What is Ridefest? - Not your Typical Cycling Club

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[justinbrown]

F Cade you are probably the only person trying to raise awareness of cycling across varied demographics and races by making videos and sharing them on your YouTube platform, respect to you!

[louxloux]

Absolute breath of fresh air. These ladies are so happy to be riding their bikes and being part of such a fabulous club. Excellent video 👍🏻

[alansheard]

What a 'Breath of fresh air' such enthusiasm, just shows cycling is for everyone.

[elmerrichardson]

As a black rider, this was again really refreshing to see, given the racial unrest we've been dealing with lately here in the US. Keep showing us that all people can enjoy each other in different ways. You take cycling to another level with vids like this. Keep riding, can't wait to see your next adventure.

[quintonvance]

You did something special with this one! I love cycling so much and this vision of an inclusive and welcoming community is so special. Keep shining the light.

[dymrabel]

Proud of you sair! Awesome to see these guys on the videos, inspirational!

[oldrange]

Can I just say, love the video! I love what you're showing and to see the diversity in this sport (from what media would normally show) - is just awesome. Also - awesome shots - your cinematography is really great!

[samuelkmaina]

Your promotion of these black and women cycling clubs is very highly appreciated.

[CanyonWanderer]

What a lovely group of people! Being open-minded and open-hearted does so much good.

[Zenakuu]

These videos of minority cycling is the deeper part of the background in cycling which is amazing to hear and see from me being in the US. The only reason why I love this sport which I've been doing solo for 5 years now, not for just exercise to lose weight etc but the fact when you ride, you forget about the rest of the world and your outside smiling and enjoying the moment in time. As an American and where I live, cycling is not popular nor do we have dedicated roads for cyclist, I really enjoy watching and listening to your videos Francis, been a follower for a couple of years now. I wouldn't say I sit a round watching videos like this to help reinforce my motivation for the sport and community, but the fact that cycling is changing a culture thousands of miles from where I live, which is amazing and I love it. I was in London last year in November, I plan to go back and hope I can meet you and the rest of the other minority cyclist one day, I'll plan on bringing my bike this time. Cheers mate and thanks for covering these amazing contents because for new riders, this for sure broadens the horizons that anyone can come into this sport for what ever reason you choose to do so.
P.S. Keep Daisy in check with baking more cookies, she slacking!

[leebert]

Good to see Lisa, fellow member of Haverhill cycling club and she has a very nice bike

[jvlian_r]

This is so cool. One initiative that hopefully can be replicated in every country. Here in Colombia black cyclists are practically inexistent.

[adamsultan]

Great stuff highlighting diversity within cycling! Keep up the inspirational work!

[rodcosta]

Excellent....things are heading in the right direction 👌🏻💥 Once again, lovely people. 😊

[BigPlanker]

Awesome. We need more clubs like this. Thanks for the great perspectives from the ladies.

[sthompy]

Genuinely best thing I’ve seen in a long, long time. Thank you. 😃🙏🏽

[cameronloggenberg]

Love the idea of the group of people. Love the fact that no one is made to feel unwelcome no matter how slow they May be.

[ryaneverett]

Awsome video, once again Francis! Great to hear the stories of how cyclists get into the sport. It’s great that clubs such as ride fest exist to encourage women and black ethnic minority groups to cycle. As a white male, it’s not an issue that you ever really consider when getting into the sport about being accepted. But great to hear about ride fest and I really hope they are able to expand and open more groups across the country (now more than ever) I’m going to post on my Instagram story and feed about ride fest today in the hope it encourages more people to get out cycling 👍🏼

[Jim-ubqy]

Epic video Francis! What I loved about each of them was their comment of inclusion. Sometimes cyclist can be a bit intimidating but it appears that this group is all about making you feel part of the group and helping you belong to something great. What a fantastic group. Thanks so much for sharing.

[bbkjl]

Personally, I really appreciate your raising of awareness and inclusiveness of a more diverse group of cyclists. Great video, much respect from my bike packing tour in New Zealand.