Dead Effing Last) Rider. This was extra special for All Bodies on Bikes, as Beth was a member of our 20…
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Befriending Your Body with Julie Norman
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Julie Norman is a Body Empowerment Coach, providing professional wellness services that are rooted in compassion, trauma-informed and HAES (Health At Every Size) based. Her background as a registered dietitian and yoga teacher in eating disorders treatment, plus 25 years of personal recovery, inspire her to mainly serve clients seeking deep and las…
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“You can find the route on RideWithGPS.” Have you ever heard this before a ride and thought “I have no idea what they’re talking about.” Or maybe you’re a superuser of the software, planning and sharing routes all around the world. Well, whether you’ve never used it and are curious, tried it once, or are a superuser, today’s episode is for you! Rid…
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Andrew Schneider is the founder of Party Size Cycling, part apparel company, part New Jersey cycling gang. Basically, they host chill rides and make chill stuff. Andrew himself is a fat cyclist, a major advocate of the Adventure Lite lifestyle and the DIY ethos. http:www.partysizecycling.com https://www.instagram.com/party.size.cycling/ Pathless Pe…
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What does it take to instill confidence and courage in young riders? This week, Marley and Maggie sit down with the Executive Director of El Grupo Youth Cycling, a Tuscon based nonprofit that is empowering youth through bicycles. Denise brings 10+ years of nonprofit experience in sport based youth development, with 3 years as a collegiate rowing co…
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Sebastien Sutherland (they/them) is a cyclist, consultant, community activist and drag king originally from Scotland based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. They’ve been cycling for over 10 years and advocate for better representation, diversity and access in cycling. They believe getting on a bike can change people’s lives for the better and that e…
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Marley and Maggie are alone in the studio this week, digging into the power of language. Specifically, why do we call ourselves Fat Cyclists, and what does it mean when that gets erased? Support Maggie on her Maine to South Carolina Bike Trip Language Resource Guide Donate to All Bodies on Bikes (a 501c3 nonprofit) Follow us on Instagram: @allbodie…
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Bike New York provides free bike education programs across the five boroughs, imparting bike riding skills to both children and adults. The focus is on ensuring individuals can ride bikes safely and confidently in the city. In 2020, the organization successfully instructed over 30,000 New Yorkers in bike skills. Additionally, Bike New York coordina…
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This week on the show it’s back to basics with Marley and Maggie, as they catch up all things All Bodies on Bikes. Together they cover winter riding, PSI, and upcoming events. All Bodies on Bikes Cycling Kits - Get yours here Follow us on Instagram: @allbodiesonbikes @feisty_media All Bodies on Bikes Website: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/ Feist…
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Selene Yeager is host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, content manager at Feisty Menopause, and a best-selling professional health and fitness writer, including the co-author of ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. She lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, and lover of all two-wheeled expl…
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Joining us this week is Kristi Mohn, from LifeTime events to talk all things Unbound Gravel, but especially their efforts towards inclusion with a new program, Wheels of Welcome that Marley Blonsky is leading. Kristi started riding gravel back in 2004 in Emporia, Kansas. She joked that there are 3 paved road rides and 300 gravel routes. Since then,…
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Claire Pomykala is on the adventure of a lifetime - solo bike touring around the world. After graduating college in 2021, she embarked on a solo, self-supported adventure from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21. Despite her limited knowledge of bikepacking, her passion for biking and thirst for adventure fueled her journey. Just a month…
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Happy Black History Month! This week on the show we welcome Yasmin Boakye for a super fun conversation. Yasmin is a Ghanaian-American cyclist, triathlete, and all-around badass from the Maryland suburbs of DC. We learn how Yasmin fell in love with gravel cycling through the All Bodies on Bikes SBT Gravel team, about her experience with the 1928 Leg…
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Andrew Schneider is the founder of Party Size Cycling, part apparel company, part New Jersey cycling gang. Basically, they host chill rides and make chill stuff. Andrew himself is a fat cyclist, a major advocate of the Adventure Lite lifestyle and the DIY ethos. http:www.partysizecycling.com https://www.instagram.com/party.size.cycling/ Pathless Pe…
