Women's Cycling
Whether you're just thinking about bike riding and need some encouragement to get going or you're an avid cyclist and want to find more women to ride with, we’ll link you to the resources you need. This website page provides you with Women's Cycling resources throughout the St. Louis bi-state area. We hope to encourage women of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy cycling more often!

The Great Rivers Greenway District
The Great Rivers Greenway District is the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails known as the River Ring, focuses on details that will appeal to women cyclists. Evenly paved trails are engineered and designed to offer a smooth ride, avoid sharp turns and provide convenient rest stops, often including interpretive signage, drinking fountains, benches, restrooms and other amenities. In addition, newly installed bridges enable riders to avoid traffic and electric signals have been installed at busy intersections. When complete, the River Ring will join two states and cover an area of 1,216 square miles. The Greenway District was established in November 2000 by the successful passage of the Clean Water, Safe Parks and Community Trails Initiative (Proposition C) in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, Missouri.

Learn more about the Great Rivers Greenway District

St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation
The St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation is an advocacy organization whose mission is to make the St. Louis region more friendly, safe, and accessible to people on bicycles through educational outreach, advocacy, and improved facilities. The Bike Federation provides information resource to all cyclists - men and women - including:

• List of bicycling instructors who offer classes in how to ride safely in traffic.
• Literature on bicycle safety, commuting, and facilities as well as bicycling maps for our region - this information can be mailed directly to you.
• Website with helpful information for bicyclists and links to other web resources.
• Online discussion list where people share information regarding routes, equipment, parking, and specialized topics such as winter biking.
• Hosting the Annual Bicycle Swap Meet where bicycling enthusiasts from bike shops to individuals come together to buy, sell, trade, and celebrate all things bicycle.
• Working with local health care providers to promote proper helmet use and to provide free or low cost helmets at community events.
• Offering members discounts at participating bike shops.
• Giving voice to the interests of people who ride bikes by sending advocates to promote bicycling to public agencies and government officials.

Learn more about the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation

St. Louis Revolution
St. Louis Revolution is a women's-only cycling education and advocacy group. It was established and is run by a dedicated group of local female cyclists promoting every level of women's cycling in the Midwest. They offer the following resources to get women connected with other women in a wide variety of riding disciplines:

• Women’s Rides – Standing rides are every Wednesday evening, starting at 6:00 pm from the Webster Groves Straubs/St. Louis Bread Company parking lot. St. Louis Revolution will also direct people to the rides that will benefit them the most and the club supports all cycling clubs and organizations.
• Women Bike Mentors - St. Louis Revolution offers mentoring on every ride and on a needed basis individually to members.
• Women’s Specific Forum - Impromptu rides, equipment discussion, upcoming events, women talk, and shared stories, are just a few of the fun topics that can be accessed through their website.
• Education - St. Louis Revolution offers education on topics including bike knowledge and purchasing, bike maintenance, bike skills and safety awareness on roads and trails.
• Bike Loan Program – This program for organized rides can help people get acquainted with equipment to aid in the purchase of their own bike.
• Members Discounts - are offered at participating bike shops.

Learn more about St. Louis Revolution

Trailnet
Trailnet Promotes Active Living in St. Louis through bicycle and pedestrian activities to improve the health of individuals, communities and the environment. We provide the following resources for women cyclists:

• Women Bike Mentors - we team our volunteer mentors up with you to provide helpful suggestions with regards to route planning, clothing, gear selection, etc.
  View a list of our current mentors
  To volunteer as a Bike Mentor, please call Lynn at 314/436-1324 x 115 or
• Pedal Series - The Pedal in Our Parks – Museum District Family Bicycle Rides are great for beginning cyclists and families. Each event includes three components: bicycle safety tips, a 5-mile bike ride, and time at a cultural institution for exhibits and programs. The rides are FREE and open to all ages, and trailers and trail-a-bikes for kids are welcome.
  Learn more about these rides
• Bicycle Fun Club Rides - These rides are fun for cyclists of all abilities and offer three mileage choices on low traffic, scenic rural roads in Missouri and Illinois. These fully-supported rides (we provide riders with cold water, mechanical assistance and pick-up service if needed) allow you to socialize with friends and many of the rides are tied to food and local festivals – part of the FUN is socializing and eating after the ride!
  Learn more about these rides
• Tuesday Night Riverfront Trail Rides - These scenic rides along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail offer mileage choices of 7 - 27 miles, with all routes following the Mississippi River. Ride support is provided until 8:30 PM.
  Learn more about these rides
• Member Discounts - We offer member discounts at participating bike shops.
  View a list of participating shops