Why is there still such a marked gender disparity in mountain biking? That’s the question that prompted Dr Fiona Spotswood, associate professor at the University of Bristol, to research gender inequality within and women’s perceptions of mountain biking. After numerous conversations with women across the UK, the results are fascinating - but perhaps not surprising. Women don’t feel represented or included in how MTB is portrayed, but the good news is they aren’t waiting around for the bike industry to catch up. This episode touches on representation, inclusion, grass-roots communities, how events like Red Bull Formation and Rampage play a part, and what needs to change to make mountain biking a more welcoming space for women.

Scottish mountain biker Lee Craigie describes herself as a storyteller and bike adventurer, and in this episode of the Spindrift Podcast she talks about her new book 'Other Ways to Win: A Competitive Cyclist's Reflections on Success'. The book is an autobiographical looks at her life, told in adventures, from childhood, to UK National Cross-country Mountain Bike Champion, to the formation of the Adventure Syndicate; along the way, Lee reflects on how success is and can be defined. 

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the bike biz or write for Pinkbike? Rachelle Boobar shares her unusual career journey from Whistler bike park to Global Marketing Manager of GT Bicycles, plus how the arrival of her baby changed her perspectives on cycling.

Indian endurance cyclist Vedangi Kulkarni shares the highs and lows of her round-the-world cycling record attempt including grizzly bear encounters, saddle sores, incredible landscapes, a mugging and a WHOLE lot more

Scottish downhill mountain biker Mikayla Parton made the switch from skiing to biking relatively late, but it hasn’t stopped her becoming an elite racer on the World Cup scene.

Guide, advocate, mentor, co-founder of the GoWhere MTB holiday company and diversity & inclusion expert, Aneela McKenna is a woman of many, many talents.