She Rides
She Rides is a podcast focused on women’s cycling, covering disciplines from cyclocross and track to road racing. Hosted by Saar De Reu and Kristof De Muynck and powered by KDM Endurance Coaching, it offers previews, reviews, and guest interviews. The show aims to bring listeners closer to the action and the stories behind the sport. It highlights the athletes, events, and personalities shaping women’s cycling.
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EP 90 - How to be lionhearted ft. Gaia Tortolina + TDFF route review
Episode 90 of She Rides is here, and the off-season doesn’t stop us. Saar talks with Gaia Tortolina, a 29-year-old Italian rider who has raced in the women’s peloton for 11 years and works as a sports psychologist. At 19, after a bad experience in an Italian team, Gaia moved to Belgium on her own, planning to stay a few months. She never left. She tells us how that leap inspired her username lionh
EP 89 - Twenty-eight and saying goodbye to the sport: meet Olivia Baril
The road season is almost over, and this week we say goodbye to a rider who just finished her last one. Olivia Baril from Quebec rode for Movistar for the past three seasons, and now she’s retiring from the pro peloton. She tells us how she went from swimming to cycling, how she moved to Spain to chase her dream while finishing her osteopath studies, and what it was like to race Worlds in front of
EP 88 - Worls and Euros recap ft. Connie Hayes
Saar and Connie Hayes recap Worlds and Euros in one big championships episode. Marlen Reusser rode away with the Worlds time trial, and Demi Vollering won the rainbow jersey after a wild road race, with Kasia Niewiadoma taking silver. We also talk about the scary crash that took the fun out of the day. At Euros it was more Vollering, more Reusser frowning at her rivals, and a Dutch team that sudde
EP 87 - Worlds Preview ft. Sarah Gigante
It's Worlds week!Sarah Gigante joins us this week. We talk about her recovery, being over 400 days out, a broken femur, and finally back racing (and back on the pod).We also preview the elite women's time trial & road race: Marlen Reusser going back-to-back, whether the Dutch National team can really deliver, and who will challenge Demi. Plus our picks for the juniors, U23s and the mixed relay
EP 86 - From lingering concussion symptoms to finally feeling like herself again: meet Yilla Threels
This week Saar talks with Yilla Threels, a 22-year-old rider for O'Shea Red Chilli Bikes stepping in last-minute.They cover how she got into cycling, what kind of rider she is, and how she balances racing with "just normal life." She takes us back to 2024 when a bad crash left her with a skull fracture, a brain bleed, and a concussion with symptoms that lingered for years. She opens up about being
EP 85 - From Zwift Academy to Visa Headaches: Meet Anabelle Thomas
This week Saar & Kristof talked with Anabelle Thomas, a 21-year-old Canadian road racer for Liv AlUla Jayco, about her big jump from a small Belgian club team to a Liv's conti team.She talks about Zwift Academy, what it's really like moving to a bigger team (princess treatment included), and the visa headaches non-European riders deal with that nobody really talks about.We also go through the
EP 84 - Petra Stiasny on winning, crashing & the TdFF
This week Saar chatted with Petra Stiasny - finally back on the podcast after a bad training crash.. We talk about her surprise Vuelta stage win, the recovery, and why climbing is where she feels most at home. Plus loads of Tour de France talk - the crazy final stage, the "Bra gate" , the UAE team, plus her thoughts on TV coverage and how long grand tours should be. Ooh and she's not only back in
Saar on Tour #3
Saar & Connie discuss stage 6-8 of the TdFF
