Chain of Command is an exhibition celebrating the strength and resilience of female cyclists. A passion project by local artist and bike enthusiast Jay-Dee Pitcaithly, combining her deep love of cycling, photography and painting.

What started as a creative project quickly became something much bigger, a celebration of the people, experiences and communities that make cycling so special. This exhibition is a reflection of the women who continue to break barriers, build community and show up for themselves and others every day.

Key Dates:

Exhibition open - 7 to 30 October 2026, Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM

Opening night celebration - Thu 8 October (6 to 8pm)

Location: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, Melbourne CBD

In Conversation: Women, Cycling & Change

As part of the exhibition Jay-Dee will also be hosting an in conversation panel exploring barriers and the progress in cycling for women and gender diverse riders with April Drage, Emma Mickle and Dr Bridie O'Donnell.

Thu 15 October (6 to 7pm) @ Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Spaces are limited for this so please book via Eventbrite.

A little bit about Jay-Dee the brains behind the exhibition:

I’m a self-taught artist based in Melbourne/Naarm and a passionate bike enthusiast. My love for cycling was born in the deep dark depths of the first COVID lockdown, a time when two wheels became my escape and my empowerment.

This journey has led me to create a bike-themed art exhibition, also inspired by the incredible story of movement alchemist Nouran Salah, which I discovered while watching 'The Engine Inside' documentary. Her work empowering women through cycling struck a chord with me, and I knew I wanted to emulate that same sense of freedom and strength through my art.

With this exhibition, my goal is simple: to celebrate women, bikes, and the powerful movement they create together. I hope it inspires other females to ride, create, and reclaim their space in life.