EBR Women

Empowering Women in Cycling

EBR Women brings together female cyclists and runners from all over the world with inspiring role models, and a supportive training community. It’s built around long-term coaching experience, real transformations, and the belief that progress should be authentic, accessible, and grounded.

Listen to inspiring women

EBR Women is a podcast from Endurance Bike & Run exploring the relationship between endurance sport, wellbeing and the wider journey of life.

Hosted by coach Clare Pearson, the podcast shares conversations with women from across the endurance community. From scholarship athletes to experienced competitors, each episode explores the realities of training, resilience, recovery and personal growth through sport.

Endurance sport is rarely just about physiology. It is about how we manage effort, balance stress and recovery, and navigate the challenges that appear both in training and in life. Through thoughtful conversations and real experiences, EBR Women looks at how endurance sport can shape not only performance but also wellbeing and self-understanding.

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Following in the Footsteps of Champions

Quinda's story of turning her adventures and authentic journey into a life in cycling is inspiring. Working with Quinda is a pleasure and we look forward to future successes as she continues to innovate.

Quinda Verheul

Professional Ultra-Endurance Cyclist

Jenny's round the world record started with just this type of project. John offered to coach 5 female cyclists after a training camp in Girona in January 2017. All 5 are now successful cyclists and Jenny went on the break the world record in 2018.

Jenny Graham

Round the World Record in 2018

Alli Holland

Elite Ultra-Endurance Cyclist

Is EBR Women For You?

EBR Women is a community for active women who love endurance sport and enjoy the process of seeing what they’re capable of.
It doesn’t matter how fast you are, how far you go, or whether you train with structure or intuition. If you care about your wellbeing, enjoy being part of something positive, and want to stay connected to other women with similar interests, you belong here.

This space exists to support you in whatever way makes sense for your life, your goals, and your means.

Your Goals

You enjoy being active and want to continue growing in a healthy and sustainable way.
You have personal challenges or ambitions big or small and want a supportive environment while you work toward them.
You want to understand more about training, motivation, recovery, long-term wellbeing and how your unique physiology affects each of these.
You value being part of the broader world of women’s endurance sport, without pressure or expectation.

Your Values

You appreciate honest, real conversations about training, life, balance, resilience and the unique challenges women face in sport.
You value community and the encouragement that comes from shared experiences.
You believe women’s stories are worth sharing and celebrating.
You feel that sharing your experiences and learning from others, with no judgement or comparison leads to empowerment and confidence.
You want to belong to a space where progress is defined by your own path.

"Clare helped me see that I am an athlete – it doesn’t matter when you start to bloom, even ultra goals can be achieved with the right mindset and guidance."

Erin Collins

"John transformed me from a reasonable cyclist into a well-rounded athlete – his coaching took me to three ultra-cycling race wins in a single year.”"

Alli Holland

How You Can be Part of EBR Women

Every woman joins us in her own way. Some connect through the stories, some enjoy the free resources and social spaces, some join the EBR Clubs for monthly structure, and some choose 1-to-1 coaching when they want deeper support.

There is no right or wrong place to begin, you choose the level that fits your life, your goals, and your means.

Join the Journey

Stay connected through Instagram and Threads. Hear from our scholars, ask questions and take what you need from the shared experiences for free.

Subscribe to our weekly Friday Focus Newsletter for insights and quotes to make you think.

Read the blog articles to learn more at your own pace.

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Join EBR Women's Club

A supportive community built around

Monthly training plan
Women's specific workshops (monthly)
Unlimited email support
WhatsApp group
Weekly Q & A with the rest of the EBR training community
All at an accessible price point

Join Now!

Work with a Coach

For women who want more personalised guidance, whether for

A big goal
To learn and understand
Provide personal support
Navigating fatigue or hormonal cycles
Understand and improve both physical and mental wellbeing

Arrange a Call

EBR Women's Club

The EBR Women’s Club gives you the support, structure and community of a club, combined with guidance and professional coaching designed specifically for women in endurance sport.

Our online community provides the benefits of a running or cycling club with a training plan and expert coaches giving you dedicated support as you progress towards your goals.

Follow your training plan created by our expert coaches. The plan is loaded to your TrainingPeaks account each month with guidelines on how to make it your own.
Be part of a community.
Discuss training, struggles, equipment, events, performance, and more in our interactive workshops, groups and web forums.
Get your questions answered by your dedicated coach during your start-up meeting, unlimited email support or post it to the community.
Join the weekly questions and answers sessions for social contact and discussion to get your questions answered and learn from our dedicated Women's specific workshops.

