Draft:Marley Blonsky
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Marley Blonsky is an American athlete and cycling and body-size inclusion advocate who is the co-founder of All Bodies On Bikes, a 501c(3) nonprofit that aims to "promote cycling as an inclusive activity and empower individuals of all abilities to participate in the joy of cycling".[1][2][3] Her work has been covered in major news outlets including the Washington Post, CNN, and NPR. She rides in prominent gravel racing events such as SBT GRVL and Mid South.[4][5]
On her own and through All Bodies on Bikes, Blonsky works with the cycling companies to design clothing that fits larger bodies, creates inclusive cycling groups across the United States, and encourages people of all sizes to cycle.[6][7][8][9] She was a RidewithGPS Global Ambassador for 2022[10] and a 2023 Bicycling Rider of the Year.[11]
She was raised in Dallas, Texas and Spokane, Washington, graduated from the University of Washington, and lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Watwe, Shweta (2023-06-05). "Marley Blonsky Believes in the Power of Her Body". Outside Online. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Nast, Condé (2022-06-06). "Meet the Women Making Cycling More Size Inclusive". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Vargas, Theresa (2020-01-19). "Perspective | They call themselves 'fat cyclists' — and they want to get more people, of all sizes, on bikes". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Price, Jay (August 16, 2022). "Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport". NPR.
- ^ "Marley Blonsky DFL'd at Mid South and It Was Perfect". Bicycling. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Cuevas, Mayra (2022-09-15). "This body-size inclusion trailblazer of the cycling world started biking after heartbreak". CNN. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "This 'fat cyclist' wants you to get on a bike as you are and take back your power". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Zandbergen, Rebecca (July 29, 2021). "These women have a message. You don't have to be thin to ride a bike". CBC.
- ^ "These Pacific Northwest cyclists are trying to make the sport more accessible for everyone". The Seattle Times. 2021-08-21. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Meissner, Josh (2022-01-07). "Marley Blonsky Joins Ride with GPS as Global Ambassador for 2022". BIKEPACKING.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "We Are Done With Stereotypes—All Bodies Belong on Bikes". Bicycling. 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Isenberg, Robert (2023-05-11). "All Bodies on Bikes' Marley Blonsky shattering cycling stereotypes". Momentum Mag. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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