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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 group for Latinas called Mujeres en Movimiento.   Some topics discussed in this episode:   V3 Bike Glamping Weekend Friends on Bikes + Komorebi Solar Eclipse Bike Camping Trip Bikequity Kickstarter Elly Blue on the Joyride Ep6 Taking the Lane / Microcosm Sunday Parkways Tail Wagon The Dalles WomenBike FB Group Mujeres en Movimiento FB Group   Big thanks to Elizabeth for hanging out! 

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 their Southern Tier bicycle 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 since then a whole lot has happened. 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 she’s 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 well….. 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 you’re listening to this within a few weeks of the release, June 2017, there’s still time to get in on the WomenBikePDX Bike Camping for beginners. That’s happening solstice weekend, it's for women and women identified folk, hosted by me, yours truly. it’s 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. We’re 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. It’s 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 it’s the first weekend in August. it’s 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.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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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, I’ve recorded 3368 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! I’m 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, I’m super stoked because we had our first info meeting this past week for Women Bike PDX’s bike camping for beginners trip, happening at the end of June 2017. we’ve got a great group of gals ready to try on bike camping and I’m so thrilled to get to help facilitate the first of what is I’m sure to be many more adventures. If you’re 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: Joni & Zig QueenB bike love podcast in the wild 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage." Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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. Empower the Girl. Ignite the Woman. Source: CycloFemme.com "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."   Source: CycloFemme.com 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 we’ll talk about the origins of CycloFemme, Sarai’s first bike packing trip, tips for how you can get more comfortable in the great outdoors, why she rides, and of course, bike snacks. CycloFemme Founders Source: CycloFemme.com 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 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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! I’m so excited about this show, folks. I’ve been following Ayesha for a while and am totally stoked to get to hear about her journey. On this episode of the Joyride we’ll 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

Show notes with a few pictures can be found at girleatsbike.com/joyride024.   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 - it’s the first time I’ve recorded face to face as well as outside with all of the elements you might expect to hear in an urban park. You’ll get some ambiance like birds and the sound of camp stoves, as well as some guy yelling in the background, and there’s 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 it’s hard for anyone to hear. First time, ya know? Here are a list of links to stuff discussed in this episode in no particular order: 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   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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 Bikes There’s 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 you’d like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! I’d 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage. Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C

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 you’re 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 Psychos Ovarian 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. It’s 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 ovarianpsycosmovie@gmail.com 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. I’m super proud to be one of their Roll Models, a peer-mentoring program to help get more women on bikes. So if you’re 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 you’d like to hear on the show? Nominate a friend, or yourself, to be a guest at bit.ly/joyrideguest! I’d 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, and is now the director at bike law dot 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 Women’s Adventures are extraordinary journeys for women who want to experience the world—not 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 wouldn’t find on your own." FitWell Personal training, nutrition, and life coaching  on the go - all from your mobile device. Liv Cycling Spun-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 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 Biking Pisgah Forest Green Mountain, Colorado Vida MTB Clinics Looking Forward North 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 you’d 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, it’d 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 one’s courage, Keep moving forward and until next time I hope you enjoy the ride. Forever Forward, ~C   *L

