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Explore the intersection of gender perspectives and cycling infrastructure in this 48-minute conference talk that examines why women's voices are crucial in cycling discourse. Discover how cycling has historically been dominated by male perspectives in sports, manufacturing, urban planning, and research, creating blind spots for issues that particularly affect women but could benefit all cyclists. Learn about the historical connection between bicycles and women's liberation movements, particularly in English-speaking countries, where cycling challenged dress codes and expanded women's mobility with an affordable transportation option. Examine how current urban planning prioritizes "important" routes like commuting and tourism while neglecting the network-like "small" trips that characterize many women's travel patterns - from daycare to school to doctor visits to social connections. Understand how infrastructure elements like public toilets at playgrounds and well-lit underpasses are often dismissed as "too expensive" despite being essential for encouraging women's cycling participation. Gain insights into the "hidden" issues that women often identify first but ultimately benefit all cyclists when addressed, demonstrating how shifting perspectives can improve cycling infrastructure and accessibility for everyone.
