Cycling has struggled to rid itself of the racism and sexism that Black Girls Do Bike does that with love and ambition
“Fellowship, Fitness, Freedom” Sometimes the news stories can be so positive — this one is all good! Environmentally, socially, culturally, and physically !Cycling has struggled to rid itself of the racism and sexism that makes it a tragically exclusive mode of transportation, but Black Girls Do Bike is riding to change that one pedal stroke at a time. Founded nearly a decade ago in Pittsburgh,has grown to over 100 chapters across the U.S.
Myriad levels of systemic racism have combined to put Black people at increased risk for numerous health conditions, and cyclists of color face additional barriers, including . BGDB, however, is creating an inclusive space where no cyclist is left behind. “We’re here, we are Black Girls Do Bike, we are Black girl magic,” Jackie Elliott told the Indianapolis group.
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