9. Sasha Smith - MTB racer turned bikepacker, and kids bike coach

We’re very aware that so far we haven’t had any women on the pod, so it's time to put that right.
This episode I’m chatting with Sasha Smith.
A few years ago Sasha was a successful mountain bike racer, having placed in the top 10 in a world cup enduro, and recorded some impressive New Zealand and Oceania results.
These days her riding is a little less full on, more focused on the pleasure of riding for the hell of it, and helping others discover the joys of cycling.
We chat about her earlier years on a bike, bikepacking adventures , her involvement with WORD, which helps Wellington kids get into biking, and the other stuff she does for fun.
https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/blogs/hot-rides/the-great-divide-ride
https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/blogs/hot-rides/the-grand-divide-ride-part-2-montana
Word (Wellington Off Road Riding Department) www.word.org.nz

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The Pedal On Podcast is for adventurous bike-lovers. Three bike-mad Kiwis saddle up to chat with the riders, dreamers, doers, movers and shakers who help make New Zealand such an awesome place to ride. Hear tales from around the trails – MTB tracks, Great Rides, bike-packing routes and beyond. Get the drop with The POP! Hosted by Bruce, Sarah & Lee.

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