Want to ride more in 2026? Marley & Ellen are here to help you find the right cycling event for you! There are tons of rides that are inclusive and enjoyable and match your goals, whether you're interested in gravel or road cycling, long-distance rides, or social rides.

What can you look for to know if a cycling event is inclusive of all riders? Check the event details for non-binary or gender expansive categories, longer time limits, and a schedule of lead-up events that caters to all types of riders.

Once you find what fits your vibe, all you have to do is train—and we have tips for that too! 💪 If you are riding Unbound or Big Sugar in 2026, be sure to check out the FREE Wheels of Welcome program, led by Marley. Links below!

The All Bodies on Bikes crew will be at a ton of events this year. Come say hi, and let us know in the comments what events you'll be at, too.

02:57 What to look for to understand how inclusive a cycling event will be

06:52 Training tips for cycling long distances

09:58 Wheels of Welcome Program at Unbound & Big Sugar

15:47 Some of Marley’s favorite inclusive bike rides

Episode references:

Unbound Gravel 2026 Wheels of Welcome: https://www.unboundgravel.com/wheels-of-welcome/

Big Sugar 2026: Event info coming soon, and posted on their site: https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/

Scientific American: A Human on a Bicycle Is among the Most Efficient Forms of Travel in the Animal Kingdom: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-human-on-a-bicycle-is-among-the-most-efficient-forms-of-travel-in-the/

Pre-order Marley's new book, Rag Tag Best Friends Bicycle Club: https://ragtagbestfriendsbicycleclub.com/

Mentioned in this episode:

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Marley and Ellen dive into the importance of choosing the right cycling clothing, especially for individuals in larger bodies. They share personal experiences and offer practical tips for various biking needs, from casual commuting to long-distance rides.

03:18 All Bodies on Bikes began with size-inclusive advocacy

04:18 Challenges of finding cycling clothing for people in bigger bodies

05:56 How to choose the right padded bike shorts

12:01 Gravel and road cycling fashion

13:32 How to choose cycling bibs vs. bike shorts

18:26 Do you need specific clothes for mountain biking?

19:33 How to choose clothes for your bike commute

20:36 Staying dry while bike-commuting in the rain

23:24 How to be safe & visible when riding your bike

25:11 How to layer for warmth when cycling

References

1. Check out the new ABOB Cycling Kit - sizing up to 6X!
2. Marley recommends Cleverhood (and ABOB will get a % if you buy one of these!)
3. We luv Shredly and their inclusive sizing!
4. You can pre-order Marley’s new children’s book, Rag Tag Best Friends Bicycle Club here: https://stronggirlpublishing.com/ragtag/
5. And we mentioned our episode, cycling with a uterus - listen on Spotify or Apple

What. A. Year.

In many ways, we are ready to wave good-bye to 2025, but there were some truly incredible things happening all over the cycling world—and we got to talk to a lot of the people doing them.

In this episode Marley & Ellen revisit our favorite podcast moments from 2025, including:

1. Emily Chappell (Spotify | Apple)
2. Gaza Sunbirds (Spotify | Apple) — Donate today - they’re at nearly £1M: https://gazasunbirds.org/
3. Radical Adventure Riders (Spotify | Apple)
4. Shredly founder Ashley Rankin (Spotify | Apple)
5. Inclusive riding w/ Eli & Jacob (Spotify | Apple)
6. Cycling w/ a uterus (Spotify | Apple)

Other things we talked about on this episode:

Ilona Maher was on her period during the Sports Illustrated swimsuit fashion show: https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/comments/1l2lbq8/ilona_maher_reveals_she_walked_the_sports/

Brooks Nader’s period started while at Wimbledon: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/brooks-nader-normalizing-period