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.

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

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.

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.

In this episode of the Cycling Culture Club Connections podcast, we meet Samra Said, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Cycle Sisters, an awa

Gil Lavi’s story blends design, resilience, and cycling into a creative journey rooted in New York City. As cofounder of RUBBER N’ ROAD, he uses the bike to channel focus, manage setbacks, and honor a connection to his heritage. For Gil, cycling is never just movement. It is craft, competition, and community. This episode reminds us that riding with purpose makes every pedal stroke mean more.

Seb, founder of Queer Wheels, and Merida, founder of Project Fearless, share how they’re reshaping cycling in The Netherlands for LGBTQ+ riders, women, and non-binary people. From building safe spaces to finding joy in Pride Rides, they talk friendship, allyship, and showing up as your true self—on and off the bike. This is a celebration of belonging, and a call to take space, make space, and ride proud.

Elite cyclist Red Walters opens up about injury recovery, racing at the highest level, and the reality of being one of the only Black riders in the peloton. From quiet resilience to visible representation, Red shares what it means to show up, keep going, and pave the way for others. A powerful, honest listen.

Welcome to episode 6, with Josh and Khory, content creators to some of cycling biggest brands, and they're creating in a new way...

For episode 4, we welcome Mitch, creator, rider and person of colour, living in Germany.

For episode 4 I sit down with none other than Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa, aka Toks, the founder of Black Unity Bike Ride.

Welcome to the Cycling Culture Club Podcast. For episode 3 I sat down with Jess Morgan, helping to steer Rapha's diversity agenda.

For episode 2, we sit down with Alonso Tal, a visionary, following a unique path into cycling through skate culture, photography and BMX

Welcome to the Cycling Culture Club Podcast. Getting closer to our contributors and others who would help diversify cycling.