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FTWNB Cycling Resources in Philly

FTWNB Cycling Resources in Philly

This list was originally published in Alexa Ringer's story: I asked 38 FTWNB Shredders about biking in Philly. Here's what they said. If you'd like to see a resource featured here, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please DM @thetrellisphilly or email thetrellisphilly@gmail.com Thanks!

Looking for a FTWNB friendly bike ride in Philly? Here’s a list of rides, teams, and groups that are FTWNB-led or host FTWNB centered events. See you out there shredding! 🤟🏻

In no particular order:

  • Laurel Hill Fridays: Women-led & FTWNB friendly hill laps from Laurel Hill Cemetery in Manayunk on Friday mornings.
  • Pedal and Shine: No drop road ride from the Manayunk Trek Shop.
  • Women/Trans/Non-Binary Only "Bike Church" Shop Hours at Neighborhood Bike Works: DIY shop hours (aka Bike Church) on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 9:00pm are dedicated to FTWNB folks to make bike maintenance more accessible. Run by FTWNB riders.
  • WTNB D30: A popular road route regularly led as a race-pace group ride by Musette Cycling Club on Wednesday mornings.
  • Black Girl Joy Bike Ride: Social cycling group rides for Black women founded by Iresha Picot.
  • Folx n Spokes PHL: Initiative by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to create a more inclusive cycling community, with a large Facebook group for discussion.
  • Whiz Kids Racing: Variety of ride types and paces by Whiz Kids Racing team.
  • Wheels of the Woods: FTWNB cycling team with a special love for gravel and the woods.
  • RAR: Radical Adventure Riders centers and supports FTWNB and BIPOC cyclists. They organize bikepacking trips, progression series, rides with food, skill workshops, and a gear library.
  • FTQ Gravel and Road Rides: No-drop rides led by Ronnie at Fairmount Bicycles. Sometimes road, sometimes gravel, always open to anyone identifying as FTQ (Femme/Trans/Queer).