Becoming the "It Girl" in Cycling - Debora De Napoli

Dynamic Life Cycles

Trailblazer Debora De Napoli joins us to share her inspiring journey through adventure filmmaking and cycling, bringing her vibrant energy and personal story right to the forefront. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, they been a powerful voice for body diversity and inclusivity, overcoming challenges like a brain injury while advocating for self-acceptance. Her work with brands like 7mesh exemplifies her commitment to inclusive clothing options and breaking down stereotypes in the cycling world.

As we dive deeper into the conversation, I’m reminded of how crucial safe spaces are in mountain biking especially for women, queer individuals, and people of color. Hearing stories of initiatives like Ride Lab and inspiring figures like 76-year-old rider Betty Burrell, who defies age and gender expectations, reinforces the power of representation. Together, Debora, Betty, and these efforts remind us of the resilience and inclusivity needed to shape the future of the sport and foster diversity across outdoor spaces.
Thank you to all the people that have supported Debora over the years and I can't wait to see what is in store next!
7Mesh, RideLab, ShoreSirens, Endless Biking, The Debora Effect, Shimano, Anthill, Darcy Hennessey-Turenne, Life Cycle Project, Sara Kempner Photography, Sterling Lorence, Heather Glasgow Photography, Katie Holden, Anne Keller, Girl In The Wild, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Juliana Bicycles, Pivot Bikes, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Banff International Mountain Film Festival, No Man’s Land Film Festival, Betty Birrell, Jen Zeuner, Elladee Brown, Isabelle DeGuise, Veronika Voracek, Karin Grubb, Cheryl Moore.

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• Hosted and Produced by Jarrad Connolly

Capitoli

1. Breaking Down Body Diversity in Cycling (00:00:00)

2. Building Inclusive Mountain Bike Community (00:10:02)

3. Evolution of Women in Cycling (00:16:53)

4. Trailblazing Women in Adventure Cycling (00:24:24)

5. Healing Through Music and Mountain Biking (00:38:16)

6. Overcoming Concussions Through Active Recovery (00:51:42)

7. Breaking Barriers in Male-Dominated Industries (01:00:59)

8. Connecting on Social Media With Denapoli (01:07:42)