Identity and Endurance with Alexandera Houchin // Stronger Together

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2 жыл бұрын

It has taken time for Alexandera Houchin to weave layers of her identity together. First and foremost, Alexandera is an Ojibwe woman. She’s also an artist, a farmer, a mechanic, a cyclist and a person who cares deeply about her community on the Fond Du Lac reservation near Cloquet, Minnesota. “Stronger Together” takes an intimate look into Alexandera’s life while examining concepts of identity, forgiveness and what it means to merge seemingly different aspects of your soul in order to continue moving forward, one pedal stroke at a time.
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@jamiekostek1442 2 жыл бұрын

"I think about a million things when I'm racing. I think about my body the most, and how in my day to day life I'm disappointed in my body. But when I'm racing, I'm so in love with my body." God damn, that is so accurately stated and a perfect representation of how I feel myself. It's powerful to hear another woman say that out loud.

@J3SSEB 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the film Alexandra. You’re an inspiration to a lot of people, not just cyclist. Keep doing what you’re doing.

@juliapoelstra3624 Жыл бұрын

The part about only loving her body on the bike is so beautiful and sad at the same time. May that love spill over more and more into her time off the bike. Wonderful short film, her voice is that of a storyteller. I hope to see more.

@quitemountainous2528 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing movie. Alexandera - you are gorgeous. We are very often our worst critics, hope you will learn to love your body one day

@GuidolineMinivan 2 жыл бұрын

The part about the body - its resilience that could be loved - moved me to tears. This is awesome. Could have been 40 minutes long.

@chingerzz123123123 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see some diversity showcased in cycling.

@azbikenut Жыл бұрын

While my circumstances are so very different from Alexandera's, I can empathise with her identity journey. Those of us who ride bikes can certainly relate to the "cycling as therapy" part. We probably all have issues that we treat by riding. I enjoyed this very much.

@ejej6934 Жыл бұрын

I read an interview with Alexandera on Pinkbike, was fascinated, searched for more about her, and ended up here. So glad I did and so appreciative to have found out about her. Best wishes to her in everything, and thank you Freehub for making this video available.

@lowdesertpunk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Freehub and Alexandera for sharing that story!

@philjuskiewicz8090 Жыл бұрын

Well done Alexandra you are an inspiration to the Native Americans to the female gender & all bicyclists even out of the ultra racing group. I was SURPRISED and glad to see this video. as I am traveling through New Mexico at this time heading to southern Florida from where I reside in southern Utah at this time. I resided in Duluth Minnesota and raise my daughter for 14 years. With many times riding through your reservation with my friends. Enjoyed your KZfaq video immensely.

@unclefuzzyss 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible film. Having met Alexandra a couple times now, everything you see of her here is just as she is in person. I'm happy to know her and hope to run into her more in the future.

@ScottBell 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible film, well done all involved and thanks to Alexandera for sharing her story.

@Rideon187 Жыл бұрын

POWERFUL!! Thank you for sharing.

@2wheelsrbest327 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexandra for giving us an understanding of your life and who you are. Aged 72 I know that you never stop learn about yourself. Enjoy the journey.

@katrinahase Жыл бұрын

So happy that the world of endurance cycling and bikepacking has Alexandera Houchin in it!

@micheandmikey 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing & beautiful woman! I'm happy to hear you got clean and found bikes as your release, along with learning about her heritage. I chuckled and thought of the meme of Simpsons Martin getting thrown back into his house through the front window say "me after talking bikes with my friends who don't bike" when she was talking about "talking bikes". LOL! Great video!!!

@guylevan91 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this film.

@mattdelcomyn8012 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best KZfaq videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the amazing storytelling and powerful messages!

@karydanielson9643 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. its especially meaningful as your personal story is rooted in a history that is largely unknown and uncomfortable for many Americans. Your an inspiring, powerful and beautiful woman!

@skyblue-lb9kr 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, inspiring, moving, heartwarming............what a woman!

@Velobetty 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely heartbreaking, moving, and also heartwarming to hear your story and I thank you so deeply for sharing this and your experiences with us. We are privileged to hear you speak.

@garyharmon5386 Жыл бұрын

Awesome documentary. One of the best I’ve seen. You have no reason to be disappointed in anything. You are an awesome woman and athlete

@gustotrails 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film. Thanks 🙏

@beforedawn 2 жыл бұрын

Been a fan for a minute. Happy to see her getting featured. She's amazing. And yes to riding as process. And healing.

@troyboone4893 2 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful in so many ways, thank you. I think many of us ride to help make sense of the world, ourselves, and to find our happiness within it all. So. thanks again for taking us along on your journey. I'm also of native ancestry (VA) and Alex's adventures have help inspire me to complete the AZT 300 and the Stagecoach 400. Hoka-Hey sister :-)

@bradylawrence3201 Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for making this. This is an exceptionally brave and moving film and more folks should watch it.

@ecnambul Жыл бұрын

Awesome film about an awesome human. Thank you

@cyrill8885 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Alexandera is a wonderful and very inspiring person

@kathardt-holoch4361 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing more about your story. It was very powerful to hear.

@Zebster57 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Saskatchewan! Beautiful video & message, Alexandera you are an inspiration in all ways!

@kimberlykietzman1351 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful thoughtful videos I have watched. A truly inspiring film.

@jackiegammon2065 Жыл бұрын

I so love this video and Alexandera's ability to figure out who she is and what makes her happy. An incredible sense of "self" and of course a great cyclist!!

@jkeiffer Жыл бұрын

So heart wrenching, so personal, so moving. Well done video, and amazing woman I'd love to know.

@jojoanggono3229 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing people doing amazing thing (cycling).

@shawnshiraz4433 2 жыл бұрын

Woah… 🤯 soo freaking good ❤️

@philosofit2943 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful film. 🙏🏾

@lmhr9 2 жыл бұрын

Great effort. brought a tear to my eye. Thank you so much for making and sharing.

@vegangoutdoor5047 2 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful Person!

@EDOSANTX 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@dtbrooks7325 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You have expanded my understanding and given voice to some of my own feelings.

@photorectoby Жыл бұрын

This was so well done and awesome story and human too! love!

@terrywoods4597 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You are gem and one hell of an inspiration.

@matthewtaylor4149 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for having this level of vulnerability

@gregorykulinski2186 9 ай бұрын

That was amazing , felt like home.

@roo.travels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alexandera for sharing your story. Feeling inspired to ride more. ❤

@BretSchnitzer 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful film!

@MaryMoser63 Жыл бұрын

So much respect!

@iixnay Жыл бұрын

What an awesome person she is

@WaywardLifeSailing 9 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing this.

@icarussparks 5 ай бұрын

you're an inspiration to me

@aaronedgeart Жыл бұрын

Wondrous!

@markroberts00 5 ай бұрын

This is a masterpiece

@freehubmag 5 ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed it!

@user-ro1dl3dv3g 12 күн бұрын

Beautiful

@francisbombus3949 Жыл бұрын

❤

@cha752 2 жыл бұрын

I Love you

@xjaybirdx309 Жыл бұрын

Fuck yes

@John_D2 Жыл бұрын

It's been said before...If you want to hate your country, watch the news...If you want to love your country, ride a bike across it.

@AppleJack76 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, most countries have dark pasts... And history always repeats itself.

@J3SSEB 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the film Alexandra. You’re an inspiration to a lot of people, not just cyclist. Keep doing what you’re doing.

@c.k.9728 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful