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Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST371. What\'s the NEXT Big Adventure | Sylvie D\'AoustI\'m getting ready to go on my first Bike Packing trip. So excited.2024-07-3100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST370. I DID IT - I completed UNBOUND XL 350miles in 34hrs | Sylvie D\'AoustThat\'s right I DID IT. I returned and completed 350miles / 562km Unbound xl the hardest gravel race in North America.
Sit back and enjoy the story2024-07-0500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST369. Preparing & Travel to Emporia, Kansas UNBOUND XL GRAVEL | Sylvie D\'AoustHere are some of the things I\'ve been doing to get ready for this years UNBOUND XL. Make sure to watch for my Unbound XL Race Report2024-07-0300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST368. Someone Has to Be LAST - Clarence Rockland Race Report | Sylvie D\'AoustIn every race or event, someone finishes LAST and this time it was ME. Enjoy the race report from the local Clarence Rockland Gravel Classic Event.2024-05-1500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST365. How to Train and Prepare for UNBOUND GRAVEL | Sylvie D\'AoustOne of the best presentations you\'ll experience, to prepare for UNBOUND Gravel 200mile and 350 mile XL.
Based on my 2023 Unbound XL race experience.2024-03-0100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST355. We are going to AUSTRALIA & New Zealand | Sylvie D\'AoustFull-on family trip to Australia and New Zealand. Follow the trip on my Socials.2023-12-0700 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST351. Exclusive Interview with Sylvie D\'Aoust by Farah Foster-ManningGREAT QUESTIONS. This exclusive interview was held by Farah Foster-Manning who interviewed me as a guest for her Women\'s Triathlon club in the Toronto Area. I asked her if I could use the interview for the podcast.2023-11-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST350. Let the COFFEE TALK | Sylvie D\'AoustFor so many athletes COFFEE is a staple part of the day or training routine, performance output or is it just part of the ride? I want to hear from you, what do you think?2023-11-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST342. Random Thoughts & 2024 Goals | Sylvie D\'AoustWhen you have lots on your mind it\'s time to share some RANDOM Thoughts & Your 2024 Goals.2023-08-1200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST337. 2023 RIDE TO CONQUER Cancer 5 Star Charity Event Report | Sylvie D\'AoustYup I went back for a second year. This time with a couple of great friends and I was able to achieve my fundraising goal of $2500, finishing with $2900 thanks to so many friends and family believing in me.
The Princess Margaret Cancer Research Center - Ride to Conquer Cancer raised over $17 million one million more than last year, absolutely astounding and I am proud to be part of it.
This year my small group joined a much bigger corporate team: Scotia Bank, which was pretty cool to be part of a team of over 100 cyclists....all from Toronto mind you...2023-06-2700 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST336. UNBOUND XL 2023 - Race Report - A disappointing finish that should have happened | Sylvie D\'AoustHope you enjoy my Race Report, sharing my gear and the whole story of how it went down, to the point where I missed the time cutoff and didn\'t finish. After finishing 504km of the XL course, it was the hardest and most physically painful experience, ever. Have a listen.2023-06-1600 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST332. Are you Gritty Enough | Sylvie D\'AoustHow gritty are you?2023-05-1200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST326. CycleFitCHICKS Women\'s Only Cycling Club Celebrate 15yrs | Sylvie D\'Aoust, FounderCan\'t believe we are celebrating 15yrs, where has the time gone? All those 15yrs weren\'t that awesome and here\'s what happened.
This club has been a place where I\'ve met some extraordinary ladies and led tons of great rides and grown as a cycling coach.
I have been blessed to have coached over 1000 women since the club started in 2008. It has been the most amazing feeling watching women grow to love cycling as I have.2023-04-0700 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST324. 2 Weeks-2 Events- Riding over 750KM to Raise Money for Cancer Research | Sylvie D\'AoustYes, it\'s true. I enjoyed the Ride to Conquer Cancer charity event so much last year, that I\'m bringing friends this year and putting a much larger effort into the fundraising component. My fundraising goal is $5000 this year.