Saar on Tour #2
Stage 3-5 recap
Saar On Tour #1
TdFF Stage 1&2 debrief with Connie Hayes
EP 83 - TdFF around the corner: Océane Mahé interview + extended TdFF preview
In the lead-up to our favourite race of the year, Saar and Kristof sit down with Océane Mahé — a French rider on a French team, Ma Petite Entreprise, about to make her Tour de France Femmes debut. On top of racing, she's also a full-time student and interning at one of her own team's sponsors. She talks us through how she fits it all in one week, what makes a small team feel different from the big
EP 82 - From her first ever 1.1 win to cyclocross in winter to avoid boredom: meet Lien Schampaert
This week Saar talks with Lien Schampaert.She just turned 19, races cyclocross in winter "to not be bored," and somehow pulled off that chaotic sprint finish at GP Schellebelle. Lien tells us what it's like lining up next to Lotte Kopecky and Zoe Backstedt, and a rough moment during the Baloise Ladies Tour that had her in tears mid-race. She also talks balancing racing with school, working in a co
EP 81 - Excelling in hail storms, beating Wiebes: Meet Movistar sprinter Carys Lloyd
This week Saar and Kristof chat with Carys Lloyd, the 19-year-old Movistar sprinter who's earned herself an unofficial title: Lorena Wiebes beater. She talks through that wild, hail-soaked breakthrough win, why terrible weather might actually be her secret weapon, and what it means to make her Commonwealth Games debut for Wales this summer. We also get into her Lego obsession (it's cost her more t
EP 80 - Late Start, Fast Rise: Meet Fenix development rider Olivia Vercruysse
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EP 79: Latest News Recap: From the Giro Women to Nationals Week
Two weeks of women's cycling news in one episode. Saar and Kristof work through the Giro Women finale, Tour de Suisse, Volta a Catalunya, and a packed nationals week — Kristof's boring but winning picks included and Saar bringing the hot takes!
EP 78 - Too disabled to ride a normal bike, 'too able' to be a classified elite paracyclist
In this episode, Saar talks with Michelle Knappmann, a Danish paracyclist and handbiker who started the sport at 27 after a serious injury left her unable to ride a regular bike. Michelle opens up about the frustrating reality of being judged as 'too able' to compete at elite level, the lack of media coverage in paracycling, and what it actually takes to train as a disabled athlete with chronic pa
EP 77 - Giro Stages 1-6 recap
Saar and Kristof catch up on a chaotic first week at the Giro — Wiebes gets kicked out over a 20-gram bike drama, Balsamo takes over and suddenly can't stop winning sprints, Van der Breggen comes out of nowhere to crush the TT, and everyone's hyped for the Finestre showdown. Plus the usual hot takes and a GC prediction they don't agree on.
EP 76 - Giro Women Preview
Saar and Kristof preview the Giro Women start list team by team, make their stage and GC predictions, and wrap up the Spanish racing block including Burgos + the Dutch/Belgian one-day races.GC picks: Saar goes Gigante, Kristof is backing Niamh Fisher-Black — make or die for his hottest take of the season. Everyone expects Wiebes to win the sprints, but we're up for a surprise.
EP 75 - Meet Anna Dubier: 18 years old, Junior Points Race World Champion, and 16,000 km from home
This week Anna Dubier joins Saar and Kristof — an 18 year old Australian who flew thousands of dollars across the world to race bikes in Belgium, won a rainbow jersey along the way, and is already thinking about the kind of athlete she wants to be remembered as. They talk racing in Europe on a tight budget, hiding your pain behind a poker face, and why the results are only half the story.
