When the bicycle was brought to England, in the Victorian age, it became a synonym of freedom. Other than starting to wear trousers as biking uniforms, women were finally able to go and come as they pleased, far away from their controlling husbands and fathers. Insulted and beaten, these courageous women flew on their velocipedes, naïf pioneers of a political and social change, such as the right to vote.
But even today, a means of transportation that we take for granted is forbidden in many countries, and in the western world female cycling is just a shadow of what is considered to be a male sport. In Italy, the women that dedicate their lives to this sport are all considered to be amateurs in the face of law: a baffling legislative loophole that is the cause of incredible discrimination which is far from being discussed enough.
I want a wheel is the story of how bicycles have changed women and of how women have changed the bicycle.
But I want a wheel isn’t a story just for women! It’s for all of those who ride, challenge hills, in rain or shine, fearless of what lies behind the next curve.
I want a wheel is a documentary that deals with social issues and it’s creation starts from the bottom.
To gather the necessary funds for the production of this documentary film, we ran a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.
Forty days that have been very intense and during which we received the support of so many people.
The campaign is over but you can still donate.
Even the smallest contribution can help: there is strength in numbers!
Do you manage a public space and would like to work together?
One of the ways to do this is by creating an event to present to I want a wheel and then spreading the word. Write to us: we will organize it together!
Even in this digital era, the best way to communicate is by word of mouth.
Share I want a wheel on Facebook e Twitter. Or follow us on Instagram and take a picture of yourself with your bike, telling us about what makes you happy when you’re riding it. You can send the picture to pedala@vogliounaruota.com, or post it on your account with the hashtag #Iwantawheel
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