I started cycling in 2020 (during Covid) as a way to get healthier, my husband is a cyclist and saw all the neat coffee shops he was visiting on his rides. This was something that I wanted too! I started training on the trainer and on the road around Richmond, my goal at the time was to be able to ride 50km!!! I found cycling absolutely terrifying at the beginning from clipping in and out, riding in traffic, keeping up with other riders. I tried finding groups and communities to learn from that kind of fit with my fitness and experience level but found them intimidating, even the women only clubs and communities were too far away to join. There was nothing in my community. Slowly, I started riding with more experienced riders that were so patient with me and my confidence increased every week as I rode farther and faster, now riding 100km is just a regular ride!!! I have found good friends, community and health through cycling and I want other women to see that they can have that too!
