Women on

Wheels
Cultivating Cycling for Change
Introduction: Why Women
● The popularity of bicycling is skyrocketing nationwide and interest among
women is rising, too.
● Kora 1300, Tour De lumbini 110, Annapurna 600, percentage 5 %
● 15 - 30
● 10 Events of Cycling and there are
● Breaking the gender stereotype on cycling in Kathmandu
● म हला र पुरूष रथका दुई पांग्रा हु न ् तर Cycling Community Balance मलौना पनर्ने
अवस्था
Why women should cycle
● bicycling is an activity that’s accessible to all. “You
feel powerful; you feel strong; you feel in control,”
● To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new
toy, another machine added to the long list of devices
they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a
steed upon which they rode into a new world.” ~
Munsey’s Magazine, 1896 (Girls Started wearing Pants
)
Why Change Makers
By encouraging your work colleagues, family and friends to start riding, helping us campaign for better facilities or just connecting with other
riders.

Social Culture Sterotypes Break

Vision
● 1st Phase: Getting Change Agents into
Cycling { Cycling Ambassadors}
● Creating “Ripple” effect through Change
Agents
Past Experience on WOW
● 2010 Cycle Rally (FB invitation 35)
● 2013 IDGC Girls only Cycle Rally (150)
● 2014 Worked with KTM Couriers, training
economically deprived girls to cycle.
5 C’s of Change
Tangible steps to getting more women on bikes
● Confidence : Tools to ensure women feel secure in their skills
A growing number of communities are easing congestion and increasing safety by making
streets more accommodating for bicyclists.
● Comfort : Making Biking Safe and Inviting
A growing number of communities are easing congestion and increasing safety by making
streets more accommodating for bicyclists.
● Community: Building connection and cultivating diverse bicycling interests
●
● Convenience: Addressing practical realities for women and families
travel patterns tend to be more complex for women than men, due to childcare and
household responsibilities.
● Consumer Product: Fashion and function in bikes and gear
Women are a powerful consumer force, but too often they do not feel welcome in
bike shops or do not feel products address their desires and needs.tt
Confidence : Goals
● Balance on Wheels
● The foundations of road and path riding
● How to be more comfortable riding in traffic and climbing and descending hills
● How to be prepared for the inevitable and more…biking around vehicles.
● How to prepare for charity and endurance rides
● Balancing on Wheels
● Gearing and Hills – Learn to climb and descend those hills without fear
○ Basic Street Skills - Learn the rules of the road, traffic rules and tricks of the
trade
● Bike Handling – On the bike exercises to improve your ability to navigate with
confidence
● Endurance Ride Preparation
● Basic Bike Maintenance – Basic adjustments and fixes
● Advance Bike Maintenance- Break and Gear adjustments
Innovation
5 Min of Cycle Training with Pedals Removed
Community Impact
Environment Friendly
Changing Roles of Women
Reduced No of Road Accidents
Goal
Female Advocacy Team
Cost Factors
● Cycles For Training
● Safety Gears: helmets and knee and elbow
pads
● Maintenance Tools and
● Training Ground
● Workshop
. Above all, biking is fun and we want more ppl to join in!
http://www.brainpickings.org/2011/0
3/28/wheels-of-change-bicycle/
http://www.bwa.org.au/riding-to-wor
k/749/