Unbound and Unstoppable: Serena Bishop Gordon’s Road to the Unbound XL Podium and Beyond

In this episode we talk with off-road cyclist Serena Bishop Gordon about her Unbound XL Podium:

  • Crushing the Unbound XL into the second podium spot
  • The importance of her plan, and sticking with it
  • The road to recovery, and its challenges
  • Encouraging women to get on two wheels

Serena Bishop Gordon, founder of Special Blend Gravel, is a pro off-road cyclist, coach, and community builder with over a decade of experience racing at the elite level. With standout performances at events including the Unbound XL, Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race, Cape Epic, Breck Epic, and international UCI cyclocross races, Serena has proven herself as one of the sport’s most enduring and versatile athletes. Her strengths lie in technical terrain, strategic pacing, and mental toughness—skills honed over thousands of miles and many seasons.

She is dedicated to uplifting women through camps and coaching, and creating an inclusive community and transformative experiences on two wheels. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in a “person first, athlete second” mindset, recognizing that joy, balance, and connection are essential ingredients in performance and life. Serena’s leadership has helped create a space where riders of all backgrounds and experience levels feel seen, supported, and inspired.

She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Piper, and believes that with good coffee and the support of her community, she can navigate just about any challenge.

Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

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