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Sebastien is hosting Vol. 02.
community builder. drag king. trans+ advocate. from Scotland, now Amsterdam. everywhere they go, he builds something that lasts.
Paradiso Bovenzaal · 9 June 2026. Lineup dropping one by one. 🩷

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

a jaunt in the motherland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

ft.lots of flat cap +bog action

Lastly a one person protest outside Scottish parliament to say let me pee where I want and leave me alone ✅

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

🔥💘🔵
@raamwerkcc x @ffwdwheels

when these images hit my inbox, I almost fell off my chair!

This is the spectacular @raamwerkcc Parallel Limited Edition

They have worked with @unlimited.colors to create an exclusive paint finish for this limited edition - all the samecharacter of a race-focussed aluminium frame with extra flair

The reason I love @raamwerkcc is their philosophy - building a sporty race bike that revolves around confidence, control and ease of maintenance… and with this paint work, it slays hard.

My frame has been all over Europe and the UK with me and I would say GO FOR IT and get your order in!

#raamwerkcc #cycling #amsterdam #cyclist

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

still here, #living

@micklin.i takes nice piccies of me!!

words: emo me

📍@pamela.amsterdam
@chrome_europe
riding @raamwerkcc

#amsterdam #wanderlust #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #lgbt #trans #queer #cyclist #whereiride

@micklin.i takes nice piccies of me!!

words: emo me

📍@pamela.amsterdam
@chrome_europe
riding @raamwerkcc

#amsterdam #wanderlust #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #lgbt #trans #queer #cyclist #whereiride

@micklin.i takes nice piccies of me!!

words: emo me

📍@pamela.amsterdam
@chrome_europe
riding @raamwerkcc

#amsterdam #wanderlust #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #lgbt #trans #queer #cyclist #whereiride

⭐️1st day vs LAST day!⭐️

I’ve grown!! (swipe to see from where I glow-ed up)

Today was my last official day on the working side of @raphaamsterdam

I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone I’ve met, cycled with, worked with, drank coffee with over these last 5 years

If it wasn’t for this place, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. It was a safe space to transition, to start my new life and to push myself

Now on to the next adventure! ⚡️

📸 #shotoniphone by @angiefraser

#rapha #rapharcc #rcc #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #trans #lgbtq

⭐️1st day vs LAST day!⭐️

I’ve grown!! (swipe to see from where I glow-ed up)

Today was my last official day on the working side of @raphaamsterdam

I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone I’ve met, cycled with, worked with, drank coffee with over these last 5 years

If it wasn’t for this place, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. It was a safe space to transition, to start my new life and to push myself

Now on to the next adventure! ⚡️

📸 #shotoniphone by @angiefraser

#rapha #rapharcc #rcc #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #trans #lgbtq

⭐️1st day vs LAST day!⭐️

I’ve grown!! (swipe to see from where I glow-ed up)

Today was my last official day on the working side of @raphaamsterdam

I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone I’ve met, cycled with, worked with, drank coffee with over these last 5 years

If it wasn’t for this place, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. It was a safe space to transition, to start my new life and to push myself

Now on to the next adventure! ⚡️

📸 #shotoniphone by @angiefraser

#rapha #rapharcc #rcc #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #trans #lgbtq

⭐️1st day vs LAST day!⭐️

I’ve grown!! (swipe to see from where I glow-ed up)

Today was my last official day on the working side of @raphaamsterdam

I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone I’ve met, cycled with, worked with, drank coffee with over these last 5 years

If it wasn’t for this place, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. It was a safe space to transition, to start my new life and to push myself

Now on to the next adventure! ⚡️

📸 #shotoniphone by @angiefraser

#rapha #rapharcc #rcc #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #trans #lgbtq

⭐️1st day vs LAST day!⭐️

I’ve grown!! (swipe to see from where I glow-ed up)

Today was my last official day on the working side of @raphaamsterdam

I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone I’ve met, cycled with, worked with, drank coffee with over these last 5 years

If it wasn’t for this place, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. It was a safe space to transition, to start my new life and to push myself

Now on to the next adventure! ⚡️

📸 #shotoniphone by @angiefraser

#rapha #rapharcc #rcc #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #trans #lgbtq

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

This week was my last ‘staff’ ride with @raphaamsterdam 🖤🩷

After over 5 years, this week is my last week working at Rapha Amsterdam Clubhouse

I have a lot to say, which is hard to sum up into a few lines, so I will do that on a final farewell post later this week

For context, I’m not FULLY leaving the @rapha sphere ! I am staying on of course as a local @rapha_rcc Ride Leader for @raphaamsterdam

I will be taking the Super Social and 101 Beginners rides next season! 🎉

For now, I’m going to enjoy my final work shift this Sunday making coffee’s and talking bib shorts ⭐️

#rapha #raphacyclingclub #raphaamsterdam #rapha_europe @rapha #rcc #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #amsterdam

Don’t dream it, be it.

Never a better time to show up as yourself.

