I hear from a lot of women (rarely men) that they would love to start riding a bike this spring/summer, after they lose weight. There are worries about frame strength and about being seen in cycling clothes. In this older post I address some of these concerns and sing out the praises of big women on bikes. Life is too short to do keep things on the list of things you’ll do after….
Philosopher, feminist, parent, and cyclist! Co-founder of Fit Is a Feminist Issue, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, published by Greystone Books.
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Yay big women on bikes! And yay riding bikes now! As a big woman who’s stayed in a lot during the pandemic and who loves cycling, I know that riding is possible and fun now. I’ll be riding shorter distances and taking breaks (yay coffee rides!) and enjoying time with friends outside.
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why you don’t see more women of size on road bikes? same questions you can ask regarding pools/beach/etc.
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Yay big women on bikes! And yay riding bikes now! As a big woman who’s stayed in a lot during the pandemic and who loves cycling, I know that riding is possible and fun now. I’ll be riding shorter distances and taking breaks (yay coffee rides!) and enjoying time with friends outside.
why you don’t see more women of size on road bikes? same questions you can ask regarding pools/beach/etc.