GLOW MTB
Welcome to the GLOW MTB Podcast! We are the Glorious Ladies on Wheels and are here to share our stories, tips and tricks about recreational mountain biking and to keep you informed of what is happening in our incredible community.
GLOW is located in the Upper Valley of VT/NH and your hosts for the Podcast are Anna, Janet and Juli.
You can also find us at www.glowmtb.org or on Instagram: @GLOW_MTB or our Facebook Group: GLOW MTB to join in on the discussion!
If you want to be featured or have some feedback for us, you can also e-mail us at mtbglow@gmail.com
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Episodes
57 episodes
ep 57. The Velomont Trail
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with Caitrin Maloney to talk about the development and updates regarding The Velomont Trail! The Velomont Trail is a hut supported trail system that will stretch the length of the state of Ver...
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Episode 57
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50:04
ep 56. Things We Don’t Need
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you the things we often think we absolutely must have, but in reality, you don’t actually need. It's so easy to get wrapped up in the latest and greatest gidgets and gadgets and then we think we ...
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Episode 56
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47:06
ep 55. Riding As We Age
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding as we age! We were fortunate to have a really inspirational panel of guests join us to share their secret sauce that keeps them on the trails decade after decade. These ladies are th...
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Episode 55
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1:19:19
ep 54. Riding In The Heat
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding in the heat and humidity. We share our tricks to prepare, endure, recover, and even share some awesome benefits from riding in the heat!Our shout out goes to Killington Bike Park Di...
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Episode 54
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55:58
ep 53. Interview with Jess The Maker
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Jess Hana aka Jess The Maker is a MTB Influencer on Instagram and she is hilarious!!! Jess has over 93K followers and we know why, not only is her content is so creative and relatable, Jess is jus...
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Episode 53
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1:09:11
ep 52. MTB Strength Training with Liz Koch, DPT
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Devan interview Liz Koch, DPT and founder of The Ride Life a program for women to build strength and confidence on and off the bike. Liz is also a Level I PIMBIA Coach and her Facebook community has over 3...
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Episode 52
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1:03:55
ep 51. Trail Building and Maintenance
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with UVMBA Board Member, Taylor Hardin about trail building and maintenance. Taylor shares his story about how his dream for the trail “Warrior Princess” aka “Taylor Swift” trail segment on St...
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Episode 51
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1:08:17
ep 50. Changing Seasons
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about the changing seasons and what we do as winter is winding down and we are getting ready to get back to trail riding! It is right around the corner my friends and we can’t wait! We talk...
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Episode 50
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ep 49. Suspension
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special local guest, Kelly Mitchell AKA Kelly The Rippa on to talk all about suspension - taking us through what it does, what to consider when buying a bike and how to tune it to YOU and making adjust...
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Episode 49
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1:21:06
ep 48. What Is Holding Us Back?
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss our thoughts on what holds us back from progressing, why that may happen and share some ideas to try to mitigate. We also introduce a new segment, we covered our bikes, parts and pieces thorou...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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ep 47. GLOW’s Year In Review
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a look back at 2023 and ALL the things we have done with GLOW throughout the year and share our favorite moments. We look back at the goals we set for ourselves in 2023 and share our goals for 20...
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Episode 47
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1:16:32
ep 46. Prepping Your Bike for Winter Storage
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a listeners’ suggestion for an episode topic and talk about all the things to think about and do when you are prepping your bike for winter storage. We share pitfalls that we have experienced and...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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55:07
ep 45. Adaptive Riding
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive riding. Our dear friend Skye Kerr, an adaptive rider and T4 paraplegic, Kim Bean is on the Board of Dire...
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Episode 45
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1:33:25
ep 44. All Things Braking
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the brakes, levers and biggest differences when dialing things in for your style of riding.Our shout out goe...
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Episode 44
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59:24
ep 43. The Lady Bits Episode
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW’s own Dr. Amy Paris to talk about our lady bits, the saddle and pelvic health while riding. From saddle sores, to pelvic pain and numbness Amy is our expert on all things gynecology...
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Episode 43
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1:00:12
ep 42. Riding Alone
In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about riding alone. We share our experiences and some tips for those thinking about going out on their own solo ride for the first time and how to properly prepare yourself. In our bike ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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ep 41. Foot and Pedal Techniques
In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about the importance of our feet, their placement on the pedals and techniques we use while riding. In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the pedal. Our shout out ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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49:52
ep 40. Interview with Roxy Wieschollek - MTB Instructor Certification
In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli learn from Roxy about MTB Instructor Certification, what inspired her to get into the career she has now and what advice she has to those considering getting their certification. We hope this inspi...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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56:02
ep. 39 Lift Access Riding w. Jimena Florit
In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about life access riding, to help us unpack all the benefits and challenges of downhill lift access riding, we are honored to have Jimena Florit join us. Jimena is a 2X Olympian in XC MTB raci...
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Episode 39
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1:03:02
ep 38. Truth or Myth?
In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli a series of assumptions/statements about mountain biking and they guess if it is a truth or a myth. In our bike parts segment of the episode we break down the all important chain - and wow is there...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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57:51
ep 37. Trail Features
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how we approach all the different types of features on the trail from roots and rock gardens to wall rides, rollers, drops and jumps. In our bike parts segment of the episode we explore the...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:08:10
ep 36. Interview with Chelsea from Kaden Apparel
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have the honor to speak with Chelsea Camarata, owner and founder of Vermont based Kaden Apparel - women's specific MTB clothing! If you haven't checked out Kaden be sure to follow her on IG @kadenapparel an...
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Episode 36
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ep 35. First Aid On The Trail
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli dig into our packs and share what we have (or don’t!) in our first aid kits and go through a list of recommended items if you are planning on venturing out on the trails in a group or on a solo adventure.&n...
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Episode 35
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ep 34. Riding With, Through, and Beyond Illness
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Ali Sauter who shares with us her experience with being a cancer survivor and how biking has helped her through this life altering journey and how she start WOW - Wellness on Wheels
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Episode 34
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1:00:39
ep 33. Bike Trip Destinations
In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli polled the GLOW crew on what their favorite bike destinations are or those that are on their list to explore. In this episode we were only able to scratch the surface so focused on destinations here i...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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