Women's MTB Network

Too many riders think pain is just part of mountain biking.Low back pain, numb hands, saddle discomfort, knee pain, tight hips — most of us have experienced it at some point and just kept riding through it. But what if a lot of those issues are actually preventable?In this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Duppler — Doctor of Physical Therapy, cyclist, bike fit specialist, and founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy — to talk about the biggest mistakes riders make when it comes to body mechanics, bike setup, strength training, and injury recovery.We dive into:common mountain bike injuriesbike fit mythswhy cyclists are always tight and in painstrength training for riderswomen-specific fit issuesreturning to riding after injurywhy stretching alone usually isn’t enoughhow strength and mobility impact technical riding confidenceWhether you’re racing, riding park, doing long endurance rides, or just trying to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with useful takeaways.Follow Dr. Jessie Duppler:Chain Reaction Physical TherapyJessie Duppler InstagramFollow the Women’s MTB Network:Women’s MTB Network WebsiteWomen’s MTB Network Instagram

Rachel Hadfield is one of the talented creatives behind some of mountain biking’s most iconic visual storytelling.Based in New Zealand, Rachel has spent the past several years capturing the energy, chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments of events like Crankworx, the New Zealand National Series, and some of the sport’s biggest athlete projects. Through her company, Depth of Field Media, she’s built a name for herself as a photographer who understands that the best images tell a story long after the race tape comes down.In this episode, Rachel joins us to talk about how she broke into mountain bike photography, what really goes into covering elite events, the realities of working in media, and what exciting projects she has coming up next.This is a conversation about more than cameras—it’s about hustle, timing, creativity, and carving out a career in a competitive industry.Follow Rachel + Depth of Field Media:Rachel Website: https://www.rachelhadfield.com/Depth of Field Media: https://depthoffield.co.nz/ Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach.hadfield/Depth of Field Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/depthoffieldnz?igsh=ZTI4dW5vZXdycndwFollow Women’s MTB Network:Website: https://www.womensmtbnetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensMTBNetwork