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A journey to a more productive, creative, and active life through the power of the bike. Hosted by Pedro Couto Lopes, it dives into: -Global cycling trends -Community needs -Innovative business strategies -Inspiring entrepreneurial stories Expect rich, diverse content that covers everything from cutting-edge tech and global insights to local solutions and bold ideas in the cycling world

  1. Thee Carbon Queen on Trauma, ADHD & Cycling | Timia Porter on Healing Through Cycling

    2D AGO

    Thee Carbon Queen on Trauma, ADHD & Cycling | Timia Porter on Healing Through Cycling

    In this emotionally rich episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes is joined by Timia Porter, also known as Thee Carbon Queen — a community builder, entrepreneur, and criterium racer who is redefining what it means to lead with purpose in the world of cycling. From serving in the U.S. Air Force to founding Turquoise + Salt, to racing in elite crit circuits, Timia’s journey weaves together identity, healing, entrepreneurship, and representation. Through candid storytelling, she reveals how cycling became more than a sport — a vehicle for reclaiming her body, navigating ADHD, confronting trauma, and building space for others who have long been made to feel invisible. ________________________________________ 🎙️ In this conversation, we unpack: • How trauma, ADHD, and cycling intersected to reshape Timia’s life • Her journey from military service to becoming Thee Carbon Queen • The healing power of creating what she never saw growing up • What it means to race not to compete — but to reclaim • Her mission to create visibility for Black women in cycling • Entrepreneurship lessons from wellness to cycling apparel • How energy, community, and representation drive everything she does Whether you're a cyclist, builder, leader, or just searching for healing — this episode will move you. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. We are the global voice of changemakers, blending leadership, innovation, and human transformation — all powered by the bike. 👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the podcast: - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ -

    1h 19m
  2. Josh Sprague on Cycling, Endurance Racing & What 500 Endurance Races Taught Him

    MAR 2

    Josh Sprague on Cycling, Endurance Racing & What 500 Endurance Races Taught Him

    Josh Sprague is the Chief Executive Officer and Design Dude at Orange Mud and Seven Clay In this powerful episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with endurance athlete and entrepreneur Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, to explore what 500 endurance races really teach you about business, discipline, and life. From tearing apart a gun holster in his garage to build a cycling brand, Josh shares raw lessons from the world of endurance racing and entrepreneurship. Together, Pedro Couto Lopes and Josh Sprague dive deep into cycling, leadership, risk, ego, motivation, and why “motivation is overrated.” If you are passionate about cycling, innovation, and building something meaningful, this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast will challenge how you think about discipline, quitting, hustle culture, and success. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it! 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the podcast: - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening

    1h 27m
  3. Grace Brown on Life After Olympic Gold, Entrepreneurship & Women’s Cycling Leadership

    FEB 23

    Grace Brown on Life After Olympic Gold, Entrepreneurship & Women’s Cycling Leadership

    What happens after you win everything? In this powerful episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Olympic gold medalist Grace Brown to explore life beyond elite cycling — from world champion to entrepreneur, advocate, and future mother. Grace Brown shares the real story behind her transition from professional cycling to launching her sunscreen brand, Sunmotion, and stepping into leadership as President of The Cyclists’ Alliance. This is not just a story about medals — it’s about identity shifts, vulnerability, resilience, and what success really means when performance is no longer defined by a results sheet. In this episode, Grace Brown and Pedro Couto Lopes discuss: • The identity shift from Olympic champion to startup founder • Lessons learned through winning — not just failure • The mental tools that helped Grace Brown perform under Olympic pressure • Life after elite cycling and managing ego post-retirement • Building Sunmotion from lived experience in cycling • Leadership and advocacy in women’s professional cycling • Why women’s cycling shouldn’t copy the men’s model • The emotional reality of success, struggle, and reinvention This episode is a deep dive into cycling, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth — a true Ride To Success journey. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it! 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the podcast: - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening

    1h 17m
  4. Meet The Iron Empress! She Mastered Life-Ambition Balance– BUT she didn't STOP there | Donna McConnell

    FEB 16

    Meet The Iron Empress! She Mastered Life-Ambition Balance– BUT she didn't STOP there | Donna McConnell

