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Welcome to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels and are here to share our stories, tips and tricks about recreational mountain biking and to keep you informed of what is happening in our incredible community. GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli. You can also find us at www.glowmtb.org or on Instagram: @GLOW_MTB or our Facebook Group: GLOW MTB to join in on the discussion! If you want to be featured or have ...
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with UVMBA Board Member, Taylor Hardin about trail building and maintenance. Taylor shares his story about how his dream for the trail “Warrior Princess” aka “Taylor Swift” trail segment on Strava in Boston Lot/Landmark Trails, a trail Taylor designed, built and maintains came about and lessons he learn…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about the changing seasons and what we do as winter is winding down and we are getting ready to get back to trail riding! It is right around the corner my friends and we can’t wait! We talk about everything from our bikes, our gear and our mindset. Our shout out goes to Deb’s Delightful Ladies Rides in Hur…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special local guest, Kelly Mitchell AKA Kelly The Rippa on to talk all about suspension - taking us through what it does, what to consider when buying a bike and how to tune it to YOU and making adjustments based on where you are riding. A little background on Kelly - she has been shredding bikes for 30 ye…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss our thoughts on what holds us back from progressing, why that may happen and share some ideas to try to mitigate. We also introduce a new segment, we covered our bikes, parts and pieces thoroughly and are now going to share with you a High, a Low and something we Learned from our experiences on the trai…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a look back at 2023 and ALL the things we have done with GLOW throughout the year and share our favorite moments. We look back at the goals we set for ourselves in 2023 and share our goals for 2024 in the new year ahead. Our shout outs go to a weekend with back-to-back days of fat bike festivals in Februar…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a listeners’ suggestion for an episode topic and talk about all the things to think about and do when you are prepping your bike for winter storage. We share pitfalls that we have experienced and what we have learned. Our bikes parts and pieces we have broken down most of our parts, but with winter storage…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive riding. Our dear friend Skye Kerr, an adaptive rider and T4 paraplegic, Kim Bean is on the Board of Directors at Green Mountain Adaptive and a VMBA ambassador, and Mary Bouchard, a Vermont Adaptive super volunteer fo…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the brakes, levers and biggest differences when dialing things in for your style of riding. Our shout out goes to the Hunters we share our trails and forests with and our reminder to “Know Before You Go” head on over to y…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW’s own Dr. Amy Paris to talk about our lady bits, the saddle and pelvic health while riding. From saddle sores, to pelvic pain and numbness Amy is our expert on all things gynecology to keep us comfortable on the trail. Amy is a NH native, but headed out West to California for undergrad at Sta…
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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about riding alone. We share our experiences and some tips for those thinking about going out on their own solo ride for the first time and how to properly prepare yourself. In our bike parts segment of the episode we talk about the chain stay. Our shout out goes to the Memphremagog Trails event Gratefu…
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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about the importance of our feet, their placement on the pedals and techniques we use while riding. In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the pedal. Our shout out goes to the Upper Valley MTB Association and their 4 Peaks Ride at Boston Lot / Landmark Trail Network this Sunday October 8…
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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli learn from Roxy about MTB Instructor Certification, what inspired her to get into the career she has now and what advice she has to those considering getting their certification. We hope this inspires many women mountain bikers to consider becoming a certified coach. Roxy has been a full-time Mountain Bike C…
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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about life access riding, to help us unpack all the benefits and challenges of downhill lift access riding, we are honored to have Jimena Florit join us. Jimena is a 2X Olympian in XC MTB racing, has won the Pan American Games, 4X NOBRA National Championships and UCI XC Masters World Championship. In ou…
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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli a series of assumptions/statements about mountain biking and they guess if it is a truth or a myth. In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the all important chain - and wow is there more to the chain than meets the eye. Our shout out goes to an upcoming event - Slate Valley Trails is partneri…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how we approach all the different types of features on the trail from roots and rock gardens to wall rides, rollers, drops and jumps. In our bike parts segment of the episode we explore the parts and pieces of the shifter. Our shout out goes to Michelle’s snot rags! Ok, well they are actually called …
