Becoming a Professional Cyclist with Ayesha McGowan

Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.

Connect with Ayesha: 

• Instagram 
• A Quick Brown Fox website 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® 
• Teva