Where We Ride
Orla Chennaoui on Cycling, Resilience, Women in Sport & the Tour de France
What would you do if you were ten times braver? In this episode of Where We Ride, Orla Chennaoui joins Lee Bibring and Georgia Bullard for a powerful conversation about cycling, journalism, resilience, women in sport and life behind the scenes of the Tour de France. Orla shares how she fell in love with professional cycling after covering the sport as a journalist, what makes road racing so fascinating, and why understanding the tactics and teamwork can completely change the way you watch a bike race. The conversation also explores the challenges of being a woman in cycling and sports broadcasting, dealing with online abuse, anxiety, confidence and the pressure to fit into expectations of how women should behave. Orla also reveals the question that changed her perspective on life: âWhat would you do if you were ten times braver?â From overcoming fear to embracing who you really are, itâs an idea that has become a guiding principle in her life. In this episode: â˘â â Orla Chennaouiâs journey into professional cycling â˘â â Covering the Tour de France and elite bike racing â˘â â The tactics and teamwork behind road cycling â˘â â Women in cycling and sports broadcasting â˘â â Online abuse and criticism in the public eye â˘â â Anxiety, confidence and working in live television â˘â â Growing up in Northern Ireland â˘â â Finding the courage to be yourself â˘â â The âten times braverâ mindset â˘â â Life, cycling and what really motivates us Where We Ride is powered by Love Velo bringing you inspiring stories, unforgettable rides and the people who make cycling what it is. #Cycling #CyclingPodcast #TourDeFrance #WomenInCycling #OrlaChennaoui #RoadCycling #LoveVelo #WhereWeRide
