Nina Machina | Building a Cycling Career Beyond the Influencer Spotlight

In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with Nina Machina, pro bike racer and social media influencer, to discuss her remarkable journey. Nina shares her experience rising to social media stardom in 8th grade and how the sudden attention shaped her identity and mental health. We explore her efforts to transition into the pro cycling world and the challenge of being recognized as a serious athlete rather than just an influencer. Nina also talks about her passion for giving back to the sport through her Mach 1 U23 Development Team, which she started to help young cyclists access elite racing opportunities. This conversation is a powerful exploration of resilience, authenticity, and paying it forward. Whether you’re an athlete, a creator, or someone inspired by stories of overcoming challenges, this episode offers deep insights and motivation. Follow JP on Instagram for more content: @thestablecyclist Follow Nina on Instagram for more content: @nina.machina Follow Mach 1 Performance for more content: @mach1__performance And also: www.mach1-performance.com If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to [email protected] The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://www.theblackbibs.com Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/