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A cycling club for all women, all trans people, and all non-binary people in London. Want to join our skills sessions or club? DM us! 💅🔥🚴 #Velociposse

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Our Open letter to @wearecyclinguk :

Dear Cycling UK,

Back in 2022, there was growing resentment and frustration amongst our members surrounding British Cycling’s Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy and with their organisation as a whole. We consequently affiliated with you to provide our members an alternative way to join the club, bypassing the need to sign up as a British Cycling member. As a group we’re proud to have been featured in Cycling UK articles highlighting LGBTQ+-friendly cycling clubs and have had several club members awarded in your 100 Women in Cycling lists.

We were therefore surprised and disappointed to learn that in this year’s edition, trans women were excluded from nomination. As a club for all women, non-binary and trans people, it feels immensely unjust that part of our community is prevented from being recognised for their contributions to women’s cycling. At a time when transphobia is on the rise, these awards could have been an opportunity to demonstrate your support for those most marginalised and vulnerable in society.

Whilst we have heard that some changes will be made to the way these awards are run next year, we very much hope that whatever is in store, trans-inclusion is a priority.

Yours faithfully,
Velociposse by @velociposse

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a year ago

Cycling is a symbol of freedom and autonomy. Velociposse has consistently campaigned against the violence and discrimination of marginalised communities.

Seeing the horrors unfold in a besieged Gaza, we are compelled to acknowledge and support the struggles of those beyond our community.

We echo the global demand for an end to the indiscriminate violence still escalating against the people of Gaza. We stand in solidarity with Palestine and 76% of the UK population calling for a ceasefire. Stop the genocide, end the siege.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by what is happening, you are not alone.

Here is a selection of concrete actions that you can take to support the Palestinian people in pursuit of peace and freedom.

▫ Join a local solidarity demonstration. There is one on Saturday, see @palestinesolidarityuk. Wear a mask and stay safe.
▫ Boycott products from companies that are complicit in Israel’s occupation @bdsnationalcommittee
▫ Mobilise your union, community, council, church, or association to join the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement
▫ Join your local branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to start organising with others
▫ Write your MP to demand immediate action to protect civilians
▫ Educate yourself with all the incredible resources and reading lists that people are putting together and follow accounts like @palestineyouthcampaign @jewishvoiceforpeace @eye.on.palestine @palestinesolidarityuk

We cannot be free until all of us are free 🇵🇸

1st image by @thomasagreenwood Poster that says Ceasefire Now in red, underneath is a vertical Palestine flag by @velociposse

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

Yesterday’s @velociposse slow skills with @bike.dykes and @wccc_uk was ace! We started with a game of shrinking island, practised some cornering and did some look mum, no hands (massive well done to everyone who rode hands free for the first time 👏🏾 🥳) and thanks for everyone who came. The next Clapton session will be on August 10th with sign ups opening a week before, click the link in the @velociposse bio for more info by @velociposse

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3 months ago

Upcoming Velociposse Slow Skills at Clapton Girls School on Monday 13 July and Monday 10 August (7pm both days) is in collaboration with Bike Dykes and Women of Colour Cycling Collective. It’s open to any woman, trans or non-binary person regardless of sexual orientation or ethnicity.

Like all Velociposse Slow Skills, it’s traffic-free and designed to improve your bike handling, cornering and coordination: there's no point going fast without the control. They're run by several club members who are level 1 or 2 British Cycling coaches. No pressure, lots of fun.

Most cycles are suitable as long as they are roadworthy: no fixed gear bikes please. Wear whatever you want as long as it's comfy and doesn't get in the way – but you must wear a helmet for this session.

Filming and photography will be taking place. *Please inform the coach at the start of the session if you don’t want your picture taken.*

*Due to limited spaces, you must sign up via the Spond app to take part. https://spond.com/invite/GILBI Sign up will open a week before each session.*

#cyclingskills #londoncycling #beginnercycling taken in Clapton Girls' Academy by @velociposse

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4 months ago

Slow Skills has a new East London location, and the next session there is next week!
Sign up and find out more at the link in our bio 🔗

The original and most essential Velociposse session! Our weekly skills sessions are traffic-free and designed to improve your bike handling, cornering and coordination: there’s no point going fast without the control.

They’re run by several club members who are level 1 or 2 British Cycling coaches. No pressure, lots of fun.

🚲The bikes:
Most cycles are suitable as long as they are roadworthy: no fixed gear bikes please.

👟Wear whatever you want as long as it’s comfy and doesn’t get in the way – but you must wear a helmet for this session.

📍Where are the East London sessions?
➡️Clapton:
Clapton Girls Academy, Laura Place

⚡For more details, further location info and where to sign up (essential as these sessions are in high demand!) follow the link in our bio to sign up via Spond.

#beginnercycling #cyclingskills #cyclinginlondon #beginnercyclist taken in Clapton, Hackney, London , UK by @velociposse

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5 months ago

REGENT'S PARK INTRO LAPS
More info in caption ⬇️

🗓️ Saturday 8th May
🕰️ 10:00am

🚲A gentle, supportive and informative session for any women, non-binary, and trans people who want to ride with us in a casual, no-expectations way. Suitable for any kind of roadworthy bike! You must also wear a helmet for these sessions!

