Ope! Bikes.
It's pretty straightforward. Riding and racing bikes has brought me tremendous joy and has transformed my life for the better. And I know I'm not alone in this...
Ope! Bikes. is a podcast, well, about bikes. It's a collection of stories and intimate conversations with members and participants of the cycling community. It's the deep-dive into how bikes can act as catalysts for personal development, healing, social and civil rights advocacy, environmental action, community building...the list goes on and on.
The goal of Ope! Bikes. is to bring these stories and conversations to life and to provide a platform for guests to express themselves as impassioned advocates of the bicycle.
I hope you enjoy the show!
Ope! Bikes.
Owning Type 1 with Kayla Hall
On this episode we’re once again diving into the world of ultra-distance bikepack racing with our incredible and courageous guest, Kayla Hall.
Kayla hails from Roanoke, VA and is an ultra-distance cyclist, nurse, and all-around powerhouse. Kayla doesn’t just compete in ultra-distance bikepack racing, she conquers some of the nation’s most challenging routes. From the TransVirginia route to the Arkansas High Country Race, Kayla has endured the intense physical and mental demands of long-distance racing, navigating both the unpredictability of blood sugar fluctuations and the ever-changing challenges of ultra-distance competition.
In this episode, Kayla and I catch up on her life in Roanoke, discussing her current training program and how she’s deepening ties with the local cycling community. We also dive into her reflections on last season's racing experiences and the lessons she learned along the way. We dive into Kayla’s life as a Type 1 diabetic and how her background as a nurse has helped her with her diabetes management. And finally we chat about Kayla’s 2025 event calendar…including Appalachian Journey, TransVirginia, RockStar Trail, and the monumental Silk Road race in Kyrgyzstan.