Registration is Open for the WMNBikePGH Summit, Presented by Dollar Bank

Calling all women and non-binary cycling friends! Join WMNBikePGH at the 9th Annual Women & Non-Binary Bike Summit, taking place at East End Cooperative Ministry on Saturday October 15th, 2022.

The WMNBikePGH Summit is a fun, one-day event featuring a mix of educational and interactive workshops centered on bicycle adventures, bike maintenance, and skill building activities to boost cyclists’ confidence and encourage women and non-binary representation in cycling.

Our goal is to empower trans and cis women, non-binary, genderqueer, agender and gender variant people of all ages and abilities to feel comfortable and confident riding bikes around the city. Together, we can learn from and uplift each other to build a more connected and inclusive cycling community.

Meet Marley Blonsky, swap gear, and learn a new skill:

• This year’s Summit features a morning yoga wake up session with Open Up, breakfast and lunch included, a community bike clothing and gear swap, pay-what-you-wish registration, and a choose your adventure afternoon where participants can either dive into an intensive interactive session or choose two workshops of interest.
• We are also thrilled to host a Keynote Speech from inclusive cycling advocate Marley Blonsky, in addition to a smaller group chat with Marley later in the afternoon.
• After the summit, participants will have the option to take a group ride to Coven Brewery and cap off the day with refreshments and dinner from their onsite food truck.

We’re also returning to in-person programming, with the keynote panel and morning workshops held at the fully accessible venue, East End Cooperative Ministry. Other workshops will be taking place nearby at our partner venues The Wheel Mill and Free Ride. Please note: If you do sign up for an off-site activity, be sure to have a way to get yourself there! If you Sign Up for “Know Your Bike at Free Ride,” we recommend bringing whatever bike you typically ride!

The day is full of programming that accommodates everyone, no matter where in their cycling journey they may be. We are also excited to bring back pay-what-you-wish registration! 

Registration includes:

All participants will receive a swag bag at registration with these complimentary items:

• Gender Matters Infographic
• Pittsburgh Bike Map
• Biking 101 Guide
• “What to do in a Crash” card
• WMNBikePGH Water Bottle
• BikePGH sticker

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 15th

Time: 8:00am – 3:30pm 

Schedule:

• 8:00am – 8:45am Yoga with Annie Lipidus (she/her), Open Up PGH (optional)
• 8:30am – 9:15 am Doors open for non yoga participants
• 9:30am – 10:30am Keynote: Marley Blonsky (she/her), All Bodies on Bikes
• 10:30am – 11:30am Taking Up Space: Miche Riche (they/them) & Rain Gallo (they/them), Critical Mass Pittsburgh
• 11:30am – 12:00pm Community Gear Swap & Special Guest: Tamar Tipton (they/them), Mx. Pittsburgh International
• Lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Afternoon activities from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Group ride to Coven Brewing departs from East End Cooperative Ministry by 3:30pm

Afternoon Activities:

• Choose YOUR adventure: Want to get on your bike and try an interactive activity? These are the sessions for you! Choose from:
  • Confident City Cycling Class (1pm-3pm) [parking lot near EECM]
  • Know Your Bike Class @ FreeRide (1pm-3pm) [be sure to bring whatever bike you typically ride along with you]
  • De-Mystifying Mountain Biking @ The Wheel Mill (1pm-1:45pm) [be sure to have transportation 🚲 there]
  • Prepare to Catch Air @ The Wheel Mill (2pm-2:45pm)  [be sure to have transportation 🚲 there]
• OR learn more about cycling and the cycling community at these workshops:
  • In depth conversation with Keynote, Marley (1pm-1:45pm OR 2pm-2:45pm) [at EECM]
  • Bike Infrastructure 101 (1pm-1:45pm) [at EECM]
  • Intro to Gravel Riding / Racing (2pm-2:45pm) [at EECM]
• Everyone is welcome to join the optional group ride to Coven Brewing (Lawrenceville) post summit!

Pay-What-You-Wish

• Free Registration – Don’t let the cost of registration keep you from joining us!
• $10 Registration – Ticket proceeds will go towards BikePGH’s Women & Non-Binary program and help fund free Summit registrations.
• $20 Registration + BikePGH Membership – Includes event registration and a BikePGH Membership!