EP 74 - Mother's Day Special ft. Emma Wolff (Imogen Wolff's mom)
To celebrate Mother's Day, Saar & Kristof were joined by Emma Wolff, mum of three, former triathlete, and proud mum of pro cyclist Imogen Wolff (a She Rides guest aswell!). Emma takes us back to the early signs that Imogen was wired differently — like screaming at Tour de France riders at age 10, and walks us through what it really takes to raise an elite athlete. We talk about the sacrifices
EP 73 - The Big Vuelta Review ft. Tim de Vries
The Vuelta Femenina just gave us one of the most wild weeks in women's cycling — and Saar is joined by commentator Tim de Vries to go through it all. From crashes on stage one to Lotte Kopecky getting that win she needed, Shari Bossuyt getting that final confirmation she's absolutely back, all the way to the Angliru where absolutely nobody saw Petra Stiasny coming. And then there's Paula Blasi, wh
EP 72 - From LBL to the Vuelta ft. Connie Hayes
Saar is joined by stand-in co-host Connie Hayes to recap the spring classics and look ahead to the Vuelta a España Femenina.Connie had a rough few weeks — a crash at Grand Prix Féminin de Chambéry left her hoping to make the start line at Morbihan. She and Saar talk through what Brabantse Pijl and Chambéry showed about the gap between World Tour and Conti riders, and whether the race calendar is r
EP 71 - From McDonald's motivation to competing at the highest level: Meet Laura Lizette Sander
Saar's voice has barely recovered from Paula Blasi's Amstel Gold Race win when episode 71 kicks off. Joining her and Kristof is Laura Lizette Sander, a 21-year-old Estonian rider for Hitec Products - Fluid Contro. Laura shares how McDonald's trips got her on a bike, what it's like to be one of the first Estonians to make it to the pro peloton, and a brutally funny story from her rough 2024 season
EP 70 - Between the Classics & the Ardennes with Nadia Gontova
This week, Saar chats with Nadia Gontova — a Canadian climber who made her World Tour debut with Liv-AlUla-Jayco this season after a year at Winspace. Nadia talks about how a friendship with Sarah Gigante was born at the back of the peloton at the Tour de France Femmes, her iliac artery surgery and road back to racing, and what it's like stepping up to the World Tour. They also review a disappoint
EP 69 - From NXTG to the World Tour: Meet Auke De Buysser
Saar and Kristof chat with 19-year-old Auke de Buysser (EF Education) in her first World Tour season. She talks about the jump from juniors to the pro peloton, racing alongside world champions, and drops the scoop that she'll be lining up at Paris–Roubaix this weekend.Then they recap Tour of Flanders - Demi Vollering wins in dominant fashion, but a nasty crash near the Koppenberg takes out several
EP 68 - Tour of Flanders preview & more ft. Caroline Andersson
In this episode, Saar chats with Caroline Andersson from Liv Alula Jayco for a proper classics chat. Caroline talks about growing up in a cycling family in Sweden, making her way through the junior ranks and eventually landing that first World Tour contract — the moment she truly started believing. They look back at Dwars door Vlaanderen and why the chase just never came together, before turning t
EP 67 - More Than A Machine: Meet Mischa Bredewold
In episode 67 of She Rides, Saar chats with Mischa Bredewold — three-time Plouay winner, Amstel Gold Race champion, and one of the most exciting all-rounders in the women's peloton right now. After a tough start to the 2026 season with three crashes in a row, Mischa talks about what that does to you mentally and why people sometimes forget that athletes are just humans too. We also discuss Lotte K
EP 66 - Binda, Sanremo & more with Sigrid Haugset
Saar catches up with Sigrid about her season so far — the near-miss solo win, a strong return to racing in 2026, and why she's already dreading the Vuelta climbs (but secretly loves them).Then Saar and Kristof recap Nokere Koerse, talk about why the reaction to Lotte Kopecky's win was kind of ridiculous, and share their predictions for Milano-San Remo Women this weekend.
EP 65 (B) - Trofeo Binda Preview
In this episode Kristof and Saar preview the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, the oldest race on the calendar. The also quickly recap GP Oetingen and look ahead to Nokere Koerse.
