All Bodies on Bikes | SHIMANO

Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission - a mission to change the idea that people in larger bodies can't ride bikes. The duo aims to make cycling more inclusive, beyond just inviting people of all sizes to ride bikes, but by changing the entire idea of what it means to be a cyclist — not just on screens, but on trails and in people’s minds.

Director: Zeppelin Zeerip
Producer: Zac Ramras
Director of Photography: Michael Brown
Editor: Michael Brown
Sound Design: Avery Sandack
Animation: Studio Dialog
Starring: Kailey Korhauser
Marley Blonsky
Music: Easy Giant
Rigger: Kyle Metzger

Native Lands: Duwamish, Coast Salish, Kalapuya, Chemapho, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Alsea, Tillamook, Siletz, and Yakina.

Additional Thanks: Corvallis Bicycle Collective, Black Rock Mountain Bike Association, Velo Orange, Free Range Bike Shop

[caragammage]

This gave me so much joy! “To be a cyclist you just have to be a person riding a bike.”

[debrahardy]

As a fat cyclist, Kailey and Marley hit the nail on the head. It's so refreshing to see someone who looks like me and who also loves themselves and cycling. There's so much joy on a bike. More of this!

[pstolee]

I took a day long mountain bike course one day and our coach / instructor said: if you don't get off your bike, it's not an adventure. (in other words....get off and push!). So don't worry about how you get up the hill. Great on you guys! Inspiring. Decades ago I was drinking and smoking myself to death and then I saw a fat guy just trying to jog around the block. It is on that day that I decided to stop killing myself and at least try to get around the block. It's all about getting out. It's all about one block at a time, one ride at a time. Right on guys! You're great. Life inspiring.

[ebike-europe]

You are so right - “to be a cyclist, you just have to be a person riding a bike.” I'm of the cuddly persuasion and after years of worrying about what I look like on my bike, I just don't care because I am having the time of my life. Ride on ladies, we are all with you x

[zachcordell]

As a dietitian, a cyclist, and a clinically obese person there is so much freaking yes to this video. So glad these ladies are out there and I’m happy to support that message!

[roxthefox]

As a plus size girl buying an ebike just to help me get started this makes me so excited. These women are beautiful and strong, I love seeing them be their authentic selves 💜

[buckmanriver]

As a bicycle advocate, I want to see more of this type of content in bike film! Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky you are inspiring! And the world needs more people like you.

[carolwoodman]

As a 70- year old female cyclist, I've held myself back with a lot of "should be or should do". So refreshing to see different role models. This video is truly fantastic and much needed. Thank you for your honesty and putting yourself out there. You're beautiful. I hope to see you on the road.

[laelwilcox]

This is the best video I've seen in a long time. So beautiful and I'm so proud of Kailey and Marley. What an incredible pair of role models. Thank you for your honesty and putting yourself out there. I sobbed. Way to go!

[broakland]

A friend, who’s a high school mountain bike coach, sent this to me and I’m so glad he did. I know I have my own fat phobia, my dad would tell me it was a sin, so I’ve had to teach myself to not judge people and myself according to weight and it’s wonderful to see the beauty, strength, and intelligence of these two women. I adore and admire them. More of these stories, thank you.

[afergusson]

There is way too much elitism in cycling. This was awesome. These ladies are awesome. This took guts. It’s hard to tune out the critics. Thank you for sharing and help me recognize ways I can be more inclusive.

[ZacharyRuiter]

I cried deeply at how beautiful this documentary is, such healing tears and tears of joy. Thank you to the filmmaker and to Kailey Kornhauser for the stories.

[CoachTammyLee]

I can’t even begin to say how much I love this. I am a fitness coach for 21 years and I have always preached “It doesn’t matter what you look like, just move that beautiful body of yours and DO WHAT YOU WANT!”

I lead a weekly women’s group ride in Fort McMurray called ‘Rip ‘n Sip’ and I encourage all ladies, no matter what size or level of rider you are, to come out and play bikes. We ride as a pack. No one is ever left behind. Ever! Then we all go have beers and food together at a local pub. It’s freakin wonderful.

We only get one shot at this life. Live it the way you want. Do more of what makes you happy. Screw what anyone else thinks.

I am sharing the crap out of this. Love everything about it. WTG ladies. YOU ROCK! 🤟

[Taylor]

Fair play. You are right that it should just be about getting out there and enjoying trail ahead not how you look. I’m not fat but I am a disabled cyclist and get a lot of “are you sure you can do that?” Negative stuff so can’t imagine the grief you get. So fair play for just enjoying riding bikes and inspiring others to do the same.

[TheLelol]

"Everybody is ment to move" is so true! No matter who you are, as long as it feels good for the people, they should be able to do what they want without being treated differently.

[trailladymtb]

I loved this so much! I am 5'8 1/2. Tall and built like a Viking shield maiden. I wear men's cycling apparel because women's wear could never fit. These women are so cool. They are strong.I have had increasing health issues and love to ride but...My body has a hard time. I am in my 50's. I would love to ride with these women. They would leave me in the dust. Thanks for the inspiration. Ride strong. Pray and Wish this was a monthly series featuring the same and /or different women... Thanks for this.

[jccc]

"The primary reason that we go is to have fun." Booyah. That makes me smile. Nice video!

[willian.direction]

Been cycling 35 years never lost an ounce because of it. Keep doing what you are doing great story.

[jiffyjames]

Shimano comes up with good ones at times, but this is a gem of a video. Hats off to the ladies for sharing their honest views and doing what they love. In cycling, the only time size matters is probably when you get a bike fit. After that, it's all fun. Kudos to all!

[XLBikingInternational]

We couldn't be any happier and prouder! Marley is an inspiration for our movement here in Sweden and a great person! Please SHIMANO, help your Scandinavian branch move together as one with you! I hope Bicycling Magazine, Svenska Cycling Plus, and other cycling media are watching this! The fight is quite lonely at times here in the Northern hemisphere. XL Biking is the only movement of its sort. We want more people on bikes and a cycling culture that embraces them! Well done Shimano! Well done indeed!