I\'m committed to riding 2 events, over 2 weeks for a total of 750km.
I will be riding for my mom who is a breast cancer survivor, my daughter who has a brain tumour and for all who have survived cancer and have lost a loved one to cancer. I am with you 100%.
To donate go to www.fun-ride.ca
Every...2023-04-0100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST320. When LIFE Throws you Curve Balls | Sylvie D\'AoustThey say that every 4-6mo a person\'s life changes. I would have to agree and this is what\'s happening to me.
In order to save this podcast, I\'ve had to make some shifts to 1 EPISODE a week, I know this will hurt the ratings and consistency of launching fewer episodes a week, but I had to make a change to roll with life changes.
It\'s not forever, but for right now. I hope you understand.2023-03-1000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST316. 6 Tips to BUST BOREDOM While Training Indoors | Coach SylvieTraining inside when it's cold outside can be boring enough. Here are 6 Tips to help change things up or make it interesting.2023-02-2019 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST315. Gravel Events SCREAMING SQUIRREL, EAGER BEAVER or the SCRAPPY BADGER. Meet the coordinator DAN MARSHALL2023 Race Event Series: Use the discount CODE: SYLVIE when you register for any of the events. I just hit the mother load of gravel events coordinated by Dan Marshall based out of Ontario. His events are held in multiple different locations around the Toronto area. He has Gravel, Fatbike and some Mountain bike events.2023-02-141h 15
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST314. Are you letting ZWIFT DATA get to you? Bromont Velodrome Road Trip | Sylvie D\'AoustSo I completed my 3rd MAP(maximum aerobic power) test and the numbers aren\'t as great as I wish they were OR am I just not as strong as hope to be?
Sometimes we let the data get to our heads, when we are being consistent in our training. Would you agree?
Trying to get out of my head and make my training count. PLUS a Road Trip to the NEW Bromont Velodrome.2023-02-1000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST314. Are you letting ZWIFT DATA get to you? Bromont Velodrome Road Trip | Sylvie D'AoustSo I completed my 3rd MAP(maximum aerobic power) test and the numbers aren't as great as I wish they were OR am I just not as strong as hope to be? Sometimes we let the data get to our heads, when we are being consistent in our training. Would you agree? Trying to get out of my head and make my training count. PLUS a Road Trip to the NEW Bromont Velodrome.2023-02-1020 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST312. RANDOM Thoughts: Unbound XL, Training, Body Image, Menopause and more | Sylvie D\'AoustThis is what happens when we think out loud. Maybe you can relate. I love when I get together with my training group and we talk about all kinds of things.2023-02-0600 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST312. RANDOM Thoughts: Unbound XL, Training, Body Image, Menopause and more | Sylvie D'AoustThis is what happens when we think out loud. Maybe you can relate. I love when I get together with my training group and we talk about all kinds of things.2023-02-0620 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST308. How to Plan your Bike Maintenance for the Year Ahead | Coach SylvieWe love riding our bikes, but how often do we get them Tuned-Up or simply do a once-over inspection for safety purposes? Here are a ton of great tips to think about during every season! If you are riding inside, checking for corrosion on your handlebars would be #1, Second is chain wear and stretch. Hope this episode helps.2023-01-2022 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST306. 8 TIPS: How to Prepare for your FIRST 100km on ZWIFT | Coach Sylvie8 TIPS to use when preparing your first 100km ride on Zwift. Enjoy and I hope this helps.2023-01-1316 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST304. Entered the UNBOUND XL LOTTERY and Got IN - OMG | Sylvie D\'AoustLast year I added UNBOUND Gravel Event. In my excitement, I ended up entering the UNBOUND XL lottery - AND GOT IN.....ahhhhhhhh. Make sure to follow the story here on my preparation for the event. I\'m super pumped.2023-01-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST300. Celebrating 300 Episodes RECAPING the Year | Sylvie D\'AoustIt\'s hard to believe that 2yrs ago I made the leap and launched my podcast, sharing stories from people around the world who LOVE Cycling as much as I do. I have interviewed men & women from all across the globe, who are new to cycling, pro riders, Non binary cyclist, sharting events, health tips, hormones, amazing stories that anyone can appreciate.2022-12-1900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST300. Celebrating 300 Episodes RECAPING the Year | Sylvie D'AoustIt's hard to believe that 2yrs ago I made the leap and launched my podcast, sharing stories from people around the world who LOVE Cycling as much as I do. I have interviewed men & women from all across the globe, who are new to cycling, pro riders, Non binary cyclist, sharting events, health tips, hormones, amazing stories that anyone can appreciate.2022-12-1932 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST298. I became a BEST SELLING Author on Amazon for the book SOUL PARENT | Sylvie D\'AoustWell, I never thought I would ever be a BEST SELLING Author, but it happened on Friday, Dec 9.
