solo female cyclist – Solo Female Cycling Around The World

Joanna Kaszewiak

My name is Joanna Kaszewiak and I’m from Poland. In July 2016 I started a bike trip from Poland to Asia. My final desination is South-East Asia. I’m cycling on my own but was joined by a friend (a girl) for some time in the summer. Currently I’m in Turkey. I got inspired to cycle by another girl cycling solo, then I found WOW Wall and discovered there are so many great women out there. I am honoured to be pinned to your Wall 🙂 You can find more about my trip on my blog: www.onbyways.com or the facebook page: www.facebook.com/onbyways

Minka Hsieh

My name is Min. I am riding a bike from Germany back to my home in Taiwan. This trip home is not only a challenge, but the pilgrimage of my life. Every person that I meet helps me understand who I am. During this trip, I face myself, my fears, and my dreams. Every day, every step and every person on this journey is one piece to help me solve my very own puzzle- to understand myself better. And this make me feel good. -Min
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Vida Juliet Vivie

“We have come a long way to help the growth of female cycling in my country, Ghana. The purpose of celebrating of the anniversary of my bicycle tour of Ghana in 1990 is to prove evidence that female riding bicycles will not be harmful. Parents in Ghana never allowed their female child to ride a bicycle. There is a saying if you want to have a baby don’t ride a bicycle. There are a lot of discouraging messages. Female cycling is not recognized. I believe our yearly celebration will break that gap. Each year we celebrate by teaching girls riding skills, repair, maintenance and safety” Juliet Vida Julie

Special note: Please get in touch if you happen to be touring in Ghana and would like to participate in the yearly celebration that happens in April. Juliet mentioned to me that they love it when bicycle tourist stop by to speak to the community about their bicycle travels.

Fien Hiel

I just wanted to express my admiration for your website. I am a 25 year old Belgian girl and cycled from Miami to Vancouver, solo, this summer. It was an amazing experience and I hope to venture into more similar trips in the future. Women can travel by themselves just fine. We need to spread the word and have information and inspiration available for those who want to but think it’s not possible. I’d like to ad my blog to the already incredible collection of strong women you have on the community website.

Frances Friesen

My name is Fran, I’m 69 years old and did my first solo tour last year! I’ve done several tours from as short as 4 days too the longest one of 72 days across Canada. I’m planning another solo tour for the summer of 2015 – ACA Washington Parks routes. I’m always surprised at how few solo women I meet while on a bike trip and it’s always so much fun when I do. What I really want to do in the next few years after I retire for good is to get on my bike and ride south, from my home in Surrey BC Canada to as far as I can go.

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Jan Eadie

Hi there,
I have cycled in Cuba by myself 4 times and had only good times. However, I am looking for someone to tavel with me there. I need to learn more Spanish so as not to feel so lonely. I go for one or two weeks at a time so far and I am a fit woman of 71 who commutes by bike in Toronto year round. I have also been around the Great Lakes, the Gaspe and the Cabot Trail with buddies.

Side Note: When I mentioned to Jan that she looked great, she replied ” I am only trying to keep up with my mom who just turned 100″

Kateri Monsalves

I discovered that I am capable, and strong, and brave… and that spandex is not required, that despite some of the expert opinions floating around on forums…bike touring really is for everyone, not just a certain age or size or race or social status. Basically in summary I discovered that I am awesome, and no one can take this away from me.-Kateri Monslaves

Tatiana Querote

Hi my name is Tatiana and I am traveling with my dog Rodrigez. We are now in Corsica. I love it here , it’s so beautiful and I feel safe wild camping and cycling around. Before Corsica, I cycled Italy which didn’t feel as safe as Corsica. After Corsica, I will probably go to Sardegna and then who knows. My dog motivates me when I am tired and when I think I have no energy Rodrigez is always ready to go. I am happy I have him with me because he has made me laugh so many times. On this trip, I discovered new parts of my character. I feel I’ve gotten stronger and I’ve improved my knowledge of Italian and French.This is a special experience that makes my independence grow. I highly recommend solo bicycle touring.

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Harriet Ballantyne

My name is Harriet and I thought I’d get in touch about my cycle touring. I finished university in 2013 and didn’t fancy getting a ‘proper’ job so I decided to try some cycle touring. I have since done two short tours in Italy and SE Asia, and am currently cycling across Canada as my first longer trip, a trip that I’m blogging about for the first time. I love hearing all about the other women cycling around the world, it gives me confidence knowing there’s more of us out there! Particularly when most non-tourers simply comment that I’m crazy when I tell them what I’m up to!

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Colleen AKA Super Biker Woman

I’m Colleen, aka Super Biker Woman. No, I didn’t give myself that name. My friend’s 4 year old son called me Super Biker Woman (he was Super Cowboy). He’s in high school now and no longer goes by Super Cowboy, but I am still Super Biker Woman. I’ve done several solo bike tours as well as some that have started out with a friend, but ended solo (nothing nefarious, I just have more time). Last summer I did 2 1/2 months in Europe. This summer (in fact, in 16 days) I leave for a solo ride over to McCall, Idaho to do the Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route. After finishing that, I’ll head to north central Washington for awhile, then return home to Olympia, Washington via the John Wayne Pioneer Trail from Ellensburg to the other side of the Cascades. This will be my first tour involving a large amount of off-road riding. I’ll be riding my Surly ECR named Mama Cass, pulling a BOB trailer named Johnny P. We’ll be covering around 1700 miles. It’s always a great day when I meet other solo women cyclists!

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