The beginning of my dream build
Whether you are new to an area or just got a bike to explore the town you have been living in for years, you are definitely wondering where you should ride and you are not alone. Between studying as a geologist, working as a travel guide and taking on many adventures by bike and foot, I have had to start my local bike route repertoire from scratch too many times to count. I have learned through a lot of trial, and error, what makes a route safest and anxiety-free. I'm also a Virgo ascendant Scorpio so, naturally, I am a perfectionist of every detail. Rest assured, it's super simple to plan a route anywhere once you know where, and how, to look.
How to Plan a Route: On the Road with Alexa
Whether you are new to an area or just got a bike to explore the town you have been living in for years, you are definitely wondering where you should ride and you are not alone. Read further to learn how to plan your own route!
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Nikki Elaborates on the importance of Manifesto point #2
Read More“We inspire and encourage more Black people to delve into the outdoors and outdoor sport, whatever their realm of interest may be and at whatever level they feel comfortable.”
Nikki's Bike Check Video: 2020 Liv Hail Advance
Check out Penny in her first bike check! She’s a 2020 Liv Hail Advanced.
photo by Chris Milliman /Velocio
Let's re-evaluate how we view and consider womxn
For a while, my wife tried to get me to see how being a man made people more inclined to pay attention. Pay attention more than per se if she or another "invisible" womxn was speaking on the topic. I didn't see it; I didn't believe it. What did it matter who was speaking the truth, except this was a bald-faced lie I had to unlearn and dismiss.
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I belong here!
Black Fox, Raequan Wilson, elaborates on the importance behind manifesto point #1
We control our own narratives. We refuse to be defined and scrutinized by those who do not share our love, struggle, and story within the realm of cycling and all outdoor spaces.
Read MoreBailey and Marty on the TrainerRoad Podcast!!
Listen to Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt discuss the goals of The Black Foxes, plus riding in wet conditions, racing and training with a fixed gear bike and more in Episode 265 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling
Here are some organizations that could use your support!
Thanks so much for helping us have an incredibly successful launch. Y’all really came through with the love and support. We’ve been sorting through your questions and preparing for the best way to answer them all. One of the very popular requests was how to donate to The Black Foxes.
The Black Foxes are not accepting donations, but there are already some incredible organizations out there we’d love for you to support. We encourage you to give your love and money to these folks working in the outdoor space to improve things for BIPOC people.
Read MoreWe are The Black Foxes
Check out the written version of our manifesto, follow us on instagram, and stay tuned for more.