Ayesha McGowan
Advocate, Athlete, Writer, Public Speaker, Content Creator, & Model
Ayesha McGowan (she/they) is a pioneering professional road cyclist and a leading advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport. Now retired, she was the first ever African-American woman pro road cyclist in the world, and is still using her platform to inspire and create pathways for others.
Beyond her athletic pursuits, Ayesha is the founder of Thee Abundance Project, an initiative dedicated to addressing the racial disparity in cycling by providing resources, opportunities, and community to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) cyclists with a focus on Women.
She is also the founder of A Quick Brown Fox, where she creates content and builds community aimed at making cycling more accessible.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, BBC, Bicycling Magazine, Outside, VeloNews, and more.
She is a former committee member of the USA Cycling DEI Committee and currently sits on the board of the transportation advocacy not-for-profit, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy.
Through her racing, advocacy, and role with Thee Abundance Project, Ayesha works tirelessly to dismantle barriers and foster a cycling culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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