knkx.org- Peace Peloton: Cyclists participate in group rides to support Black-owned businesses

KNKX Public Radio | By Grace Madigan

Doc Wilson, far left, rides with other cyclists for one of several Peace Peloton group rides supporting Black-owned businesses.
Courtesy Of Wilson

The recent protests against police brutality and racial inequality have spurred people into conversation and action. But oftentimes it can feel like the things you can do have little significance in the larger fight for racial justice. That’s where Doc Wilson comes in.

Wilson grew up in Gary, Indiana, building bikes from scrap parts. The idea of taking cycling beyond just a mode of transportation never occurred to him when he was younger. He eventually took up mountain biking and then got into road cycling, which he fell in love with. Now he combines his passion for cycling with his desire to create change in the Black community with Peace Peloton — a biweekly ride from one Black-owned business to another in the greater Seattle area.