Trans-Galactic Bike Ride: Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories of Transgender and Nonbinary Adventurers
by Elly Blue Series Editor, Charlie Jane Anders Contributor, M. Darusha Wehm Contributor, Tucker Lieberman Contributor, Ether Nepenthes Contributor, Joe Biel Contributor, Kiera Jessica Bane Contributor and Elly Bangs Contributor
The future is trans and nonbinary!
2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalist
Take a ride with us as we explore a future where trans and nonbinary people are the heroes. In worlds where bicycle rides bring luck, a minotaur needs a bicycle, and werewolves stalk the post-apocalyptic landscape, nobody has time to question gender. Whatever your identity you'll enjoy these stories that are both thought-provoking and fun adventures. Find out what the future could look like if we stopped putting people into boxes and instead empowered each other to reach for the stars.
Featuring original stories from Hugo, Nebula, and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, Elly Bangs, Kiera Jessica Bane, Ava Kelly, Juliet Kemp, Rafi Kleiman, Tucker Lieberman, Nathan Alling Long, Ether Nepenthes, Lane Fox Marcus Woodman, and Nebula-nominated M. Darusha Wehm, and an introduction to the new edition by Microcosm publisher Joe Biel.
Watch Charlie Jane Anders perform her story "The Visitmothers."
Check out our Kickstarter video and book trailer:
by Elly Blue Series Editor, Charlie Jane Anders Contributor, M. Darusha Wehm Contributor, Tucker Lieberman Contributor, Ether Nepenthes Contributor, Joe Biel Contributor, Kiera Jessica Bane Contributor and Elly Bangs Contributor
You must log in to comment.
Comments & Reviews
This is a fantastic book. It's the first book that I've found me in it! I want to be bit by a werewolf! I want a flying bicycle that will always see me for who I am. Please oh please make another trans/nonbinary/queer edition of bikes in Space! Please please please! Thank you so much for this book.
"This is the book I never knew I desperately needed. There is something for everyone here, spaceships, werewolves, magical art, babes, and of course, bikes! This anthology has some of the most fun writing I've read in a long time."
Trans-Galactic Bike Ride is empowering and validating, with each short story tied together by a palatable care and self-love for trans and non-binary people. An affirming read from start to finish.
TRANS-GALACTIC BIKE RIDE is a wild adventure through the universe, sparked with moments of magic, strength and love. There are stories of connection and empowerment, of both the personal and cosmic variety. With a wide cast of characters and contributors, this anthology is a sampling of talented trans and nonbinary writers you won’t want to miss!
Trans-Galactic Bike Ride is such a unique and beautiful collection of queer stories! I loved reading all the different ways that the contributing authors utilized the themes of bikes and queerness! If you're looking for a nice collection of queer stories that will move you, make you think, and leave you feeling good, then look no further!
Per Rotas Ad Astra offers a brief glance into a rich and supportive future world that will leave you with a smile.
Riding for Luck is such a unique tale with a hint of magic, a dose of casual queerness, and hanging onto your seat action! It gave me goosebumps!
The Edge of the Abyss is full of tense political unrest, with rich world building and characters. I loved this glimpse into the world and how two characters, despite being from opposite sides, were able to be fond friends.
Unexpectedly Trans-Parent is an adorable and touching story about found family-in the most unexpected places. Clever, touching, feel good queer fiction!
Rovers is a heartwarming story about trans characters just trying to get by in a broken down society.
The Visitmothers was touching and captivating. In so few words it managed to be thought provoking, powerful, and beautiful.
A Sudden Displacement of Matter was intriguing and mysterious. A perfect mystery with subtle queerness that’s embedded into the culture.
Briar Patch is both heart wrenching and heart warming. A beautiful mix of love, loss, and hope for the future!
Clashing/Complementary was unique and action packed, with casual queerness and low-key magic. I loved the touch of magic!
Lucy Doesn't Get Angry was mysterious and unique, leaving the reader wondering.
Beyond was an interesting take on space and gender. It was short yet thought provoking.
If you're looking for a nice collection of queer stories that will move you, make you think, and leave you feeling good, then look no further!
A stellar collection of fantastic windows into transformational dreams, each with its own cosmic twist of beauty.
"Trans-Galactic Bike Ride is a lovely collection of stories, each with fun world building, characters you can root for, and diverse themes of transness that come from the soul."