I was doing some background research this week for an article I was writing, and I accidentally came across one of those random interesting facts. Did you know that this weekend, on 3 June to be precise, it’s the first official celebration by the UN of World Bicycle Day? Now you might be wondering why I mention this fact and what it has to do with women’s entrepreneurship. But it made me think about some of the incredible, high impact businesses that have been founded by women entrepreneurs across the African continent, which have bicycles at their heart. They are great examples of the UN’s message that the bicycle is a symbol of sustainable transportation and conveys a positive message to foster sustainable consumption and production. So, to celebrate World Bicycle Day, I would like to encourage you all to check out some of the great stories we have published at Lionesses of Africa on women entrepreneurs who have launched eco-friendly, bicycle based businesses on the continent. Read about Winnifred Selby and Bernice Dapaah, cofounders of Afrocentric Bamboo Bikes in Ghana; and Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, founder of WeCyclers in Nigeria here.
Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! - Melanie