EBR Women Scholars

The EBR Women Scholars programme supports committed female cyclists with meaningful goals, giving them access to expert coaching, structure, and guidance over 12 months. Each scholar brings a different story, but all share a willingness to train with purpose, face challenges honestly, and show what progress can look like when ambition is matched with the right support. The scholars are given additional support with kit from Schwalbe, Tailfin, Pedaled, Neversecond and Fizik.

Leanne Wrightson is a 41-year-old mountain leader, bike guide, and owner of Blooming Wild Adventures.

She embodies the EBR Women’s Scholarship's mission to foster confidence, mental well-being, and understanding of neurodivergency for women through cycling and ultra-distance adventures.

Her shift to an outdoor-focused lifestyle began after a major burnout at age 28, and she now uses her journey to inspire other women to overcome mental challenges like low confidence, imposter syndrome, and ADHD.

Leanne Wrightson

EBR Women Scholar 2026

Dilara Tuna is a passionate and deeply relatable ultra-distance athlete whose achievements include completing the Silk Road Mountain Race (2023) and taking 2nd female at Granguanche Audax (2025)

Her honest story of battling self-doubt resonates with many, and the EBR Women's Scholarship is now providing the professional structure needed to help her move past limiting beliefs and unlock her full potential in 2026 as she targets the Trans Balkan Race among other exciting adventures.

Dilara Tuna

EBR Women Scholar 2026

May Jackson, a 40-year-old Landscape Gardener from Colorado, USA, works hard to balance real-life demands with ambitious endurance goals.

Her story is characterized by a grounded realism, making her relatable to many riders who juggle life and sport.

May is pursuing progress with openness and determination, recently recognizing that sheer grit alone is insufficient. She is now taking an intentional approach by seeking structured coaching for the first time to build effective habits, address challenges like fuelling and hormonal irregularities, and structure training around highly irregular seasonal work hours.

May Jackson

EBR Women Scholar 2026

Alli is an inspiration with infectious energy. Now in her 50s she is still getting podium finishes and won the Wild West Country event earlier in 2025. She is proving that age and a full time career are no barrier to enjoying the cycling journey.

In 2026 we look forward to seeing how she does as she returns to the Pan Celtic Race before heading to the Pyrenees for the TPR.

Alli Holland

EBR Women Scholar 2026

Understanding Your Challenges

Every woman’s journey in endurance sports comes with questions, fluctuations, and moments of uncertainty. It’s normal to wonder why your progress feels inconsistent, why fatigue suddenly appears, or why your motivation shifts throughout the month.

Many women experience these things without real support, especially when most training systems are built around male physiology.

At EBR, we help you make sense of your body, your energy, and your training.

Through a calm, supportive approach, we help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Whether you choose to learn through the community, join the EBR Women’s Club, or work directly with Clare or John as your coach, you are supported with knowledge that respects you — your physiology, your psychology, your life.

Why Endurance Bike and Run?

Some questions and concerns you may have.

Do I need to be an elite cyclist to apply?

Not at all. We’re looking for women with meaningful goals and the commitment to pursue them, regardless of current performance level. This program is about potential and dedication, not race results. You should be willing to work hard and cycling should be a big part of your life.

What will my financial contribution be?

The scholarship heavily subsidizes the coaching and equipment provided. Scholars make a small monthly contribution to ensure mutual commitment, but the value of what you’ll receive is far greater.

Do I need to be active on social media?

We are interested in authentic stories and not social hype but you will be a brand ambassador and therefore expected do share your journey in an innovative and engaging way.

How much time do I need to commit?

On average, scholars train upwards of 8 hours per week, depending on your goals and life commitments. We’ll work with you to design a plan that fits your reality.

What if I face setbacks like illness or injury?

That’s normal in any long-term journey. We adapt your training plan and provide support so you can keep moving forward safely, even if progress slows.

Can I apply if I live outside Europe?

Yes! The program is open internationally. Coaching is delivered online, and equipment support can be shipped to you.

What happens after the 12 months?

At the end of the program, you’ll have the option to continue as a coached athlete or there may be a possibility to extend your scholarship. The goal is that you’ll leave with new confidence, structure, and performance you can carry forward. You won't be left completely unsupported as you will be part of our athlete community.

Am I tied into a contract?

The initial commitment is for 12 months but this can be terminated early, either by you or by us if either party fails to uphold the agreement.

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