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Introducing: Abraham Conteh
Today we're in Tooting, south London, meeting Abraham Conteh. Bridge engineer, sneakerhead, and cyclist who found his flow state on a fixed gear and never really left. Abraham has been riding in various forms since BMX days in his parents' garden, and now leads rides with ChainGang Cyclists while quietly building a life where cycling is always somewhere in the budget.
6 days ago4 min read


Introducing: Tremayne Williams
Tremayne Williams is a father, husband and a black bike shop owner based in South London. He's here to talk limits, dreadlocks and helmets, cargo bike nursery runs, and why representation in cycling isn't just personal — it's necessary.
6 days ago2 min read


Connections EP 016 - Alisha Zellner: Building Community Through Listening
In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, Miles speaks with Alisha Zellner, Community Specialist at SRAM and the driving force behind its global community programme.
Jun 291 min read


Introducing: David Beach
Today we're in Brooklyn, meeting David Beach, the newest member of Cycling Culture Club. David is a multisport athlete riding for KRT QRT, Kings & Queens Rule Together, a global community of passionate, active cyclists of all ages, genders and skill levels.
Jun 172 min read


Introducing: Eufemia Cabrera-D’Amour
Eufemia Cabrera-D’Amour balances life as a criminal defence attorney, caregiver, and community leader with her passion for cycling. Discovering the sport in her 30s, she turned persistence into purpose, finding freedom, confidence, and community on the bike. Now Vice President of MACC, she champions representation, proving cycling can empower anyone willing to take the ride.
May 64 min read


Introducing: Hamadel Ndiaye
Welcome to CCC introduces, our series spotlighting the incredible contributors who give their time and energy to Cycling Culture Club.
Today, we introduce you to Hamadel Ndiaye. Triathlete and content creator from Senegal. This eloquent and passionate gent is a perfect addition to our contributor and ambassador network.
May 52 min read


Community Spotlight: Metro Atlanta Cycling Club
Today, we sit down with Eufemia D'Amour, the Vice President of Metro Atlanta Cycling Club, the group dedicated to promoting cycling and diversity in the Metro Atlanta area, including putting on the One Love Century.
Apr 223 min read


Connections EP 015 - Wango Alfred:
In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, Miles sits down with Wango, a Nairobi based multidisciplinary creative working across photography, design, and storytelling with Team Amani.
Mar 311 min read


Introducing: Evangelos Empochontsif
Meet Evangelos, aka Evan, the content creator focusing on demystifying cycling for beginners and more experienced riders alike.
Mar 181 min read


Introducing: Ama Nsek
Cycling gave Ama the world. From travelling across continents to racing iconic events like Paris–Roubaix, the sport opened doors. But his journey has also meant overcoming barriers, racing national podiums on second-hand equipment, and navigating racism and exclusion along the way. Ama shares an honest reflection on resilience, identity, and why telling these stories matters if cycling is to become a more inclusive sport.
Mar 126 min read


Introducing: Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa
Toks is a unique soul. Not just uniquely dedicated to diversity and cycling, but turning that devotion into action and real behaviour change. If you don't know, Toks founded Black Unity Bike Ride, a celebration of cycling, and more specifically, black cycling, first in London, then in Manchester and now back to the motherland, Africa. Read on to explore his personal journey into cycling and the resultant effect he's had since.
Mar 102 min read


Connections EP 014 - Llori Sharpe: Racing for Jamaica and Building Opportunity Through Cycling
In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, Miles speaks with Llori Sharpe, former national champion of Jamaica. Llori shares her path into cycling through triathlon, the challenges of competing internationally from the Caribbean, and the pride that comes with representing Jamaica on the global stage. A thoughtful conversation about resilience, visibility, and creating pathways for the next generation of riders.
Mar 101 min read


Celebrating the Women of Cycling Culture Club
March is a time to celebrate the stories, strength, and impact of women everywhere. For Cycling Culture Club, Women’s History Month is a reminder that the freedom we find on two wheels was shaped by women who pushed boundaries and claimed their space in cycling.
Mar 715 min read


Introducing: Alisha Zellner
Today, we chat to Alisha Zellner, Community Specialist at SRAM, and Director of Communication for Ride for Racial Justice.
Mar 74 min read


Introducing: Natasha Caleia Ramos
Welcome to CCC introduces, our series spotlighting the incredible contributors who give their time and energy to Cycling Culture Club.
Today, we sit down with Natasha. Portuguese and Angolan originally, Natasha now enjoys suburban life in South London, racing bikes, and working at Assos' flagship retail store.
Mar 13 min read


Introducing: Lisa Fatuma
Lisa restarted cycling in April 2024 after a friend invited her on a social ride. She hasn’t looked back.
Originally from Kenya and now based in London, she reflects on freedom, community and what it means to find belonging in a sport that doesn’t always feel built for you.
Feb 172 min read


Connections EP 013 - Flipping the Script: Hear from the Founder of Cycling Culture Club, diversity advocate, Miles Baker Clarke
In this special episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, the roles are reversed as Head Cheerleader Merida Miller interviews Miles Baker-Clarke. They talk openly about why Cycling Culture Club exists, how cycling became a space for reflection and reconnection, and why community and diversity matter more than performance. A thoughtful conversation about heritage, belonging, and finding value in quieter rides.
Feb 41 min read


Connections EP 012 - Donna McConnell: Connection, Confidence & Community on Two Wheels
Donna’s cycling journey goes beyond miles. It is about making space, finding confidence, and building community. A journalist, mum, and inclusive cycling ambassador at 56, she shares how group rides shaped her, why representation matters, and how showing up authentically becomes its own kind of protest. This episode reminds us that it is not just the ride. It is who you ride with.
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Introducing: Shuhena Islam
A warm welcome today to Shuhena Islam, joining our roster of diverse contributors. Shu is the lawyer turned cyclist advocating to get more women on bikes and to encourage those women to do more on two wheels. In 2024, she bikepacked solo through China and we can't wait to tell that story on our site.
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Samra Said: Building Sisterhood, Shifting Perceptions and Riding for Freedom
In this written interview taking from our brilliant conversation on the Connection Podcast, Samra covers community, sisterhood and finding your place in the cycling world.
Nov 29, 20254 min read
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