Girls Gone Gravel podcast

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Girls Gone Gravel is a community of women empowered to chase their big adventures.

  1. 1D AGO

    Dealing with Saddle Pain with Chloe Murdock (Episode 246)

    We’ve all been there; you are 90 minutes into your long ride and you just cannot get comfortable on your saddle no matter what you do. There’s nothing that kills the fun of a ride quite like saddle pain. Lucky for us, we are joined this week by Chloe Murdock, a physical therapist, pelvic health specialist and bike fitter to help solve your saddle pain. Chloe’s extensive background in these three areas makes her the perfect expert to help us address common saddle issues for women. She explains when and why you should seek a bike fit, and how this can be your first step to eliminating saddle pain. Chloe also goes over some common causes of saddle pain, how to tell if your saddle is the wrong one for you, a few common solutions to soft tissue pain, and how to deal with the dreaded saddle sore. Chloe will be opening her very own bike fit studio in May 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. You can contact her at info@chloemurdockpt.com.

    57 min

  2. MAR 24

    Live From Mid South with Sarah Sturm (Episode 245)

    On our episode this week Kristi catches up with our friend Sarah Sturm at the finish line of Mid South Gravel where she raced the 50 Mile event. Sarah recently announced her pregnancy, and she and Kristi dive into Sarah’s pregnancy journey so far and how she is learning to find her own path through it. At Mid South this year Sarah raced with the masses, and she talks about what that experience was like, as well as why it’s important to continue to support the amateur races, not just the pros. Follow us on Instagram: @feistycycling @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Support our Partners: Register for Feisty Fest at https://feisty.co/events/ Wahoo: Learn about the KICKR CORE 2 at https://bit.ly/45PZgp4 Momentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com Use the code FeistyGravel15 for 15% off at feedbacksports.com

    28 min

  3. MAR 10

    Creating Epic Gravel Experiences with Jill Nazeer of Salsa Cycles (Episode 244)

    Jill Nazeer is the Brand Manager for Salsa Cycles, and this week she joins Kathryn and Kristi to talk about the brand’s mission to build communities in the world of cycling. Salsa is out to remind folks that every rider at every event is valued, and deserves to be celebrated as such. As a beacon of this mission, you can find the famous Salsa Chaise at many gravel events across the country. Jill fills us in on what exactly The Chaise is, what it represents, and at which events you’ll be able to find it this year. A cyclist and gravel racer herself, Jill also talks about balancing training with life on the road. Follow Salsa Cycles on all the socials to stay caught up on all the fun things they have on the go. Follow Jill on Instagram @jille.nazeer

    42 min

  4. MAR 3

    Your Training Questions Answered with Coach Serena Bishop Gordon (Episode 243)

    This week Kathryn catches up with cycling coach Serena Bishop Gordon. Serena has been coaching for many years, and this year she is the head coach for the Feisty Winter Cycling program. She first dives into explaining the difference between training vs exercising, and the importance of building progressive load into a training program, and reminds us that rest and recovery are key parts of the training process. With all of the options for training plans out there, it can be hard to determine which plan is right for you. Serena gives us some tips on how to determine if a plan is the right fit for your training needs. She also describes how to measure progress both within one workout, and over time. Serena and Kathryn also tackle some other common questions, like what does FTP stand for, and how do you test it? Serena’s reminder to us is that if you are thinking about getting into a cycling training plan, today is the best day to start! Follow Serena on Instagram @specialblendgravel and learn more about her coaching and camps at www.specialblendgravelcamp.com/

    1h 3m

  5. FEB 24

    Cake, Contracts, and Concussion Recovery with Paige Onweller & Cécile Lejeune (Episode 242)

