Hannah Dobson’s Wildest Ride with MTB Legends!

How bikes, words, and a bold career shift brought one woman into the centre of cycling culture

By Pedro Couto Lopes | Ride to Success Podcast

“In this world of smoke and mirrors, mountain biking… remains real. Get out there and feel what it is to be alive.”

— Hannah Dobson

When I first read these words, I stopped. They capture something so raw and grounding about cycling—it’s not just sport, it’s something real. That quote came from Hannah Dobson, Managing Editor at Singletrack Magazine, and the guest on our latest Ride to Success podcast episode.

Her story is a mix of career reinvention, environmental connection, and quiet but powerful advocacy. And it’s one worth sharing with anyone who’s ever wondered if bikes can be more than just a hobby.

Topics discussed:

·        Nature Connection & Trash Free Trails

·        The Wildest Day on a Bike: Riding Repack with MTB Legends

·        From Public Sector to Singletrack Magazine

·        Breaking In: Challenges as a New Voice in Cycling Media

·        Representation in Cycling: Progress and Gaps

·        Missed Opportunities During the COVID Bike Boom

·        Bikes Are Fun: Why Joy Is the Ultimate Selling Point