Riding for Equality with Heather Sawtelle (Episode 26)

This week Kathryn and special guest host Alison Tetrick chat with competitive cyclist and cycling equality advocate Heather Sawtelle. Heather found cyclocross racing shortly after college and hasn’t looked back; she has competed in road, gravel and cyclocross racing across the US. In 2020 she was selected to be part of Les InternationElles, a team of 10 female cyclists from across the globe who are united in the fight for equality in cycling. The team was meant to ride the Tour de France route in the days before the mens’ race this year to raise awareness for their mission. Unfortunately, their trip had to be cancelled this year, but the team has not let that slow their momentum in the fight for gender equality in cycling. Heather tells us about the epic challenges she and her teammates have taken on in the past few weeks, and what their plans are for the future to continue to fuel the flames for equality and inclusivity at all levels of cycling. Follow Heather on Instagram @le_heatherette Find Ali’s awesome bandanas on her Instagram page @amtetrick