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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 1H 25M

She Started a Bike Ride... It Became a Global Movement - Pinar Pinzuti

from Ride To Success · host Pedro Couto Lopes

In this inspiring episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Pinar Pinzuti, one of the most influential voices in cycling advocacy and cycle tourism across Europe.Pinar shares how her passion for daily bike rides evolved into the award-winning Fancy Women Bike Ride, now a global movement that mobilized over 500,000 women in 250 cities. From her work as a EuroVelo Council member to launching the Cycle Tourism Fair, her story is a powerful reminder that the bicycle is more than a vehicle—it’s a tool for freedom, equity, and transformation.We explore:• How cycling can drive economic revitalization in rural regions• Feminist activism on two wheels• The importance of inclusive mobility• Pinar’s journey from Germany to Italy to the global stageWhether you’re a cyclist, activist, or curious changemaker, this episode will shift the way you think about bikes, community, and the power of one idea.________________________________________🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling.Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike.👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen!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

In this inspiring episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Pinar Pinzuti, one of the most influential voices in cycling advocacy and cycle tourism across Europe.Pinar shares how her passion for daily bike rides evolved into the award-winning Fancy Women Bike Ride, now a global movement that mobilized over 500,000 women in 250 cities. From her work as a EuroVelo Council member to launching the Cycle Tourism Fair, her story is a powerful reminder that the bicycle is more than a vehicle—it’s a tool for freedom, equity, and transformation.We explore:• How cycling can drive economic revitalization in rural regions• Feminist activism on two wheels• The importance of inclusive mobility• Pinar’s journey from Germany to Italy to the global stageWhether you’re a cyclist, activist, or curious changemaker, this episode will shift the way you think about bikes, community, and the power of one idea.________________________________________🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling.Ride To Success is the global voice of changemakers, blending stories of leadership, innovation, and human transformation powered by the bike.👉 Make sure to follow and rate the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen!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

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