Building Inclusive Bike Adventure Communities and the Bristol Rally | Claire Sharpe

This week’s episode features a really thoughtful conversation with Claire Sharpe, a mountain bike instructor, community builder, and the founder of the Bristol Rally. It's a great listen if you’re curious about bikepacking, interested in community-led events, or if you’ve ever talked yourself out of an adventure because you thought you weren’t “ready” yet.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Coming to cycling later in life and learning by doing
• How community can be a gateway into bike adventure
• Claire’s journey into mountain bike instruction and coaching with empathy
• Why lived experience matters when helping others build confidence
• The Bristol Rally and how it’s designed to feel welcoming and accessible
• Breaking down barriers through inclusive event design
• Route planning, rights of way, and riding with confidence in the UK
• Misadventures, muddy trails, hike-a-bike moments, and why they become the best stories
• Why you don’t need to be “fit enough” before starting

All Terre (Claire’s website): https://allterre.net/

The Bristol Rally: https://allterre.net/the-bristol-rally/

Follow Claire and her bikepacking projects via the links below:

Instagram: @ClaireSharpe, her website - All Terre.

Check out her event - The Bristol Rally

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