Jeza Antonette Rodriguez

Jeza is a bike commuter, bike mechanic and community builder redefining cycling culture in the Philippines. She leads learn to ride and bike repair workshops, reaching hundreds of new riders. Through grassroots events and local partnerships, she’s making biking accessible, fun, and empowering especially for women and youth.

Selected publications or texts

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JV1fV2EIdtKar4KgmGyNAtDfxQ5TAtw6dzuRYvuu2Ec/edit?usp=drivesdk

Selected speaking engagements

https://lunascollective.org/blog/bike-landi-merging-joyful-cycling-with-meaningful-conversations-on-consent-and-pleasure/

https://sendr.ph/2024/06/20/let-her-do-it/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2vYWmtBrmLzqf6ri84f4KeefhBhLvRRJuwn_yfJeQJDqugm35FdEkiulA_aem_xZXo0PoUM5vyRU4S77cRrw

https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/health-and-wellness/girls-can-fix-bikes

https://bikeschool.asia/sg/mmxx/about

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/giz-philippines-and-pacific-island-countries-a30383235_worldsustainabletransportday-biketowork-cyclingforchange-activity-7274212866361049088-atdR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

https://www.ateneo.edu/news/2024/05/29/first-community-re-fair-welcomes-diverse-partners-ateneo

Awards and recognitions

TUMI Remarkable Young Voices in Transport 2025

2025 Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellow 1st place

“I aspire to contribute in improving bike education in Asia from bike repairs to learn to ride lessons. I particularly want to help address the gender gap in active mobility.”