Name: Bijou Vaultz Location: New York/New Jersey  Discipline: Road cycling What does riding mean to you? Riding gave me a sense of community. You’re never alone on the bike. I’ll pass someone, we smile and wave and that brings me so much joy. I’ve met so many important people in my life because of cycling

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Name: Michelle Location: Santa Cruz, CA, USA Discipline: I’ve kind of ran the gamut in terms of cycling disciplines. I started out riding track bikes, got into bike polo, then found CX, realized MTBs were super fun so I got a hardtail, got a BMX bike, worked as a messenger, raced tracklocross, did a handful of bike tours,

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Name: Olya fon FursmanLocation: Born in Moscow region. Currently in Sochi, Russia.Discipline: fixed gear What does riding mean to you? It’s a way to feel free and stop overthinking. A way to regain your sense of self and feel happiness. A way to relieve anxiety. A way to remind myself that I can do whatever I want.

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Name: JuleLocation: RostockDiscipline: offroad / tracklocross / cyclocross / messenger What does riding mean to you? Riding the bike means to have absolute freedom. Independence plays a big role in my life, I guess that’s the reason why I am drawn to the bicycle. The sport gives me the aspect of being physically active and reaching

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Name: Laura RoblesLocation: I was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. Currently living in Long Beach, California.Discipline: I mostly ride fixed gear and road but also have a gravel bike. What does riding mean to you? Cycling means community to me. I have had many hobbies and interests and nothing has fulfilled me as much as riding

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Name: Marta/KrokietLocation: London/WarsawDiscipline: I come from track bikes and courier background, but since I got into bikes with gears OFF ROAD IS KING. What does riding mean to you? Everything. Honestly, I do not know who would I become if not my first fixed gear. Riding my bike gives me freedom and strength, and it

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