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Matt Hartman is a very handsome single 41 year old white cis male. He’s a taurus with blue eyes, brown hair, an amazing mustache and tattoos that some may consider “regrettable.” He enjoys long walks in airport terminals and even longer gravel rides in NWA. Some of his not so guilty pleasures include too many espresso shots from boujee coffee shops…
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The holidays are here and to make your gifting a bit easier, Maggie and Marley have put together a list of their favorite things. We hope that you find this both entertaining and helpful! Please note that there are affiliate links included below. If/when you make a purchase using this link, we get a small kickback. Your support helps us continue to…
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Vanessa Bowen (they/them) is a Diné (Navajo) product designer with a passion for cycling. Their creative focus centers on the juncture of design and social equity. Bowen serves as an Outride Ambassador, spearheads the Get Native Kids on Bikes initiative, and actively supports AIDS/LifeCycle. When not immersed in their Albuquerque studio, they dedic…
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This week’s episode was recorded live in Kansas City, Missouri at BikeWalk KC’s annual fundraiser. Joining Marley on the podcast today are three guests - Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC, Lauren Allen of Women Led Cycling, and Amber Edmonds of Party Pace Pedalers. BikeWalkKC’s mission is to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture o…
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All Bodies on Bikes has 11 regional chapters across the United States. Today we’re chatting with our Denver team about their experiences leading an All Bodies on Bikes chapter, their motivations, and some learnings they’ve had during their first year as an official All Bodies on Bikes Chapter. Noelle (they/them): white, queer, non-binary, fat femme…
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Claire Pomykala is on the adventure of a lifetime - solo bike touring around the world. After graduating college in 2021, she embarked on a solo, self-supported adventure from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21. Despite her limited knowledge of bikepacking, her passion for biking and thirst for adventure fueled her journey. Just a month…
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It is officially fall and wow, it’s been a summer. So many races, fun things, and life events to catch up on. Join Marley & Maggie for an end-of-summer recap! Twisted Spoke CBD Chamois Cream - All Bodies on Bikes gets 25% of proceeds Cleverhood - Size inclusive rain gear - All Bodies on Bikes gets 20% of proceeds All Bodies on Bikes Merch! Get Your…
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Grounded Nebraska is a community-centric gravel race and ride just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska that brings us together for a weekend of adult summer camp, but with bikes. The event was born out of the shared conviction to make all within the cycling world feel seen, heard and celebrated with the ethos, "cycling is for everyone". Joining us today i…
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Alyssa founded Radical Joy Riding in 2022 as a WTF-focused, accessible biking group in Washington DC, and has organized skill shares, beginner rides, and overnights to inspire marginalized cyclists to do what feels good in their bodies. As an organizer with DC Bike Party and Bikes Not Bombs DC, Alyssa strives to be the human embodiment of a no-drop…
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Alyssa Gonzalez (she/her) is community organizer, advocate, and new bike shop owner based in Boulder, CO. She works with groups, organizations, and individuals to create more access, education, and opportunity for queer, bipoc, and FTWN-B communities in the outdoors. She’s passionate about highlighting Black and Brown joy while sharing diverse pers…
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REBROADCAST - Sparkle B*tch! with Ri Ganey
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Ri is a photojournalist who specializes in human connections and captivating visual storytelling. As someone who has spent a good portion of their life navigating the overwhelm and isolation of perplexing chronic illnesses, she puts an emphasis on elevating the stories of folks who don’t get the representation and platforms they deserve, and that o…
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After attending SBT GRVL in 2021, Marley Blonsky had an idea - to bring other marginalized riders to the race, in a supportive, team cohort format. After a wildly successful first attempt in 2022, the All Bodies on Bikes SBT GRVL team came back for 2023. Fifteen people from across the US and Canada were chosen for our 2023 team out of nearly 200 ap…
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Get to know our co-host Maggie Lowe! Maggie is a North Carolina kid who is as happy cycling down a gravel road as she is hanging a hammock in the mountains or kayaking on the lake. She started cycling in 2019 to raise money, miles, and awareness for pediatric cancer and it has been a mostly happy blur ever since. She is so excited to make the cycli…
