Marley and Ellen sit down with Ashley Rankin, founder of Shredly, to discuss how her brand is redefining women's mountain bike and activewear apparel through inclusive sizing, vibrant designs, and a commitment to sustainability.

We explore Shredly's mission, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the impact of creating a welcoming community for all women in cycling.

Note! While Marley is sponsored by Shredly, this episode is not! Shredly aligns with our mission of creating and fostering an inclusive bike community—and that is super cool.

Highlights:

(02:28) Ashley's journey from high-end couture to high-function cycling fashion

(05:21) Why Ashley founded Shredly

(09:17) Challenges and triumphs when building a business

(12:49) Sustainability and size inclusivity

(21:12) When Marley met Shredly

(24:05) Empowerment through representation

(31:34) Building a community and a movement

You may be sitting there asking, "Marley and Ellen, do you really need a whole dang episode devoted to inclusive rides? In the ABOB, we all fam!"

But the answer is YES! The more people who understand the work behind the scenes to create, foster, and protect these inclusive spaces should be shared. So we brought on two resident experts, Eli Kosko and Jacob Sheppard-Saidel, to talk through how they've created purposefully inclusive groups. They share their tips, experiences, and spreadsheets to help the next generation of organizers open their spaces to all.

Jacob Sheppard-Saidel is our All Bodies on Bikes chapter leader for Western Massachusetts. Follow @abob_westernmass (which also has details to join their Sugar Shack ride on Sunday, March 9!)

Eli Kosko is our All Bodies on Bikes chapter leader for Albuquerque. Follow @abob_abq to join up, and for details about their upcoming onramp series.

All Bodies on Bikes events, rides, and information for our 15 nationwide chapters can be found on our website, https://www.allbodiesonbikes.com/events

The Gaza Sunbirds started as a para-cycling team but have become a symbol of resilience and mutual aid in Gaza. Co-founder Karim Ali joins us to share the team’s journey—from breaking barriers in para-cycling to delivering life-saving aid by bike in the midst of war. We discuss the power of representation, the challenges of competing at the highest levels, and how cycling has become a tool for survival and solidarity. Tune in to learn how you can support their work.

Learn more about the Gaza Sunbirds

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