Women’s Safety on Indian Roads: Shivani Chauhan’s Story | Femtalkies

What happens when a woman chooses to ride on her own terms? 🏍️ In this episode of Femtalkies by Feministaa, host Medha Mukherjee sits down with Shivani Chauhan, popularly known as Rebel Wheels, to talk about her passion for biking, women’s safety on Indian roads, personal boundaries, and the courage to speak up. Shivani recounts a disturbing road incident on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road that affected her physically and emotionally. She shares her experience, the support she received, her recovery journey, and why accountability and safer roads matter for women. Beyond the incident, this conversation explores the freedom of riding, challenging stereotypes about women bikers, family support, and pursuing your passion despite social expectations. Watch till the end for Shivani’s message to women who want to follow their dreams and to everyone who believes in making public spaces safer and more respectful. Meet the Participants:- Shivani Chauhan | Rebel Wheels Shivani Chauhan is a woman biker known online as Rebel Wheels. In this conversation, she opens up about her journey into biking, what riding means to her, and the challenges women can face in public spaces. She also reflects on a road incident she describes, her recovery, the support she received, and the importance of respect, road safety, and accountability. Medha Mukherjee | Founder of Feministaa Medha Mukherjee, founder of Feministaa, started the platform in 2015 to empower women by sharing stories of female entrepreneurs and changemakers. Through conversations that explore ambition, confidence, and personal growth, Medha fosters a community that encourages women to pursue their goals without guilt and build financial and emotional independence. Follow Medha on: ○ YouTube:    / @feministaaofficial   ○ Instagram:   / medhamukerji   ○ LinkedIn:   / medhamukherjee   WATCH NEXT :- ○ Explore more Femtalkies conversations: https://www.feministaa.com/podcasts ○ Watch more interviews on Feministaa Official:    / @feministaaofficial   ○ Discover women's stories and journeys: https://www.feministaa.com/ ○ Subscribe to Feministaa Official for more conversations:    / @feministaaofficial   About Feministaa Media:- Feministaa Media Pvt Ltd, established in 2015, is a platform committed to empowering women. Its mission is to inspire and motivate by highlighting women's stories and creating a space for dialogue around their professional and personal journeys. Feministaa is dedicated to fostering a gender-neutral environment and supporting the growth, confidence, and independence of its audience. To Know More, Stalk Us On:- ○ LinkedIn:   / feministaa   ○ Instagram:   / feministaaofficial   ○ Facebook:   / feministaaofficial   ○ X (Twitter):   / feministaatoday   ○ Website: https://feministaa.com/ Timestamps:- 00:00 Introduction: The incident that sparked the conversation 01:05 Who is Shivani Chauhan? 02:16 The person behind Rebel Wheels 04:19 Balancing work, social impact, and biking 06:04 How Shivani discovered biking 08:57 What “Rebel Wheels” means to her 11:00 Buying her first sports bike 18:32 Sunday rides and learning to ride 21:07 The Golf Course Road incident 26:23 Unwanted attention faced by women bikers 30:55 Why she tried to get away 34:29 What happened after the fall 43:25 Why she initially kept the incident from her family 49:14 When the video went viral 52:41 Support from strangers and lawyers 56:03 Deciding to speak publicly 59:00 Why she agreed to this interview 01:03:43 Recovery and women supporting women 01:05:04 Her message to the biker community 01:08:22 Road safety and accountability 01:23:23 Advice for young women pursuing their passions 01:27:25 Physical and emotional recovery 01:28:57 Her message to men who feel threatened by women riders 01:32:30 Rapid-fire round 01:34:56 Closing thoughts Join the conversation: What changes would help women feel safer on Indian roads? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. If this conversation resonates with you, LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to Feministaa Official for more honest conversations and inspiring stories. #Femtalkies #WomenSafety #WomenBikers #RoadSafety #ShivaniChauhan #RebelWheels #Feministaa #WomenEmpowerment #WomenOnWheels