In this Bonus to the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe Mallet has a chat with Georgie Howe, a former elite rower who successfully transitioned into professional cycling. From her early years competing in rowing—including representing Australia and earning a scholarship to Princeton—Georgie’s path was already marked by discipline and ambition. Yet, a spark lit long before, watching the Tour de France with her father, eventually pulled her toward the bike.
I think the beautiful thing about women's sport is the access to the athletes
The COVID-19 lockdowns became the turning point, with indoor sessions opening the door to a new community of cyclists. Georgie soon moved from indoor rides to purchasing her first road bike and entering competitive races, discovering not only her athletic potential but also her love for the sport. Alongside this, her media work at the Tour de France provided a unique lens into the evolving world of professional cycling.
Georgie speaks passionately about the rapid growth of women’s cycling, stressing both the progress made and the challenges that remain, particularly around representation, media pressure, and body standards.
