YES! I caught some shade for skipping Pride to go on a riding trip last year, and I'm still somewhat conflicted. But on the flip side, Pride is by definition full of other queer people. Representation abounds. And being queer as a rider, or coach, or even racer, even if you're not being the most "out and loud" makes a huge difference. My adolescence would have been a lot better if I'd known that mountain bikers didn't have to be straight. So thank you!
And obviously, fuck your (and everyone's) local Nazis.
June 17, 2022, 3:52 p.m. - Cydwhit
YES! I caught some shade for skipping Pride to go on a riding trip last year, and I'm still somewhat conflicted. But on the flip side, Pride is by definition full of other queer people. Representation abounds. And being queer as a rider, or coach, or even racer, even if you're not being the most "out and loud" makes a huge difference. My adolescence would have been a lot better if I'd known that mountain bikers didn't have to be straight. So thank you! And obviously, fuck your (and everyone's) local Nazis.