Jenny J and Lisa G lead a group ride focusing on murals in Minneapolis. Lisa is a bike commuter and cyclist-while-cross-training. This was her first time leading a group ride. Jenny is a Minneapolis-based artist who has been biking her whole life. She has recently been honing her skill at alleycat Continue Reading →
I asked some professionals I work with, “Why or why don’t you use pronoun introductions in a professional setting?” I am so happy I started this conversation! I was able to offer up some thoughts and experiences to help people get more comfortable with the practice of using pronouns. I Continue Reading →
By Nicole Rolling up to De La Salle, I had the traditional butterflies in my stomach – fluttering around underneath my unicorn rainbow shirt, which was over my feminist shirt, which was over my sticky skin. I had taken the advice of the organizers and printed off my waiver in Continue Reading →
Leading up to, during, and after Babes in Bikeland 9, several people have reached out for my help. They asked for my perspective and lived experience around topics like, gender 101, making a safer spaces policy, not being an offensive bro, and understanding tone policing. I am so honored that Continue Reading →
I usually work nights and weekends, but I asked for this past weekend off from work. “Cultural holiday.” Babes in Bikeland 9 is something to celebrate! Babes in Bikeland is more than a race Babes in Bikeland is the largest all-WTF (women, trans, femme) alley cat race in the country. Continue Reading →
By : Emily Wade Powderhorn 24 is an annual 24 hour community ride that celebrates the Powderhorn neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Riders participate solo or in teams to complete laps around four check points at any pace they please. Bonus stops earn riders extra lap points while engaging local businesses Continue Reading →
This is a do as I do song: I’m smart! I’m strong. I’m ready for whatever comes along! I’ve got good friends, We’ll stick together until the end. I like myself, I’m worth a lot, and you can’t tell me that I’m not, cause you can’t see inside of me, Continue Reading →
A Grease Rag friend recently called out a specific bike shop for discriminating against women. Since that Facebook post, my inbox has been blowing up with WTFs saying, “I have experienced the same thing at ___ shop! What can we do? How do we change this?” Male shop employees and owners have Continue Reading →
By Emily Wade Going to your first group ride can be intimidating. Getting in the saddle with a bunch of strangers takes trust, courage, and sometimes a friend to tag along. Whether you’re new to cycling or you usually hit the road alone, here’s a few reasons to give a Continue Reading →
Fast forward four hours from my “First Long Ride of Spring…” I attended a workshop this evening. As I listened to S. Bear Bergman educate us about trans* health issues, I watched a storm quickly roll in behind him through the windows of the Smitten Kitten storefront. The sky swirled Continue Reading →
