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CASTELLI Cycling PodcastJoin us as we sit down with top athletes, aero engineers, and product experts to learn the best practices for peak performance. Author: Castelli Cycling
Welcome to the CASTELLI podcast, your exclusive access to the iconic brand that has revolutionized how pro-riders dress and pushed the boundaries of cycling clothing performance for decades. This is the pod you never knew you needed, whether you're a roadie, triathlete, mountain biker, graveler, track rider, or someone who simply loves commuting on your city bike.In each episode, we are joined by people from the world of cycling to learn the best practices for peak performance, how to dress, share riding stories, and hear firsthand what new and innovative products are in the works and get a glimpse into Castelli's almost 150 years of history.Whether you already live and breathe the cycling lifestyle or are looking to dust off your bike and get back out there, we've got you covered.New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Listen to the show on your preferred podcast platform. Reach out to us on social media @castellicycling or email us at podcast@castelli-cycling.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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MÉRIDA MILLER | Claiming Your Space, Taking Risks & Letting Go of Self-Doubt
Episode 4
Monday, 23 February, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Merida Miller — founder of Project Fearless, community builder with No Ordinary Women, TEDx speaker, gravel athlete, and self-described professional hype girl. Mérida has made it her life’s work to empower young girls and gender-fluid youth to try new things, fall, and get back up again. From skateparks and classrooms, she has spent the past seven years helping girls and athletes build confidence through action — not by waiting to feel ready. In this deeply honest conversation, Mérida opens up about training courage one brave step at a time, redefining confidence, and leaning on community and hype-crew through panic attacks, long gravel race battles, and life’s in-between chapters. In this episode:Why being an amateur is something to be proud ofRacing for joy instead of podiumsAnxiety, ADHD, and “mental mechanicals”The power of gratitude mid-raceRedefining leadership as listeningDesigning a cycling jersey that sees youAnd why finding your hype crew might be the most important training of all This episode isn’t about being fearless. It’s about showing up anyway — and cheering others while you do. 🎧 Whether you race gravel, ride for fun, or are navigating your own next chapter, this one will stay with you.– IMPORTANT LINKS –Follow Merida Miller → https://www.instagram.com/mercatmiller/Project Fearless → https://www.instagram.com/project.fearless/No Ordinary Women → https://www.instagram.com/noordinarywomen.cc/Cycling Culture Club - https://www.cyclingcultureclub.cc/Cycling Culture Club IG – https://www.instagram.com/cyclingcultureclub/?hl=enCastelli SOG → https://www.instagram.com/castelli_sog/TEDx → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOYlSI99Xog– CHAPTERS – 00:00 – You don’t have to race for the podium to be brave02:37 – Meet Merida Miller: courage over confidence05:03 – Quickfire round: fear, confidence & gravel reality checks07:21 – Mental breakdowns, panic attacks & coaching yourself mid-race09:07 – Turning the page: a new chapter as an athlete & leader10:55 – From fashion design to founding Project Fearless13:19 – Creating space for all girls — not just “sporty” ones15:06 – Cheering as fuel: why hype culture matters16:17 – What confidence really looks like at 12 years old18:58 – Kids, social media & why offline time is essential21:17 – Leadership lessons from team sports (even if you hate sports)25:36 – “Confidence has a branding problem” explained29:16 – Comfort zone vs growth zone vs panic zone33:39 – Find your hype crew (and why it changes everything)35:36 – Gratitude as an endurance superpower37:29 – Comparison, confidence & mental mechanicals38:43 – How Merida found gravel (and why road racing terrifies her)40:30 – Feeling welcomed — and when cycling spaces fail45:09 – Is gravel really inclusive?46:57 – Anxiety, ADHD & endurance sport51:47 – Redefining success: finishing happy53:11 – Cycling Culture Club & building global communities58:22 – Fail early, fail often: starting something from scratch1:02:44 – Designing the ultimate SOG race jersey1:08:19 – Racing with your heart on your sleeve1:12:08 – Why visibility and joy matter in racing1:14:00 – What success looks like in 20 years1:15:37 – Final thoughts: courage, kindness & showing up– HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77/SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to podcast@castelli-cycling.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
