Writer describes overcoming fear of her body through a 20-mile bike ride

A Guardian personal essay recounts a writer who grew up with spinal conditions and felt 'weak and weird', then found a new sense of herself after an invitation from a colleague led to a 20-mile bike ride. Two outlets carry the same piece.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 06:45 UTCGuardian publishes personal essay on bike ride
2. 4 Nov, 06:45 UTCGuardian Lifestyle republishes the essay

Top sources

• A moment that changed me: I was terrified of my own body – until a surprising 20-mile bike rideThe Guardian