I’ve been writing about Santa Barbara’s Velo Wings Awards since the first group of women cyclists was honored. Each year the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition recognizes three inspirational women. This year the awards ceremony will take place on June 4 at the Paseo Nuevo mall as part of the CycleMAYnia Talent Show and Awards.
As an early childhood educator, I frequently used the quote, “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”
Eva Inbar, Doris Phinney, and Dru van Hengel are working every day to provide cyclists with the roots that make cycling safer and more accessible in our communities. They are helping Santa Barbara residents discover the joys of biking, and their wings.