@chrome_europe 🌈

📸 @micklin.i
📍 @pamela.amsterdam

#cycling #cyclinglife #amsterdam #fyp #cyclist #cyclinglifestyle #pride #

Long one, please read 😅🫶🏻

To celebrate 50 years of @fietsersbond I was interviewed alongside other cyclists in NL about what cycling means to me, @queer_wheels, and my hopes for the future.

Here’s the truth: cycling still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion and equal access.

Not everyone feels welcome in this sport. And honestly, things seem to be getting worse. Recent bans and harmful rhetoric from governing bodies don’t just stay at the pro level — they trickle down, divide our community, and make people like me (especially transgender people like me) feel pushed out.

I haven’t ridden in 5 weeks. Normally, I’d say that’s from training fatigue… but this time it’s different. Right now, cycling just isn’t bringing me joy. Being part of the community isn’t either.

Remember: what happens at the pro level (fewer than 1,700 riders worldwide) has a direct impact on millions of everyday cyclists. And yet, the focus is still too often on the elite few, rather than the millions who ride for freedom, health, connection, or simply to get from A to B.

Within those millions are people like me — people who just want to ride without fear of exclusion or abuse. But thanks to those bans at the top, we’re feeling it even in local clubs, even outside of racing.

Think about it: if your cycling group was made up of people all the same as you… how would you ever grow? How would you hear new stories, try new things, or push the culture forward?

If cycling doesn’t include more voices, it risks losing its future. I’m doing my best to make sure that doesn’t happen ✌🏻

Thank you to all that continue to support me 🫶🏻

〰️

Article link below or IN BIO 🌈
https://www.fietsersbond.nl/nieuws/sebastien-we-ontmoeten-zo-veel-coole-mensen/

📸 @elizabeth.wattimena.fotografie

#cyclinglife #cyclingcommunity #rideyourbike #cyclingculture #cyclistsofinstagram #fietsplezier #fietsersbond #amsterdam #dutchcycling #fyp #pride

Long one, please read 😅🫶🏻

To celebrate 50 years of @fietsersbond I was interviewed alongside other cyclists in NL about what cycling means to me, @queer_wheels, and my hopes for the future.

Here’s the truth: cycling still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion and equal access.

Not everyone feels welcome in this sport. And honestly, things seem to be getting worse. Recent bans and harmful rhetoric from governing bodies don’t just stay at the pro level — they trickle down, divide our community, and make people like me (especially transgender people like me) feel pushed out.

I haven’t ridden in 5 weeks. Normally, I’d say that’s from training fatigue… but this time it’s different. Right now, cycling just isn’t bringing me joy. Being part of the community isn’t either.

Remember: what happens at the pro level (fewer than 1,700 riders worldwide) has a direct impact on millions of everyday cyclists. And yet, the focus is still too often on the elite few, rather than the millions who ride for freedom, health, connection, or simply to get from A to B.

Within those millions are people like me — people who just want to ride without fear of exclusion or abuse. But thanks to those bans at the top, we’re feeling it even in local clubs, even outside of racing.

Think about it: if your cycling group was made up of people all the same as you… how would you ever grow? How would you hear new stories, try new things, or push the culture forward?

If cycling doesn’t include more voices, it risks losing its future. I’m doing my best to make sure that doesn’t happen ✌🏻

Thank you to all that continue to support me 🫶🏻

〰️

Article link below or IN BIO 🌈
https://www.fietsersbond.nl/nieuws/sebastien-we-ontmoeten-zo-veel-coole-mensen/

📸 @elizabeth.wattimena.fotografie

#cyclinglife #cyclingcommunity #rideyourbike #cyclingculture #cyclistsofinstagram #fietsplezier #fietsersbond #amsterdam #dutchcycling #fyp #pride

Long one, please read 😅🫶🏻

To celebrate 50 years of @fietsersbond I was interviewed alongside other cyclists in NL about what cycling means to me, @queer_wheels, and my hopes for the future.

Here’s the truth: cycling still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion and equal access.

Not everyone feels welcome in this sport. And honestly, things seem to be getting worse. Recent bans and harmful rhetoric from governing bodies don’t just stay at the pro level — they trickle down, divide our community, and make people like me (especially transgender people like me) feel pushed out.

I haven’t ridden in 5 weeks. Normally, I’d say that’s from training fatigue… but this time it’s different. Right now, cycling just isn’t bringing me joy. Being part of the community isn’t either.

Remember: what happens at the pro level (fewer than 1,700 riders worldwide) has a direct impact on millions of everyday cyclists. And yet, the focus is still too often on the elite few, rather than the millions who ride for freedom, health, connection, or simply to get from A to B.

Within those millions are people like me — people who just want to ride without fear of exclusion or abuse. But thanks to those bans at the top, we’re feeling it even in local clubs, even outside of racing.

Think about it: if your cycling group was made up of people all the same as you… how would you ever grow? How would you hear new stories, try new things, or push the culture forward?

