Five years after Shimano’s widely acclaimed All Bodies on Bikes film helped spark a global conversation around size inclusion in cycling, a new documentary is picking up the thread, charting how that initial spark has grown into a nationwide movement.
First screened in Portland, Oregon, last month, We Are Cyclists reunites audiences with Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser, the co-founders behind the All Bodies on Bikes non-profit, while expanding the lens beyond a single story to a much broader community.
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As cycling media continues to be dominated by elite racing and high-performance tech and narratives, We Are Cyclists serves as a deliberate reminder that bicycling can look many different ways.
According to Shimano, the film “redefines what it means to belong on a bike,” tracing how All Bodies on Bikes has challenged performance-driven definitions of cycling while expanding who gets to identify as a cyclist.
“We Are Cyclists aligns with the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting diverse riders, communities, and pathways into cycling,” the brand said in its press release. “By amplifying stories like All Bodies on Bikes, SHIMANO continues to support initiatives that expand access, foster belonging, and celebrate cycling in all its forms.”
“No matter the distance or your speed, we’re here to celebrate all riders, all bikes, and all rides,” Blonksy added.
If All Bodies on Bikes was an introduction, We Are Cyclists is a reflection and a celebration of what has been built since. It is no longer a story about two riders looking for their place in cycling; it’s about a growing movement that continues to redefine what a cyclist “should” look like.