EP 65 - Strade Bianche Chats ft. Lotte Claes
In this episode, Saar and Kristof catch up with Lotte Claes, now at Fenix Premier Tech after struggling to find a team for this season. They spend most of the episode breaking down a brilliant Strade Bianche — Elise Chabbey won a chaotic six-rider sprint, while bad luck, bad days and a race moto taking a wrong turn ruined the race for Kopecky, Vollering, Férrand-Prévot, Borghesi and others. Lotte
EP 64 - Opening Weekend chaos ft. Connie Hayes
Everyone’s favourite emergency backup, She Rides guest and part-time co-host Connie Hayes is back on the pod — just in time to unpack the chaos of Opening Weekend.We talk through everything that happened at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, from Kasia Niewiadma's strength on the Muur to Lotte Kopecky’s bad luck at the worst possible moment, and the tough, cobbled battle at Le Samyn des Dames, where Connie fo
EP 63 - From Ingrown Toenails to the Big Omloop Preview: Meet Team Physician Charlotte Vanden Berghe
In the final week before Omloop, Saar and Kristof are joined by Charlotte Vandenberghe, team doctor at Human Powered Health, for a look behind the scenes of the women’s peloton.They talk race-day reality, concussion decisions, RED-S screening, menstrual cycles, mental health, and how teams balance performance with long-term rider wellbeing. Plus, there’s a quick cyclocross wrap-up, recent team new
EP 62 - Growing Women’s Cycling at Flanders Classics: Meet Maja Leye
Less than 10 days before the spring classics, Saar & Kristof chat with Maja Leye, Head of Women at Flanders Classics, to talk about the growth of women’s cycling from the inside.From equal prize money and increased TV coverage to Youth Days and building sustainable pathways for the next generation, Maja shares how Flanders Classics helped close the gap in the sport - and what challenges still
EP 61 - Winning Again After Iliac Artery Surgery: Meet Maggie Coles-Lyster
In this episode of She Rides, we chat with Maggie Coles-Lyster to talk about her powerful comeback from iliac artery surgery, returning to winning , and racing in the era of sprint star Lorena Wiebes. We dive into tactics, thriving in chaotic sprints, rider safety, and the culture of women’s cycling, plus Maggie’s passion for yoga and life beyond the bike. We also recap the latest action from the
EP 60 - Building Healthy Humans Instead of Short-Term Success: Meet Lieselot Decroix
In this episode, we chat with Lieselot Decroix to talk about performance, passion, and sustainability in women’s cycling. From evidence-informed coaching and athlete ownership to fueling, data, and long-term health, Lieselot explains why putting healthy humans first is the foundation of lasting performance.Plus, we recap all the latest racing action — with a generous dose of Lotte Kopecky bias add
EP 59 - From the Peloton to the Team Car: Meet Jolien D’Hoore
In this episode of She Rides, Saar and Kristof chat with Jolien D’Hoore — Olympic medallist, former world champion, and now sports director at AG Insurance–Soudal.Jolien takes us through her journey from the peloton to the team car, reflecting on pressure, leadership, classics racing, and the mental side of winning. We talk about being in the zone, cobbles, sharing victories, and how a beautiful c
EP 58- New Year, New Gear : Francesca Selva’s Switch from Endurance to Sprint
After a long break due to flu, Saar is back and chats with Francesca Selva, who returns to the podcast after more than a year.Francesca reflects on her heart issues, the long road back to racing, her summer in the US, and the tough decision to leave endurance behind. She shares why switching to sprint feels like the right move, how it’s reignited her motivation, and what she hopes this new chapter
EP 57 – Racing to Win, Nothing Less: Meet Elisa Longo Borghini
Saar and Kristof enter the new year with a bang as Elisa Longo Borghini, one of the best riders of the last decade, joins them on the podcast.From her first races inspired by her brother to winning monuments, Grand Tours and Olympic medals, Elisa looks back on a remarkable career and speaks openly about setbacks, pressure and motivation. She reflects on her lingering frustration with the World Cha
EP 56 - Lucinda Brand Rules Christmas, 2026 Awaits
