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Irma Bustamante

24, El Monte,  Student & Chronic Illness Advocate

1) Describe your relationship with your bike.

My relationship with my bike has slowly developed ever since I began volunteering with Bike SGV in March 2016. Before that, I had a bike, but I never used it. Since riding, I've learned to utilize my bike to appreciate the environment around me outside from the perspective of a car.

2) Why do you ride your bike? What are your main motivations?

Whenever I ride my bike, it's like a test for me. A test to see how strong my body is, and how much I've improved since my last ride. I've had multiple chronic auto-immune illnesses and conditions since I was 13, and it took a toll on my once active lifestyle. Because of my conditions being autoimmune, it's rare to have consistent energy to be able to take on a hobby, like biking. Joining Bike SGV allowed me to be a part of a community that encourages being healthy and advocating for safer streets. This group inspires me to try my best when I'm feeling well enough to continue breaking my own barriers and continue achieving my goals. I ride because it makes me feel strong and it motivates me to one day live happily in remission.

3) Describe one of your earliest cycling memories- how did you get started?

My earliest cycling memory goes back to when I would ride bikes with my cousin along Lower Azusa and Rosemead. We would ride to local grocery stores and buy food to enjoy on hot summer days.

4) Favorite place you’ve ever biked- a) in the SGV? b) elsewhere?

My favorite place to ride in the San Gabriel Valley is northbound on Cogswell Road. I grew up on Cogswell and I've been here my entire life. I enjoy riding there because of a scenic area nearby the intersection of Hemlock Street. During the afternoon, you can watch neighborhood hens, roosters, and peacocks relax beneath the trees and sleep in the shaded sidewalk. It's almost like a bird sanctuary.

5) What do you envision biking in the SGV to look like and include in the next 5 years?

In the next five years, I'm hoping to see more bike lanes in the San Gabriel Valley, specifically in conventional and congested streets like Valley, Garvey, Lower Azusa, and Durfee. I know that with Bike SGV's ongoing outreach, there will also be more bike riders on the streets. I've already seen an increase during these past few months. I'm hoping to see more cyclists wearing helmets and also following safety guidelines when riding on the streets. Most of all, I'd like to see more women riding bikes. It's exciting to see women on bikes because this kind of representation shows diversity and inspires other women to continue riding.

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Solo Cycling Trip: ఒంటరిగా సైకిల్ యాత్ర.. మహిళలకు ముఖ్యమైన సూచనలు!

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What societal barriers do women in Pakistan face when participating in activities like bike riding?

Women in Pakistan face several societal barriers when participating in activities like bike riding, rooted in cultural, religious, and gender norms. Here are the key challenges:

1. Cultural Norms and Gender Stereotypes

Patriarchal mindset: Traditional beliefs often associate motorbike riding with masculinity, labeling it as “unfeminine.”

Gender roles: Many communities expect women to limit their public presence and mobility, especially in rural areas.

2. Harassment and Safety Concerns

Street harassment: Women riders often face verbal abuse, staring, or physical intimidation from male passersby or drivers.

Lack of safe infrastructure: Poorly maintained roads and absence of women-friendly parking or pit stops make biking harder.

3. Family and Community Pressure

Social backlash: Families may discourage women due to “what will people say?” fear of reputational harm.

Honor culture: Some believe a woman traveling alone or riding a bike reflects poorly on family honor.

4. Religious Misinterpretations

While Islam doesn't prohibit women from riding bikes, conservative interpretations are used to restrict women's mobility in public spaces under the guise of modesty.

5. Limited Access and Resources

Financial barriers: Many women don’t have the economic means to purchase and maintain a motorbike.

Lack of training: Fewer riding schools or programs are tailored for women.

6. Institutional Gaps

Weak enforcement of women's rights: Law enforcement may not take complaints seriously if a woman reports harassment while biking.

Lack of representation in policy-making: Urban transport planning often overlooks the needs of women riders.

Positive Changes Underway

Initiatives like "Women on Wheels" have started shifting mindsets by providing training and bikes to women across cities like Lahore and Karachi.

Increased visibility of women riders on social media and in urban centers is challenging norms and inspiring others.

💬 For Pakistan news updates | latest news on gender inclusion and mobility rights, platforms like JB Connects are beginning to highlight how societal norms are slowly evolving with female empowerment efforts.

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