Hello, City Girl Rides community, As I sit down to write this in the new year of 2025, I’m filled with a mix of emotions—pride, nostalgia, excitement, and a touch of bittersweetness. After 15 incredible…
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Cycling Through Pages: A Year in Bike Books
Hey, cycling enthusiasts and literary wanderers! As we coast through another year, I’m thrilled to share with you all an update on the thought-provoking and heart-expanding reads that have colored my journey with bikes and...
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My Summer of Rides, Reads, and Milestones
This summer has been a transformative journey for me, full of rediscovery and growth. After experiencing some burnout, I found myself yearning to reconnect with my love for cycling—a passion that has always been a...
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A New Chapter: Embracing New Roads
Hey Friends! It’s Christina here! You may have already heard, but I wanted to share here that I have some heartfelt news to share. As we approach a significant transition at Cyclista Zine this summer,...
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Riding Through the Revolution
After a bustling period spent putting together the latest issue of Cyclista Zine, titled “Revolutions: Redefining The Streets”, I’m thrilled to finally share some reflections and insights from this inspiring collection that resonates deeply with...
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Pedaling Through Pages: The Exciting New Bike Book Club
I’ve got some exhilarating news that I just can’t wait to share with you all! Cyclista Zine, the project and name we’ve come to love and cherish in the world of cycling and intersectional feminism,...
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Welcoming 2024: Reflections and Revivals at City Girl Rides
Happy New Year! 2023 has been a ride and once again, I have fallen behind keeping up this blog and my socials to update you all on what’s happening behind CGR. What I had intentionally...
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Nuance in the “All Bodies on Bikes” Conversation
As we pedal through the urban streets, embracing the freedom and joy that cycling brings, it’s crucial to recognize that our bodies are diverse, unique, and deserving of respect and acceptance. In this blog post,...
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Bike Medicine As Healing Practice
Introducing my latest perzine: “Biking Through Burnout,” a personal exploration of my experience with burnout and biking. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Bike Month in May, I wanted to share my story...
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Pedaling Towards Radical Joy: Using Bikes to Advocate for Bodily Autonomy through Pleasure Activism
As Audre Lorde once said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” In a world that constantly tries to control our bodies, finding joy in...
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Inclusive Cycling Apparel Brand “Machines For Freedom” Is Shuttered by Specialized
On Janurary 27th, it was with great disappointment that the cycling community learned of Specialized’s decision to shutter Machines For Freedom, a women’s cycling apparel brand that had become known for its high-quality, stylish and...
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