WMNBikePGH is “Growing Inclusive Community” on Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Join us for the 11th Annual Women & Non-Binary Bike Summit, hosted by WMNBikePGH. This year we have an exciting new location– join us at Hosanna House on Saturday, October 19th, 2024

The Summit is an engaging, one-day event featuring engaging presentations, workshops, and activities focused on boosting skills and encouraging 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. We are thrilled to announce this year’s Summit theme is: Growing Inclusive Community

Together, we can learn from and uplift each other to build a more connected and inclusive cycling community!

Here’s who this event is for:

BikePGH’s Women & Non-Binary program was created to break down barriers to bicycling and increase the representation of people who have historically marginalized gender identities. The program is inclusive of trans and cis women, intersex people, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, and gender variant folks, as well as those whose gender identity falls outside of the dominant conceptions of gender.

Here’s what to expect:

The WMNBikePGH Summit is a one-day community-building and educational experience that aims 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. 

The Summit offers a well-rounded mix of bicycle education, energizing activities like cyclist-friendly yoga, workshops, community discussion sessions, and a group ride. More information on our programming below.

WHEN?

Saturday, October 19th, 20234 from 9:30am – 4pm (full event day schedule below)

WHERE?

Hosanna House – 807 Wallace Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

The Summit will be completely in-person, with all sessions being held at the fully accessible venue, Hosanna House. All sessions and activities will be there except the celebratory group ride at the end of the day.

WHY?

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 this year’s keynote speaker

Josie Fouts is an Asian-American amputee who uses cycling as a method for self discovery and empowerment. At her first paracycling event, she gained 2x National Championship, and set a National record! Since then, she has been trailblazing for ability inclusion in the cycling industry especially along trails in nature where life takes on multiple imperfect forms and adapts in unique ways. Physically overcoming rocks and obstacles trains her mentally to be resilient down the unknown road of advocacy to get Mountain Paracycling to become a Paralympic sport. Along the way, she is continuously spreading awareness through her self-directed film Tread Setters, and innovating her adaptive mountain bike including renovating prosthetics to single-handedly save the world with Mountain Paracycling!

Event Day Schedule & Programming

The day is full of programming that accommodates everyone, no matter where you are in your cycling journey. This year’s event will focus on community building, with all sessions focusing on learning from others, sharing our lived experiences, and building our confidence while out riding.

For this year’s Summit, everything except the group ride will take place at Hosanna House instead of traveling off-site for sessions. We’ll have a light breakfast, enjoy the presentation and Q&A from keynote speaker Josie Fouts, have a reflective community conversation, and have lunch. Then, in the afternoon, you’ll sign up for a session of your choice and we’ll go on a celebratory group bike ride to close out the day!

Event Schedule

9:30 – 10:00 am – Event space opens for registration and check in. Cofee and light breakfast provided.
10:00 am – Welcome announcements
10:15 am – Keynote Speaker Josie Fouts!
11:30 am – Morning session
12:00 pm – Lunch!
1:15 pm – Afternoon sessions (you can choose your own while registering)
2:45 pm – Group ride prep + closing remarks
3:00 pm – Group bike ride!

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to us at info@bikepgh.org

We can’t wait to see you at this year’s WMNBikePGH Summit!

Thank you to our Summit Sponsors: