Women and Bikes

Record-Breaking Bike Commuter Turnout Prompts Call to Action In Vancouver

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:46:34 GMT

Bike commuters prevailed over Vancouver, BC's, spring showers in record-breaking numbers to make this spring's Bike to Work & School Week a huge success.

Women Lead the Way For Future Growth of Cycling in North America

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:57:00 GMT

For the first time in US history, 60 percent of bicycle owners between the ages of 18-27 are women.

Bike Shop - Pedal Chic

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One need only speak with Robin Bylenga, founder and owner of Pedal Chic, for a minute to appreciate her commitment and passion for getting more women on bicycles.

Black Women Bike DC Founder Veronica Davis speaks at 2013 National Bike Summit

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Veronica O. Davis, P.E., co-founder of Black Women Bike DC presents "Creating an Advocacy Organization" at the 2013 National Bike Summit in Washington, DC.

Women-Only Rides

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

How do you motivate women who may not have been on a bicycle since childhood to ride again? The growing trend of women-only rides hopes to provide this inspiration.

Georgena Terry

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:04:30 GMT

A profile of Georgena Terry, founder of Terry Precision Bicycles for Women and designer of custom, hand-built steel bicycles for women.

Campaign Launched to Get More Women Riding Bikes

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:54:36 GMT

Motivated by the fact that only 24 percent of bike trips made in the US in 2009 were by women, Women Bike wants to see more women out riding and in positions of leadership.

How to Sell the Cycling Lifestyle to American Women

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There is a lack of women-centric marketing campaigns that help encourage and promote the bike lifestyle. This is an excerpt from the first-ever National Women's Bicycling Summit in Long Beach, CA.

2 Wheels & Heels Ride - Double the Ladies, Double the Fun

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:57:39 GMT

Encouraging more women to ride is why Jess Mathews organizes the '2 Wheels & Heels" ride.

Percent of Bike Trips by Women

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Women’s share of total bike trips in Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, UK, Australia & North America.

Save the Date for the National Women's Bicycling Summit

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On September 13, 2012, a half-day National Women’s Bicycling Summit at the conclusion of the international Pro Walk/ Pro Bike conference in Long Beach, CA.

How to Get a City Cycling: Focus on Women

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In most cities, women tend to use bicycles less than men. John Pucher, author of the forthcoming book City Cycling, explores how to increase female bicycle ridership by improving cycling safety.

Getting Women on Bikes in Southern California

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:35:00 GMT

In less than six months, Women on Bikes Southern California has grabbed media attention and has been endorsed by cycling advocacy groups.

Cyclofemme Global Women's Cycling Day - May 13, 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:33:00 GMT

CycloFemme is a global women’s cycling day that will be celebrated on May 13, 2012.