DONUTS & BIKES: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast
DONUTS & BIKES - The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast - will help transform your riding or coaching while delighting your taste buds! The hosts, Paul Howard (GSMBC President & Education Director, ZEP MTB Camps Owner & Head Coach, PMBIA Founder & Past- President) and Kristian Jackson (Senior Lecturer at Appalachian State University’s Department of Recreation Management & Physical Education, Trail Boss Rocky Knob Bike Park, GSMBC Coach Mentor) are two of the top-tier, industry leading mountain bike coaches and instructor trainers, with over 40 years of collective experience. Listen in as Donuts & Bikes pairs all things MTB skills and coaching, along with a feature donut on every episode. Get your ride and eat on and bite into Donuts & Bikes!
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DONUTS & BIKES: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast
Lift As We Rise: The Women Leading Mountain Biking’s Next Chapter
Lindsey Richter and Katie Holden are reshaping the story of mountain biking—from the trails to the coaching ranks. Their journeys trace the rise of women’s freeride and the growing movement to make the sport more inclusive, supportive, and mentally empowering. Through coaching, mentorship, and community, they champion the idea that mountain biking isn’t just about competition—it’s about connection, confidence, and creating space for everyone to ride, grow, and lead.
In this episode we discuss:
From Riders to Revolutionaries: Lindsay and Katie’s trailblazing journeys into the mountain bike industry
The Coaching Effect: How teaching others continues to shape their own riding and leadership
Ride Smarter, Coach Stronger: How coaching transforms not just the rider—but the coach
Finding the Why: Discovering the true value of coaching in today’s mountain bike culture
The Power of the Climb: Why challenge is the heartbeat of mountain biking
Mind Over Mountain: Exploring the essential link between mental health and mountain bike coaching
Pedals of Empowerment: How mountain biking builds confidence, courage, and community
Mentors on the Move: The rise of women’s freeride and the leaders pushing it forward
Lift As We Rise: How mountain bikers can elevate others while chasing their own goals
Redefining Competition: Turning rivalry into community growth and shared success
Coaching the Future: Getting more women into the mountain bike coaching pipeline
Connection on the Trail: Why in-person events still matter in a digital age
A Trail for Everyone: Building a mountain bike world where every rider belongs
Closing the Gap: Confronting decades of underinvestment in women’s mountain biking
Next-Level Leadership: Paving the way for more women at the highest levels of certification and coaching
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DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions on The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast: Donuts & Bikes are those of Kristian Jackson, Paul Howard, and guests, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GSMBC, PMBIA, or others mentioned. Guest content reflects personal opinions and is not intended to offend or misrepresent any person or group.
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