This week Saar and Kristof look back at the Christmas period in cyclocross, with Lucinda Brand’s dominance front and center and a closer look at the riders catching the eye.They also talk about Dutch track nationals, beach racing, and other off-season action before turning their attention to 2026. From team changes to expectations, they go through the squads one by one and discuss who could really
EP 55 - The 2025 She Rides Awards ft. Audrey Cordon Ragot
This week Saar and Kristof are joined by Audrey Cordon Ragot to look back on the season with the She Rides Awards and talk through the moments that defined women’s cycling this year.From dominant performances and emotional post-race interviews to confusing UCI decisions and strong opinions on new jerseys, everything gets discussed. We highlight the riders who stood out, the moments that hurt, and
EP 49 - Pathways to the Pro Women’s Peloton: Meet Robin Farina
In episode 49 of She Rides Saar talks with Robin Farina, General Manager of Cynisca, about building real pathways to the pro women’s peloton — and why sustained support and funding matter just as much as talent. Robin shares how Cynisca is creating opportunities for riders to grow, stay in the sport, and chase their full potential.Plus: stay till the end for an extra-extended latest-news segment,
EP51 - The Rhythm of The Night ft. Ida Krickau & Yuli van der Molen
This winter track special dives into the fast, loud, and chaotic world of track racing — a part of the season that often gets overlooked while everyone focuses on cyclocross.Ida Krickau shares what it’s really like to step into the elite peloton at 19: longer races, tougher fields, school deadlines, new UCI rules, and the challenge of keeping the fun in cycling while growing up in the sport.In par
EP 54 – From Danish Track Titles to National Paracycling Coach: Meet Amalie Winther Olsen
This week Amalie Winther Olsen joins Saar and Kristof to talk about her journey from multiple-time Danish track champion to national paracycling coach.She shares how she fought her way through the sport without a national team, why she wants young girls to believe they can make it, and the moment coaching opened a new door — all the way to the Paralympic Games, and two medals.We get into the misco
Saar On Tour #1
Live from Monréac, Saar recaps a first stage that had it all — early crowds, tough climbs, crashes, comebacks, and one perfectly timed sprint from Marianne Vos. She saw the moment, went all in… and yes — Vos is boss. In this episode:• Reusser’s tough day and why stepping off the bike can be the smartest call• Big rides from the “comeback crew” — not the youngest, but still thrilling to watch• Stan
EP50: News Roundup - From Crystal Sweatdrops to Utter Dominance
Episode 50 brings race results, cross dominance, two rants (yes, justice for Julie!), and the unexpected but brilliant comeback of Lotte Kopecky on the track. Plus transfers, updates, and our usual bias. Rather uneventful week, solid chaos.
EP10: The Turning Point: How Sarah Gigante Found Her Way Back
In episode 10 of She Rides, we sit down with pro cyclist Sarah Gigante to talk about her remarkable journey in the world of cycling. From navigating setbacks and injuries to rediscovering her passion for the sport, Sarah shares her insights into the resilience and mental strength that have defined her career.
We dive into her experiences within the evolving Australian women's cycling scene, her t
EP40 - Cyclist Demey, Chef Demey… DS Demey Next? Valerie Demey on Women’s Cycling in Her Final Year as a Pro
In this episode we chat with Valerie Demey, one of the most experienced riders in the women’s peloton. She first got on a bike at 13 and never looked back — racing through the early days when women often rode for nothing more than kit and a borrowed chair at the start line, to now competing in fully professional teams with buses, staff, and packed crowds. Over the years she’s lined up 13 times at
EP 8: With Mieke Docx, There is Always a Party
In this episode, hosts Saar and Kristof chat with Mieke Docx about her rise in women’s cycling. From starting at 16 to balancing a job at Flanders Classics with her cycling career, Mieke’s journey is anything but ordinary.
We also predict why she will be the next Belgian road champion in 2025 (you heard it here first!).
