Tracks, Trials & Tribes with Beth Shriever

About this episode

Beth Shriever shares her journey from Essex to Manchester as an Olympic BMX and World Champion, discussing her experiences in a male-dominated sport.

From Essex to Manchester, Olympic BMX and World Champion Beth Shriever joins Sophie Sveinsson to share her journey: leaving home to live in Manchester and train with British Cycling, navigating life as the only woman on the team, and discovering the female riders who make her feel at home.

People in this episode

Guest: Beth Shriever

Topics covered

• BMX
• Olympics
• female athletes
• cycling

Keywords

• Manchester
• British Cycling
• female riders

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Essex, Manchester

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