Create a list of groups in the UK that uphold inclusive riding principles
Create a shared resource for anyone wanting to create their own inclusive riding space
Continue with Steezy rides and adventures but with the vision to make larger more accessible events as our capacity grows
Collaborate with other women/NB-led spaces, companies and groups to empower each other
Have a series of hubs throughout the UK to enable access to cycling wherever you are
Set up to champion inclusive cycling spaces and break down barriers within the sport, the collective operates as a network for all women, all non-binary and all trans riders of various disciplines and skill levels. Following the collective on a gravel ride through South Downs National Park, it became clear that Steezy’s main priority is always to enjoy themselves. Whether they’d been riding for a few years or a few months, every rider got stuck in thanks to the encouragement of their fellow members.
We have collaborated with Rapha to launch their 2021 Women’s 100 Campaign
Hailing from London, ON, Canada, Taylor first got into cycling by touring on vintage bikes in south western Ontario’s Great Lakes region. She has since discovered the worlds of fixed gear, track, MTB, off-roading, bikepacking, and ultra distance racing. She now finds herself in what she calls ‘big London’ and currently works as the ‘make-things-happen’ person for Stayer Cycles, as well as an events face over at Brother Cycles. Taylor is an active writer and contributor to ADVNTR.CC and is an HB130 Hope Ambassador. Taylor is Steezy’s creative vision, she has a keen eye for what works and how to make the world that little bit Steezier everyday.
Kitty found cycling in 2015 after a bad rugby injury. She quickly became an integral part of the university club and started a development contingency of the cycling club. As her skills grew she loved bringing new riders on board, getting them acquainted with safe cycling and enjoying the open road. The group gradually developed onto longer rides, overnighters and racing! All whilst enjoying everything cycling in London had to offer. After university she continued this momentum and this is how Steezy Collective began. Kitty is the Steezy facilitator, if there is something someone wants to do she’ll make it happen. She runs the calendar and makes sure the logistics are all tied up.
Originally from the Lake District, Alice grew up surrounded by arguably the most stunning landscape in England, mountain biking was an easy and freeing way to explore this beautiful terrain. Being a keen adventurer, she spent every opportunity searching for new experiences and memories on the bike. Her recent move to London has led to her discovering the joys of riding fixed in the city and she quickly became involved in the local crit scene, here she joined Fixed Beers Race Team. During the week she can be found at Apidura living and breathing bikepacking. Alice looks at the future of Steezy, keeping a targeted mission and keeping the collective moving forwards.
Hayley started out as a commuter on a single speed, commuting from Hackney Wick, like the ultimate hipster! After cycling to Tasmania, Australia (on a bike with gears!), she graduated from single speed to fixed, which is now her speciality. Her vision for Steezy is for us to keep the steeze high, connect to more people and bring them all aboard the steeze train, no matter their bike of choice. When she’s not cruising about on bikes, she’s fixing them, and being social about it (mechanic/social media manager/IT consultant). Catch her riding around and hyping up other Steezy members!
Mildred rediscovered her love of cycling in her mid-twenties when she decided that riding to work would help her squeeze some exercise into her working day while also saving on bus fair. From there, she continued to broaden her horizons, getting into road cycling, mountain biking, cycle touring, gravel grinding and bikepacking. Now she lives and breathes cycling, from her career in cycling journalism and her role as a Director of The Bristol Bike Project, to her personal YouTube project ‘Mildred Rides’, and co-founding Routing For Ya, a women-led inclusive cycling group with fellow Steezer Claire. As part of the Steezy Collective, Mildred manages the blog and website, making sure we share those inspirational stories that encourage more folks to get out and get Steezy.
Amy (she/her) got into cycling in 2016 when I completed LEJOG with her Mum. Since then, she has tackled mountains, rode the opposite way down the country (also with her Mum) and is now racing at a National level in the UK for Team Brother UK-LDN. The confidence that this trip gave her in her ability to take on challenges makes her very proud and she would like facilitate this for others through Steezy. She works as a cycle guide in Mallorca and is the brand and marketing manager for Parcours Velo.
A series of Steezy Collective rides during winter.
Raced at multi fixed and road crit events where we had the opportunity to talk about inclusivity in riding and encourage more women and NB cyclists to take part.
It makes me beam to have a collection of badasses to go on bikepacking adventures and exchange knowledge with. Forever Steezy.
I still don’t know how I got so lucky to be part of this incredible collective, but I thank my lucky stars every day, because this group is the best…
This is what the revolution looks like. Joy and dirt and camaraderie with some of the funniest, kindest, most welcoming and unapologetically badass people I’ve ever met. I’ve found myself…
Steezy gave me an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. As a new MTB rider I wasn’t used to riding with anyone other than my partner…
The day I saw a group of Steezers light up my instagram feed, riding out in the forest being badass and epitomising fun on a bike, I wondered how one…
Being in Steezy has moved me from ‘I wish I could’ to knowing I can. I can because I’m part of a collective of people who are changing the world,…