Mieke opens up about her 2024 season, including her experiences at the Tour
EP 47 - How To (Watch) Gravel ft. Kim Knaeps
Just a few days before this year’s Gravel World Championships, gravel world champion Kim Knaeps (age group 34-39) joins Saar and Kristof to dive into what the gravel scene is really like — and how to watch it with a bit more insight.From discovering cycling during COVID to combining motherhood, work, and training. Kim talks about the pressure that came with wearing the world champion jersey, why g
EP 29 - News Roundup: From Spain to France
In episode 29 of She Rides, Saar and Kristof talk through the final stages of La Vuelta Femenina and the start of Itzulia Women. They look at Marlen Reusser’s big comeback, Misha Bredewold’s strong season, and FDJ’s teamwork in the mountains. There’s also a look ahead at Lotte Kopecky’s race plans, a chat about whether Grand Tours should be longer, and a thoughtful discussion about doping bans and
Saar On Tour #7
Saar checks in from Col du Plainpalais after a rough morning crash but stays upbeat about the Tour. She talks about Lotte Kopecky making the break, Maeva Squiban winning her second stage in a row, and solid teamwork from AG Insurance. There’s also a breakdown of GC changes, shoutouts to strong rides, and a look ahead to what's next. Honest, personal, and full of behind-the-scenes insight from the
Saar On Tour #5
In today’s episode, Saar reflects on an early GC battle, a day full of crashes, and standout performances — including a strong ride from Sarah, our She Rides of the Day. We take a closer look at AG Insurance’s impressive run so far, the atmosphere on the ground, and a few unexpected behind-the-scenes moments.Plus: a Zwift goody bag surprise, VIP views, and why this stage was a turning point in the
EP 23 - Neurodivergent & riding differently: Connie Hayes’s story from inside the peloton
In this episode, Connie Hayes shares her journey navigating cycling as a neurodivergent athlete. She opens up about the challenges of long-term injury, the pros and cons of being neurodivergent in the sport, and her thoughts on the Spring Classics. Connie also discusses what WorldTour teams can learn from the small Conti team, O’Shea Racing.Her story isn’t just for her — it’s for anyone who hasn’t
TOB Talks - S'annara Grove on stage 4 & more
In this final episode of TOB Talks, Saar and Kristof chat with South African national champion S’annara Grove for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at life as a continental rider at the Tour of Britain. S’annara shares what it’s really like to fight for your place in the bunch, the mental and physical battles on the wet and brutal Queen stage, and how it feels to go from thinking you’re doomed to
Saar On Tour #3
Sprinters, crashes, and a whole lot of She Rides energy. From a chaotic finish in Angers to standout moments on and off the bike — including Margot stealing hearts with a baguette — we break down stage vibes, team tactics, and the emotional rollercoaster that was today’s Tour de France Femmes.
EP 30 - Not Just Building Teams: Natasha Knaven’s Blueprint for Women’s Cycling’s Future
In this episode, we talkwith Natascha Knaven to talk about what needs to change in women’s cycling —and where real progress begins. With years of experience building developmentteams, Natascha explains why focusing only on the top level isn’t enough, andwhy the sport has to grow from the base up. We talk about how young riders needspace to learn and make mistakes, why it’s risky to rush them into
EP 34 - Vive le Tour, Vive les Femmes: The Past, Present & Future of Women’s Cycling with Tim de Vries
This week on She Rides, we’re joined by cycling commentator and new author Tim de Vries for a chat full of stories, passion, and the love of racing. Tim talks about how he got hooked on cycling watching Marianne Vos zoom ahead, and what it’s like working behind the scenes at Eurosport, getting ready for every twist, castle, and cobblestone of a big race.He also tells us about his new book, which s
EP41 - Time to catch up: Giro, Tour & comeback talks with Sarah Gigante
Eight months later, Saar catches up with Sarah Gigante on her strong but short season - from big wins and polka dot jerseys to beating the best, and the setback that means Sarah 4.0 is loading.
From Cancer Kid to Cycling's Top: Help Yuli Show the world What's Possible
In this episode of She Rides, Yuli Van der Molen shares her inspiring journey as a young cyclist, discussing her early beginnings in the sport, her experiences
with various teams and the challenges she faced when being diagnosed with cancer.
