Join us on The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring ultra-endurance cyclist Claire O'Leary from Minnesota. Claire, who finished 3rd in the open field at Unbound 2023 and recently won the Day Across Minnesota (DAMn), shares her incredible journey into the world of endurance cycling. In this episode, Claire opens up about her past struggles, including overcoming an eating disorder, and how she transitioned from running to becoming a successful and competitive cyclist.

Claire also discusses her passion for helping more not-men get involved in the sport, offering valuable insights and advice for those looking to take on the challenges of endurance cycling. Tune in to hear Claire's powerful story of resilience, determination, and her commitment to growing the cycling community. Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favorite podcast platforms.

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Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

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Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

JP is joined by Anthony Taylor, founder of Black Bike Week in Minneapolis, and former Red Bull Professional MTB rider Shaums March. Together, they discuss the significance of Black Bike Week in promoting diversity and inclusion in a sport that has traditionally been less accessible to communities of color. Anthony and Shaums emphasize the importance of introducing cycling to everyone, creating opportunities for all to experience the joy and benefits of riding.

Shaums, who is also the president of the Bike Instructor Certification Program, shares his insights on the critical need for teaching kids basic bike skills that can level the playing field on the trails, even against those with greater fitness. The conversation also delves into Shaums’ work with elite riders like Kate Courtney and Haley Batten on the US National Team, highlighting the impact of skill development at the highest levels of the sport. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the future of cycling, diversity, and the power of education.

Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist

If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com.

The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Nutrition Partner - Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Bike Shop Partner - www.owlcitycycles.com

Additional Support - www.701cycleandsport.com

Coaching - Adam Saban and Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

In a joint podcast with the Eyes Up Mindset podcast, one of JP's good friends, Hawley, MN Head Basketball Coach Nathan Stoa joins the program this week to have a serious discussion about building programs in youth sports and finding what actually matters as a teacher and coach.

Eyes Up host Jamie Wagner and JP then dive deep into the fallout from a family situation in Coach Stoa's life and how he was able to navigate the mental health crisis that arrived in the wake of the family situation. Despite no mention of bikes on this episode, it is a very real encounter with family trauma and mental health and once again, why community is so important.

Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist

If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com.

The companies supporting JP and this channel:

Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/

Nutrition Partner - Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15

Bike Shop Partner - www.owlcitycycles.com

Additional Support - www.701cycleandsport.com

Coaching - Adam Saban and Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/

Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/

National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/