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 →
There’s a lot of energy and momentum around #30DaysofBiking. And for a good reason! It is a movement that celebrates the joy of biking, the ease of biking, and they support a charity that hooks kids up with bikes. What’s not to love? I will be participating, mostly on Twitter, Continue Reading →
Participating in a Grease Rag open shop is about safer, inclusive and welcoming spaces for WTFs who want to spend some time learning and wrenching on their bike. At shop nights and Grease Rag events, WTFs have the opportunity to surround themselves in a friendly atmosphere and shine in bike Continue Reading →
By Catherine Catherine is a Grease Rag friend, and she posted on her blog about how to look professional in the beauty industry when you are biking to work. IN THE WINTER! It’s not that hard. It is possible! This is how I show up to my job. I am Continue Reading →