Howdy Joyriders! On today’s show I chat with Julie Brooks, creatrix of the Pedal by Pedal zine about women over 40 who ride bicycles. We’ll chat about the inspiration for the book, going the distance... seasonally…  and milkshakes.   I’m not gonna lie - this show is like an Elly Blue love fest - if you’re new to the show, you can check out Elly on episode six of the Joyride here. As you may know, Elly’s work is close to my heart in many ways, herlatest project, Biketopia features stories from a dozen writers each with their own take on utopia, dystopia, and the gray area in between. The project is currently up on Kickstarter - and it has been funded, so the books are on the way, but you’ll still have like 10 days or so to get in as a backer. Do it.   Also, you’ll hear Julie and I talk about a piece in Pedal by Pedal by a woman named Taz Loomans about her experience as a woman of color on the bike, and I want to elaborate on something I hinted towards in my conversation with Julie - which is this - if you’re recently waking up to how entrenched and f’d up institutionalized biases and systemic racism, awesome. Welcome to woke side. Things are going to be pretty uncomfortable for a minute because you never realized how awful they were before, but, in order to affect change you have to take responsibility for how you move through the world and how it impacts the people around you. Me, for example? I want to take responsibility for the media I create as part of this community. One small way I can do that is to take a moment to read an excerpt from Taz’s piece.    I don't read the whole thing, but in it, Taz examines her budding disillusionment with critical thinking, the result of which is a provocative assessment that should be more than enough for self-proclaimed progressive bikelandian to take a long hard look in the mirror. I've invited Taz to be a guest on the show and hopefully we can dig in further.   Here are links to some of the topics discussed in this show: 1:00 Shout out to our shero Elly Blue!         WomanTours         Georgena Terry 3:50 Themes in submissions 12:30 Get your copy of Pedal By Pedal from Microcosm publishing Wheelwomen Switchboard 17:00 Missing a page? Email Julie, she's got you covered. 18:30 Bike life in Rochester, NY Battery operated gloves? 24:00 Erie Canal Trail 32:00 Every Ride Carry LBS shout out - Two shops in Rochester that Julie loves: Yellow Haus Bicycles Full Moon Vista 33:30 Bike snacks! nom nom nom 40:00 Zound zine advice Joe Biel’s How to Make a Zine Taking the Lane   Again, big thanks to Julie Brooks for hanging out and having a bike love chat with us! Missing a page or want to contribute to the next Pedal by Pedal zine? Email her here   Please rate/review in iTunes, or better yet, share the show with a friend! Wanna talk bikes with me? Or want to nominate a friend who you think would be a great guest? I'd love to hear from you - click here! Or email me at thejoyridepodcast[at]gmail.com and tell me all about your bikey hopes and dreams.   Forever Forward, ~C

Howdy Joyriders! It's FebBREWary and BIKE LOVE is in the air! If you stumble upon this before Feb. 10, 2017 and you're in the Portland, Oregon area on that date, check out Live the Revolution's Bike Love Stories for live story telling on the stage from some bikey Portlanders. The event will be hosted by friend of the show Leah Benson of Gladys Bikes. Check out her episode of the Joyride here. Also friends, I found some roadside poetry in our neighborhood that I shared on the show this week. Here are the snaps of that window (and here is a link to her new location): >>>What kind of roadside poetry do you encounter? Take a pic and tag the show on the Instagram!

Howdy Joyriders! I opened this show with a few thoughts about the wintry weather we've had here in Portland over the past week. Last Tuesday we got clobbered with a foot of snow and a city that screeched to a halt. But, as the first flakes fell, I had no idea what we were in store for.  I took a snap to show you my experience. Check it out here. In the week since then, I mostly worked from home but then braved public transit (with a ride to and from the Max station here and there) and today, finally, the snow has melted and I was able to get on the bike after 8-ish days. I have so much gratitude for public transportation, but I do not enjoy paying to go slower than I can on bike. That said, I do think it's excellent. I definitely had a miracle moment or two making dubious one minute connections. C'est la vie! >>Do you have wintry bike rides? Tag me up on Instagram on your wintry bike pictures.

Howdy Joyriders! I opened this show with a few thoughts about bike commuting! I've ridden a whopping 2300 miles since May, and even though it's cold, I'm really loving the way that commuting by bike has helped me to get to know Portland on a deeper level. Here's a fun chart from Map My Fitness:   Made even better by these awesome lobster claw gloves. This is not actually an affiliate link. Please shop at your LBS regardless. >>>Do you have wintry bike rides? Tag me up on Instagram on your wintry bike pictures.

Howdy Joyriders! I opened this week with a few thoughts on the political events of this week as they relate to women. I understand you're here for the bike love, but I can't let this one go. Women need to RISE UP. Need inspiration for where to put your energy? Click here. Now, back to bikes :) On this week's episode I chat with Mary McGowan about going car free in South Carolina, doing the whole clipless pedals thing, and the true Bikeonomics of determination. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in this show: Rebel Without a Car https://rebelwithoutacar.com/ High Heels and Two Wheels http://highheelsandtwowheels.com/ People for Bikes http://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Falls Park http://fallspark.com/ Swamp Rabbit Trail http://greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit/ USA Cycling Criterium / Greenville http://www.usacycling.org/greenville-set-to-host-pro-criterium-and-team-time-trial-nationals.htm Vermont Bike Tours https://www.vbt.com/ Adventure Cycling Association http://adventurecycling.org WarmShowers.org http://www.warmshowers.org Big thanks to Mary for hanging out and talking bikes with us! Be sure to check out her blog Rebel Without a Car or follow her car-free exploits on Instagram. As always, I appreciate your time and attention. Remember friends, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage." Forever Forward, ~C

