Cycles and Change

In 1928, five African American women set off from New York City on a 250 mile adventure to Washington D.C. Their three day ride was about personal pleasure and challenge and calls into question our ideas of who bicycled in history and why.

Listen to their story
https://soundcloud.com/user-568024463/episode-8-bikes-race-and-racing-in-1928

Discover more stories:
https://www.blackgirlsdobike.org/know-your-history

'We Are Cyclists' Film Shows How Everyday Riders Are Rewriting Cycling Culture 'We Are Cyclists' follows the growth of All Bodies on Bikes—a grassroots movement that has evolved into a national nonprofit with chapters across the United States.

March 7: Educators Roll Out to the Second Annual Pittsburgh Youth Cycling Educator Forum! - BikePGH Attend the 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Youth Cycling Educators Forum on Saturday, March 7

A big thanks to Odochi Akwani of Betterbikeshare.org.for supporting our efforts to grow the bike share community in Pittsburgh

Neil Walker Shares The Power of The Bicycle We spoke with Neil Walker, a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) and educator based in Pittsburgh, on the benefits of bike share.

"If we’re not in those rooms, decisions get made without our lived experience."

DC is calling. 🚲🏛️
In 2026, the National Bike Summit presented by The League of American Bicyclists is coming to Washington, DC, and we need more people of color in the room and on the ride.

This is where policy meets power: safer streets, better infrastructure, funding decisions, and the future of biking in our communities. When we show up, we shift what gets prioritized.

✅ If you ride a bike
✅ If you want safer streets for your family
✅ If you care about equity, access, and mobility
…this summit is for you.

Let’s roll deep and represent. Register now and tag a friend who should be there.

https://bikeleague.org/events/summit/

🗓️ BikePGH Business Awards Night is Nov. 18th
🏆 We present annual awards to recognize businesses that have made significant contributions to making Pittsburgh better for walking and biking.

✨ Business Network friends, RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/BZS_f4AvZUqMXerALutBYQ2

On November 12, 2025, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tucson Velodrome will mark a milestone for both American and global track cycling. Built on the grounds of the Musselman Honda Circuit, this 250-meter, Olympic-sized track was designed by Canadian engineer Peter Junek, who’s been shaping velodromes for over 50 years.

Why aluminum? Because Arizona’s scorching summers can reach over 100°F (37°C), and aluminum can handle that heat far better than concrete making this a year-round training hub for cyclists of all levels.

The velodrome isn’t just for elite athletes. It will host youth programs, school events, and open rides for anyone who loves cycling in a safe, controlled, and professional environment.

Expect top-tier facilities too: lighting, restrooms, grandstands, and even an access tunnel beneath the track all built to make Tucson a new cycling hotspot.

Meanwhile, the Tucson Bicycle Classic is expanding in 2026 to four full days of racing (February 19–22), following the Valley of the Sun Stage Race just a week earlier.

With both races now sanctioned by USA Cycling, Arizona is fast becoming a spring racing capital for both pros and amateurs.

From aluminum tracks to desert crits, cycling in Arizona just got a serious upgrade. And this is only the beginning.

C O M M U N I T Y R I D E
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Pull up to the October CommunityRide.

ALL Black folks welcome except haters. We need community right now, so if you are particularly feeling alone/lonely or w out community , we especially want your presence. You are welcomed, loved and appreciate, truly!!!

Sat. October 11, 2025
RBG park/Gordon White Park
Meet:11:30
Ride:12:00
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CommunityRide standards:

*no one left behind
*all level ride
*ALL Black folks welcome, bring ya mama and ya cuzin too
*hydration is a process not a destination
*have a mf good time