Creating purposeful cycling spaces with Iresha Picot of Black Girl Joy Bike Ride

Iresha is the founder and ride leader for Black Girl Joy Bike Ride, a bicycle accessibility group for Black Women in Philadelphia. The ride just made Philly magazine’s “Best of Philly” for 2024.We talk to Iresha about how rides build community, the challenges and joys of leading a group ride, building purposefully inclusive and protected spaces, and her successful application to join the All Bodies on Bikes team at Mid-South Gravel next spring! Resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Iresha @ireshadahoodtherapist on InstagramEmail Iresha at iresha.picot at gmail.com Watch the joy-filled video from Philadelphia InquirerFull article on The Philadelphia Inquirer: This bike riding group for Black women goes at its own paceIresha’s co-authored book, The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health NarrativeBicycle Coalition of Philadelphia donation link: https://bicyclecoalition.org/get-involved/giving/ Marley’s Cycling Weekly op-ed on climbing: I’m a fat cyclist and here’s how I made peace with climbing And as alwaysFollow @allbodiesonbikes on InstagramSubscribe to our monthly newsletter at www.allbodiesonbikes.com

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All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size-inclusive bike community. Join Marley and Ellen as they explore the ideas surrounding “All Bodies On Bikes” and the impact this movement has on communities. We will explore themes such as inclusivity on group rides, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that “All Bodies On Bikes” has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole.  Our podcast will feature stories and interviews with folks within the industry from big names in racing all the way to community members that love biking around town.  Join us as we explore the complexities of the bike world. Break down barriers and help us create the world we want to see!