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Laura Blythe is a tribal citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in her ancestral homelands of Western North Carolina. She has a passion for learning about her culture and helps educate others through her job as the Program Director for the Cherokee Historical Association. Through cycling, her goals are to help introduce mountain bik…
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Micah Pulleyn (she/her) resides in western North Carolina, where she grew up and has been an event producer for 12 years. Micah is the director of Outdoors For All, a 4-day summit focusing on increasing diversity and equity in the outdoors, oversees rural economic development and outdoor recreation initiatives, and is the partnership and outreach d…
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AIDS/LifeCycle Ride with Sarah Jane Smith & Emily Schaldach
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AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7 day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, co-produced by and benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The event raises awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and funds services such as HIV testing, prevention, care, and much more. The Ride began in 1994 and was called th…
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Jenn Levine, also known as Chubbybikelady on Instagram, has just completed a ride from Michigan to California. Jenn cannot ride alone because of her seizure risk, so her kids carried her gear, and were her SAG crew. Jenn has lived with epilepsy for much of her life and recently overcame cancer, embarked on the journey to mark a new chapter in her l…
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Ellen Noble is a retired professional cyclist living in Western Massachusetts with her boyfriend, Adin, and our dog, Winnie. Since her retirement, she has filled her life with many odd jobs — the best of them being bike race announcing and commentating. Ellen recently launched a podcast called This One’s For You, to share inspirational and encourag…
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REBROADCAST - Celebrating Ability with Meg Fisher
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Meg Fisher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2x Paralympian and 11x World Champion Cyclist. She earned her doctorate at the University of Washington in 2014. Meg continues to race bikes professionally, predominantly endurance gravel and mountain bike events. She also runs her own physical therapy clinic in Missoula, Montana. She loves to play outsid…
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REBROADCAST - "I'm Allowed to be Boring" with Abi Robins
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This week we welcome Abi Robins onto the podcast! Abi is an author, teacher, and coach who found their career in helping people change their lives. Abi loves riding gravel and plans to leverage their skillset to positively impact the cycling industry. Abi’s work is supported by Giant Bicyles, GU Energy Labs, Chamois Butt’r and more. Abi shares how …
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Sparkle B*tch! with Ri Ganey
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Ri is a photojournalist who specializes in human connections and captivating visual storytelling. As someone who has spent a good portion of their life navigating the overwhelm and isolation of perplexing chronic illnesses, she puts an emphasis on elevating the stories of folks who don’t get the representation and platforms they deserve, and that o…
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Our Unbound Gravel series continues this week, we chat with the 3rd place Men’s Paracycling finishers, and blind tandem team Tyler Epstein, of the Ty Rides YouTube Channel, and Tim Hornik. After only riding together 4 times prior to Unbound, the duo took on the challenge, with Tyler as the captain and Tim working as stoker. We chat about developing…
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Joshua Charles Eckert aka Superman is 24 years old. He was born in Sarasota, Florida. Josh was always attracted to superheroes growing up because he loved that they give themselves for others. He has always found value in connecting with others and helping others. That trait has lead him to not only lead an incredible movement within AFA, but to be…
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Buckle up listeners - this week is an adventure. Marley and Maggie recap Marley’s recent completion of Unbound Gravel 100 in Emporia, Kansas. The duo discuss her preparation (or lack thereof), her pre-race events including a Shimano photoshoot and film festival, and how she managed to get through one of the most grueling gravel races around. Unboun…
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Carolyne grew up in eastern Massachusetts, where her love of riding her training wheels down to the harbor to watch the fishing boats grew into a passion for exploring the city’s furthest neighborhoods on two wheels. She moved to New Mexico as a teenager, where she got a wild hair to ride her bike down the west coast with nothing but a picnic blank…
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