The Butterfly Ride 2016
Sunday, 9 October 7am Perth CBD

Butterfly Ride spokesperson Toni Burbridge reveals details about her long struggles with an eating disorder and body image issues.

OMG how haven’t I been affected??

“Firstly, what’s with lycra only being available in small sizes? Don’t manufacturers know that lycra is great to wick sweat and let our lady parts feel comfy on a bike for bigger women too?

“It is only recently I’ve been able to look at myself in a mirror and smile.”

“I have several affirmations which help change my mindset when I’m not feeling great about my body image. “All I need is within my now”, “its not easy but its worth it” “this is my life, this is my time” and “ I say YES to adventures, laughter, dreams and fun” and most of all “Never Ever Give UP”.

“My friends remind me when I’m being a negative nelly about my weight and fitness. They help point out the positives – especially if I’m at a mountain bike race they will say, you are lapping everyone sitting on the couch. This is so true. So I worked out that a lot of our perceptions about ourselves isn’t how other people see us.”

Toni hopes the event will initiate some discussion about disordered eating and important funds are raised for a national support organisation so that people who need support can find the courage to seek it.

Cycling Development Foundation and The Butterfly Ride 2016

The CDF is very grateful to Toni for her involvement and sharing her personal experience with us and the wider community. Her courage represents our foundation and its objectives and what we aim to achieve in the community and in cycling development.

The Cycling Development Foundation supports women and junior athletes in their cycling development. The objectives of the CDF is to provide community events for organisations that support people in need and provide an environment for people from all levels of ability to participate in riding for a good cause, sport and/or recreation.

To register for The Butterfly Ride and for all the information see the link in our blog page and all the event information or email [email protected]