What sounds like more fun that getting paid to go on bike adventures, to create new routes, and to organize events for other cyclists? Sounds too good to be true, right? Yet, that’s exactly what Sarah Swallow is doing.
Sarah manages to blend adventure cycling, community organizing, and advocacy work into one creative and inspiring package. Whether you’re interested in joining her in Southern Arizona for a ride, learning how to organize your own event, or create cycling routes, you’ll want to listen to this episode.
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Stuff We Discuss In This Episode
- Sarah’s events including Ruta Del Jefe and the Sky Islands Adventure Ride Series.
- The importance of advocacy in the outdoor recreation industry and its potential to protect places and advocate for change.
- The biodiversity of Southern Arizona, including the Sky Islands, and the mining industry’s impact on the region.
- Sarah’s journey as a bicycle entrepreneur starting with bicycle tours at age 12 and continuing on to be a bike shop owner and then Specialized ambassador.
- How Sarah has created an inclusive environment at her events and how others can do the same.
- How folks can get started creating their own local bike events.
- How to use Ride With GPS for route planning.
Connect With Sarah Swallow
👉 Instagram: @sarahjswallow
👉 Website: https://sarahjswallow.com/
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About The Host
Kristen Bonkoski is a USA cycling and NICA coach, bike educator, and founder of Femme Cyclist.
She’s also the host of the Femme Cyclist podcast and runs Rascal Rides, a website about biking with kids.
She’s been riding bikes for more than two decades and is passionate about empowering women on the bike.
IG: @femme_cyclist