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have the honor to speak with Chelsea Camarata, owner and founder of Vermont based Kaden Apparel - women's specific MTB clothing! If you haven't checked out Kaden be sure to follow her on IG @kadenapparel and head on over to https://kadenapparel.com/ to see her full line of apparel, you won't regret it. After sp…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli dig into our packs and share what we have (or don’t!) in our first aid kits and go through a list of recommended items if you are planning on venturing out on the trails in a group or on a solo adventure. In our bike parts segment we explore the rear cassette. Our shout out goes to Killington Bike Park Divas of…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Ali Sauter who shares with us her experience with being a cancer survivor and how biking has helped her through this life altering journey and how she start WOW - Wellness on Wheels www.wellnessonwheelsvt.com, a non-profit where she empowers survivors through outdoor exploration and accomplishment thr…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli polled the GLOW crew on what their favorite bike destinations are or those that are on their list to explore. In this episode we were only able to scratch the surface so focused on destinations here in the good ol US of A - we will follow up with an international destination list in a future episode. In our bik…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about our thoughts on progression in your riding. In our bike parts segment we break down the different parts of the frame geometry. www.bikeinsights.com www.geometrygeak.bikes Our shout out goes to KTA Kingdom Trails Association in East Burke, VT. Over 100 miles of recreational trails thanks to over 100 l…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli host a special guest and GLOW gal, Jeanne Ball who shares with us her background in Physical Therapy and share with us the background of what we can be doing off the bike to prevent injuries and keep us rolling on the trails! In our bike parts segment we break down the different parts of the rims. Our shout out…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you all different types of bike transportation and bike racks! In our bike parts segment we break down the different parts of the tire. Our shout out goes to UVMBA the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association and chapter of VMBA - Vermont Mountain Bike Association. UVMBA maintains and expands access to…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you all different sayings/words we use in MTB vernacular and their meaning, it gets a little silly, bear with us! In our bike parts segment we break down the different parts of the spokes. Our shout out goes to the Trailforks App - Great for finding new trail systems, recording rides, integrated with…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special guests Maura and Isabella from Bike Borderlands/Northern Forest Center and their campaign incredible campaign “Ride With Gratitude” to share with you all the good work they’ve been up to and how you can help this very worthy mission out! We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a realistic approach on analyzing when it makes sense to upgrade your whip. Is it a NEED vs a WANT and what are some key things to think through and not to get caught up in the social pressures to have the latest and greatest and just run what ya brung and have fun! We continue our new segment in our podca…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a walk down the lane of the history of women in mountain biking and the fearless QUEENS that have paved the path for this incredible sport we have all come to love. We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break down the different parts of the headset. Our shout out th…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you a topic that we all personally enjoy and feel everyone should incorporate more of in their rides - SESSIONING!! We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break down the different parts of the stem. Our shout out this episode goes to Alpine Bike Works, located …
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli speak with J.R. Rader, a Psychiatrist at Dartmouth Health to learn more about the feeling of fear that we experience while out on the trails, where that is coming from and some tips on how to handle that feeling in the moment. We continue our new segment in our podcast about all the bike parts and today, break …
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about best practices for leading a ride and share our tips if you are considering volunteering to lead a ride this upcoming season. We also introduce a new segment in our podcast, this year we are going to break down the various parts of the bike and in this episode, we start with our handlebars. Our shout…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli reflect back on 2022 and share the highlights and share with you our individual goals for the year ahead and what we have up our sleeves for GLOW in 2023. Our shout out this episode goes to Winterbike fat bike festival at the Kingdom Trails in East Burke, VT on Saturday, Feb 25. Presented by Lawson's Finest Liq…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli give you the run down of many things to think about when you are heading out to go Winter Fat Biking. We cover the bikes theselves, what to wear, hydration/nutrition, riding techniques and trail etiquitte. Our shout out this episode goes to upcoming 3rd Annual fat bike festival Cold Roll Rutland organized by MT…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli are joined by GLOW member and Professional Endurance Athlete and Coach, Alyssa Godesky. Alyssa has over 30 full-distance Ironmans under her belt, 3 fastest known times (FKT), and countless other achievements ranging from orienteering to adventure racing. Alyssa’s FKTs include the VT Long Trail, the Adirondack’s…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have a special guest on with us, GLOW member, Devan Tracy to share with us her stories and advice to get into Bikepacking. Check out more about her adventures on her blog: https://devanbike.wordpress.com she has been on 20 different Bikepacking trips in the last 10 years. Absolutely Incredible! We also continue…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share