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Ann Bancroft - First women to ski to both poles, and lead the first all women's expedition to the...
Minnesota native. Earned a teaching degree from the University of Oregon and taught a short few years before joining a team to dogsled to th
Dec 18, 20213 min read


Marcia Roberts - First woman to record an official time for cycling 1,725 miles from LEJOG and back
As she approached middle age, Marcia discovered a love for getting on her bike and riding a long way. In fact, when things got tough cycling
Dec 16, 20213 min read


Preeti Khattri - Engineer, trail runner, and founder of trail running company Nepal Trail Series.
“I come from the land of beyuls, the sacred valleys according to Himalayan Buddhism, where the physical and spiritual world connect with eac
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Debbie North - Wheelchair user, “Making the inaccessible accessible”
Since becoming a wheelchair user Debbie has campaigned tirelessly to break down barriers in all aspects of promoting accessibility for all.
Dec 11, 20213 min read


Biola Babawale - Chairperson and ride leader for Velociposse Club. A cycling club for all women
Having only started cycling in 2018, Biola immersed herself in the community, showing great enthusiasm for her own progression and that of o
Dec 4, 20212 min read


Rosemary J. Brown - Working to get female adventurers back on the map. Author: Following Nellie Bly
Rosemary in her own words, talking about Nellie Bly and her record breaking race around the world:
“Crusading journalist Nellie Bly jumped
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Jessie Stevens - Youth Climate Activist, Cycled 570 miles from Devon to Glasgow for COP26
We first spoke with Jessie on October 19th 2021 where she shared more about her cycle challenge of riding 570 miles to Glasgow for COP26.
Dec 1, 20213 min read


Aneela McKenna - Diversity, Inclusion and Well-being manager, MTB Guide and Coach, Go Where Scotland
Aneela is passionate about encouraging people from all walks of life to ride bikes and she works with individuals, organisations and the cyc
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Kisha Jarrett - Black Girl In The Woods. A journey of self-discovery, documenting a thru-hike
Kisha in her own words:
“I grew up in Virginia, a gymnast and cheerleader, playing softball and soccer. I knew I was bound to do something
Nov 9, 20213 min read


Jessie Stevens - Youth Climate Activist, outdoors enthusiast and founder of People Pedal Power
Jessie in her own words:
“It would be a lie to say that I have always been aware of the climate crisis, because I haven’t. Frankly, that is
Oct 19, 20214 min read


Verna Volker - From the Navajo Nation, Non-runner to Ultra Runner in 12 years.
Verna is the founder of Native Women Running, a Hoka Global Ambassador, she serves on the Running Diversity Board, and represents several or
Sep 25, 20213 min read


Kathy Elkind - 57, walking the 1,400 mile/2,286km Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) with her husband
In the spring of 2018, at the age of 57, Kathy Elkind walked the Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) with her husband of 27 years. The 2,286K (1,400
Sep 23, 20214 min read


Houda Loukili - Former Dutch National Kickboxing Champion, and Youth Coach for Personal Growth
Houda grew up in the Netherlands and she first came into contact with kickboxing at the age of 11.
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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