Himalayan Achievement
In the heart of rural Rampur, young Muslim women from highly conservative backgrounds zip along the roads on their bicycles. Some seem to have abandoned the veil for...
Cycling Stories
Bicycles are a common denominator among almost all of us, regardless of the part of the world or the culture in which we live.
Whether for work, transportation, fitness, enjoyment, or all of the above, bikes, specifically — and the experience of pedaling two wheels, generally — binds us together.
Here, we explore the cycling experience from riders all over the globe, by sharing their stories and the unique perspectives that only biking provides.
Cycling Tour
My love for exploring overseas, throughout the years, never ceased. New places to see, new lanes to explore, this is my bliss, and nothing more. So, one fine day, a sunny one, my...
The First Time I Saw You
Lilac tinged, the first time I saw you Gleaming in the sun as the grass felt dewy against my feet Sturdy and glorious in its whole The endless feeling of floating...
She Moves Slowly
She moves slowly around the hallway. The stairs go down, down, down, and her feet hit the floor softly. The air in the house is bone-chilling and dry....
The Hills From Which I Look Down
hills forming in the horizon leaving cityscapes hidden behind unkept grass and cows sheltering from the burning sun these hills are not for weary legs the hills are forming in your...
Announcement: Summer 2020 Writing Contest Winners
Together, we received 130+ submissions from all around the world, each exploring the power of the bicycle! Here are the winners: First Place: Fatemeh Ghaffari, “The Untold”Second Place: Levi...
Helmet Head
Third Place: Summer 2020 Writing Contest I was in disbelief as I listened to my sister's words over the phone that August day: "Julie's mom died last night....
How to Ride a Bike
Second Place: Summer 2020 Writing Contest It was on a bike that I learned the lay of Ketchikan, Alaska, from the most intimate perspective. At 5:00 in the morning, I was the only...
The Untold
First Place: Summer 2020 Writing Contest I hated cycling. When my date asked if I wanted to ride a bike in the park, all I could think about...
Cycle of a Lifetime
It was cold. I was freezing. But what could I do? Turning the pedals was the only thing for an amateur cyclist like me on a winter evening. ...