our favorite gift ideas just in time for the upcoming holiday season! We also continue our skills topic of cornering, this episode we focus on Angulation of your body when in slow tight turns vs berms. Our shout out this episode goes to MTBVT out of Stowe, VT who host Monday Night Ladies rides and partner…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how you can reduce the risks of getting injured on the trails to keep you riding for years to come! We also continue our skills topic of cornering, this episode we focus on Pressure Control and pumping. Our shout out this episode goes to the impressive lady group Women of Oz NWA out of Bentonville, A…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW member, Gretchen Stokes and break down the various types of MTB Racing and share stories and advice for those that may have never raced before but are curious about dipping their toe into the sport! We also continue our skills topic of cornering, we broke down Low, Look, and Lean but there is…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have invited two special guests - Andy and glow member, Sheila who are our resident trail optometrists - and owners of Valley Vision in Lebanon, NH. We discuss all things eye, from protection, fashion, our favorite tips and tricks to keep us seeing straight! We also continue our skills topic of cornering and co…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in riding with your pets and share some of our pet encounters on the trail. We bring in special guest, our official GLOWtographer, Doug Moore to share one of our favorite stories with you. We also continue our skills topic of cornering and cover the mechanics of “Look” to build on la…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in night riding. Timely discussion as we are finding our days are getting shorter and it’s important to be prepared. So from lights/lumens to route choices, riding etiquette to safety preparedness we’ve got you covered! Our shout out this episode goes to our friends in South Pomfret,…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss the importance of getting involved in your local and regional mountain bike communities and our 12 tips on how to do just that! From getting to know the folks at your LBS, volunteering at trail maintenance days, going to the annual meetings and joining or leading group rides all of these activities and …
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss mountain bike festivals and we were lucky enough to get to interview Erik Schutz, President of Ascutney Trails Association and one of the masterminds whom teamed up with Mountain Flyer Magazine to start Flow State Mountain Bike Festival with their innaugural event hosted at Ascutney Mountain last year i…
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss ALL the various categories of bike types in the world of MTB! From XC Cross Country to Downhill and everything in between. As always we will share where we have been riding recently and what skills we have been working on while on the trails. A very special shout out goes to The Hustle Hive who are the …
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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli invite O.G. GLOW member, Kelly Miltner on to join in the discussion on a topic that we are all subject matter experts in - balancing the demands of raising a family, working and finding the time to ride! Our shout out goes to Little Bellas! Little Bella’s is a national group with one of the largest chapters loc…
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all this wheels! From your tires, your rims, hubs and spokes, we want to keep you spinning and share with you what we have learned in our research and experience. We will also talk about where we have been riding and skills we have been putting to the test. Important to us is to give a shout out to a local …
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli invite Christonthy from Blue Sky MTB: https://www.blueskymtb.com and GLOW’s very own Stacia LaPan to join in our discussion all about bike instructions, clinics, lessons etc. we get to hear their knowledge and personal experiences along their bike progression journey and what tips they have for us all. Check out…
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk have some special guests join us for our very first interview. We are stoked to be talking with the owners of Mason Racing Cycles, The Wheelhouse Bike Shop and Red Clover Bikes! Thank you Jason, Rob, Matt, Eli and Sarah for joining us, you make such a difference in our community and we are so lucky to have …
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about travel from packing, shipping or renting bikes, what to bring with you, how to research, all the essentials and what our bucket lists are for the future. We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote ROAM FEST https://www.roamfest.com a fun-first mtb festival that creates space for women, margi…
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about protective gear, from helmets to pads and everything in between. We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote TLC, the Trail Ladies of Concord, a woman's mountain bike group organized by Mikko Squires in Concord, New Hampshire. As always we also will share with you where we rode and what we le…
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about what to wear to maximize enjoyment on the ride for comfort and style, some of our favorite brands and go-to fabrics. We are stoked to give a shout out to and promote The Rutland Lady Shredders, a woman's mountain bike group organized by Carrie Pill whom herself is an artist and outdoors enthusiast…
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In this episode Anna, Janet and Juli share the essentials they keep in their hydration packs. We talk about what we carry with us in the event of a mechanical incident, an injury, personal items and what we use for nutrition and hydration. We are also stoked to promote the Liz & Leah's Monday Night Ride series here in the Upper Valley of (VT/NH) as…
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