Yuli reflects on the support she received from her family and friends, her
return to competitive cycling, and her hopes for the future. The conversation
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EP 25 - Meet Kate Veronneau: Making Women's Cycling Monumental
In this episode of She Rides, hosts Saar De Reu and Kristof sit down with Kate Veronneau, Director of Women’s Strategy at Zwift, to discuss the evolution of women’s cycling. Kate shares her journey from basketball to cycling and her role in bringing events like the Tour de France Femmes and Paris-Roubaix Femmes to the forefront. They talk about the importance of full race coverage, the growth of
EP 27 - All Bikes, All the Time: Jose Been on Commentary, and the Power of Women's Cycling
In this episode of She Rides, we talk to cycling commentator José Been about the Spring Classics, Demi Vollering’s decision to speak openly about menstruation, and the pressure the Belgian media places on Lotte Kopecky. We also discuss GP Schellebelle, give a short promo for Jeugdtour Assen, and reflect on what it takes to break into cycling media as a woman.Due to technical issues, our Vuelta pre
Saar On Tour #9
In the last episode of Saar on Tour, Saar - is joined by Connie Hayes to unpack a wild and emotional Queen stage. From spray paint mishaps and dodgy 5G to heartache on descents and heartfelt cheering, this finale captures it all. They dive into Sarah’s grit, Van der Breggen’s big move, and the Tour’s unforgettable crowds. It’s a wrap filled with reflections, rider love, and a bittersweet goodbye t
EP 53 - From Weekend Cake Stops to World Records: Meet 4x Worldchampion Erin Boothman
This week Erin Boothman joins Saar and Kristof for a fun chat about her huge year on the bike — and her step up to the Liv AlUla Jayco Continental Team for 2026. At only eighteen, Erin has already won world titles on the track and taken an iconic victory at Wevelgem! She shares what it felt like to realise cycling could become her full-time career, why winning as a team hits differently, and how s
EP 4: News Roundup - Six Days of Ghent, Cyclocross, Track champions league and more!
In this episode of the SheRides podcast, hosts Saar and Kristof discuss various topics in women's cycling, including the recent Six Days of Ghent, predictions for upcoming cyclocross events and the UCI Track Champions League.
They also cover significant transfers and retirements in the sport, highlighting the impact of these changes on the cycling landscape. They end the episode with a chat abou
EP 28 - Still a Grey Zone: Gino Devriendt on Nutrition, Performance, and the Gaps in Women’s Sports Science
In this episode, we’re joined by sports nutritionist Gino Devriendt, who shares what it’s like to fuel performance in women’s cycling — from navigating the lack of scientific research to dealing with the sensitivity around weight, body composition, and recovery. Gino opens up about the grey zones in sports science, the hormonal variables still overlooked, and why personalized nutrition is key.We a
EP 6: The Demi Vollering Controversy & Vélo d'Or predictions
In this episode of the She Rides podcast, hosts Saar and Kristof discuss the latest developments in women's cycling, including cyclocross results, track cycling highlights and the controversial season of Demi Vollering.
They dive into team dynamics, communication issues within teams, Canyon SRAM's super trio, who should win the Vélo D'or-and why it's Lotte Kopecky. ;-)
EP 43: The Weight of Pressure – Meet Karolina Perekitko
Cycling is more than numbers on a results sheet. Karolina Perekitko opens up about how pressure shapes her racing, her self-worth, and her joy on the bike. From linking results to identity, to learning to remember how far she’s come, she shares why it’s time to talk about mental health in cycling — and why happiness matters just as much as performance.
EP 35 - Talent for the Future or Superstar in the Now? Meet Cat Ferguson
In this episode, rising British star Cat Ferguson joins Saar and Kristof to reflect on her whirlwind journey from junior cycling to competing in the World Tour with Movistar at just 19 years old.Cat shares how she found her way to the bike, why she never doubted she wanted to be a professional athlete, and what it was like to sign a World Tour contract while still in school. She opens up about the
TOB Talks - Émilie Fortin on stage 1
In this episode, Canadian rider Émilie Fortin chats with us just after finishing Stage 1 of the UK’s biggest women’s bike race. She talks about what it’s like racing as part of a smaller Continental team, how tough the WorldTour peloton really is, and why cycling still feels like freedom — even on the hardest days. A down-to-earth look at life inside the race.
EP 32 - Sometimes You’re Lucky When You’re Unlucky: Meet Sigrid Haugset
In this episode of She Rides, Saar and Kristof are joined by Norwegian cyclist Sigrid from Team Coop-Repsol. Sigrid shares her unique journey into cycling, starting later than most after an injury led her to the sport. She talks about racing in a country where cycling isn’t a big sport, how riding through cold Norwegian winters shaped her, and her passion for racing by feeling rather than numbers.
