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Old 03-13-18, 10:03 PM
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I will say, as a woman, when you are alone (either running, cycling, walking down the street, sitting in a restaurant, riding the bus, you name it), a part of you is constantly on high-alert for potential harassment. Always. It's exhausting, but unfortunately just the way it is. This is partially why you often see groups of women doing activities together - biking, running, etc. There is safety in numbers.

I will say that there is something about a woman on a bicycle that infuriates certain men. I'm not sure what it is, but evidently this has always been a thing (and is also addressed in the podcast): https://www.vox.com/2014/7/8/5880931...-about-bicycle. Perhaps it is the sense of independence, or something slightly offensive about straddling a bicycle seat? Not sure. I have never been harassed by another cyclist, only those in cars or pedestrians.
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