Selene Yeager's Journey to Support Active Women Through Menopause

In this conversation, Pedro interviews Selene about menopause and the importance of understanding it. Selene emphasizes the need for everyone, including men, to learn about menopause and normalize the conversation around it. She explains the physical and emotional changes that women experience during menopause and the importance of support and care during this time. Selene also discusses her work in advocating for women over 40 in the cycling community and the challenges and milestones she has encountered throughout her career as an athlete and writer.

Selene Yeager discusses her advocacy work to bring more women into gravel events and create a more inclusive space for women over 40 and going through menopause. She talks about the initiative called 200 Women, 200 Miles, which aims to encourage women to participate in gravel races. Selene emphasizes the importance of community in gravel events and how it supports and empowers women. She also shares her future aspirations, including bikepacking and exploring new challenges.

Listen to Selene Yeager sharing her invaluable insights and experiences on the Ride To Success podcast with Pedro Couto Lopes.

Chapters:

~ Importance of Men Learning About Menopause

~ Challenges Faced by Women Going Through Menopause in the Cycling Community

~ Key Factors for Success in Advocacy Work

~ Career Milestones: From Ironman to Mountain Biking and Gravel Events

~ The Joy and Flow of Mountain Biking

~ Recognition and Reflection: Induction into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame

~ The Power of Community in Gravel Racing

~ Challenging Oneself and Making a Positive Impact