Momentum for Cycling Part I: Mario and Mariah by The Zippcast published on 2022-08-23T17:54:18Z We’re going something different for the next few episodes of the Zipp Speed Podcast. While we’re all about bike tech, we know cycling is all about people. Here at Zipp we’re excited to be part of SRAM’s commitment to expand cycling and make it more accessible to a more diverse array of people. This episode of the Zipp Speed podcast kicks up a three-part series we’re calling Momentum for Cycling. It ties into a racing and cycling festival we support here in our hometown of Indianapolis called Momentum Indy. This festival includes the Honor Major Taylor ride presented by Zipp—a free ride dedicated to world champion and Indianapolis native Marshall “Major” Taylor. To learn more about Momentum Indy, visit momentumindy.org. In our three-part Momentum for Cycling series, we meet two new African American cyclists, Mario Leavell and Olivia West, and a visionary of American cyclist, race and event executive director Jennifer Cole Cvar. In our first Momentum of Cycling episode, we meet Mario Leavell. Mario started riding bikes since 2000, and used cycling to transform his health. Along the way he became inspired by Major Taylor and became a big fan of LEGION of Los Angeles. Last fall he even traveled from his home in Evansville, Indiana, to California for LEGION’s Into the Lion’s Den race. Marion So now on with the show with guest host Mariah Parsons talking with Mario about the power of cycling. Join us for episodes 2 and 3 of this special Momenum for Cycling series from the Zipp Speed Podcast. Guest interviewer Mariah Parsons currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana and is the host of two podcasts (Learn 2 Listen & Retention Chronicles). She is currently in the Orr Fellowship and works as a Marketing Specialist at Malomo. Genre Sports