EP 48 - You Just Have One Brain: Meet Esmee Peperkamp
After a brutal crash and a long fight with concussion symptoms, Esmee Peperkamp opens up about the hardest comeback of her life — and how she found her way back to cycling, and to herself.She talks with Saar and Kristof about the pressure to race again too soon, why concussion care in cycling needs to change, and how recovery taught her to slow down, breathe, and celebrate the small wins.From team
EP 46 - News Roundup with Connie Hayes
Saar is joined by Connie Hayes — back on the podcast and back in the peloton after more than a year out injured. They talk about her return to racing and dig into the biggest stories in women’s cycling right now: from transfers and the uncertain future of Conti teams to the coolest underdog win of the season, Worlds drama, and a look ahead to the upcoming Euros.
EP 21 - Behind the lens: Capturing women’s cycling with Eloise Mavian
In this episode of She Rides, we go behind the lens with cycling photographer Eloise Mavian. As co-founder of Tornanti CC, she has captured the biggest moments in women's cycling while working in a male-dominated field. She shares how she built her career, the challenges of breaking into pro cycling, and why earning the trust of riders is her greatest achievement. We also dive into the latest race
EP 37 – The Ultimate TDFF Preview with Connie Hayes
In this special Tour de France Femmes preview, we dive deep into every stage,every contender, and every chaotic possibility ahead of the most excitingwomen’s race of the year. Originally set to feature last year’s Lantern Rouge, planstook a sudden turn — our planned guest had completely unsolvable internetissues, and Kristof faced a last-minute work crisis. But no stress: hero ConnieHayes, who you
EP20 - News Roundup: From Oetingen to Sanremo and everything in between, The Latest news in Women’s Cycling
In this episode of She Rides, hosts Saar De Reu and Kristof De Muynck dive into the latest in women's cycling, recapping GP Oetingen and analyzing the key moments from Trofeo Binda. They discuss standout performances, race tactics, and the ongoing challenges with media coverage in women's cycling. Looking ahead, they preview Nokere Koerse and Milano-San Remo, sharing predictions on who could shine
EP9: Muddy News Roundup
In this episode of She Rides, hosts Saar De Reu and Kristof De Muynck discuss the latest news in women's cycling, focusing on cyclocross, national track championships, Saar's Tour De France Femmes plans and team dynamics.
EP 19 - From Stroke Survival to ZAAF Chaos: Audrey Cordon-Ragot on Women's Cycling & Her Career
Former pro cyclist and icon of the sport, Audrey Cordon-Ragot, opens up about the highs and lows of her career—from winning national titles to surviving a stroke, and from the dream of racing in Paris to the shocking chaos at ZAAF. She reflects on resilience, team struggles, and the evolving world of women’s cycling. We also dive into the Spring Classics, discuss how the media should take notes fr
EP 13 - Sadhbh O’Shea: Breaking Barriers for Equal Media Coverage in Women’s Cycling
In this episode of She Rides, hosts Saar and Kristof talk with Sadhbh O’Shea, press officer at Liv Alula Jayco, to discuss her journey in cycling media and the evolution of women’s cycling.
They explore the progress in media coverage, the barriers that still exist, and the importance of giving equal attention to both men’s and women’s teams.
The episode wraps up with a look at the latest news i
TOB Talks: Amy Twigge on stage 3
In this episode of TOB Talks, we’re joined by Amy Twigge, soigneur and 'sparring' DS, as we look back on a chaotic Queen stage at the Tour of Britain. Amy shares what it’s like behind the scenes on a Conti team, talks about S’annarah’s strong performance, and reflects on the challenges, emotions, and nonstop hustle of supporting riders through the toughest days.
EP 36 - The More Mountains the Better: Meet Petra Stiasny
Petra Stiasny didn’t grow up dreaming of the peloton — in fact, she didn’t even know competitive women’s cycling existed. Now, she’s a standout climber for Roland Cycling Team and a rising talent in the world tour.She joins us to share her unique journey into the sport, her first pro win, and what it’s like learning everything from scratch — including how QOM points actually work. We also discuss
