The Biggest Lie in Women’s Cycling! What They Don’t Want You to Know

In this powerful episode of the Ride to Success podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Jack Lindsay, ex-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 unionization

🎧 Whether you’re a cyclist, entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration—this episode will move you.

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