Racing to Success: Katie's Journey from Amateur to Semi-Professional Cyclist PT1
02/24/25 • 41 min
This podcast episode explores the journey of Katie. A semi-professional cyclist, weaving personal stories and insights into the world of competitive cycling. She shares her transition from triathlons to racing, her challenges and triumphs, and the team dynamics that define the sport.
• Katie discusses her injury days before her wedding
• Journey from grad school to becoming a competitive cyclist
• Importance of community support and proactive engagement in sports
• Breakdown of different types of cycling races
• Description of training routines and intense preparation
• Insights into the camaraderie and challenges during races
• Discussion on the realities of semi-professional cycling life
Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast, and share this episode with someone who loves cycling!
Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
This podcast episode explores the journey of Katie. A semi-professional cyclist, weaving personal stories and insights into the world of competitive cycling. She shares her transition from triathlons to racing, her challenges and triumphs, and the team dynamics that define the sport.
• Katie discusses her injury days before her wedding
• Journey from grad school to becoming a competitive cyclist
• Importance of community support and proactive engagement in sports
• Breakdown of different types of cycling races
• Description of training routines and intense preparation
• Insights into the camaraderie and challenges during races
• Discussion on the realities of semi-professional cycling life
Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast, and share this episode with someone who loves cycling!
Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
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Transcript
Yeah , I've got a plate and 12 screws in this wrist and my forearm from a pretty
Speaker 1horrific crash . I had 12 days before my wedding because I was dumb enough to raise right before my wedding . Is anybody there ?
Speaker 2all right , all right , all right . Well , welcome everybody to yet another epi
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