In this episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, I sit down with professional enduro and marathon XC racer Abigail Snyder, who I first met at the Maah Daah Hey: Together premiere in Roanoke. Abigail shares her journey in the sport and her work to lower the barriers of entry for women in mountain biking. But beyond her racing career, she opens up about a moment that made her unexpectedly go viral—a video of her having a panic attack mid-jump. Meant to show that even pros struggle, the video led to an onslaught of online attacks, mostly from men, forcing her to confront the darker side of vulnerability in the public eye.

We dive deep into what it means to be open about struggles while navigating the toxicity that can come with it. Abigail shares how therapy helped her regain confidence on the bike and why creating space for mental health conversations in cycling is so important. This is a powerful and necessary discussion about resilience, online criticism, and the mental side of being an athlete. Whether you’re a cyclist, an advocate for women in sport, or someone who has faced public scrutiny, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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