If cycling doesn’t include more voices, it risks losing its future. I’m doing my best to make sure that doesn’t happen ✌🏻

Thank you to all that continue to support me 🫶🏻

〰️

Article link below or IN BIO 🌈
https://www.fietsersbond.nl/nieuws/sebastien-we-ontmoeten-zo-veel-coole-mensen/

📸 @elizabeth.wattimena.fotografie

#cyclinglife #cyclingcommunity #rideyourbike #cyclingculture #cyclistsofinstagram #fietsplezier #fietsersbond #amsterdam #dutchcycling #fyp #pride

Long one, please read 😅🫶🏻

To celebrate 50 years of @fietsersbond I was interviewed alongside other cyclists in NL about what cycling means to me, @queer_wheels, and my hopes for the future.

Here’s the truth: cycling still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion and equal access.

Not everyone feels welcome in this sport. And honestly, things seem to be getting worse. Recent bans and harmful rhetoric from governing bodies don’t just stay at the pro level — they trickle down, divide our community, and make people like me (especially transgender people like me) feel pushed out.

I haven’t ridden in 5 weeks. Normally, I’d say that’s from training fatigue… but this time it’s different. Right now, cycling just isn’t bringing me joy. Being part of the community isn’t either.

Remember: what happens at the pro level (fewer than 1,700 riders worldwide) has a direct impact on millions of everyday cyclists. And yet, the focus is still too often on the elite few, rather than the millions who ride for freedom, health, connection, or simply to get from A to B.

Within those millions are people like me — people who just want to ride without fear of exclusion or abuse. But thanks to those bans at the top, we’re feeling it even in local clubs, even outside of racing.

Think about it: if your cycling group was made up of people all the same as you… how would you ever grow? How would you hear new stories, try new things, or push the culture forward?

If cycling doesn’t include more voices, it risks losing its future. I’m doing my best to make sure that doesn’t happen ✌🏻

Thank you to all that continue to support me 🫶🏻

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Article link below or IN BIO 🌈
https://www.fietsersbond.nl/nieuws/sebastien-we-ontmoeten-zo-veel-coole-mensen/

📸 @elizabeth.wattimena.fotografie

#cyclinglife #cyclingcommunity #rideyourbike #cyclingculture #cyclistsofinstagram #fietsplezier #fietsersbond #amsterdam #dutchcycling #fyp #pride

more @chrome_europe 🔥

shot outside one of my favourite places in the world @pamela.amsterdam

📹 @micklin.i

#chromeindustries #cycling #cyclinglife #amsterdam #cyclinglifestyle #pride #queer #fyp

sooooo funny thing… 😅

I was meant to be making this whole very cool series about being an e-bike owner this year, and my SUPER PROFOUND (sarcastic) thoughts on it…but as sometimes happens, it didn’t go to plan and life went weird

But now I’ve had this amazing bike for 8 months, it’s time I started sharing my new life with an e-bike

My next video will be more specs, but for now please enjoy me cycling earlier in the year with my nephew (Chupy, child of @a.queermess ) to his favourite park and sharing some of my thoughts

Riding: @cortinabikes e-Mozzo
Components: @rideshimano @shimanobenelux

Ty ✌🏻✌🏻

#cortinabikes #cortina #shimano #rideshimano #fyp #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #cyclinglife #ebike #amsterdam #dogsofinstagram

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@chrome_industries X RIO pride collection

This collection was created in collaboration with designer Rio Uribe, to celebrate being bold and being yourself - EVERY day.

I cut around the streets of Amsterdam with the kadet sling, my favourite bag of the collection✨

📸 shot by the amazing @micklin.i

#pride #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #fixie #chromeindustries #cycling #rideshimano #shimanobenelux #lazerhelmets #amsterdam

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@chrome_industries X RIO pride collection

This collection was created in collaboration with designer Rio Uribe, to celebrate being bold and being yourself - EVERY day.

I cut around the streets of Amsterdam with the kadet sling, my favourite bag of the collection✨

📸 shot by the amazing @micklin.i

#pride #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #fixie #chromeindustries #cycling #rideshimano #shimanobenelux #lazerhelmets #amsterdam

🌹

@chrome_industries X RIO pride collection

This collection was created in collaboration with designer Rio Uribe, to celebrate being bold and being yourself - EVERY day.

I cut around the streets of Amsterdam with the kadet sling, my favourite bag of the collection✨

📸 shot by the amazing @micklin.i

#pride #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #fixie #chromeindustries #cycling #rideshimano #shimanobenelux #lazerhelmets #amsterdam

🌹

@chrome_industries X RIO pride collection

This collection was created in collaboration with designer Rio Uribe, to celebrate being bold and being yourself - EVERY day.

I cut around the streets of Amsterdam with the kadet sling, my favourite bag of the collection✨

📸 shot by the amazing @micklin.i

#pride #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #fixie #chromeindustries #cycling #rideshimano #shimanobenelux #lazerhelmets #amsterdam

🌹

@chrome_industries X RIO pride collection

This collection was created in collaboration with designer Rio Uribe, to celebrate being bold and being yourself - EVERY day.

I cut around the streets of Amsterdam with the kadet sling, my favourite bag of the collection✨

📸 shot by the amazing @micklin.i

#pride #roadbike #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #fixie #chromeindustries #cycling #rideshimano #shimanobenelux #lazerhelmets #amsterdam