Vik - as a "white dude" growing up in Vancouver attending schools with 50% Asian/MESA populations and half of my childhood Vancouver friends in mixed marriages with mixed kids I couldn't agree more! Cycling scene in general including road and CX does not reflect Metro Vancouver. I've always thought a big part of it is cultural too and it is generally the second generation Canadians who grew up here who are getting into outdoor sports and they don't have the benefit of outdoorsy parents pushing them into outdoor activities. That is different than the lack-of-representation point of course but food for thought.
March 4, 2021, 7:44 a.m. - tripsforkidsvancouver
Vik - as a "white dude" growing up in Vancouver attending schools with 50% Asian/MESA populations and half of my childhood Vancouver friends in mixed marriages with mixed kids I couldn't agree more! Cycling scene in general including road and CX does not reflect Metro Vancouver. I've always thought a big part of it is cultural too and it is generally the second generation Canadians who grew up here who are getting into outdoor sports and they don't have the benefit of outdoorsy parents pushing them into outdoor activities. That is different than the lack-of-representation point of course but food for thought.