Aster, a road and gravel cyclist from Amsterdam with Singaporean roots, is co-founder of No Ordinary Women Cycling Club (NOWcc). She discovered cycling seven years ago through the industry and has since built a career in marketing while championing representation in the sport. For Aster, cycling is about community, conversations, and freedom on two wheels—while also navigating the barriers women+ still face on the road.

Where are you from? I’m originally from the Dominican Republic, but I’ve lived in Europe for 18 years — first in Spain for my master’s,...

Meet Titus Wairia from Eldoret, Kenya, a rider whose love for cycling runs deep. For him, it’s all about the freedom of the open road, the joy of adventure, and the calm that comes with every ride. Along the way he’s faced challenges like finding safe routes and affording good gear, but his passion keeps him pedalling. Now Titus is excited to share his story and encourage more people to discover the simple joy of cycling.

We’re thrilled to introduce our next contributor, a proud Peruvian now based in Suffolk whose passion for cycling has grown into a mission to empower others. From co-founding the women’s-only Aeonian Race Team on Zwift to leading Boudicca GRVL Social rides through Suffolk’s trails, she’s building communities where every rider belongs — and proving that adventure is always just a pedal away.

Born and raised in East London, Stefan Johnson has been riding since 2011 and now runs SJ Cycles, a business he built to pursue his passion for bikes while creating opportunities for young, underprivileged riders. From fixed gear to cargo bikes, he’s driven by the freedom cycling offers and the chance to be the representation he once wished to see, breaking barriers in an industry where diversity was once rare.

Emily is a former bike courier, ultra racer, author of several books and a popular Substack and LGBTQ+ advocate. We warmly welcome her to the CCC roster.

Samra chairs the board at Cycle Sisters, a charity organisation born in the heart of London to offer a space for Muslim women and women in general to get into cycling, get connected and get confident.

Lisa is the latest addition to our contributor roster. Hailing from Japan and living in London, she's an advocate for diversity in cycling, pushing the committee of Brixton Cycles CC to do more to support this goal,

Welcome to CCC Introduces, the series where we spotlight the contributors who are part of our varied and diverse community of cyclists. Today, we welcome Lunes, a brilliant and proud Cameroonian and Londoner, bringing energy and good vibes to a huge range of London-based clubs.

A warm welcome to Jess! One of the first triathletes among our CCC contributors. Jess is straight off the back of her first gravel race at the Traka and deep in Ironman 70.3 training, but she found the time to sit down with us and chat about diversity and cycling.

As a former gymnast and acrobat, turned cyclist and content creator, Sam's experience is unique.

A warm welcome to Emmanuel, ex footballer turned cyclist and content creator.

A big hello to Nathan, known to his friends and now to you, as NJ. NJ is a British Cycling Coach, countryside dwelling and podcast host.

Warmest of welcomes to Rainier, otherwise known as Avocado Cyclist and founder of Too Much Carbs Cycling club!

Welcome to Mohammad Sesay,founder and creative behind Africap Apparel, combining the vibrancy of West Africa with cycling culture.

Introducing Gil, Creative Director, rider and founder of Rubber N' Road, a boutique atelier in the centre of New York City.

Florida-born and Amsterdam dwelling, Merida, is an advocate for inclusivity in cycling, preferring to welcome others and banish exclusivity

Warmest welcome to Ian, ultra-distance racer and race organiser, championing diversity in the ultra scene.

Today, we welcome Nate, a multi-disciplinary rider and snowboarder from London and a cornerstone of Ride 4 Unity.

Today, I sit down with Siân, an outdoor aficionado, multi-disciplinary rider and Londoner, a pillar of her community.