Girls Gone Gravel podcast

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

  1. 4D AGO

    Growing in Gravel with Lauren Stephens (Episode 253)

    On this week’s episode Kathryn and Kristi are joined by 3-time gravel national champion Lauren Stephens. Lauren has been lighting up the road and gravel scene for years, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the show. She tells us about how a second-hand bike from her sister got her started in cycling, and how she went from bike commuter to racing on the women’s world tour. Last year, Lauren and her husband started a women’s cycling team called Next Step Racing. Lauren explains what went into their decision to start the team, and how she hopes it will continue to spur growth in the women’s peloton both in road and gravel racing. Follow the team on Instagram @aegisnextstepracing Follow Lauren on Instagram @lollyis_lauren

    56 min

  2. MAY 12

    Always Improving with Hannah Otto (Episode 252)

    This week on the show Kathryn welcomes back professional cyclist and coach Hannah Otto. Last fall after finishing in a tie for 7th p[lace overall in the Life Time Grand Prix, Hannah went to the Big Island of Hawai’i to attempt a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Mauna Kea climb. This was not Hannah’s first time attempting an FKT, and she talks about what drives her to take on these epic endurance events as well as what she loves most about racing no one but herself. While riding 55 miles straight up hill wouldn’t necessarily be everyone’s idea of fun, Hannah details how she finds joy in these attempts, and how she adapts when things start to get difficult. Hannah is competing in the Life Time Grand Prix again in 2026. She talks through a few of her best tips leading into the last few weeks before Unbound, and how to get the most out of your day there. Watch Hannah recap of her FKT attempt on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ7SrrqEUXM&t=316s Follow Hannah on Instagram @thehannahotto

    57 min

  3. MAY 5

    Navigating Pregnancy and Post-Partum with Iz King (Episode 251)

    If you follow gravel racing, you probably have seen Iz King with her infectious smile and bright orange kit around gravel events. In the last year, Iz’s life has looked a little different; in August 2025 she gave birth to a baby girl and this week she joins us to discuss what that transition has been like for her and her family. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of getting back to training and racing after pregnancy, and how it feels to be coming back to such a competitive field in the women’s gravel pro peloton. Iz speaks candidly about how having a daughter has changed her perspective on risk, in an inherently risky sport, and what is motivating her to continue pursuing cycling as a career. Follow Iz on Instagram @king_iz 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 ELEMNT ROAM 3 at https://bit.ly/4tk2j23 Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    1h 8m

  4. APR 28

    Lessons on 200 Miles with Meredith Root (Episode 250)

    This week Kathryn and Kristi welcome back our friend Meredith Root. Meredith is the co-founder of Team Tactic, a nutrition and training coaching company, with her wife Alex Parker. Meredith will be racing the Unbound 200 this year for the second time. She is here to talk about the lessons she learned last year during the race, and how she has changed her training this year compared to last year. Meredith also explains some of the lessons she took away from racing the 200 mile last year, like how she hit her nutrition and hydration goals, controlling the controllables, and getting the most out of your fueling on the days leading into the race. She also explains how she has adapted her strength training over the last few months, as well as how she has benefitted from hiring a coach. Follow Meredith on Instagram @meredith_root and at @heyteamtactic Watch the chaotic Crossfit crit at https://www.youtube.com/live/kfnjMFd5q4M?si=D5UKeOT6UpbvixRO&t=3273 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 ELEMNT ROAM 3 at https://bit.ly/4tk2j23 Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    58 min

  5. APR 21

    How To Race 100 Miles with Alison Tetrick (Episode 249)

    On this episode Kathryn and Kristi are joined by our friend, and frequent flier on the podcast, Alison Tetrick. Ali will be leading our More Women More Miles 100 mile group at Unbound 2026, and she is here this week to give us all of her best tips on how to make the most of your race day - whether it is Unbound or any other gravel adventure you might be taking on. She covers everything from wind management, to aid station stops, to how to make friends and be a good wheel. As a rider with a deep well of experience at Unbound, Ali also shares her advice on what to pre-ride, how to “flatten out” the race, and how to manage the chaos of race morning. If you are planning on being at any gravel events this year, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! For more tips and insight from Ali, you can sign up for the Girls Gone Gravel newsletter at https://feisty.co/more-women-more-miles/ Follow Ali on Instagram @amtetrick. 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 ELEMNT ROAM 3 at https://bit.ly/4tk2j23 Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    1h 15m

  6. APR 14

    A Gathering of Friends with Crystal Wintle (Episode 248)

    On this week’s episode Kathryn and Kristi are joined by co-founder of the Mid South Gravel Crystal Wintle. After getting a taste of gravel while attending Emporia State University, Crystal moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma and started a bike shop with her husband. That same year they started the Mid South Gravel race, and what began as a gathering of a few of their friends has grown into one of the best-known gravel races in the US. Crystal talks about the factors that drove their decision to start the event, and how leading with love has kept the feeling of belonging alive for participants as the race continues to grow. Follow The Mid South on Instagram @midsouthgravel. 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 ELEMNT ROAM 3 at https://bit.ly/4tk2j23 Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    44 min

  7. APR 7

    For the Joy Of It with Kristen Owenreay (Episode 247)

    This week, we welcome guest Kristen Owenreay, a participant at fall gravel camp and recent DFL from Mid South 2026. Kristen shares her experience at MidSouth, where she decided to take on her first century ride. She opens up about losing her mom at age 23, and how that motivates her to ride her bike purely for the joy of it. Kristen also discusses her involvement with All Bodies on Bikes, which started in 2024, and shares her plans for the year, including the Tour de France Femme avec Zwift! Follow Kristen on instagram @makingmorel 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 ELEMNT ROAM 3 at https://bit.ly/4tk2j23 Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    57 min

  8. MAR 31

    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.

    58 min
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