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.

Today we're in Bristol, meeting Claire Sharpe — MTB guide, Trainer of MTB Guides, founder of AllTerre, and the person behind The Bristol Rally. Claire came to cycling during lockdown and hasn't looked back since.

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.

Jil Tomaschko has spent a decade working in marketing, partnerships and events across cycling and motorsport. She co-runs a women's cycling group in Cologne built for riders who want to push hard without the ego that often comes with it. She met Miles at Traka in 2026 and the rest, as they say, followed naturally. In her contributor intro, Jil writes honestly about the barriers she faced coming into cycling, why representation is more than a nice-to-have, and what it means to

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.

Marjorie Richards is a British-Sierra Leonean creative strategist based in Amsterdam. She came to cycling three and a half years ago and quickly noticed something missing: a community that centred riders of colour. So she built one. Chroma Cycling Club was born from that absence, and from a belief that if the space does not exist, you create it yourself. In her contributor intro, Marjorie talks cycling, identity, and what it means to finally feel at home on the road.

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.

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.

Few have had such a definitive impact on diversity in cycling like Jeremy. Him and his business partner Kim, have for 11 years run Team Africa Rising, a charity dedicated to spotlighting and showcasing the talent, the voices and the achievements of African cyclists.

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.

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.

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.

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.