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,…
Read MoreWelcoming 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...
Read MoreNuance 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,...
Read MoreBike 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...
Read MorePedaling 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...
Read MoreInclusive 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...
Read MoreNew Year, New Outlook
Happy New Year! I’m bridging a bit of Cyclista Zine into this blog and I hope you all don’t mind. Today’s post is about how I am carrying a new outlook into the new year...
Read MoreHello “Bike Joy” 2023
Happy New Year 2023 and hello after another break from blogging. I tell you, blogging is a lot more challenging when running a zine and social media is such a comfy space to quickly share...
Read MoreWhy For Us, By Us Stories Matter
Somebody recently as me why I started Cyclista Zine? And I realize this is a story I rarely ever get to share in the context of my personal convictions around publishing.
Read MorePedaling Lately
I’m back from my travels to California. After 2.5 years of not seeing my parents and family, lockdowns, vaccinations, and many covid tests, I finally got to catch up and be present with them. I...
Read MoreTGL Podcast Interview
I did a podcast episode with The Gravel Lot. If you’re interested in hearing more about zines, how I got into cycling and started CZ, head over to @thegravellot where we go hard in our...
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