One Ride Fits All

Webinar with Marley Blonsky of All Bodies on Bikes

Presented by the Durham Bike Co-Op, Bike Durham, and REI

This conversation is intended for people in any size body, not just people in larger bodies. In an image conscious society, we all face challenges related to our body image, regardless of what size body we occupy. Join us for an honest conversation about creating an inclusive cycling community. We’ll cover:

• The challenges facing people in larger bodies who want to ride bikes

• Considerations bike shops and outdoor organizations can take to be more inclusive and accessible to all people

• Best practices for Marketing, Group Rides and Sales

• Case studies of brands doing it right (and not so well)

• The nuts and bolts of choosing, adapting and accessorizing a bicycle (with REI Master Technician Kira Hirschfeld)

• Where to ride in the Triangle

Marley’s Bio:
Marley Blonsky is a consultant, advocate, public speaker and bike enthusiast who uses her 12 years working in corporate America to influence change in the bike industry. Marley co-founded All Bodies on Bikes, an advocacy group and social movement to make bicycling more inclusive for people in larger bodies. She is a Seattle-based adventure cyclist who loves to go on all sorts of bike adventures - bikepacking, leading group rides, gravel racing, and riding with her dogs on her cargo bike.

Kira’s Bio:
Kira Hirschfeld is the Master Technician for the REI Raleigh Bike shop & has led the shop for the last 6 years. Although she’s been wrenching for 8 years, she has enjoyed riding bikes since the moment she learned to pedal. Kira has worked with various riders and their cycles through REI, teaching kids and adults how to ride bikes, volunteering with combat wounded veteran organizations The Warrior Ride and Ride 2 Recovery, and providing mechanical support for MS rides. Kira enjoys helping every body ride a cycle! The joy of riding a bike is incomparable and she loves using her technical skills to make it so for all riders.