“A Place To Come and Learn” – Female Cyclists Align Forces With Non-Profit Mountain Riding Group to Empower Changes

Breaking barriers in cycling expeditions, the WeROK Mountain Biking Group has recently stirred up buzz for its unique stance of empowerment. In the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, this bold crew of female riders was seen redefining the trails for women in a typically male-dominated sport. Hoping to teach and support aspirants from all levels, the nonprofit crew made headlines like never before.

Urging women to lead a better life through cycling, the WeROK group exhibited a firm mission to inspire and educate its members. While cultivating a community that welcomed cyclists of diverse backgrounds, races, and ethnicities, they also focused on diverse professions and lifestyles. The group is committed to providing better growth spaces for female riders. 

Women’s mountain cycling group with bold courses 

Standing for Women Empowered Riding Oklahoma, the WeROK group became a beacon of revolution in cycling adventures. With widespread support for riders in Northeast Oklahoma, board member Cyndi Ballard shared candid insights from their saddleback sessions. While mentioning her team’s monthly meetings, she further narrated the non-intimidating aspects of this idea.

With the cycling group’s dedicated participants sharing their personal experiences, they helped several female contenders to learn and be themselves. Fostering a heightened sense of inclusivity beyond all odds, the crew marked their audacious trip on Sunday, January 28. Looking ahead, they also planned another tour for February 25. 

Encapsulating passion for routine cycling ventures, the WeROK board further elaborated on the group’s motto. In a detailed note, Ballard was spotted affirming, “We want women to feel like they have a place to come and learn.” Significantly, the crew had many more events mapped out for this year, including their upcoming trip to Turkey Mountain on March 31, followed by April 28. 

Teamed ventures exhibit sporting passion beyond biases

Meanwhile, another cycling revolution marked its course with the Femmes + Themmes events gaining momentum last year. Reportedly, longtime bicyclists Sammy Schneider and Emily Wilson founded this group in Chicago. Hoping to provide a safe space for women, femme, non-binary, and trans Chicagoans to pedal together, their ideas became real on May 6, 2023. 

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With more than 50 participants cycling over 30 miles, the event included trails and stops at local businesses. While Schneider and Wilson recalled meeting through a grassroots advocacy network called Bike Grid Now, they aimed to create a space that went beyond just biking. Potentially evolving into advocacy for better infrastructure, they also urged for street-safety of women.

While the cycling streets can be both thrilling and treacherous, Femmes + Themmes riders noted maintaining a comfortable 10-12 mph. Ensuring this welcoming experience for cyclists of all levels, the group’s focus on inclusivity has been evident in its name itself. Besides paying homage to their unbiased community, Schneider recalled naming the venture while still being a dancer. 

In the pursuit of breaking cycling norms, WeROK and Femmes + Themmes showcased the transformative power of the sport. As a catalyst for change, they carved out trails beyond societal barriers, creating communities that pedaled towards a united cause. With vivid plans for the future, their wheels kept turning while marking the beginning of many more such conquests ahead. 

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