JP is joined by Anthony Taylor, founder of Black Bike Week in Minneapolis, and former Red Bull Professional MTB rider Shaums March. Together, they discuss the significance of Black Bike Week in promoting diversity and inclusion in a sport that has traditionally been less accessible to communities of color. Anthony and Shaums emphasize the importance of introducing cycling to everyone, creating opportunities for all to experience the joy and benefits of riding.

Shaums, who is also the president of the Bike Instructor Certification Program, shares his insights on the critical need for teaching kids basic bike skills that can level the playing field on the trails, even against those with greater fitness. The conversation also delves into Shaums’ work with elite riders like Kate Courtney and Haley Batten on the US National Team, highlighting the impact of skill development at the highest levels of the sport. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the future of cycling, diversity, and the power of education.

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