GLOW MTB
Episodes
ep 71. A Year in Review and Looking Ahead
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re wrapping up the year with a GLOW Podcast Year in Review, reflecting on favorite rides, lessons learned, and what we see coming ...
ep 70. Spectating a MTB Race
18 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThis month we’re talking all about spectating MTB races — the hype, the hill climbs, the cowbells, and why cheering from the sidelin...
ep 69. eMTB Motors and Batteries
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re talking eMTBs — motors, batteries, and all the ways pedal-assist can open up more adventure (and more fun!). Whether you’re ...
ep 68. Getting Over a Slump
16 Sep 2025
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Send us a textEver feel like you’ve lost your flow on the bike? Maybe trails that used to feel fun now feel overwhelming, or it’s just harder to g...
ep 67. What got you Hooked?
19 Aug 2025
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Send us a textWith special guests Jillian, Jessiy, and Delphine, we dive into the rides, moments, and memories that got us hooked on mountain biking—...
ep 66. International MTB Destinations
15 Jul 2025
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Send us a textInternational MTB Destinations ✈️🚵♀️From the slabs of Quebec to the jaw-dropping peaks of the Dolomites and the jungles of...
ep 65. MTB Festivals
17 Jun 2025
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Send us a text🎪 From gear to group rides, camping hacks to trail etiquette — we’re covering it all. Whether it’s your first fest or your tent...
ep 64. ROAM Events - Interview with Ash Zolton
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re stoked to welcome Ash Zolton from ROAM Events—the force behind some of the most inclusive, empowering MTB festivals out there....
ep 63. Behind the Scenes - making GLOW work
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to keep the GLOW stoke alive. 💫 It’s more than just a Thursday night ride…...
ep 62. How to Fall—Really? Yes, REALLY!
18 Mar 2025
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Send us a textLet’s face it—falls happen. But did you know you can actually get better at bailing? In this episode, we break down key techniques t...
ep 61. Value of Mobility Training with Laura Jorgenson
18 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet, and Juli sit down with Laura Jorgenson, a skilled local Physical Therapist, to dive into the real value of...
ep 60. Planning for the New Year
21 Jan 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet, and Juli shift gears and dive into planning for the year ahead! We’re talking about goals, trips, events...
ep 59. End of Year Gratitude
17 Dec 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli reflect on the last year’s riding season, goals we established for ourselves at the start of the...
ep 58. The Aquarius Trail Huts System
19 Nov 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we connect with fellow GLOW ladies Gretchen, Stacia, and Devon to share their experience bikepacking along The Aquarius...
ep 57. The Velomont Trail
15 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with Caitrin Maloney to talk about the development and updates regarding The Velomont Trai...
ep 56. Things We Don’t Need
17 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you the things we often think we absolutely must have, but in reality, you don’t actu...
ep 55. Riding As We Age
20 Aug 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding as we age! We were fortunate to have a really inspirational panel of guests jo...
ep 54. Riding In The Heat
16 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about riding in the heat and humidity. We share our tricks to prepare, endure, recover, and e...
ep 53. Interview with Jess The Maker
18 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Jess Hana aka Jess The Maker is a MTB Influencer on Instagram and she is hilarious!!! Je...
ep 52. MTB Strength Training with Liz Koch, DPT
21 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Devan interview Liz Koch, DPT and founder of The Ride Life a program for women to build strength and co...
ep 51. Trail Building and Maintenance
16 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with UVMBA Board Member, Taylor Hardin about trail building and maintenance. Taylor shar...
ep 50. Changing Seasons
19 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about the changing seasons and what we do as winter is winding down and we are getting ready ...
ep 49. Suspension
13 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special local guest, Kelly Mitchell AKA Kelly The Rippa on to talk all about suspension - tak...
ep 48. What Is Holding Us Back?
16 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss our thoughts on what holds us back from progressing, why that may happen and share some id...
ep 47. GLOW’s Year In Review
26 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a look back at 2023 and ALL the things we have done with GLOW throughout the year and share o...
ep 46. Prepping Your Bike for Winter Storage
12 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a listeners’ suggestion for an episode topic and talk about all the things to think about a...
ep 45. Adaptive Riding
28 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive ri...
ep 44. All Things Braking
14 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the bra...
ep 43. The Lady Bits Episode
31 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW’s own Dr. Amy Paris to talk about our lady bits, the saddle and pelvic health...
ep 42. Riding Alone
17 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about riding alone. We share our experiences and some tips for those thinking about goin...
ep 41. Foot and Pedal Techniques
03 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about the importance of our feet, their placement on the pedals and techniques we use whil...
ep 40. Interview with Roxy Wieschollek - MTB Instructor Certification
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli learn from Roxy about MTB Instructor Certification, what inspired her to get into the career sh...
ep. 39 Lift Access Riding w. Jimena Florit
05 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about life access riding, to help us unpack all the benefits and challenges of downhill li...
ep 38. Truth or Myth?
