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Being plus-sized should be no barrier to enjoying cycling. Emmie Harrison-West gets back in the saddle to discover big is beautiful on a bike.

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"Yes, I still get the odd looks if I cycle in shorts, or if I'm red faced and sweating, but instead of lowering my eyes, I smile. I've reached my own version of happiness."

Being a plus-sized woman should be no barrier to enjoying the ride. Emmie Harrison-West gets back in the saddle to discover big is beautiful on a bike too.

Read by Emma Wright. From issue 101 of Rouleur.

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