As part of a 10 single-parent collaborative on the book SOUL PARENT, we hit 4 Best Seller lists on Amazon:
Hot New Release, Free Will & Determinism, Women Writers, Holistic, Reference.2022-12-1200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST298. I became a BEST SELLING Author on Amazon for the book SOUL PARENT | Sylvie D'AoustWell, I never thought I would ever be a BEST SELLING Author, but it happened on Friday, Dec 9. As part of a 10 single-parent collaborative on the book SOUL PARENT, we hit 4 Best Seller lists on Amazon: Hot New Release, Free Will & Determinism, Women Writers, Holistic, Reference.2022-12-1219 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST296. SINGLE PARENTING Success Story | Sylvie D\'AoustThis episode is for ALL the single parents out there who continue to be athletes and stay active. It\'s a tough thing to do when we want so much for ourselves. Doable yes, but sometimes it\'s not.
I have been asked to share my story as a single parent in a collaboration with 9 other parents. This all came about after being on a podcast sharing my single-parent story.2022-12-0400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST296. SINGLE PARENTING Success Story | Sylvie D'AoustThis episode is for ALL the single parents out there who continue to be athletes and stay active. It's a tough thing to do when we want so much for ourselves. Doable yes, but sometimes it's not. I have been asked to share my story as a single parent in a collaboration with 9 other parents. This all came about after being on a podcast sharing my single-parent story.2022-12-0421 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST292. What is your CHRONOTYPE as an Athlete | Sylvie D'AoustSleep, sleep, sleep how I could talk about you forever. Did you know that there are FOUR Chronotypes (sleep types). Find out what your chronotype is and how you can make it work for you.2022-11-1926 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST292. What is your CHRONOTYPE as an Athlete | Sylvie D\'AoustSleep, sleep, sleep how I could talk about you forever. Did you know that there are FOUR Chronotypes (sleep types). Find out what your chronotype is and how you can make it work for you.2022-11-1900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST290. Thoughts with Coach SylvieExtremely grateful to all the fans of the podcast. Wanted to share some of my feelings and thoughts today. Thanks for listening.2022-11-1316 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST287. More is NOT Better, when It comes to Training for CYCLING | Coach SylvieMORE is not Better when it comes to training for cycling. WHY you shouldn't chase too many training miles.2022-10-3021 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST285. What to Eat Before a Training Ride | Sylvie D\'AoustWhat to eat or what not to eat, that is the question. I provided a couple ideas what to do and not to do based on my own experience. How nutrition can not be left out when setting up your indoor training. Love to hear from you about your experiences and favorite snacks.2022-10-2400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST285. What to Eat Before a Training Ride | Sylvie D'AoustWhat to eat or what not to eat, that is the question. I provided a couple ideas what to do and not to do based on my own experience. How nutrition can not be left out when setting up your indoor training. Love to hear from you about your experiences and favorite snacks.2022-10-2424 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST283. Sleeping IN - How Important can it be | Sylvie D\'AoustAre you training nonstop, driving kids around and have a demanding job? Do you designate one day a week to sleeping in guilt-free? Here\'s why you should.2022-10-1600 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST281. GOAL SETTING for your 2023 Cycling Season & Training | Sylvie D\'AoustAH October, tis the time to start thinking about your winter training plan? Or maybe your winter training needs some focus wrapped around some goals for 2023.
