Ep 79 Sam Soriano - Professional Mountain Biker

In this episode of The Gnar Stool, Shannon O'Grady and Jason Morgan catch up with pro mountain biker Sam Soriano, a rising force in freeride who is rewriting what’s possible on two wheels. Sam takes us through her journey from BMX racing at just four years old to finding her place and style in freeride, with a few crashes, podiums, and pivots along the way.

We get into the highs and lows of competition, what it’s really like to navigate a male-dominated sport, and how Sam’s simple mantra, “I can do it,” has helped her push through fear, self-doubt, and gnarly injuries (including a broken back and a concussion).

Sam talks mindset, mentorship, and why building community matters just as much as progressing the sport. This one is all about grit, growth, and the power of showing up—on and off the bike.

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