Molly is continually searching for ways to intersect grassroots organizing with art and design to create a more inclusive cycling community. She is the founder of Friends on Bikes, a group for women of color, trans and gender non-conforming BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) who love cycling. She is also the co-founder of WTF Bikexplorers, a Summit and nationwide ride series for Women, Trans, Femme and Non-binary people who use their bikes to explore. Aside from organizing, Molly is a Kona ambassador and lead designer for Ride with GPS. She is on the board for Bikepacking Roots, and her newest passion is to create bikepacking routes that are accessible for all levels within the Pacific Northwest (and beyond).
The dark blue river flowed by us as we prepped dinner along the sandy inlet next to R’s hammock. We each tended to our meals – either waiting for dehydrated food to soften up, or stirring meticulously so burnt bits didn’t get stuck at the bottom of our stoves. As we ate we talked about … [ Read More ]