Happy Thanksgiving2022-10-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST281. GOAL SETTING for your 2023 Cycling Season & Training | Sylvie D'AoustAH October, tis the time to start thinking about your winter training plan? Or maybe your winter training needs some focus wrapped around some goals for 2023. Happy Thanksgiving2022-10-0832 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST279. 5 TIPS to get Started on ZWIFT this Winter | Sylvie D\'AoustYou have been loving riding your bike all summer long, NOW you are trying to figure out how to continue growing your love for cycling and fitness over the winter. I have some great tips to make it easy.2022-09-3000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST279. 5 TIPS to get Started on ZWIFT this Winter | Sylvie D'AoustYou have been loving riding your bike all summer long, NOW you are trying to figure out how to continue growing your love for cycling and fitness over the winter. I have some great tips to make it easy.2022-09-3023 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST277. 8hr Hurtin in Haliburton GRAVEL Race Report | Sylvie D\'AoustHey friends, there\'s nothing like a great RACE REPORT. This was my second year participating at Hurtin Haliburton.
I hope you enjoy the report and that you add this event to your race calendar for next year.2022-09-2300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST277. 8hr Hurtin in Haliburton GRAVEL Race Report | Sylvie D'AoustHey friends, there's nothing like a great RACE REPORT. This was my second year participating at Hurtin Haliburton. I hope you enjoy the report and that you add this event to your race calendar for next year.2022-09-2346 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST275. 4 TIPS to INCREASE your POWER/WATTS Ratio-How to lose the extra 5-10lbs | Coach SylvieWhen I talk to clients they mostly want to get better on the hills, and hill climbing. Aside from acquiring better skills, increasing the power-to-watt ratio is another way to ease the pain of hill climbing and I'm not talking about spending more on an expensive lighter bike. ;o) It's time to SHED some FAT! So how do you drop an extra 5-10lbs?2022-09-1626 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST273. Thoughts on ALISON JACKSON leaving CYCLING to be come a TIKTOK Influencer | Coach SylvieI don't know about you, but I LOVE watching and following Alison Jackson more on Tiktok & Instagram over cycling. Am I alone on this? I don't think so. I'm super proud of her. What do you think? Place your comments on our Instagram page or Youtube channel.2022-09-0917 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST271. 9 Ways to Optimize Winter Training to Become a Faster Cyclist | Sylvie D\'AoustIt\'s the FALL and we have winter training on the brain.
