Category: WOW Women On Wheels

“I am 54 years old social worker, living for more than 30 years in Israel and born in the Netherlands….I just returned from my 8 day cycling trip, the Greenways Prague Vienna, around 550 km. It was my second solo bike trip after Zurich – Zurich (800 km) last year and plan to continue this new tradition of mine every year”
Sonia E. Letzter-Pouw,PhD

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“I came across your WOW. Funny, I had never really thought about me being a female solo cyclist. Solo, yes. People do tend to ask whether it gets boring or scary on your one… (?! ;)) But then when I think about it… I’ve only really met two female solo cyclists in months of cycling… So, I definitely like your idea of creating a small WOW network! Great!” Anina Kathrin Stauffacher

Kim Fisher is cycling solo from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to Black Rock City Nevada, USA. She is raising money for a family whose house burned down in Elphin, Ontario. Her husband, Brain Aterbury is updating her blog from home where he watching the kids, dogs and fish. He mentioned he was a not a cyclist although he is sure that when Kim get’s back she will no doubt be forcing him to use his bike a heck of a lot more.

Jasmine Reese, a violin and her dog Fiji biked across America, on a journey to lose weight, restore her self confidence and inspire herself and others to accomplish their dreams no matter how challenging and lofty. Jasmine’s adventures continue with her tour around the world.

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“In April of 2001, I quit my job, left my apt. put my belonging in storage and fulfilled a long time dream to bicycle and sketch my way around the world. A solo adventure that would take me through 16 countries in Southern Europe, the Middle East, the Sub-Continent, South East Asia, New Zealand and the US , pedaling 14,000 miles during a span of 14 months….After ten years going through my memories, the book (available in English/French) is finished and at the printer. It will come out in the fall.” Sophie Binder

Petra Stranger and her husband and toddler have cycled toured through Europe and Asia. A few months ago, she spent a week touring in Holland solo with her son and has written wonderful articles about cycling during pregnancy. She started her blog to encourage others to cycle with young children.

Lori Bell is riding across the southern USA in support of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) and the release of Paul K. Chappell’s newest book, The Art of Waging Peace. Recently Lori commented on the WOW Facebook fan page that “Well…if I’m crazy (for riding my bicycle solo across the U.S.)…looks like I’m in good company!”

“I love that I pass for 10 years younger.  By the time I finish all the places I want to go I’ll be older than that! Went cycling 20 miles last week with my aunt and she’s 84!! At 64 on Sunday, I might be the oldest on the WOW wall, but (WOW Women On Wheels Co-Contributor) Rachel Hugens (63 this month) is right behind me. What an honor! ….Been through the NW USA, Europe, SE Asia, and just got home from 6 months in NZ…all on Blaze, my trike” Kathryn Mossbrook Zimmerman (AKA Bag Lady, her Appalachian Trail thru hiker name)

Brenna Coupland is an accomplished cycle tourist and project coordinator. Presently, she is touring in Mexico and is on her way back to Africa. Thanks to a generous grant by the Pollination Project , her latest project Beeyond a Bike is creating mobile bicycle repair shops and touring bicycles.