Closets, basements, storage facilities and thrift stores are filled with unwanted and unloved single-use bridesmaid dresses (and sometimes bicycles), too. 
On October 15, well dressed ladies and gentleman of Pittsburgh are going to change that for the Bridesmaid Dress Ride
Join us on the street!
This ride is all about fun and creativity. It will not be any faster than the newest / slowest rider is able to maintain at an enjoyable and un-intimidating pace. If you’re used to going fast all the time, this will be a nice time to ride your bike in a different manner (and in a bridesmaid dress!)
Meet at 6pm at the Bike Pittsburgh office (3410 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA) for dress preparation, camaraderie, laughter, and a brief demonstration on the various techniques for riding a bicycle in a dress.
This bicycle ride is part of the Car Free Fridays celebration of Lawrenceville so stick around after the ride to explore the arty happenings with your new friends.
The Seven Lofty Goals of the Bridesmaid Dress Ride
- Have fun
- Meet new people
- Wear that dress one more time
- Reduce the financial waste of the dress. (If you spent $200 on a dress to wear it only once than it cost $200 per use and that is just too much for one day. If you wear it to the Bridesmaid Dress Ride then it’s just $100 per use!)
- Demonstrate that it is possible to ride fancy clothes on a bike
- Look fabulous / ridiculous
- Encourage people to become more comfortable riding in the city
New or new-ish to riding in the city? New or new-ish to group rides? Just follow the following handy tips and we’ll have a great time together!
Seven Recommended Rules of the Ride
- Stay in the right lane
- Leave nothing and no one behind
- Stop at red lights
- Ride straight and predictably
- Roll past conflict
- Communicate with other riders
- Have fun
This is not a ladies-exclusive ride. Gentleman will be warmly welcomed, particularly those that embrace the spirit of the ride and wear a dress (other formal wear is acceptable)! Bring a friend or two.
Facts to Remember:
When: October 15, 6-8pm
Where: Meet at the Bike Pittsburgh office, 3410 Penn Ave (corner of Butler and Penn)
What: Wear a bridesmaid dress on your bicycle
Rain: The Bridesmaid Dress Ride is Mist or Shine. Who wants to get fancy and ride in the rain?
Rain date: October 22, 6pm; Rain date’s rain date: October 23, 2pm
**Photo Credit in the flier goes to the ladies of the excellent blog Let’s Go Ride a Bike.
Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! We are a membership organization and need you to add your voice! Bike Pittsburgh works to protect cyclist’s rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. For more info, check out: www.bike-pgh.org/membership
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