Here are 9 Ways to Optimize Your Winter Training to ensure you become a faster cyclist in the spring and are not overtrained and burnt out.2022-09-0200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST269. So Your CRASHED-Getting Back on your Bike & WINTER Cycling Training | Coach SylvieAugust has been FUN, Crashed my bike 2 weekends in a row, one MTB biking and the other in a Gravel Race. How do you get back on the bike? Mental Strength and physical fitness. Let's talk about your winter training strategy.2022-08-2634 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST267. Gravel Race Results - CRASH Included | Sylvie D'AoustIf you caught my last Friday's episodes from the Gravel Cup Canada #3 Race. Results from the event. You'll be surprised at what happened.2022-08-1927 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST267. Gravel Race Results - CRASH Included | Sylvie D\'AoustIf you caught my last Friday\'s episodes from the Gravel Cup Canada #3 Race. Results from the event. You\'ll be surprised at what happened.2022-08-1900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST265. What Happens When you AREN\'T Prepared for an Event | Sylvie D\'AoustI attended a Gravel Event last weekend Aug 6 - Gravel Cup Canada. I\'m pretty strict on how I manage myself for an event.....BUT this time NOT SO MUCH and here\'s how it all panned out. Make sure to catch next week\'s race results episode to find out how accurate I was in my assessment.2022-08-1200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST263. The Importance of Making Changes | Sylvie D'AoustEvery year or season there comes change and change is good! Change is required! Hope you like the changes I'm implementing. Love to get your feedback, by sending me a DM on IG or placing a comment on YT. You are fabulous!2022-08-0515 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST263. The Importance of Making Changes | Sylvie D\'AoustEvery year or season there comes change and change is good! Change is required! Hope you like the changes I\'m implementing. Love to get your feedback, by sending me a DM on IG or placing a comment on YT.
You are fabulous!2022-08-0500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST260. Organizing Events - 7 TIPS to Set up a Successful CYCLING Event | Sylvie D\'AoustAs the sport of GRAVEL grows, so do the events being organized. I\'ve been organizing events for the past 5 yrs as I move from organizing Time Trials to Gravel. Different type of cyclists and venue. Both exciting. Here are my Top 7 tips to getting started on your cycling event.2022-07-2900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST260. Organizing Events - 7 TIPS to Set up a Successful CYCLING Event | Sylvie D'AoustAs the sport of GRAVEL grows, so do the events being organized. I've been organizing events for the past 5 yrs as I move from organizing Time Trials to Gravel. Different type of cyclists and venue. Both exciting. Here are my Top 7 tips to getting started on your cycling event.2022-07-2928 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST257. Random Thoughts & Training for Gravel Events | Sylvie D'AoustChronicles from the car are back;o) Random thoughts and tips after a Hill Repeat session always provide for interesting episodes. Today I talk about setting up more strategic training sessions for Gravel Racing. Maybe this will get your training wheels turning.2022-07-2217 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST257. Random Thoughts & Training for Gravel Events | Sylvie D\'AoustChronicles from the car are back;o) Random thoughts and tips after a Hill Repeat session always provide for interesting episodes. Today I talk about setting up more strategic training sessions for Gravel Racing.
Maybe this will get your training wheels turning.2022-07-2200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST254. Celebrating 250 Episodes & 200K Downloads - LOVE my Audience | Sylvie D'AoustThis episode is pretty heartwarming because I have many amazing listeners that are enjoying my episodes. We are very close to 200k in downloads with over 14000 listeners in over 40 countries. I am full of gratitude! I never thought this podcast would touch so many people all over the world as it has. And I spoke about what has been happening recently with my health, gravel and planning for more events. My heart is full.2022-07-1528 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST254. Celebrating 250 Episodes & 200K Downloads - LOVE my Audience | Sylvie D\'AoustThis episode is pretty heartwarming because I have many amazing listeners that are enjoying my episodes.
We are very close to 200k in downloads with over 14000 listeners in over 40 countries.
I am full of gratitude! I never thought this podcast would touch so many people all over the world as it has.
And I spoke about what has been happening recently with my health, gravel and planning for more events.
