Sarah Diekmeyer

in this episode, we chat all things cycling, gravel racing, and freelancing with sarah diekmeyer – a cyclist, gravel racer, and freelance creative who has built a life around adventure on two wheels. sarah shares how a bikepacking trip from montreal to new york city sparked her love for cycling and led her into the world of endurance and gravel racing.

we dive into her experiences racing events like the migration gravel race, exploring what it’s like to balance freelance work with intense training blocks and travel. sarah opens up about navigating injuries, the importance of recovery, and how community keeps her motivated through challenges. she reflects on stage racing in morocco, bikepacking adventures in sardinia, and the mindset shifts that come with pushing personal limits.

a thoughtful conversation on resilience, identity, and finding joy in the ride – whether that’s tackling a multi-day race or creating space for growth beyond the finish line.