Image by Pittsburgh cyclist Hannah Thompson
There are a number of “women-centered” events at this year’s BikeFest. Be sure to check out the awesome list below!
Ladies “Urban Assault” Ride with Chic Velo
Mon, August 15, 6pm – 9pm /Southside in front of REI
We will meet at REI in SouthSide works, wind through city neighborhoods and back to the South Side. End with food and drinks at OTB (Over the Bar Cafe on Carson). Approximately 25 miles– no drop ride with the ladies of Chic Velo. All ability levels welcome! We will be on city roads, so helmets are required for this ride. Facebook Page
Reproductive Rights Ride
Mon, August 15, 6pm – 8pm / Schenley Plaza, Oakland
Join us on this moderate 15-18 mile bike tour through several Pittsburgh neighborhoods and learn the history and growth of reproductive rights and services in our city and local neighborhoods. We will learn about the struggles and successes to ensure full access to reproductive health and how you can take action to keep our reproductive rights. For additional info or questions contact: phill.cresswell
Velomuse Mountain Biking 201 Ride
Mon, August 15, 6pm – 8pm / Frick Park Tennis Courts (S.Braddock near Biddle)
This no-drop women-only ride will focus on advanced features: skinnies, log overs, wooden bridges, and high-speed switchbacks. There will be a bit of sessioning and instruction; however, riders are expected to have a fair amount of conditioning and bike-handling experience on their own so we can maintain a fairly consistent pace. Rain in excess (puddles still on the ground within an hour of ride start), cancels ride. Bikes and helmets in good condition are required, while riding snack, hydration and eye protection are strongly encouraged. Stay tuned for details on a women’s retreat weekend with Velomuse.
All Female Ride to the Femme Show
Tue, August 16, 7:00pm – 9:30pm / Friendship Park
Join up with other rad ladies of Pittsburgh, to ride to an awesome show: The Femme Show is a unique perspective on femininity, gender, queerness and sexuality in Pittsburgh, which is now in it’s fifth year, The Femme Show uses dance, burlesque, drag, spoken word, puppets, and more to give audiences new ways and new reasons to think about gender, femininity, and desire. The Femme Show is being held at Remedy in Lawrenceville, the cost is $5-10 sliding scale. Come to Friendship Park at 7:00pm to talk about plans for future all girl bike events and discuss women and bikes- leave at 8:00pm for the show -girls only!
Contact: cheryl.sedlock@gmail.com for more details
Women’s Mountain Bike Ride
Wed, August 17, 6:00pm – 7:30pm / Frick Park parking lot (off of Braddock Ave. and Biddle Ave.)
A ride for the girls! (Please, NO guys) We’ll do a skills clinic, followed by a short ride to practice. Beginner to intermediate level. We’ll ride in the rain, unless there’s so much rain that it would be bad for the trails.
Contact: karen@dirtragmag.com for more details
Bike Maintenance for Women
Wed, August 17, 7pm – 8pm / REI (SouthSide Works)
Thurs, Aug 18, 7pm – 8pm / REI (Robinson – Settler’s Ridge)
If you ride a bicycle, then you need this class! This class is an informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary! Bring your front wheel for hands on flat repair instruction. Registration is not required but recommended as space is limited.
If the class is full sign up for the waiting list so we can let you know if we plan on moving the class outside to accomodate a larger crowd (weather dependent).
Visit www.rei.com/pittsburgh to register for the South Side class on Wed Aug 17
Visit www.rei.com/settlersridge to register for the Settler’s Ridge (Robinson) Class on Thurs, Aug 18
Operation Sappho Summer Crank-down BYKE Party
Thu, August 18, 10pm – Fri, August 19, 2am / Brillobox
DJ Square Peg and DJ Drop That will be spinnin’ summertime jamz – ride on down and dance the night away
w/ your blinky light-$3 without -$6 QUEER BYKE PARTY Photobooth by the lovely CALDWELL facebook event page
All this and more on the BikeFest 2011 Calendar of Events
Fri Aug 12 – Don’t miss one of the best parties in Pittsburgh: The BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party! Our largest party of the year kicks off BikeFest in style, and raises funds to support BikePGH’s advocacy efforts. Beat the long lines getting into the party and buy your tickets today!
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