The Be A Good Wheel Podcast

Amber speaks with co-founder of All Bodies On Bikes, Marley Blonsky–a fat adventure cyclist, consultant, and advocate working to make the bike industry more inclusive. In this conversation, they discuss the importance of advocating for size inclusion, building bike infrastructure and community, and what makes a community different from a group. Marley offers guidance on how to navigate difficult conversations, the importance of understanding intent versus impact in communication, and why she leads with humility and curiosity. She shares tips on how you can take action to create change, why something as simple as t-shirt sizes can make a real difference, and about her upcoming projects: Wheels of Welcome and a new line of size-inclusive bike clothing with Shredly. 
 
Tune in to learn surprising tools for communication, how to advocate for change, and just how easy it can be to build the community and belonging you’ve been missing. 
 
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Mentioned in this episode: 
All Bodies On Bikes: https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/
Marley Blonsky Consulting: https://marleyblonsky.com/work-with-me
Wheels of Welcome: https://marleyblonsky.com/wheels-of-welcome/about
SHREDLY x Marley Blonsky: https://shredly.com/pages/shredly-x-marley-blonsky-collaboration
Shimano Film All Bodies On Bikes: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/all-bodies-on-bikes-.html
Radical Adventure Riders: https://radicaladventureriders.com/
Black Girls Do Bike: https://www.blackgirlsdobike.org/
Ride for Racial Justice: https://www.rideforracialjustice.org/
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Amber speaks with three-time National Cyclocross Champion, Stephen Hyde, a cycling maverick who defied conventional paths to find his place as a champion in the sport. From BMX and mountain biking to professional road cycling and cyclocross, Hyde's story is one of resilience, mentorship, and community. He shares how mentoring and being mentored shaped his evolution as an athlete, the secret to effective communication, why trust is essential to achieving big goals, the key lessons he now applies as a coach, why and how he prioritizes mental health in training, and more. 
Tune in for invaluable guidance on navigating the highs and lows of athletic pursuits, integrating mentorship and community into your craft, and embracing life beyond the sport.
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Mentioned in this episode: 
Stephen is Coaching at Forever Endurance
JAM Fund Cycling
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Amber speaks with cyclocross icon, mountain bike champion, and five-time Olympian Katerina Nash. In this conversation, they discuss how sport helped her navigate life-altering loss, what has kept her inspired and humble over a nearly 30-year career in professional sport, and her historic role with cycling’s international governing body. She shares about the crucial role community has played in both her personal and professional resilience, how she manages self doubt, how to redefine success through evolving goals, her advice asking for support, and how she turns personal adversity into a force for good. Tune in for an empowering conversation that celebrates resilience, community, and the transformative power of sport!
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Mentioned in this episode: Clif Family Foundation: https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/Katerina’s sponsors: Specialized, Clif Bar, Velocio, Fox, Shimano, Maxxis Tires, Stans NoTubes, Enduro Bearings, Race Face, Easton, Garmin Cycling, Oakley, Crankbrothers
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Amber speaks with Downhill Mountain Biking legend, entrepreneur, and Red Bull TV analyst, Eliot Jackson. In this conversation, they discuss how a risk-averse person can transform into a world-class downhill mountain biking pro, why chasing podiums isn't always the ultimate goal, the surprising parallels between downhill racing and broadcasting, the nuanced relationship between goals, results, and true success, why hard work alone doesn't guarantee victory in sports, the importance of finding the right process tailored to your individual journey, why pursuit of mastery can permeate every aspect of life, valuable perspectives on risk-taking, identity, and the profound significance of “turning off to turn on,”  and the transformative power of embracing vulnerability in the pursuit of excellence. Whether you're an amateur athlete seeking inspiration or a seasoned pro craving fresh insights, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom to fuel your journey toward greatness. 
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Mentioned in this episode: 
- The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning
- Grow Cycling Foundation https://growcyclingfoundation.org/
- Inglewood Pump Track https://www.inglewoodpumptrack.org/
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Amber speaks with NCAA, US, World, Olympic Champion, television host, and mother of two, Summer Sanders Schlopy. In this conversation, they discuss Summer’s Olympic experience, her formula for performing under pressure, why she felt relief when she won Gold, the key to parenting kids in sport (according to Summer and her husband, former World Cup and Olympic alpine ski racer Eric Schlopy), what drives meaningful motivation, the secret to effective feedback, how Summer approaches fitness with age, the cornerstone of good leadership, how the transformation of sports media impacts athletes, Summer’s love for the Buffalo Bills, and much more. 
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Welcome to Be a Good Wheel! We're glad you're here. In our inaugural episode, we’ll provide an introduction to the ideas and motivation behind the show. Meet your host, Amber Pierce, who shares how her non-traditional background led her from research on the open ocean to racing bicycles, and ultimately to the studio microphone. Learn more about what you can expect from future episodes and what we hope for the future of the show. 
 
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Welcome to Be a Good Wheel, the show that explores what it means to Be A Good Wheel through the lens of performance, potential, and the wholeness of human experience. Every other week, host Amber Pierce digs into scientific research, personal stories, and catalytic conversations to offer meaningful takeaways for everyday folks.Launching 2/27/24 on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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