In this episode of the Girls Get Strong Cycling podcast we are joined by Ahlam Al-Zaid, Saudi Arabia's first ever female national champion. 

Ahlam shares with us about how she got into cycling and what it meant for her to be the first female champion in her counry. 

Ahlam talks about how Saudi is giving women more oppertunities and also how women are empowering themselves. 

In this episode Elspeth talks about overtraining with GGSC coaches Rachel and Charlotte. 

They discuss why we overtrain, why we want to avoid it and how we can train smart. 

In this episode Elspeth interviews Cassie Friend. 

Cassie not only has a female only production company, but is also a cyclist. 

Like many women Cassie took up cycling during lockdown. As a result she made a play about it that encapsulates the freedom and liberation that the bicycle has provided to women for centuries. 

In this epiosde with in being Internation Womens Day. Elspeth talks about the importance of women supporting women.

Not everyone has a month or so to walk the El Camino.  Did you know that you can BIKE the Portuguese Way???  Yes!  One of the most popular Camino routes can be done by bike.  Whether you are interested in cycling or hiking the El Camino, you are sure to get some great insights and tips from today's show.

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In this episode Elspeth will be joined by Frances who has been coached by GGSC for the last 7 months. In this short time she has gone from feeling quite aimless to completing a whole season of cyclo- cross and some impressive goals for the rest of the year. 

We will also be joined by her coach Rachel who shares with us how Frances is kept focus and shows progress throughout the season. 

In this episode you will hear from Elspeth the founder and creator of our cycling camps in Mallorca, she will answer some frequently asked questions, share what she loves about the camps. 

We will here from some inspiring women who have attended our camps Katy, Mel, Jane and Jordana who share there experiences of the camps and what keep them coming back. 

Puglia: Cycle the Stilleto Heel of Italy

Go on a wonderful cycling adventure in the lesser touristed stilleto heel of Italy!  

Highlights of a Cycle Tour of the Italian Puglia Region

Sassi, ancient Matera districts and the Park of Rock Churches
Locorotondo and Cisternino, whitewashed villages
Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Ostuni, an architectural jewel referred to as “the White Town”
Staying in Masseria (farmhouse)
Gallipoli, founded by Greeks, located by the Ionian Sea
Otranto, with its beautiful castle and cathedral

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show.

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Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

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