In Sweden, immigrant women get back in the saddle thanks to the bicycle

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A woman rides a bicycle in Stockholm on May 29, 2020 (Photo illustration) AFP - JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

By: Frédéric Faux

4 min

We are now going to Sweden to meet women who have decided to overcome the prejudices, traditions and social codes of their country to regain their freedom.

These immigrant women want to learn to ride a bicycle.

Which was not possible in their country.

Our correspondent Frédéric Faux therefore went to the suburbs of Stockholm to meet Fumi, Dedee, Tamara, who are getting in the saddle for the first time.

• Sweden

• Women

• Immigration

• Transport