    On this week’s show, Kathryn caught up with Paige Onweller and Cécile Lejeune from Cécile’s home in Tucson. The pair are teammates on the Trek Driftless team this year. Paige has been with the team for a few years, but this is a new setup for Cécile, so they chat about how this came about, what pro contracts on a team typically look like, and the benefits of being part of a team. Paige is in Tucson to train with her teammate, and test herself out on some fast group rides as she is coming back from a concussion after being hit by a car in August of 2025. She and Cécile fill us in on how their winter training has been going, and what they are looking forward to this year. Both women have struggled with RED-S in the past, and they talk with Kathryn about how this shapes their view on fuelling now, as well as the importance of fuelling for both performance and health. Follow Cécile on Instagram @cecilejeune Follow Paige on Instagram @paigepowered

    1h 15m

  6. FEB 17

    Epic Sends with Kate Courtney & Melisa Rollins (Episode 241)

    On this episode, Kathryn and Kristi catch up with Melisa Rollins and Kate Courtney from Kate’s house in California where they were based for a training camp. This cycling power duo has teamed up to race Cape Epic this year, an eight-day stage race in South Africa. Kate and Melisa battled it out last year in Leadville at both the three day stage race, which Melisa won by less than 30 seconds over Kate, and the Leadville Trail 100 where Kate took the win and Melisa was second, both finishing in record-breaking time. They discuss how the respect they gained for each other as competitors helped bring them together to create a team for Cape Epic. The team will race under the banner of the She Sends Foundation, Kate’s not-for-profit organization that works to get more girls on bikes. They discuss why it is important as women to be visible on bikes to help inspire the next generation, and how the changes to the women’s race this year may help bring better visibility to the elite women's field. Learn more about the She Sends Foundation at shesendsfoundation.org Follow Kate on Instagram @kateplusfate Follow Melisa on Instagram @melisa_rollins Follow us on Instagram: @feistycycling @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Support our Partners: Register for Feisty Fest at https://feisty.co/events/ Wahoo: Learn about the KICKR CORE 2 at https://bit.ly/45PZgp4 Momentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com Use the code FeistyGravel15 for 15% off at feedbacksports.com

    52 min

  7. FEB 10

    The State of Women’s Road Cycling in 2026 with Lauren Hall & Kate Veronneau (Episode 240)

    On our live episode this week, Kathryn and Kristi get to talk with USA Cycling’s Lauren Hall, and Kate Veronneau who is the Director of Women’s Strategy at Zwift. Lauren and Kate give their take on the state of women’s road cycling leading into the 2026 season and also looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA. In this temperature check they chat about the landscape of women’s cycling in the US, how we can grow numbers at start lines, and also how gravel can play a role in that growth. In the last few years we have seen a shift in how women at all levels of cycling are supporting each other, and this starts from the top with the pro women bringing others up with them as well as from the bottom with grass roots support and events. We also get everyone’s take on what and who they are keeping their eye on in women’s cycling this year. Follow Lauren & Kate on Instagram @laurentuckerhall and @kateveronneau Follow us on Instagram: @feistycycling @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Support our Partners: Register for Feisty Fest at https://feisty.co/events/ Wahoo: Learn about the KICKR CORE 2 at https://bit.ly/45PZgp4 Momentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com Use the code FeistyGravel15 for 15% off at feedbacksports.com

    53 min

  8. FEB 3

    Meme-ing Gravel with Holy Spirit of Gravel (Episode 239)

    On this episode, Kathryn and Kristi get to chat with the “most famous memer in gravel” who is known widely for her Instagram account Holy Spirit of Gravel. They chat about her perspective of cycling as an “online space” and how she is helping to remind cyclists that the spirit of gravel is still very much alive. We hear how she decided to start up the Instagram account, and also how it has helped her build connections with other women in the gravel space and find a common language to communicate with like-minded people. Follow the account on Instagram and YouTube @holyspiritofgravel Follow us on Instagram: @feistycycling @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Support our Partners: Register for Feisty Fest at https://feisty.co/events/ Wahoo: Learn about the KICKR CORE 2 at https://bit.ly/45PZgp4 Momentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com Use the code FeistyGravel15 for 15% off at feedbacksports.com

    1h 3m
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