On this episode of the Joyride I chat with one of the women who were instrumental in bringing the Women Bike movement to Portland, program manager Nicole Davenport. Nicole has since left this position, but what you’ll hear is a recording of my orientation to be part of the “roll model” program    I’m a firm believer in the power of community, especially women in groups. We use it to learn, relate, grow, advise, warn, and help each other.   Here are links to some of the things we discuss in this show:   “The Case for All-Women Cycling Clubs” by CItyLab.com: http://www.citylab.com/navigator/2016/10/the-case-for-all-women-cycling-clubs/504260/?utm_source=nl__link5_101716   League of American Bicyclists: Women Bike: http://bikeleague.org/womenbike Women Bike PDX: http://btaoregon.org/womenbike   Skjelse Marin Rapoch’s Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/skjelserapoch   How do you feel about women’s cycling communities? Are you the member of a women group, a co-ed cycling group? Both, neither? Do you feel like those spaces help women to grow or only furthers the divide? Share what you think and which groups you belong to in the comments below, or email me at thejoyridepodcast@gmail.com.   "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."   xo ~C

Howdy Joyriders! This week on the show you'll meet me, in conversation with Tim Mooney from the Pedalshift Project! I definitely recommend you pop over to his place and check things out. Especially Episode 13 featuring Annie Londonderry. In this episode we're going to talk about courage, riding solo, my touring origin story, and more. Here are some of the topics discussed in this show:   Bad Ass Women on Bikes:   Evie Stevens is retiring!   Annemiek van Vleuten is back in the saddle.   What I'm Loving this Week:   View from the Handlebars: Riding home from work on a summer night BIKE SNACKS: Justins nut butter packets. Friggin yum. Tag me in a selfie while you're listening to the show! Or email me with your bike snack recommendations! Let's get to know.. me!   Losing Weight, Finding Fitness Midway to Cape May: Part 1, Part 2   Again, follow me via The Joyride on Instagram - and why not follow Joyride on Facebook  while you're at it?!   Wanna chat with me about bikes on the show? Have a recommendation for a guest? I'd love to hear from you! Click here!   Forever Forward >> xo ~C

Howdy Joyriders! This week on the show you'll meet Katherine Walton who shares with us some stories about her 14,000 miles pedaling all over the planet. In this episode we're going to talk about tandem bike tour drama, photography, foodstuffs on tour, and more. Here are some of the topics discussed in this show:   Bad Ass Women on Bikes: 1:00 Kristen Armstrong is going down in history. 2:45 Tip of the hat to Velo News. 4:50 My VeniVidiVelo PDX ride report / #V3PDX on Instagram   What I'm Loving this Week: 5:45 Handleband by Nitize - Universal smartphone mount 7:00 Pedalshift.net & show on Annie Londonderry   Let's get to know Katherine:  10:00 Getting into touring, despite tandem drama Bike!Bike! 2010 in Toronto  18:30 Traveling light 22:30 What to keep an eye on, mechanically speaking, when on tour 24:40 Photography - favorite moments 28:40 Equipment 37:00 Every ride carries: Topeak Alien II Multi tool 38:00  Erie Canal Bike Trail, Onondaga Lake 40:00 BIKE SNACKS! 18 Rabbits Fig Bars, Coconut Sables, Trader Joe's Fruit Leather , Vienna Vegan Grocery 45:30 Stupid homemade can stove vs MSR Pocket Rocket  47:40 How does your garden grow? Connect with Katherine on Insta! 50:00 Dream Ride Avoiding mountains in Switzerland 53:00 Advice for new riders   Again, follow Katherine on Instagram - and why not follow the Joyride while you're at it?!   Wanna chat with me about bikes on the show? Have a recommendation for a guest? I'd love to hear from you! Click here!   Forever Forward >> xo ~C

