Adaptive MTB: Riding Trails Without Boundaries with Jen Gadoua
Trail Nutz Podcast: Jen's Journey in Adaptive Mountain Biking Welcome to Trail Nutz, hosted by Marc. This episode features Jen, an adaptive mountain bike rider who shares her inspiring journey of resilience and innovation after a spinal cord injury in 2021. Jen delves into her transition from trail running to adaptive biking, her experience at a women's training course in Alberta, and her efforts to build an adaptive mountain biking community in Ontario. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and the incredible community that makes it all possible. Don't miss Jen's tips for anyone interested in adaptive mountain biking and her dreams of riding in Whistler. Follow Jen on Instagram @bionic_heart_roller and @ON_AMBT_riders.
00:00 Introduction to Trail Nutz Podcast
00:43 Jen's Journey into Adaptive Mountain Biking
02:17 Discovering Adaptive Biking Resources
04:49 Building an Adaptive Biking Community in Ontario
08:11 Adaptive Biking Equipment and Options
11:34 Events and Advocacy for Adaptive Biking
13:51 Challenges and Future of Adaptive Biking
22:57 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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