Femibici

Femibici is a group of cycling feminist activists formed in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2010, aimed at building community in public urban spaces through the power of the bicycle as a tool for freedom, visibilization and feminist resistance. It began with a women centered monthly bike ride to counteract the small percentage of women participating in urban cycling activism and using the bicycle as their mode of transport, but it has become a space to work through women’s challenges, in general, and transport needs, in particular. In addition to organizing rides and women’s cycling school among other activities, Femibici participates in collaborative efforts along with other groups and organizations: one is the National Urban Cycling Network (Bicired), which is oriented towards public policies to improve urban cycling conditions throughout the country. Another one is the feminist network I Am for March 8 (#YoVoy8deMarzo), which focuses on women’s mobilization and direct action in Guadalajara. These two endeavours are examples of our different strategies for social transformation.