JR013: Meet WomenBikePHL Devo coach & Laser Cat Elisabeth Reinkordt

Howdy Joyriders! On this week's episode I chat with Gretchen Howell, a lifelong travel junkie, currently on a solo bike tour of the US and Canada and visiting writing workshops along the way. Her first bike tour was from Seattle to San Diego. Her longest tour lasted 2 1/2 years through 11 countries in Asia, mostly solo and unsupported.   Make sure you check out Gretchen's blog - https://spinstera.wordpress.com/. She's a talented writer, and it's fun to follow along on her journey.   On this episode we’ll chat LIVE from an RV park in Hill City, South Dakota about the touring obsession, free camping and random acts of kindness. You’ll find all the links we discuss at www.girleatsbike.com/joyride012.   Here are the timestamps to some of the things we chat about:   1:39 The touring obsession 2:51 First bike 7:38 Crazy Guy on a Bike, Adventure Cycling Association (Pacific Coast Maps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Bicycling the Pacific Coast, Gone Coastal trip journal 8:50 Best day, Free camping, George Mickleson Trail 12:35 The case for hills 17:50 Map nerds 24:30 Things that go bump in the night 27:15 Cycle-touring Asia 30:48 The bright side & random acts of kindness 37:40 Snack time! 38:33 Fantasy Ride 41:06 Shifty in Gilroy, Gearheads in Moab 45:35 Travel bug & Gretchen’s little sister Mei Mei 48:00 Words of wisdom   Connect with Gretchen at her blog or via Facebook. Click here to buy her a coffee. Next week on the show we’ll have a chat with bike racer and coach, Elisabeth Reinkordt from Team Laser Cats. Yeah, you read that right. Be sure to follow me @girleatsbike on Facebook, the Twitter, Instagram - even Pinterest, where my new board called “Bike Snacks” is making me huuungry. Yeah, you know how I do. I hope you enjoy the show! Let me know what you think at girleatsbike[at]gmail.com. Joyride, on! xo ~C

You are in for a treat today friends, because you are about to meet artist and mountain biker Casey Sheppard from Case of the Nomads - a yearlong (14 month) road trip where Casey has been visiting art and mountain biking communities to connect with others. With the help of her brother, she converted a ford transit connect into a live/work space then packed up her jewelry artist studio, dog and bike to live a life on the road.    In this episode we are OBVIOUSLY going to dig into this experience, we’re also going to talk about pickles, tubeless tires, living in a van down by the river, and finding community on the road and the trail.   You’ll find all the links we discuss at girleatsbike.com/joyride011.   Timestamps & Links   0:42 Brockway, PA Brockway Center for Arts & Technology, http://www.brockwaycatart.org/home   1:31 The nomad herself Case of the Nomads http://www.caseofthenomads.com/   2:43 Pins in the Map Rebecca Rusch, Wheel Girls Camp Gravity Girls   4:46 Casey’s first bike   7:31 Learning to MTB   9:05 Nomad spark - aka living in a van down by the river   18:39 Casey's favorite rides on the road   Duthie Park http://www.kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/trails/backcountry-trails/duthie-hill.aspx   23:00 Mechanical comfort on the bike   26:50 Booting a tire & Stan’s tubeless   29:55 Bike shops & communities   Gravel World, PCL http://ridinggravel.com/organizer/pirate-cycling-league/   Absolute Bike Shops, Sedona   Planet Bike, near Dubois   Drunk Cyclists in Arizona   IMBA https://www.imba.com/   Kat Sweet, Sweetlines http://sweetlines.com/   Drunk Cyclist http://drunkcyclist.com/   33:30 Touring trial   AIDs Lifecycle http://www.aidslifecycle.org/   Pittsburgh-DC, GAP Trail https://gaptrail.org/   Josie Smith Decorah Bicycle Shop   36:20 Casey’s favorite bike snacks   39:40 Dream ride   40:30 Advice for newbs   41:00 LINK IT UP! caseofthenomads.com, caseofthenomads@gmail.com, FB, Insta     Remember friends, Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.   Take care of yourselves, and each other. Keep moving forward, and until next time, I hope you enjoy the ride.