My heart is full.2022-07-1500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST251. Damaging FAD Diets Athletes Should Never Get Into | Sylvie D\'AoustCoaches Corner: What\'s up this weekend and talking about FAD Diets that do not serve if you are an athlete trying to make gains in your training.2022-07-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST248. When your Body Talks, You Need to Listen | Sylvie D\'AoustA summary of last weekend. I was supposed to head to Michigan and participate in the Coast 2 Coast Gravel Grind, I was too sick on Thursday morning to drive. And so I stayed home. I was sad, that I didn\'t get to meet the ladies I rallied to join me AND experience that beautiful area of Michigan.2022-07-0100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST248. When your Body Talks, You Need to Listen | Sylvie D'AoustA summary of last weekend. I was supposed to head to Michigan and participate in the Coast 2 Coast Gravel Grind, I was too sick on Thursday morning to drive. And so I stayed home. I was sad, that I didn't get to meet the ladies I rallied to join me AND experience that beautiful area of Michigan.2022-07-0118 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST247-SHOPIFY QUEEN, Sales and Brand Expert-Sell Your Stuff and Profit | SARAH JANSELSpeaking with Sarah was amazing, as I mentioned she's helping ME place all my CycleFitness programs in one dynamic spot on Shopify. So what if you're looking for a place to sell your products and don't know where to start. Email/DM Sarah on social, give her the code: SYLVIE and she will add you to her FB group, where you can learn and ask questions on how to get started. She's amazing and really knows her stuff!2022-06-3049 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST245. How I trained for a 150km Gravel Race | Sylvie D\'AoustI thought I\'d share my training strategy and how I\'ve worked up my strength and endurance to ride 100+ km on a regular basis. Be prepared for a long-term training plan. As I become an aging athlete, it\'s important to pace, listen to my body a WHOLE LOT more and take more recovery time.
Create a development plan that allows you to build slowly, and you will achieve your goals safely and in a healthy way.2022-06-2400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST245. How I trained for a 150km Gravel Race | Sylvie D'AoustI thought I'd share my training strategy and how I've worked up my strength and endurance to ride 100+ km on a regular basis. Be prepared for a long-term training plan. As I become an aging athlete, it's important to pace, listen to my body a WHOLE LOT more and take more recovery time. Create a development plan that allows you to build slowly, and you will achieve your goals safely and in a healthy way.2022-06-2432 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST242. RIDE REPORT - Ride to Conquer Cancer | Sylvie D\'AoustWhat an EPIC event. From the organizers to the people, the cause, the route, and support EVERYTHING was a 5 STAR experience. If you have not joined a charity event, this is the one to join. I will be putting together a team for next year. JOIN MY TEAM.2022-06-1700 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST239. Is OVEREXTENDING Yourself as a Parent/ Athlete a Common Theme? | Sylvie D\'AoustAre you constantly OVEREXTENDING yourself with family, friends, work, training...... trying to make it all fit in?
Sharing my experience, thinking it was a good idea, then feeling completely stressed and overwhelmed. Was it worth it? Yes because it worked out....this time, but I don\'t recommend it.
Can you relate?2022-06-1000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST236. Is your FEAR Stopping you from Having Great Experiences | Sylvie D\'AoustHave you ever let the \"FEAR\" of something, weather, location, the unknown, or what people think........stop you from having an experience? Today I talk about how our FEAR robs us of so many great experiences, because NOT DOING something IS way easier than doing it.2022-06-0300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST233. SMILE, WAVE, JUST Say \"HI\" while on your Ride | Coach SylvieCoach Sylvie Here. Do you know how amazing cycling makes you feel? Right? I hope it makes you feel amazing.
Imagine just saying HI to your passing fellow cyclist? Or to the jogger, or to the mom out for a stroll with her baby. You could make someone\'s day, instead of looking so serious ;o)2022-05-2700 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST230. Playing the Comparison GAME | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, we\'ll talk about how it doesn\'t serve to play the comparison game. You only see the Glory, without knowing the Story.2022-05-2000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST227. Sharing Feelings of Emotion while on my RIDE | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, I share with you how passionate I get when I ride my bike-Mountain bike, Road Bike, Gravel Bike. The feelings are so immense and I shared them with you.2022-05-1300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST224. Getting more PEOPLE ON BICYCLES | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: How passion can be a driving motivator to really help change lives. Learn more about these amazing Alinker Walking bikes and how they work.2022-05-0600 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST221. MULTI Tasking & Going back to that thing I AVOIDED because I had a BAD EXPERIENCE | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: What do we hold ourselves back because we had a ONE-TIME bad experience? Go back and try it again, it might work this time.2022-04-2900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST218. Taking the SUMMER BACK for ME | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: How good it feels to be able to take your summer back and do what you want. Love my husband for this!2022-04-2200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST215. 9 Things Women Over 40 Need to Know about MENOPAUSE | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode you will learn about: 9 Things that women over 40 can control to change the way they feel and how menopause will affect their bodies.2022-04-1500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST212. How to LAYER Clothing for SPRING Cycling | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: Layering for Spring riding is always so challenging, hot, cold, wind, rain, snow???? I\'ve tried to break it down with some ideas on how to layer for breathability and warmth.2022-04-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST209. Barry-ROUBAIX 62mile Gravel RACE REPORT | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: 2022 Barry-Roubaix race report. Probably one of the coldest on record and the first time I have ever attended. After interviewing Matt Acker EP 189 about Barry-Roubaix I was immediately intrigued and had to attend. The first step was getting across the board and the rest was history.2022-04-0100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST206. Barry-Roubaix RACE PREP | Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: Some tips on how to get race-ready. I\'m heading 9hrs to Hastings, Michigan to participate in the Famously Iconic BARRY-ROUBAIX. It\'s important to prepare for everything, especially the weather. Stay tuned for more.2022-03-2500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST188. So Excited about SHARING this with YOU FIRST with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: I am sharing something SO BIG, and you, my audience, will be the first to hear about it.2022-02-1100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST185. Cycling Snacks & Cycling CAPS OH MY with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about. I have something new for you today. I have some tasty Cycling snacks to replace the sugary sweet store-bought options. Time to be good to your GUT!
PLUS a product review and a new Cycling Cap I purchased from a Podcast Guest - Milly De Mori. Ep 1692022-02-0400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST179. RAW and REAL with your HOST Sylvie D\'AoustIN this episode, you will learn about: I wanted to share my yearly update as to what I\'ve been up to besides podcasting. Thanks for listening!2022-01-2100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST176. Let\'s talk about SLEEP and why it\'s SO Important: Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: SLEEP and why it\'s so important with Coach Sylvie2022-01-1400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST170. How to Set GOALS for the New Year: Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: 6 Tips How to Set Goals for the New Year and some BONUS Ideas for the family.2021-12-3100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST167. 7 TIPS to Survive the Holidays CYCLING STYLE with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: How you can make the holidays work for you with these 7 TIPS from your host Sylvie D\'Aoust.2021-12-2400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST158. PERIODIZATION is the Key to Avoiding the Danger of Overtraining with Coach Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: With your cycling goals, use this periodized program set up to your training plan for success.2021-12-0300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST152. The AGING ATHLETE & The 2 Main Stressors : Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn about: Hey my loyal listeners. I have 2 ASKS of you.
1. Please SHOUT out the Podcast on Social Media and tag @sylviedaoust_cyclist @secretsfromthesaddlepodcast
2. How can I serve you. What would you like to hear more off, next year?
2 STRESSORS for athletes and how to avoid them.2021-11-1900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST143. Part 4/4: Where to FIND CYCLING SKILLS Based Programs. Planning Your Training Season with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: Where you can find unique cycling-related programs that focus on skills. In addition to just jumping on your bike and riding, working on your skills and techniques during the winter will get you further ahead for the Spring.2021-10-2900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST140. Part 3/4: WORKING BACKWARDS Planning Your Training Season: with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: Getting a clear picture of what a full Season of Cycling Program looks like and how to work backward from the BIG EVENT.2021-10-2200 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST137. Part 2/4: The 3 KEY Workouts that should add when PLANNING YOUR TRAINING SEASON: Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: Part 2/4: What KEY workouts should be part of your training plan.2021-10-1500 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST134. Part 1/4: Planning your Training Season with Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: Putting together a winning Winter Season Training Plan takes a lot of thought, goal setting, communication and planning. Part 1/4 talks about how to get started. Webinar included. See the details.2021-10-0800 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST131. 4 KEY BIKE SKILLS to train during the winter: Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: 4 KEY Cycling Skills. when practiced and perfected during the winter can bring a 5% to 20% improvement by the spring. Do you know what they are?2021-10-0100 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST128. 8hr Hurtin In Haliburton: RACE REPORT by Sylvie D\'AoustIn this episode, you will learn: We all love a race report, how about listening to one! First Gravel Race ever. Got my Gravel Rebuild 2 weeks before. Had the time of my life!2021-09-2400 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST122. YOU vs YOU: The \"A-H\" Moment Story with Coach SylvieIn this episode, you will learn with Sylvie about her A-H Moment when she was riding the bike and discovered how gears work. The Comfy YOU holds back from getting better at cycling while the Uncomfortable YOU is holding us all up2021-09-1000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST112. 7 Ways To IMPROVE your AVERAGE SPEED on a ROAD BIKE: Coach SylvieIn this episode, you will learn: 7 Ways To IMPROVE your AVERAGE SPEED on a ROAD BIKE with Coach Sylvie2021-08-2000 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST97. 11 Tips: How to set up a Successful Cycling Event PLUS a Hill Drill You NEED to try. Coach SylvieIn this episode, you will learn: 11 Tips How to set up a successful Cycling Event. Coach Sylvie
BONUS Hill Drill You Need to Try!2021-07-1600 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST94. STOP Saying YOU Aren\'t GOOD ENOUGH: Coach SylvieIn this episode, you will learn: Ladies STOP holding yourself back from greatness and some advice from Coach Sylvie.2021-07-0900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST61. 7 Reasons FEMALE CYCLIST need to STRENGTH TRAIN. COACH SYLVIEIn this episode, you will learn: Why Strength Training for FEMALE Cyclist is so important, with Coach Sylvie2021-04-2300 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST34. ECONOMY in Cycling and what that Means as a Cyclist : Coach SylvieIn this episode, you will learn: The difference between the ECONOMY of Cycling and Efficiency with Coach Sylvie2021-02-1900 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST13. 5 TOP Cycling Intentions you can use: Cycling Tips from COACH SYLVIE13. In this episode, you will Learn: 5 Top Cycling Intentions you can use to reach your goals. Cycling Tips from Coach Sylvie2021-01-0100 minSecrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST1. Meet Sylvie creator of the SECRETS FROM THE SADDLE - All things Cycling PodcastMeet Sylvie D'Aoust, Lead Coach, Founder and Facilitator of the Extremely Popular 16wk Winter Road Cycling Program, for the past 15yrs. And one of the largest Women's ONLY Cycling Clubs in the Ottawa/Hull Region, since 2008."Introvert to Cycling Entrepreneur"No degree needed, driven by the pure desire that no woman should be left behind, Sylvie teaches skills, fitness, and maintenance so that everyone can belong to the pack.Sylvie has dedicated the last 15+ years to participating in the sport of cycling and now she thrives as a coach giving back to teaching others.2020-12-0105 min
Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST1. Meet Sylvie creator of the SECRETS FROM THE SADDLE - All things Cycling PodcastMeet Sylvie D\'Aoust, Lead Coach, Founder and Facilitator of the Extremely Popular 16wk Winter Road Cycling Program, for the past 15yrs. And one of the largest Women\'s ONLY Cycling Clubs in the Ottawa/Hull Region, since 2008.
\"Introvert to Cycling Entrepreneur\"
No degree needed, driven by the pure desire that no woman should be left behind, Sylvie teaches skills, fitness, and maintenance so that everyone can belong to the pack.
Sylvie has dedicated the last 15+ years to participating in the sport of cycling and now she thrives as a coach giving back to teaching others.
She has founded on...2020-12-0100 min