Iresha is the founder and ride leader for Black Girl Joy Bike Ride, a bicycle accessibility group for Black Women in Philadelphia. The ride just made Philly magazine’s “Best of Philly” for 2024.
We talk to Iresha about how rides build community, the challenges and joys of leading a group ride, building purposefully inclusive and protected spaces, and her successful application to join the All Bodies on Bikes team at Mid-South Gravel next spring!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Follow Iresha @ireshadahoodtherapist on Instagram
Email Iresha at iresha.picot at gmail.com
Watch the joy-filled video from Philadelphia Inquirer
Full article on The Philadelphia Inquirer: This bike riding group for Black women goes at its own pace
Iresha’s co-authored book, The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narrative
Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia donation link: https://bicyclecoalition.org/get-involved/giving/
Marley’s Cycling Weekly op-ed on climbing: I’m a fat cyclist and here’s how I made peace with climbing
And as always
Follow @allbodiesonbikes on Instagram
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