During the Summit Series, Ride to Success and Women in Cycling Summit Series hosted a live podcast, bringing together three women driving systemic transformation across the global cycling ecosystem.
Angela Craft Williams, Dr. Fiona Spotswood, and Claudia Glass joined host Pedro Couto Lopes for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about leadership, equity, visibility, design, and systemic change.
Key Topics:
• Women in Cycling and Leadership
• Intentional Inclusion Strategies
• Media Representation and Visibility
• Inclusive Product Development
• Cultural Ecosystems and Systemic Change
• The Future of Cycling: 2026 and Beyond
Together, they painted a picture of an industry standing at a crossroads. One where intentional inclusion and cultural transformation are no longer optional but essential.
Angela Craft Williams (Global Talent & Inclusion Leader at SRAM) shares insights on Women in Leadership and how intentional inclusion can create lasting cultural change.
Dr. Fiona Spotswood (University of Bristol & Project FIAS lead) explores Media Representation and Visibility, revealing how storytelling shapes who feels welcome in cycling culture.
Claudia Glass (Founder & CEO, Swijin) discusses Inclusive Product Development and the power of designing with women.
Together, they unpack what it will take to build a more inclusive future across cultural ecosystems and systemic change, answering the question: What will progress look like in 2026 and beyond?
Listen to more episodes and check out the Ride to Success podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music or Apple.
