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Welcome to the blog for Babes on Bikes! This is a new project of mine, and a few friends of mine. What our goal is, is for women who ride bikes to feel comfortable on their bikes. To start a community for anyone who'd like to join- an outlet for creative thought and for learning. I've been in the bike industry for a few years now, and have learned quite a bit, but as a woman, I've also been held at arms length once I go into a shop. Since I work at a shop, I deal with sexism daily, and I find it incredibly hard for a lot of people to communicate what they want/need. I want to help women feel comfortable. I want to make people empowered when they ride their bicycles. I don't care if you're a woman, man, trans, queer, gay, lesbian, bi, etc- we are all in this TOGETHER. And I love you. I want YOU to feel okay. For me, being on a bicycle is the best way for me to feel free.

Please join me. The weekly ride is starting this week: jan 23, 2011. Please give me a call, or text me: 715-558-4835 for details, please include your name. This will be a non-competitive ride, no one will be left behind, and no one should feel rushed. We can stop and rest at any time, I will have tubes and tools to fix any/most issues. Afterwards, maybe a potluck at my house?! I even have a couple of bikes I can lend out. We need to strengthen our community, please join me!

Yours,
Annie