Women's MTB Network

Too many riders think pain is just part of mountain biking.Low back pain, numb hands, saddle discomfort, knee pain, tight hips — most of us have experienced it at some point and just kept riding through it. But what if a lot of those issues are actually preventable?In this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Duppler — Doctor of Physical Therapy, cyclist, bike fit specialist, and founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy — to talk about the biggest mistakes riders make when it comes to body mechanics, bike setup, strength training, and injury recovery.We dive into:common mountain bike injuriesbike fit mythswhy cyclists are always tight and in painstrength training for riderswomen-specific fit issuesreturning to riding after injurywhy stretching alone usually isn’t enoughhow strength and mobility impact technical riding confidenceWhether you’re racing, riding park, doing long endurance rides, or just trying to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with useful takeaways.Follow Dr. Jessie Duppler:Chain Reaction Physical TherapyJessie Duppler InstagramFollow the Women’s MTB Network:Women’s MTB Network WebsiteWomen’s MTB Network Instagram

Rachel Hadfield is one of the talented creatives behind some of mountain biking’s most iconic visual storytelling.Based in New Zealand, Rachel has spent the past several years capturing the energy, chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments of events like Crankworx, the New Zealand National Series, and some of the sport’s biggest athlete projects. Through her company, Depth of Field Media, she’s built a name for herself as a photographer who understands that the best images tell a story long after the race tape comes down.In this episode, Rachel joins us to talk about how she broke into mountain bike photography, what really goes into covering elite events, the realities of working in media, and what exciting projects she has coming up next.This is a conversation about more than cameras—it’s about hustle, timing, creativity, and carving out a career in a competitive industry.Follow Rachel + Depth of Field Media:Rachel Website: https://www.rachelhadfield.com/Depth of Field Media: https://depthoffield.co.nz/ Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach.hadfield/Depth of Field Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/depthoffieldnz?igsh=ZTI4dW5vZXdycndwFollow Women’s MTB Network:Website: https://www.womensmtbnetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensMTBNetwork

What is it actually like working inside the bike industry?In this episode, I sit down with Jill Nazeer from Salsa Cycles to talk about her path into the industry, what goes on behind the scenes of building bikes, and what it’s really like being a woman in a male-dominated space.We also get into where the industry is still falling short—and what needs to change if we want to see real progress.Follow us on instagram- https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetwork Check out our website- www.womensmtbnetwork.comFollow Salsa: https://www.salsacycles.com/

On this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, Mia sits down with Caroline Buchanan — Australian Olympian, 8-time world champion, and one of the most accomplished multi-discipline riders in cycling.Caroline has spent more than a decade competing at the highest levels of BMX and mountain biking, building a career defined not just by wins, but by longevity, perspective, and the ability to adapt through different chapters of life and sport.In this conversation, we talk about the early years of her career, competing at the Olympics at just 21 years old, learning to manage pressure, and how her mindset has evolved over time.We also discuss the changing landscape for women in cycling, mentorship for the next generation of riders, and what the next chapter looks like as she prepares for motherhood.This episode is about the full arc of a career — the wins, the hard seasons, and the growth that happens along the way.In this episode we discuss• The early years of Caroline’s career• Competing at the Olympics at age 21• Managing pressure as a young athlete• Mindset and longevity in professional sport• The evolution of opportunities for women in cycling• Mentorship and the next generation of riders• Entering a new chapter of life and motherhoodFollow Caroline BuchananWebsitehttps://www.carolinebuchanan.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/carolinebuchananYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@carolinebuchananBAERhttps://www.baerwomen.comIGNITEhttps://www.ignitewomen.comFollow the Women’s MTB NetworkWebsitehttps://www.womensmtbnetwork.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetworkYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@womensmtbnetworkSpotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2Jsz4bc1rF2Z3h0f4P5gkA

What role does storytelling play in who feels like they belong inmountain biking?In this episode, Mia sits down with Molly Hurford —cycling journalist, author, and founder of Strong Girl Publishing.They talk about the Shred Girls book series, building awomen-focused publishing company, podcasting as a tool for connection, and howearly representation can shape confidence and participation in sport.This episode explores writing, media, mountain biking, and what it reallytakes to build something that lasts in the cycling world.🎙️ Follow Women’s MTB Network for more conversations with women shaping thefuture of mountain biking. Follow Molly: Websitehttps://mollyhurford.comStrong Girl Publishinghttps://stronggirlpublishing.comPodcastsThe Strong Girl Talk Podcast – https://stronggirlpublishing.com/podcast/The Consummate Athlete Podcast – https://consummateathlete.com/category/podcast/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mollyjhurfordFollow us: www.womensmtbnetwork.comwww.instagram.com/womensmtbnetwork