Meet Sharvari, Belinda, and Brenna, female bike mechanics breaking barriers and making a living in the male-dominated industry. They discuss setting up female-run workshops in India, teaching skills to women, and working within elite sports. Hear their stories on gender dynamics, challenges, and the importance of inclusivity.
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Representation and breaking stereotypes are crucial for encouraging women to pursue careers in bike mechanics.
Female bike mechanics emphasize the importance of showcasing their work to inspire the next generation and promote diversity in the industry.
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Challenges for Women in Bike Mechanics
In the podcast, three female bike mechanics from India, the United States, and the UK share their experiences in a field predominantly dominated by men. They discuss the scarcity of women in bike mechanic roles, highlighting statistics such as the low percentage of women in bike workshop and customer-facing jobs. The female mechanics emphasize the importance of representation and changing stereotypes to encourage more women to pursue careers in bike mechanics.
Efforts by Female Bike Mechanics to Inspire and Educate
The podcast features the stories of Belinda, Brenna, and Shavari who are actively involved in promoting cycling and bike mechanics among women and youth. Belinda, as the bicycle mayor of Greater Manchester, runs Beepedal Ready to empower more women to ride and fix bikes. Brenna, based in the US, manages a women's cycle-cross program and mentors young talents. Shavari, from India, as the only certified female mechanic, strives to inspire others in a field dominated by men and promote diversity in the industry.
Discussion on Pay and Gender Diversity in Bike Mechanics
The podcast participants delve into the challenges of gender diversity and pay disparities in the bike mechanic industry. They acknowledge that bike mechanics is generally a low-paying profession, requiring passion and dedication. The female mechanics emphasize the importance of showcasing their work to inspire the next generation and break gender stereotypes. Despite the financial challenges, they are motivated by their love for bikes, representation, and the desire to encourage more women and girls to enter the field.
Meet Sharvari, Belinda and Brenna, three female bike mechanics from different corners of the world. From setting up a female run workshop in India, teaching skills to other women, or working within elite sport: these three are all making a living in the male dominated world of bike mechanics. Hear their stories and find out what happened when we got them all talking to each other.
Presenter/producer: Lexy O'Connor
(Photo: Bicycle mechanic Belinda Everett, Credit: Ryan Goff, #rygoff)
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