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Champion of Dr Kylie Anderson is a talented and
passionate triathlete and cyclist who 13.6% of Australian
change wants to see more women on the circuit. women ride a bike in
She's increasing female participation in
several ways. Through her FOHER Co any given week
A Cairns-based cycling and label, Kylie makes cycle and tri kit that is Source: National Walking and Cycling
Participation Survey 2021
triathlon apparel company is designed for women by women so
the dreaded sausage leg, ride up and
inspiring and supporting more chafe is minimised. "We're about providing a platform that
women to get on their bikes. The brand is also known for its bright, encourages, empowers and inspires men
fun designs which maximise visibility and particularly women into an active
and road safety. lifestyle," she said. "That philosophy has
FOHER Co further supports female never wavered."
athletes through sponsorships and is The philosophy also extends to protecting
proud to support professional triathlete the planet through the slow
Penny Slater, who came fourth at this fashion movement.
year’s IRONMAN Cairns. As a founding FOHER Co’s limited release, premium
member, Kylie is also heavily involved garments are manufactured sustainably
with the Cairns Women's Road Racing and ethically. Textiles are OEKO-Tex
Cycle Team, which now has chapters in Verified, so there are no carcinogens or
Townsville and Brisbane. “We provide a toxic chemicals that could be absorbed
supportive place for women who want by skin and also include recycled plastic
to step into the exhilarating world of fabrics made under comprehensive
competitive cycling,” she said. “Many international standards. "While this type
cycling events still don't have dedicated of manufacturing definitely costs more,
women's divisions and I can't believe we consumers are increasingly eco-conscious
are having to advocate for this in 2022. and realising it’s more important than
One massive achievement is the inclusion ever to consider their environmental
of the women’s Le Tour Femmes at Tour impact,” Kylie said.
de France this year. We’d like to see the “We want our customers to look and feel
local Tour of the Tropics become inclusive good but also have the option to make
and offer women’s grades.” planet-conscious buying choices.”
FOHER Co is all about inclusivity, so It's a winning logic driven by Kylie's
the range doesn't stop with women's constant drive to do and be better, which
options. Kylie told Tropic there are plenty is certainly something to admire.
of choices for men too, from kit bits to
triathlon suits. MORE: foher.co
Credit: Blueclick Photography

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