The Ladies Ride and the status of women's cycling

Second Annual Ladies Ride

In honor of San Jose Bike Party's annual Ladies Ride I thought I would highlight some bloggers, magzine publishers, and cyclists who speak to cycling from a women's point of view and in a voice that speaks to women on matters such as maternity and cycling and families on bikes.

But first, more information on the Ladies Ride. This year the ride will take place at 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 14 from a yet to be determined downtown San Jose location. This ride is for ladies and girls only. Before the ride the San Jose Bike Clinic will be hosting a maintanence clinic, so if you are unsure if your bike is ready to ride, it might be a good idea to stop by before the ride.

Second Annual
Ladies Ride Artwork

Ladies, if your interested in trying out and commenting on the Ladies Route Ride ahead of time meet this Saturday, July 7, at San Pedro Square Market at 3:00 pm.


For stories related to cycling and travelling with an infant child read Simply Bike bike blog written by a new mommy from a unique perspective.
Jonathan Maus over at BikePortland.org recently featured a story on a car-free mother of six living in Portland ("With Six Kids And No Car This Mother Does It All By Bike."). Its amazing that she is able to propel all of her children with just herself as the family's engine, so to speak.

Also, right after the Pro Walk Pro Bike Conference in Long Beach California the League of American Cyclists will sponsor the first ever National Women's Biking Summit on September 13, 2012. The Summit will provide a unique opportunity to network, share best practices and develop action steps to get more women in your community out riding. Organizers also state that the conference will provide the space for women to create a bike future where women of all backgrounds are equally represented on the streets and in the movement.

And lastly Momentum Magazine a montly magazine that just started distributing in the San Francisco Bay Area is owned and managaged by women and features articles about women and families in cycling. The current issue has an online article titled "How to get a city cycling: focus on women".