#22 Jessica, Jenna, Lisa, Alexis, Henrietta - Changing the Face of Mountain Biking in Northern California

“I'm not a 70-year-old woman on the trail, I'm a free spirit dancing with gravity.” - Henrietta Stern, mountain biking icon  🚵🏽‍♀️ 💜

This week, we’re breaking the mold with not one, but FIVE remarkable guests – all powerhouse women from the San Francisco Bay Area mountain biking scene.

Meet Jessica, Jenna, Henrietta, Lisa, and Alexis – a group of community entrepreneurs, passionate riders, certified instructors, and social leaders who are changing the face of mountain biking. I was enthralled with their stories of resilience and transformation, shared with wit, joy and candor, and so will you! 🙌🏽

We uncover how they -

- Navigated cultural expectations and overcame physical setbacks to pursue their passion
- Discovered the power of female camaraderie and built a supportive community on and off the trails
- Became advocates for inclusivity, expanding access to mountain biking for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Listen for:

-The importance of finding joy in movement and connecting with nature. ��
-How to overcome fear and build confidence through proper training and supportive community.
-Tips for staying physically and mentally strong to enjoy an active lifestyle at any age.

Resources & Organizations Mentioned:

Girls Rock MTB: https://www.girlsrock-mtb.com/

MORCA (Monterey Off-Road Cycling Association): https://morcamtb.org/

Ninja MTB: https://ridelikeaninja.com/

San Jose Composite NICA Team: https://www.sanjosemtb.org/

Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers: https://www.svmtb.org/

Sea Otter Classic: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/

National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA): https://nationalmtb.org/

Fort Ord Recreation Trails (FORT) Friends: http://www.fortordfriends.org/

Little Bellas: https://littlebellas.com/

Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP): https://www.bicp.org/

City of Santa Cruz Parks & Rec: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation

Connect with our guests:

Jessica Tseng: Instagram: @theladiej
Jenna Graham: Instagram: @bcgraham2021
Lisa Birch:

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