Paula Flores and Christina Acosta are two of the volunteer organizers of the Fancy Women Bike Ride on Sept. 19 in Tampa for the second year in a row. Initiated in Turkey 9 years ago, the event now takes place yearly on the same date around the world.
Paula Flores and Christina Acosta are two of the volunteer organizers of the Fancy Women Bike Ride on Sept. 19 in Tampa for the second year in a row. Initiated in Turkey 9 years ago, the event now takes place yearly on the same date around the world. Photos by Carole Devillers
Participants gather for a group shot at Perry Harvey Sr Park in Tampa on Sunday, September 19, 2021, before the start of their bike ride.
Participants gather for a group shot at Perry Harvey Sr Park in Tampa on Sunday, September 19, 2021, before the start of their bike ride. Photos by Carole Devillers
It’s a Fancy Women Bike Ride and Kyra is all smiles with her flowered hat and apropos earrings fitting the occasion.
It’s a Fancy Women Bike Ride and Kyra is all smiles with her flowered hat and apropos earrings fitting the occasion. Photos by Carole Devillers
Two riders take selfies, recording their participation in a global event that involves women in 30 countries, 151 cities, and an estimated 100,000 participants around the world.
Two riders take selfies, recording their participation in a global event that involves women in 30 countries, 151 cities, and an estimated 100,000 participants around the world. Photos by Carole Devillers
Girls can do anything and these girls mean it, getting ready to ride through the streets of Tampa for the Fancy Women Bike Ride global event.
Girls can do anything and these girls mean it, getting ready to ride through the streets of Tampa for the Fancy Women Bike Ride global event. Photos by Carole Devillers
And off they go, all fancied up, their bikes decorated with feathered boas and flowers. This global event has evolved into a big movement promoting women’s visibility and personality.
And off they go, all fancied up, their bikes decorated with feathered boas and flowers. This global event has evolved into a big movement promoting women’s visibility and personality. Photos by Carole Devillers
Excitement is in the air as the riders take to the streets of Tampa. One purpose of the event is to raise awareness for safe streets for bikers.
Excitement is in the air as the riders take to the streets of Tampa. One purpose of the event is to raise awareness for safe streets for bikers. Photos by Carole Devillers
The group makes a quick pause by the Tampa Heights Community Gardens, unable to visit the garden due to forecast rain that propelled them to go on and finish the ride.
The group makes a quick pause by the Tampa Heights Community Gardens, unable to visit the garden due to forecast rain that propelled them to go on and finish the ride. Photos by Carole Devillers
Participants get back to Perry Harvey Sr Park, thereby finishing the Fancy Women Bike Ride for Tampa.
Participants get back to Perry Harvey Sr Park, thereby finishing the Fancy Women Bike Ride for Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Participants enjoy their short cycle tour through local trails at a slow pace.
Participants enjoy their short cycle tour through local trails at a slow pace. Photos by Carole Devillers
Created by women, the Fancy Women Bike Ride gives women an opportunity to celebrate their femininity and the joy of cycling. Any woman can participate or even organize the event in other cities. See www.fancywomenbikeride.com.
Created by women, the Fancy Women Bike Ride gives women an opportunity to celebrate their femininity and the joy of cycling. Any woman can participate or even organize the event in other cities. See www.fancywomenbikeride.com. Photos by Carole Devillers
Two riders flirt with the water fountains at Perry Harvey Sr Park on their way back from the bike ride.
Two riders flirt with the water fountains at Perry Harvey Sr Park on their way back from the bike ride. Photos by Carole Devillers
Back at Perry Harvey Sr Park, some participants gather for a last group shot to celebrate the finish of another Fancy Women Bike Ride in Tampa, FL, USA on September 19, 2021. Come and join them next year!
Back at Perry Harvey Sr Park, some participants gather for a last group shot to celebrate the finish of another Fancy Women Bike Ride in Tampa, FL, USA on September 19, 2021. Come and join them next year! Photos by Carole Devillers

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