Grit, Chaos, and a Whole Lot of Heart: The Intrepid Cycling Story

In this kickoff episode of Bleep the Budget, Meghan sits down with Intrepid Cycling founder Liz Belt to talk about how a simple love for riding turned into one of northern Michigan’s most empowering cycling communities. Liz gets real about the early days, the messy middle, and the money decisions no one prepares you for.We’re talking budgeting on the fly, pricing without a roadmap, surviving the chaotic startup phase, and trusting your gut even when the numbers get loud. She’s honest, funny, and wildly inspiring, the perfect guest to launch a podcast about doing big things on a real-life budget.Interested in learning more about Intrepid Cycling? Click here!