Girls Pull Up Not Out with Beka and Carly on the importance of supporting women mountain biking.

I am STOKED to bring you this episode with Beka and Carly who are the masterminds behind my favourite meme page Girls Pull Up Not Out. Beka and Carly are both passionate mountain bikers and they’re on a mission to support and grow women in mountain biking while bringing a smile to everyone’s faces while doing so. We discussed their journey into mountain biking and starting their meme page, the importance of representation, what the term trail chads actually means and their physical and mental health journeys and how it’s affected their riding. I hope yall are excited as I am for this interview, as it was truely a pinch me moment.
In this episode we talk about:
- Meet Beka and Carly, the faces behind Girls Pull Up Not Out: Get to know Beka and Carly as they share their beginnings in mountain biking and how their paths converged.
- Inside Girls Pull Up Not Out: Explore the origins of their popular meme page, including standout moments and the hurdles they've overcome.
- Empowering Women in Mountain Biking: From trail presence to amplifying women's stories, discover why inclusivity in mountain biking matters.
- Decoding Trail Chads: Unpack the concept of "Trail Chads" and their role in shaping biking culture today.
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Beka and Carly open up about their experiences navigating imposter syndrome in the biking world.
- Driving Industry Growth Through Representation: Why expanding diversity in biking isn't just about women-everyone benefits.
- Women Breaking Ground at Red Bull Rampage: Celebrate the historic inclusion of women in prestigious events like Red Bull Rampage and its community impact.
- Finding Fit and Function in Biking Apparel: Addressing the challenges of finding functional and stylish biking gear for women.
- Health Journeys & Riding: Carly's journey through gut and hormone healing and Beka's recovery from ACL injuries-how these experiences shape their biking perspectives.
- ADHD and Extreme Sports: Explore the unique intersection of ADHD and extreme sports, shared through personal stories.
- Balancing Life and Riding: From self-care routines to embracing e-biking and crafting bike jewellery-how they find balance in their biking lifestyle.
- Upcoming Events and Collaborations: A sneak peek into their exciting plans, including community events, partnerships, and new merchandise launches.
- Behind the Name: Girls Pull Up Not Out: Discover the inspiration behind their brand name and its empowering message.
Resources:
- Women’s Mountain Bike Short & Pants Overview: • Pants and Shorts for a...
- Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden: www.amazon.com.au/Period-Repa...
- Gut Health Reset by Kara Holmes: www.amazon.com.au/Gut-Health-...
Where to find Girls Pull Up Not Out:
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Website: www.girlspullupnotout.com/
Beka: bekalikesbi...
Carly: caffeinated...
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[@mtb_alan]

Love this. I hope I’m not chadding, but as a BIPOC rider (who’s not all bro-ed up) I feel so much of this. ❤👊🏾 Thanks for getting Beka and Carla on. 🙏🏾

[@Extremely_Well]

Ahhh your comment brings such a big smile to my face! So glad you resonated with it 💛