047: Downhill Mountain Biking in NZ with Laura Goldsworthy

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast · Jul 27, 2023 · 38m

Laura Goldsworthy started competitive mountain biking in her 20s, very "late" to the sport. While she always loved being outdoors, mountain biking wasn't really on her radar. Laura worked in a corporate job for 10 years so that she could save enough to quit and make her passion her full-time gig. She opens up about the highs and lows of downhill mountain biking - from competing alongside some of her heroes to painful injuries. Laura shares tips and advice for beginners, the best trails in Aotearoa, and some of her future aspirations. This episode is packed with stories and advice to inspire…