22 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli a series of assumptions/statements about mountain biking and they guess if it is a truth or a m...
ep 37. Trail Features
08 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how we approach all the different types of features on the trail from roots and rock ga...
ep 36. Interview with Chelsea from Kaden Apparel
25 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have the honor to speak with Chelsea Camarata, owner and founder of Vermont based Kaden Apparel - ...
ep 35. First Aid On The Trail
11 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli dig into our packs and share what we have (or don’t!) in our first aid kits and go through a lis...
ep 34. Riding With, Through, and Beyond Illness
27 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Ali Sauter who shares with us her experience with being a cancer survivor and how biking...
ep 33. Bike Trip Destinations
13 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli polled the GLOW crew on what their favorite bike destinations are or those that are on their list ...
ep. 32 Bike Skills Progression
30 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about our thoughts on progression in your riding. In our bike parts segment we break down t...
ep 31. Injury Prevention
16 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli host a special guest and GLOW gal, Jeanne Ball who shares with us her background in Physical Thera...
ep 30. Bike Racks and Transportation
02 May 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you all different types of bike transportation and bike racks! In our bike parts segm...
ep 29. Bike Lingo - Say What?
18 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you all different sayings/words we use in MTB vernacular and their meaning, it gets a l...
ep 28. Ride With Gratitude - Bike Borderlands
04 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special guests Maura and Isabella from Bike Borderlands/Northern Forest Center and their camp...
ep 27. Do I Need A New Bike?
21 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a realistic approach on analyzing when it makes sense to upgrade your whip. Is it a NEED vs...
ep 26. Women's History Month
07 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a walk down the lane of the history of women in mountain biking and the fearless QUEENS that ...
ep 25. Sessioning
21 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share with you a topic that we all personally enjoy and feel everyone should incorporate more of i...
ep 24. The Psychology of Fear and Riding
07 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli speak with J.R. Rader, a Psychiatrist at Dartmouth Health to learn more about the feeling of fear ...
ep 23. Leading a Ride
24 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about best practices for leading a ride and share our tips if you are considering volunteerin...
ep 22. GLOW's Year In Review
10 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli reflect back on 2022 and share the highlights and share with you our individual goals for the year...
ep 21. Winter Riding
27 Dec 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli give you the run down of many things to think about when you are heading out to go Winter Fat Biki...
ep 20. The Chill Factor with Alyssa Godesky
13 Dec 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli are joined by GLOW member and Professional Endurance Athlete and Coach, Alyssa Godesky. Alyssa h...
ep 19. Bikepacking with Devan
29 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have a special guest on with us, GLOW member, Devan Tracy to share with us her stories and advice ...
ep 18. GLOW's Holiday Gift Guide
15 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli share our favorite gift ideas just in time for the upcoming holiday season! We also continue our...
ep 17. Minimizing the Risks
01 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about how you can reduce the risks of getting injured on the trails to keep you riding for ye...
ep 16. Recreational MTB Racing
18 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW member, Gretchen Stokes and break down the various types of MTB Racing and shar...
ep. 15 Protecting Your Eyes
04 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have invited two special guests - Andy and glow member, Sheila who are our resident trail optometr...
ep 14. Pet Adventures on the Trail
20 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in riding with your pets and share some of our pet encounters on the t...
ep 13. Night Riding
06 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things involved in night riding. Timely discussion as we are finding our days are ge...
ep 12. Community Involvement
23 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss the importance of getting involved in your local and regional mountain bike communities an...
ep 11. Bike Festivals
09 Aug 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss mountain bike festivals and we were lucky enough to get to interview Erik Schutz, Presiden...
Ep. 10 Bike Types
26 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss ALL the various categories of bike types in the world of MTB! From XC Cross Country to D...
ep 9. Bike Life Balance
12 Jul 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli invite O.G. GLOW member, Kelly Miltner on to join in the discussion on a topic that we are all sub...
ep 8. Wheels
28 Jun 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all this wheels! From your tires, your rims, hubs and spokes, we want to keep you spinning a...
ep 7. Instruction
14 Jun 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli invite Christonthy from Blue Sky MTB: https://www.blueskymtb.com and GLOW’s very own Stacia LaPan...
ep 6. LBS (Mason Racing, The Wheelhouse Bike Shop, Red Clover Bikes)
31 May 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk have some special guests join us for our very first interview. We are stoked to be talking w...
ep 5. Travel
17 May 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about travel from packing, shipping or renting bikes, what to bring with you, how to resea...
ep 4. Protective Gear
03 May 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about protective gear, from helmets to pads and everything in between. We are stoked to ...
ep. 3 What to wear?
19 Apr 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli talk all about what to wear to maximize enjoyment on the ride for comfort and style, some of our fa...
ep. 2 What's in your bag?
05 Apr 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode Anna, Janet and Juli share the essentials they keep in their hydration packs. We talk about what we carry with us in t...
ep. 1 Welcome to the GLOW Podcast & getting your bike ready for dirt!
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGLOW MTB's first episode! We introduce ourselves, our love for bikes and some great tips from Bike Shop Andy of Mason Racing ...