🫶🏻Aimed at beginners who have little to no group riding experience (but all experience levels are welcome!)

🫱We’ll be introducing some group riding techniques and doing a few laps of the inner circle of Regent’s Park where there is less traffic.

☕️Afterwards, we all head to the cafe for a chat and get to know each other a bit better.

⚧️Open to all women, non-binary and trans people, of any ability and riding experience, no membership required.

This is held monthly on the second Saturday of the month. It is facilitated by Velociposse members who volunteer their time to lead this ride.
❗️Occasionally we may have to cancel due to bad weather or volunteer availability so please check before attending!

📍Location for start point: https://w3w.co/chat.bunch.gains

🔗For more info and to enter, go to our Spond link in our bio

#beginnercycling #beginnercyclist #cyclingskills #cyclinginlondon taken in Regent's Park, London by @velociposse

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5 months ago

April’s social laps with our friends @wccc_uk & @velociposse 💞

These sessions are aimed at beginners with little to no experience of group riding. So, if you’re not quite confident on the road and fancy going for a spin with a group of friendly faces, try catch one of these!

Open to members of all three groups + anyone who’s thinking of joining either Bike Dykes, Velociposse or WCCC 💫 by @velociposse

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6 months ago

Monday was a beautiful evening for the return of Slow Skills! We covered a lot of the basics, from points of contact on the bike, to trying our best to track stand (see the final slide!)

Who's joining us next week in Clapton?

Some details about the sessions:

They’re run by several club members who are level 1 or 2 British Cycling coaches. No pressure, lots of fun!

🚲The bikes:
Most cycles are suitable as long as they are roadworthy: no fixed gear bikes please.

👟Wear whatever you want as long as it’s comfy and doesn’t get in the way – but you must wear a helmet for this session.

📍Where are the sessions?
⬇️Herne Hill Velodrome
SE24 9HE
➡️Clapton:
Clapton Girls Academy, Laura Place

⚡For more details, further location info and where to sign up (essential as these sessions are in high demand!) follow the link in our bio to sign up via Spond.

#cyclingskills #cycling #bikehandling #bikeskills taken in Herne Hill Velodrome by @velociposse

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6 months ago

Slow Skills!
Sign up and find out more at the link in our bio 🔗

The original and most essential Velociposse session! Our weekly skills sessions are traffic-free and designed to improve your bike handling, cornering and coordination: there’s no point going fast without the control.

✨We’ll also be doing monthly sessions specifically for people of colour (who are women, trans or non-binary).✨

They’re run by several club members who are level 1 or 2 British Cycling coaches. No pressure, lots of fun.

🚲The bikes:
Most cycles are suitable as long as they are roadworthy: no fixed gear bikes please.

👟Wear whatever you want as long as it’s comfy and doesn’t get in the way – but you must wear a helmet for this session.

📍Where are the sessions?
⬇️Herne Hill Velodrome
SE24 9HE
➡️Clapton:
Clapton Girls Academy, Laura Place

⚡For more details, further location info and where to sign up (essential as these sessions are in high demand!) follow the link in our bio to sign up via Spond. by @velociposse

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6 months ago

We’re teaming up with Velociposse and Bike Dykes again 🙌🏽

Meet at 9.45am on Saturday, April 11 for 30mins to 1hr hour of gentle laps in Regent’s Park, depending on how people feel

Open to members of all three groups + any woman, trans or non-binary person *of any ethnicity* who’s thinking of joining @wccc_uk, @velociposse and/or @bike.dykes ✨

All bikes are welcome! You don’t need to have a road bike for this. Please bring a helmet, lights & spare inner tube though

This session is aimed at beginners with little to no experience of group riding. It’ll be no-drop/party pace. Stronger riders are welcome as long as they’re prepared to go at everyone else’s pace

We’ll mainly be in the Inner Circle, with the option for more confident riders to split off & do the Outer Circle as well, before we all shift to one of the cafés in the park

See the link in our bio to sign up 🧡 by @velociposse

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7 months ago

Richmond Park Intro Laps! Info below ⬇️
🗓️ Saturday 28th March
🕰️ 10:00am

Sign up at our Spond link in bio!

🦌A gentle, supportive and informative session for any women, non-binary or trans people who want to ride with us in a casual, no expectations way. Suitable for any kind of roadworthy bike. While you are riding with us, you must wear a helmet.

🦌Aimed at beginners who have little to no group riding experience.

🦌We’ll do up to 1 hour of riding around Richmond Park before heading to the cafe for a chat and to get to know each other a bit better. Open to all women, non-binary and trans people, of any ability and riding experience, no membership required.

🦌This is held monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month. It is facilitated by Velociposse members who volunteer their time to lead this ride. Occasionally we may have to cancel due to bad weather or volunteer availability so please check before attending!

🦌Location for start point: Colicci Roehampton Gate Cafe. See Spond link in bio to sign up and get the location links.

[image description:
Two Riders, one in a velociposse gilet, photographed from behind, are riding alongside one another. The image has a green tint.
Text reads: velociposse/Richmond park intro laps/Saturday 27th September /10am] taken in Richmond Park by @velociposse

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7 months ago