The Black Foxes Manifesto

Since the days of fur trapping, black foxes have been caged, domesticated, and stripped of their blackness to fuel an economy. As Black people, through our bodies, our language, and our culture, we share this experience.

The Black Foxes is an international collective of eight unapologetically Black cyclists and outdoors-people that are reclaiming our narratives and roles in the outdoors.

We embody the journey of the black fox by connecting fellow riders and outdoors people, sharing our stories, and providing more representation within cycling and the outdoors. '

Click on any individual manifesto point below for further explanation from one of The Black Foxes.

1

We control our own narratives. We refuse to be defined and scrutinized by those who do not share our love, struggle, and story within the realm of cycling and all outdoor spaces.

2

We inspire and encourage more Black people to delve into the outdoors and outdoor sport, whatever their realm of interest may be and at whatever level they feel comfortable. 

3

We create our own content, prioritizing Black riders and Black creators for the world to see. Our value and talent are for everyone, but we are behind the wheel in how they shine.

We aim to normalize Blackness in cycling and in outdoor spaces. We want to erase the white savior mentality that is ubiquitous in this industry.

We promote cycling and outdoor recreation as more accessible ways to maintain and improve mental health in our communities.

We create and cultivate an international network of Black cyclists.

We create rapport with an increased number of industry leaders and orient them in creating leadership teams that are representative of the multicultural world we live in.