this is why I rode today #WomensFreedomRide

Content warning on the video, women talking about gendered abuse and violence they've been on the receiving end of while riding a bike
https://lcc.org.uk/campaigns/womens-freedom/

Women's Freedom

Less than one third of cycle trips in London are taken by women - we want to close the gap and unlock cycling for women.

London Cycling Campaign
#VignettesFromTheBikeLane there's a small girl in a princess dress and tiara here, I feel so inadequate #FreedomToRide #WomensFreedomRide
#VignettesFromTheBikeLane "You look smart, young lady!"
Thank you, random man, for both compliments 😁
Off to the LCC #FreedomToRide #WomensFreedomRide protest, princess sash and all.

Today was pretty amazing #womensfreedomride #BikeTooter Riders protest for safer cycling for women in London

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64857250

Riders protest for safer cycling for women in London

Organisers say women are put off by "a lack of safe routes, dangerous driving, harassment and more".

BBC News

Great turnout at the #WomensFreedomRide today organised by LCC in London.

The weather may have been very cold but the atmosphere was plenty warm.

I should be going on the @londoncycling #WomensFreedomRide but I think I'm getting sick. boo.
Stanley is calling for safer cycling routes to parks & shops where his owners can ride all kinds of bikes including his own chariot! Will you join the call at our #womensfreedomride this Sunday? (Stanley isn’t allowed to come as Sigrid the cat will hiss at him!)  Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lcc-womens-freedom-ride-tickets-489439947057 #BikeTooter
LCC Women's Freedom Ride

A ride for International Women's Day calling for London to be made safe for women to cycle

Eventbrite
2 weeks on Sunday we’re taking to the streets of London to call for safer streets for all women on bikes! Join us 😊 #biketoot #WomenWantToBikeToo #womensfreedomride