Right to bike, mobility & feminism

[Deborah Y]

Great blog article.

I'm an American expat currently living in South Korea where approximately 40% of cyclists overall are women (way higher percentage than when I lived in Ohio). The main gender difference seems to be that women overwhelmingly join cycling clubs and do group rides where men are split between the club riders and soloists. Women here also seem to prefer mountain bikes.

[shootingstar]

Great blog article.

I'm an American expat currently living in South Korea where approximately 40% of cyclists overall are women (way higher percentage than when I lived in Ohio). The main gender difference seems to be that women overwhelmingly join cycling clubs and do group rides where men are split between the club riders and soloists. Women here also seem to prefer mountain bikes.

How interesting..big contrast to North Korea. Somehow it isn't surprising that there would be a tendency for the local women there to want support and companionship by cycling with others. Maybe mountain bikes feel sturdier to them with wider tires and put them slightly more upright. Good to hear. Thanks so much for your commentary from far away. And welcome to TE!