DiscoverAotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby
158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby

158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby

Update: 2025-10-09
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Debs Brockelsby is based in Rotorua and deeply passionate about adventures outdoors. After a traumatic brain injury, she realised that life is short - do cool sh*t. Debs shares about quitting her dream job at Cycling NZ, the long journey of recovery, and how mountain biking helped her rebuild confidence and joy. She talks about starting Stoked NZ, a towel poncho business inspired by her love for lake swims and riding in the forest. Debs offers advice for anyone wanting to get into mountain biking, including how to choose your first bike, where to ride, and how to find community. Her story is a reminder to chase adventure and make the most of every day.


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158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby

158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby

Abigail Hannah