dales divide

In this episode I interview Liz Hughes and her exploits on the bike.  From her early days as a bike courier in London, to discovering the competitive side of the sport and entering the MTB racing scene in Australia.  Liz has tried her hand at many different parts of this sport. Moving back to the UK she entered the road racing and cyclocross scene, before finally moving on to her new passion for off-road self supported ultra cycling races.

I really enjoyed my chat with Liz and discussing how the adventures she has undertaken on a bike have changed over the years.  Liz now also runs her own cycle coaching business as well - where others can now benefit from her experience.

To keep up with Liz's latest adventures you can follow her on instagram - @bikepixie

To find out more about Liz's coaching services you can visit her website - Liz Hughes Cycle Coaching and Guiding

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In this episode I chat with Leanne Bentley who during the pandemic discovered the world of bikepacking.  Leanne shares her journey in the off-road bikepacking space, from building up her own bike during the pandemic, to taking on the 2022 Dales Divide and then  lining up as one of the few women at the  2023 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. 

Leanne talks about how she prepared to train for an event which involved so much climbing, whilst living in the Netherlands.  Training through the winter she got to the start line as one of the only women participating in this self supported off-road bikepacking race. She recounts her experience during such a gruelling race and what it took for her to get to the finish line.

To follow along with Leanne's future races check her out on:

Instagram - @leanne_bentley_ and @carrie.gere

Leanne's bikepacking bag business - Carrie Gere

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