Welcome to the Women’s MTB Network Podcast!
This is the show where we celebrate the women of mountain biking—riders, racers, mechanics, industry leaders, and community builders. We dive into the stories, challenges, and triumphs shaping women’s MTB, breaking down barriers and ensuring women are seen and heard on the trails and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned shredder or just getting started, this is your space to connect, learn, and get stoked on all things MTB. Stoked you're here!
Why Mountain Bikers Are Always Hurt | Dr. Jessie Duppler on Bike Fit, Strength & Injury Prevention
Too many riders think pain is just part of mountain biking.
Low back pain, numb hands, saddle discomfort, knee pain, tight hips — most of us have experienced it at some point and just kept riding through it. But what if a lot of those issues are actually preventable?
In this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Duppler — Doctor of Physical Therapy, cyclist, bike fit specialist, and founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy — to talk about the biggest mistakes riders make when it comes to body mechanics, bike setup, strength training, and injury recovery.
We dive into:
common mountain bike injuries
bike fit myths
why cyclists are always tight and in pain
strength training for riders
women-specific fit issues
returning to riding after injury
why stretching alone usually isn’t enough
how strength and mobility impact technical riding confidence
Whether you’re racing, riding park, doing long endurance rides, or just trying to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with useful takeaways.
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30 Apr 2026
Behind the Lens of Mountain Biking with Rachel Hadfield | Crankworx, NTS & Building Depth of Field Media
Rachel Hadfield is one of the talented creatives behind some of mountain biking’s most iconic visual storytelling.
Based in New Zealand, Rachel has spent the past several years capturing the energy, chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments of events like Crankworx, the New Zealand National Series, and some of the sport’s biggest athlete projects. Through her company, Depth of Field Media, she’s built a name for herself as a photographer who understands that the best images tell a story long after the race tape comes down.
In this episode, Rachel joins us to talk about how she broke into mountain bike photography, what really goes into covering elite events, the realities of working in media, and what exciting projects she has coming up next.
This is a conversation about more than cameras—it’s about hustle, timing, creativity, and carving out a career in a competitive industry.
Follow Rachel + Depth of Field Media:
Rachel Website: https://www.rachelhadfield.com/ (https://www.rachelhadfield.co.nz)
Depth of Field Media: https://depthoffield.co.nz/
Rachel Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rach.hadfield/
Depth of Field Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/depthoffieldnz?igsh=ZTI4dW5vZXdycndw
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15 Apr 2026
Behind the Scenes of Bike Brands—and Who They’re Really Building For | Jill Nazeer
What is it actually like working inside the bike industry?
In this episode, I sit down with Jill Nazeer from Salsa Cycles to talk about her path into the industry, what goes on behind the scenes of building bikes, and what it’s really like being a woman in a male-dominated space.
We also get into where the industry is still falling short—and what needs to change if we want to see real progress.
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92,219
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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94
YouTube
76
Engagement
77
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