Former professional cyclist and self-proclaimed Women’s Bike Racing Fan Club President Ayesha McGowan joins Sarah ahead of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. They talk about why they would’ve been friends back in high school, how McGowan turned a crash early in her career into an educational moment, which dark horse competitor in this year’s Tour de France is not such a dark horse after all, and why it’s so crucial to explain the sometimes confusing dynamics of cycling. Plus, hide your favorite players, self-inflicted pain, and allez allez allez!


Read more about the potential WNBA trades here and here


The WNBA schedule is here


The 2026 International Cup schedule is here


Learn more about the Tour de France Femmes here and here…


And find the full race broadcast schedule here


Watch Alison Jackson celebrate winning a rock here


Follow Ayesha McGowan on Instagram here


Check out the NYT’s Paris-Brest recipe here


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Former professional cyclist and self-proclaimed Women&rsquo;s Bike Racing Fan Club President Ayesha McGowan joins Sarah ahead of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. They talk about why they would&rsquo;ve been friends back in high school, how McGowan turned a crash early in her career into an educational moment, which dark horse competitor in this year&rsquo;s Tour de France is not such a dark horse after all, and why it&rsquo;s so crucial to explain the sometimes confusing dynamics of cycling. Plus, hide your favorite players, self-inflicted pain, and allez allez allez!
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Read more about the potential WNBA trades <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7474160/2026/07/28/what-im-hearing-on-napheesa-collier-kelsey-plum-and-other-wnba-trade-deadline-targets/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7474160/2026/07/28/what-im-hearing-on-napheesa-collier-kelsey-plum-and-other-wnba-trade-deadline-targets/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39tKu1CJaPO0-GdZN1GlgC">here</a> and <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49482922/wnba-2026-trade-deadline-august-2-move-kelsey-plum-skylar-diggins" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49482922/wnba-2026-trade-deadline-august-2-move-kelsey-plum-skylar-diggins&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_ANWy33f-r9ZJIVQ_4acZ">here</a>
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The WNBA schedule is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&amp;month=all" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season%3D2025%26month%3Dall&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17UOvQf7i_zUnFpjZJ0_Pw">here</a>
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The 2026 International Cup schedule is <a href="https://www.usasoftball.com/2026-international-cup/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.usasoftball.com/2026-international-cup/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TypDSy_OuJmhNujqBSwfm">here</a>
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Learn more about the Tour de France Femmes <a href="https://procyclinguk.com/beginners-guide-to-tour-de-france-femmes-2026/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://procyclinguk.com/beginners-guide-to-tour-de-france-femmes-2026/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ercCw-dpPCR75cJ-Z27Vc">here</a> and <a href="https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-france-femmes/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-cheat-sheet-route-stages-climbs-jerseys-prize-money-and-favorites/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-france-femmes/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-cheat-sheet-route-stages-climbs-jerseys-prize-money-and-favorites/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UhOLR4eb7rUWPGKhc9qn1">here</a>&hellip;
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And find the full race broadcast schedule <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbc-sports-live-coverage-of-the-2026-tour-de-france-femmes-begins-this-saturday-aug-1-at-9-45-a-m-et-on-peacock" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbc-sports-live-coverage-of-the-2026-tour-de-france-femmes-begins-this-saturday-aug-1-at-9-45-a-m-et-on-peacock&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QgnI4YMgbXeliU0WeVAS-">here</a>
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Watch Alison Jackson celebrate winning a rock <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrD3V4KtAXH/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrD3V4KtAXH/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25XLuVv9iwuCeiZW5nghcJ">here</a>
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Follow Ayesha McGowan on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayesuppose/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/ayesuppose/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15b2NF6lzdIbs-pNwa1EpL">here</a>
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Check out the NYT&rsquo;s Paris-Brest recipe <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023757-paris-brest" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023757-paris-brest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785527812598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1f2bKG4UXYWbIPSUD-pZF0">here</a>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

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Former professional cyclist and self-proclaimed Women’s Bike Racing Fan Club President Ayesha McGowan joins Sarah ahead of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. They talk about why they would’ve been friends back in high school, how McGowan turned a crash early in her career into an educational moment, which dark horse competitor in this year’s Tour de France is not such a dark horse after all, and why it’s so crucial to explain the sometimes confusing dynamics of cycling. Plus, hide your favorite players, self-inflicted pain, and allez allez allez!

‘Get a Bike, Find Your People’ with Ayesha McGowan

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