Episode 25 - Kristen Bonkoski - Femme Cyclist
In this episode of That's Her Problem, we talk with cycling coach, bike educator, and Femme Cyclist creator Kristen Bonkoski about what it means to build confidence on two wheels and live a more bike-centered life. Kristen shares her origin story, from childhood rides and a life-changing 60-mile Yellowstone ride to leaving a corporate job to build a career around biking, coaching, and helping women feel welcome in cycling spaces.The conversation covers women’s bike fit, fueling properly on the bike, safety, mental health, mountain biking, and why bikes can be both a form of freedom and a tool for resistance. Kristen also discusses motherhood, raising a son with feminist values, the challenges of online backlash, and how joy and political awareness can coexist. If you’re looking for motivation to ride more, fuel better, or feel stronger and more included in cycling, this episode is for you.
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