“It was the most empowering and emotional thing I had ever done, women of all abilities giving it a go and conquering their fears, grinning as they crossed the finish line.”
‘Bikepacking home for Christmas’ — it sounds like something out of a Hallmark holiday movie, right? Well, this year, two friends in the UK are taking this story fit for the screen and turning it into reality. Claire Davis and Rosie Baxendine will be biking…
Every year, consumer reports come out which reveal that many products for women are priced higher than their male equivalent. From razors to socks and to, yes, biking accessories, it is part of a discriminatory system in which, overall, women earn less and pay more.…
The 1985 Tour de France is underway. A lady on her two wheels is reaching the finish line. She flies like an arrow. With 22 minutes ahead of the second rider to finish, she conquers the race. Her name is Maria Canins, this is her…
She was once considered America’s best cyclist. If you try to find her these days, check one of Seattle’s night shelters or a Woman’s Day Center, as that’s where she resides now. Rebecca Twigg, a holder of six world championship medals, represents both the story…
“This is the body I was given and it does a lot of wonderful things.” Calling herself the “Unlikely Athlete” on Instagram, Airin Harris lists road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon, hiking, swimming, and yoga as a few of her favourite activities. As a plus-size woman…
There are dozens of myths revolving around the story of this remarkable woman. As it always goes with legends, not all of them are true. But one fact remains: Annie Londonderry was certainly the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle.
