Cycling Central Women's Panel
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Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby Eleri » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:18 pm
There's footage of some of the St Kilda Women's Cycling Club including the perennial Charlie Farren and a ride in Sydney including my own club, Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club.
The panel was Kate Bates, Annabel Drew and me. It wasn't just racing, although we did talk about that. It was actually about participation and inclusion. It's online and you can watch it here.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby RonK » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:57 pm
It was good to see so many women cyclists talking about their enjoyment of cycling. Hopefully it will encourage others.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby marinmomma » Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:44 pm
Look forward to hearing what was discussed, in some circles/cycling clubs/eventswomen's racing/participation is given lip service only..
As a C graded lady racing its almost impossible to have an event of our own, which means I'm racing against fitter and faster girls and most are more than 10 years younger.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby Eleri » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:20 pm
You could give them a write up here Macca. I know the people at CC and I can point them in the right direction Mike Tomalaris is definitely keen to do more on women's cycling.macca33 wrote:It's good to see that the ladies are becoming so well recognised at all levels and that SBS CC are presenting this aspect. However, there are a lot more clubs with fantastic female involvement in Vic than SKCC - it would be nice if SBS CC ventured outside the burbs - where a lot of good things are currently happening with female participation, as well as general safety programs being run by country clubs.
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Postby macca33 » Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:03 pm
Eleri wrote:You could give them a write up here Macca. I know the people at CC and I can point them in the right direction Mike Tomalaris is definitely keen to do more on women's cycling.macca33 wrote:It's good to see that the ladies are becoming so well recognised at all levels and that SBS CC are presenting this aspect. However, there are a lot more clubs with fantastic female involvement in Vic than SKCC - it would be nice if SBS CC ventured outside the burbs - where a lot of good things are currently happening with female participation, as well as general safety programs being run by country clubs.
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Cheers Eleri - I shall do when time permits. It is Warragul Cycling Club, which recently commenced the 'Upright and In Sight' rider safety initiative (launched by Tracey Gaudry) and which has a fantastic level of involvement from local women of all ages.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby The 2nd Womble » Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:37 pm
"The token "swimsuit" edition. The wine industry does the same in some magazines once a year with the "Women in Wine" stuff."
"And another great comment about empowering women (not) on twitter from Ms Bates: "Loved doing a ladies cycling central and look forward to more. I know Mike Tomalaris enjoyed having a harem"
"Kate bates is a moron. Strong in the legs weak in the heads, as my old school principal use to say. Haven't watch it since the I can't under stand why those crazy mountain bikers don't support the national championships... Proved once and for all the CA and so called rider representatives just don't get it."
"The show was about women in cycling. They began with the obvious - let's get more women on bikes. They discussed the difficulties women encounter in commuting to their 'professional job' and helmet hair. Let's imagine the law ain't gonna change - so how about talk about how to negotiate for work facilities to support cycling to work (I don't need to elaborate on the health benefits, road congestion, etc.) just as women (and men) have achieved more flexible working hours to allow for family-based activities. And they discussed how women fear riding on the road - but didn't mention any solutions such as the various advocacy groups or Bicycle NSW workshops, Bike Wise etc. which teach skills for riding on the road and in traffic (and obviously I'm sure there are others in other states across Australia). They discussed positive role models, gave the example of some female local councillor or some such who was renowned for cycling everywhere - agreed that this was a great role model however Kate Bates then said "You'd be seen as a nutter" or something along those lines - like, Say What?!! They had a half hour to help get more women on bikes and they talked about two road clubs (Dulwich & St Kilda) who clearly run some awesome stuff but NOTHING about any other cycling discipline, or how to find a club in your area, road, MTB or otherwise. Bec Henderson was given a very brief mention at the very beginning for having won the WC yesterday but no mention of the more significant fact of her now leading the Series. And never mind the completely irrelevant reference to racial diversity in the workplace.
Do some research on resources, put together a list and post it on the website and refer to it. Perhaps I need to watch it again and maybe I've missed some of the more positive stuff ... feel free to correct me!
Additionally, Kate Bates' reference weeks ago to the Wiggins comment "Descending like a girl" was mentioned with respect to having a bad day on the bike, but was just thrown out there without giving any context, an assumption perhaps that everyone watching would have been aware of it. I cringed, wondering what those unaware would think it meant. Surely a female rider & presenter should know better?"
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby Eleri » Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:57 pm
Umm if you didn't watch it, then why throw your two cents in? I invite you to watch the ep yourself.The 2nd Womble wrote:A couple of women were rather upset by some of Kate Bate's comments regarding the participation of cycling by women. I must admit I don't watch it any more myself (MT and Tan make me want to take to my TV with an axe, but it must have been a tad condescending in places for others this time as well. Because I didint watch so I can't be any more enlightening than those who commented on my timeline.
No we didn't cover all issues, there wasn't time and there is so much more all 3 of us would like to have said. I know that Mike Tomalaris is keen to have more of a focus on women and eps like this one.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby The 2nd Womble » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:36 pm
Thought it was too simple to require an explanation. It appeared multiple times on my timeline with many more comments than those I shared. I didn't watch the show, and I don't feel the need to either way. I have no opinion either way.Eleri wrote:Umm if you didn't watch it, then why throw your two cents in? I invite you to watch the ep yourself.The 2nd Womble wrote:A couple of women were rather upset by some of Kate Bate's comments regarding the participation of cycling by women. I must admit I don't watch it any more myself (MT and Tan make me want to take to my TV with an axe, but it must have been a tad condescending in places for others this time as well. Because I didint watch so I can't be any more enlightening than those who commented on my timeline.
No we didn't cover all issues, there wasn't time and there is so much more all 3 of us would like to have said. I know that Mike Tomalaris is keen to have more of a focus on women and eps like this one.
If I need to watch the show to be able to comment then maybe post ahead next time and I'll be able to avoid any future threads for your benefit.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby Michael O'Reilly » Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:20 pm
I think everybody is keen to see more women's participation in cycling. It's good to see the positive comments here from those who saw the show.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby Comedian » Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:58 am
That's pretty rare on tv in itself - but that they are three ladies is a bonus.
Applause to SBS.
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Re: Cycling Central Women's Panel
Postby marinmomma » Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:13 pm
Well done ladies.
Just a bit disappointed re a couple of the candid comments from the SKC ladies about cycling being a good way to met men and getting rid of cellulite
I'm sure that the editors had better comments than those to include....
So much to discuss and explore in less than 30 mins, be great to have more segments...now to spread the message beyond women who are already into cycling and into watching the serious cycling shows like CC.
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