Racial discrimination may not be the reason that so few black riders have ridden in the world’s grand tours. It may simply be that cycling has never been a sport favoured by black athletes. On the other hand, the absence of black cyclists from top-level…
Sometimes, we need to negotiate our cycling trips with our partners to keep the relationship balanced. They could not have chosen a better man or woman to live with instead of a cyclist, though. Tell them convincing facts instead of clumsy excuses because cyclists are…
“Cyclists are familiar with the feeling of freedom that a bike gives you. It is important to remind ourselves that fundamental freedoms are not currently granted to all equally, especially those in minority communities.”
The Japanese word keirin means ‘bicycle race’. But in Japan, a bicycle race means something different than it does in English. “Keirin racing is so different from any kind of bicycle racing I’ve ever seen or experienced,” photographer Narayan Mahon told Bicycle magazine. “The racers…
