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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1H 30M

The Biggest Lie in Women’s Cycling | Jack Lindsay

from Ride To Success · host Pedro Couto Lopes

Is women’s cycling being held back by those meant to protect it?In this powerful episode of the Ride to Success podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Jack Lindsay, ex- Advisory Board Member of The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) and co-founder of HOSKING Bikes—to expose the deep-rooted inequities that still plague women in cycling.Jack pulls no punches as he discusses:• The broken sponsorship models in women’s cycling• Media bias and underrepresentation in the coverage of female athletes• Shocking pay disparities and contract loopholes in UCI-regulated teams• The failures of cycling institutions like the UCI and ACT to protect women’s rights• The creation of HOSKING Bikes as a radical move to put women in control of cycling brands and business• Real solutions to level the playing field—from league systems to stronger unionisationWhether you’re a cycling fan, an athlete, or someone passionate about equity in sport, this episode will challenge what you think you know about the politics and power structures behind the scenes in professional cycling.Love what you heard? Help Ride to Success grow!Listen to this episode—and all our latest conversations—on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.If Jack’s insights inspired you, challenged you, or made you see cycling differently, tap “Follow” and leave a quick review. It helps more people discover the show and keeps the wheels turning on powerful stories like this one.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

Is women’s cycling being held back by those meant to protect it?In this powerful episode of the Ride to Success podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Jack Lindsay, ex- Advisory Board Member of The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) and co-founder of HOSKING Bikes—to expose the deep-rooted inequities that still plague women in cycling.Jack pulls no punches as he discusses:• The broken sponsorship models in women’s cycling• Media bias and underrepresentation in the coverage of female athletes• Shocking pay disparities and contract loopholes in UCI-regulated teams• The failures of cycling institutions like the UCI and ACT to protect women’s rights• The creation of HOSKING Bikes as a radical move to put women in control of cycling brands and business• Real solutions to level the playing field—from league systems to stronger unionisationWhether you’re a cycling fan, an athlete, or someone passionate about equity in sport, this episode will challenge what you think you know about the politics and power structures behind the scenes in professional cycling.Love what you heard? Help Ride to Success grow!Listen to this episode—and all our latest conversations—on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.If Jack’s insights inspired you, challenged you, or made you see cycling differently, tap “Follow” and leave a quick review. It helps more people discover the show and keeps the wheels turning on powerful stories like this one.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

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