Bold, Fearless, and Inspiring: Iris Slappendel's Journey from Professional Cyclist to Designer and Advocate

Iris discusses her multiple roles as an entrepreneur, designer, advocate, and analyst, and how she balances them in her day-to-day life. She shares her journey of starting her cycling apparel brand, Iris - I Ride In Style, and the inspiration behind it. Iris emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in cycling and creating a safe and welcoming space for all riders. She also talks about her involvement in co-founding the Cyclists Alliance, an independent union for female professional riders, and the challenges they face in advocating for better working conditions in women's cycling. ____________________ Tune in to the Ride To Success podcast with Pedro Couto Lopes as Iris Slappendel shares the vision and inspiration behind I R I S – I Ride In Style, and her journey from professional cyclist to innovative entrepreneur and advocate. Don't miss this insightful episode exploring key principles of success in the cycling industry. Chapters 00:00 - Balancing Multiple Roles 05:07 - Creating an Inclusive and Representative Brand 15:06 - Improving Working Conditions in Professional Cycling 25:34 - The Cyclists Alliance and Women's Professional Cycling 37:06 - The Journey to Success in Cycling 42:20 - Ideal Working Conditions for Women in Cycling - Links to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XhcMcW28Tuk7Vr4XK47TL Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ride-to-success/id1726829754 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzjN9DhQi18kpAl-h6fuMA - Social Links to Ride to Success: Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/ - Thanks for listening #ridetosuccess #podcast #cycling