    Donna McConnell, also known as The Iron Empress, joins host Pedro Couto Lopes on the Ride To Success Podcast to share how she transformed her life through cycling — from rapper and journalist to Ironman triathlete, ride leader, and advocate for inclusion in sport. In this deeply personal episode, Donna opens up about discovering endurance sport in her 50s, navigating grief, menopause, and identity, and the powerful role cycling played in reclaiming purpose. She discusses representation in triathlon, community building through Chain Gang Cyclists and Black Unity Bike Ride, and how fitness became her lifelong experiment in freedom, power, and joy. Whether you're a cyclist, late bloomer, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will shift your mindset. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. We’re the global voice of changemakers — blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔔 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it! Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/

    1h 15m
  5. She Started a Bike Ride... It Became a Global Movement - Pinar Pinzuti

    FEB 9

    She Started a Bike Ride... It Became a Global Movement - Pinar Pinzuti

    In this inspiring episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Pinar Pinzuti, one of the most influential voices in cycling advocacy and cycle tourism across Europe. Pinar shares how her passion for daily bike rides evolved into the award-winning Fancy Women Bike Ride, now a global movement that mobilized over 500,000 women in 250 cities. From her work as a EuroVelo Council member to launching the Cycle Tourism Fair, her story is a powerful reminder that the bicycle is more than a vehicle—it’s a tool for freedom, equity, and transformation. We explore: • How cycling can drive economic revitalization in rural regions • Feminist activism on two wheels • The importance of inclusive mobility • Pinar’s journey from Germany to Italy to the global stage Whether you’re a cyclist, activist, or curious changemaker, this episode will shift the way you think about bikes, community, and the power of one idea. ________________________________________ 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. 👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen! Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening

    1h 26m
  6. I answer your TOP questions

    FEB 2

    I answer your TOP questions

    In this episode, Pedro Couto Lopes answers questions from his audience, sharing insights gained from his podcast journey. He discusses the importance of journaling, stepping outside comfort zones, accepting risks, and the evolving definition of success. He reflects on how fatherhood has changed his perspective on cycling and acknowledges the contributions of his podcast guests. The conversation also delves into the challenges of finding guests and the time-consuming nature of podcast production. Takeaways Journaling is a powerful tool for tracking progress. Stepping outside your comfort zone is essential for growth. Accepting risk is a fundamental part of entrepreneurship. Failing fast can lead to valuable learnings. Balance in life starts with making conscious choices. A strong support network is crucial for success. The definition of success is constantly evolving. Fatherhood has changed my perspective on cycling safety. Finding podcast guests requires effort and persistence. Post-production is the most time-consuming aspect of podcasting. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. 👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen. - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening

    28 min
  7. Dominique Lellek: From Corporate Hustle to Cycling Advocate

    JAN 26

    Dominique Lellek: From Corporate Hustle to Cycling Advocate

    In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Dominique Lellek—CMO of Alteos, yoga teacher, and a member of Women in Cycling Germany—for a powerful conversation about redefining success, leadership, and the transformative power of the bike. From climbing the corporate ladder to advocating for inclusion in the cycling industry, Dominique shares how her journey through marketing, mindfulness, and mobility helped her find purpose beyond hustle. They explore topics like community building, being a woman in male-dominated spaces, and how cycling became a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, advocate, or someone simply trying to find your lane—this episode is filled with stories, insights, and mindset shifts that will inspire you to ride forward with intention. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike. 👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen. 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the podcast: - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening

    1h 23m
  8. Anna Buchmann: She Pivoted From Failure to a Eurobike Award… Here’s What Happened Next

    JAN 19

    Anna Buchmann: She Pivoted From Failure to a Eurobike Award… Here’s What Happened Next

    In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Anna Buchmann, CEO & Co-Founder of NOCA, for one of the most inspiring cycling-entrepreneurship conversations yet. Anna shares how her journey—from learning to ride a bike in her grandfather’s garden to winning a Eurobike Award—shaped her vision for digitalisation, product data management, and the future of cycling manufacturing. Together, Pedro Couto Lopes and Anna dive into the realities of building a startup in the cycling industry, navigating pivots, dealing with setbacks, and learning how to grow with resilience. They unpack entrepreneurial challenges, personal development, and the habits that keep Anna grounded, creative, and committed to impact. Whether you’re a cyclist, founder, or tech enthusiast, this episode gives you tools you can apply immediately. 🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling. Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it! 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/

    1h 15m
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A journey to a more productive, creative, and active life through the power of the bike. Hosted by Pedro Couto Lopes, it dives into: -Global cycling trends -Community needs -Innovative business strategies -Inspiring entrepreneurial stories Expect rich, diverse content that covers everything from cutting-edge tech and global insights to local solutions and bold ideas in the cycling world

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  • Creator
    Pedro Couto Lopes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pedro Couto Lopes
  • Show Website
    Ride To Success

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