Welcome to CCC Introduces, our series spotlighting the incredible contributors who give their time and energy to Cycling Culture Club. Today we head to Newark, New Jersey, meeting Joseph Best. Picking up cycling in the pandemic, Joseph didn't let cycling's stereotypes deter him and instead has carved out a community where he's accepted for who he is as a rider and otherwise. Socials: @josephtheebest Words: Joseph Best Tell us about yourself Yerrrrrr! I'm Joseph Best, yep, tha

In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, we sit down with Ama Nsek, 3x US National Champion and pro privateer based between Los Angeles and Medellin. Afro-Latino, first-generation college graduate, youth development coach, and one of the most compelling voices in American cycling right now.

Today we head to Suffolk, meeting Robin Hutchinson. Adventure cyclist, advocate for mindful riding, and someone who once raced round a Ugandan garden on a red and yellow stepthrough with his older brother. Robin has spent the last decade taking every opportunity the bike will give him, from drop rides in the Surrey Hills to riding from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Today we head to the Netherlands, meeting Nash Umarella. Third-generation Moluccan diaspora, financial background turned community catalyst, and founder of Social Ride Maluku. Nash lives in Hendrik Ido Ambon near Rotterdam with his wife Dana and two cats, Sammy Johnny Bravo and Selina Kyle.

Makesi Duncan is the founder of DadBod Cycling, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, raised in Brooklyn, Makesi came to cycling post-pandemic and quickly turned a personal frustration into a community movement. From donating bikes to kids in his neighbourhood to competing at SBT GRVL three times, his journey is one of relentless positivity, community building, and an unshakeable belief that anything is possible if you shoot your shot

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Evangelos, aka Evan, the content creator focusing on demystifying cycling for beginners and more experienced riders alike.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, we chat to Alisha Zellner, Community Specialist at SRAM, and Director of Communication for Ride for Racial Justice.

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.