Today is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Chris at Downtime Podcast, a mountain bike focused interview-based podcast, dedicated this week's edition to three women prominent in the mountain bike industry and a discussion surrounding equality, experiences, challenges, opportunity and the changing face of women's mountain biking. One of those women was our editor Rach, read on for the link to take a listen to the podcast, it's live now....

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Rach took part in the recording of the Downtime Podcast along with mountain bike guide and coach Emily Horridge and Nukeproof  Marketing Executive, Katie Wooster. 

Listen to the episode here

Katie Wooster, Nukeproof Bikes

Led by podcast host Chirs, the ladies chat about their careers and experience so far and think ahead to their futures and, importantly, how they can help shape the bike industry. Find out what it’s like working in the industry, how they feel out on the trails, and get their thoughts on racing, media, and brands. So sign up and subscribe to the Downtime Podcast and hit play on the interview and have a listen to this episode with Emily Horridge, Rachael Wight and Katie Wooster.

Emily Horridge of the Inside Line

• www.downtimepodcast.com

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