For women cyclists, a Lilloise publishes a practical guide on cycling in women
By Amandine Vachez published the Lille News See my news
With his work in your cycles! The guide to cycling in the feminine (Tana éditions), the Lilloise Louise Roussel, will be released on Thursday, May 6, 2021, an edifying book on cycling … For women. This practical guide filled with anecdotes and beautiful stories was built through his experiences and encounters.
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Show all that cycling can do
In this small book illustrated with very beautiful photos and clear and friendly diagrams, well thought out to be read in one milking or in small doses, Louise makes use of her experience of cycling.
This experienced cyclist was keen, with this project, to highlight women cycling, "present on the roads but not visible. I wanted to show that cycling is everyone's business for all profiles. "
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In her book, Louise answers some very practical questions (choosing your bike; how to get equipped to avoid pain?; riding in the rain; cycling the city …) , gives various tips (to organize a bike hike, to start cycling in the city, to take up a défi sportif …) , offers itineraries to various parts of the world, presents flagship structures and events of women's cycling and tells us stories.
Destinies of cyclists
Louise tells her story of a young woman who has discovered a passion for cycling and has, over the years, expanded her knowledge on the ground. She also gives the floor to other women cyclists, in beautiful portraits, in which they confide in: their passion, the difficulties encountered, the small pleasures of practice …
"it goes from Jacqueline, 85, the 'lady on the bike', to Lael, the best in the world over the long distance, in front of men," Louise illustrates.
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Experiences and special meetings
In this book, women are highlighted in a wide variety of portraits, all of which have a different relationship to cycling and to the encounters that result from it. This can be explained by the fact that respondents have evolved in a variety of settings, at different times.
"for Masomah, an Afghan, who was forbidden to ride a bike, it's not the same problems as for another cyclist who grew up in a country where cycling is much easier. It is this wealth, which is interesting! ", says Louise, who has gathered testimonies through meetings in the community and via social networks.
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Six years of progress, nine months of hard work
This idea of a book has had time to make its way, in the spirit of Louise, who really started working on two wheels six years ago. It started out of Amsterdam-Lille expedition with his brother. An experience rich in problems and unforeseen events, but that made him want to do it again. "the next year, I did Lille-Budapest. The bike has taken up more and more space in my life. I do everything by bike now. "
Two years ago, she worked for a bicycle brand, and realized that the woman's place is less, even though many of them practice.
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Towards nomadic life
The event will start at 5pm and will be accessible on registration (by e-mail: place-ronde @ orange.fr / by telephone 03 20 54 75 31).
The next day, Louise starts a two-month tour in France, which she will do in a freighter bike.
"I'm leaving Lille and my sedentary life to go on the roads until the end of the year," says the young woman, enthusiastic about discovering places and meeting people. She will shoot there, with the help of her friend, a documentary about the bike. The two have created an association, "another cycle," which will allow those who wish to follow the expedition.
On her return, she plans to open a place dedicated to cycling. There is no shortage of projects …
À vos cycles ! Le guide du vélo au féminin, sortie le 6 mai 2021 aux éditions Tana, 22 euros. Restez au courant des étapes de la tournée de Louise sur les réseaux sociaux, en suivant le compte Facebook « Un autre cycle » ou la page Instagram de l’association.Was this article useful to you? Know that you can follow Lille Actu in my Actu space. With one click, after registration, you will find all the news of your favourite cities and brands.
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