Since the very beginning, bicycles have carried with them powerful ideas about who belongs in public spaces and who gets to move freely through the world. When modern bicycles, as we know them, first rolled onto the scene in the late 1800s, they became symbols of women’s independence and self-determination. A woman on a bike no longer needed permission - or a man - to move through her community. That was radical, and it still is.
More than a century later, Girls in Gear carries that same spirit forward. Today, girls are facing more pressure than ever - to fit in, to shrink, to sit still. In a world that can make growing up feel small, we remind them they are anything but. Every time a girl rides with us, she learns that confidence, courage, and community can carry her anywhere - on or off her bike.
When she rides, a girl is rehearsing for the rest of her life: learning balance, building resilience, and discovering the joy of movement.
And that’s where you come in.
This season, your support keeps that legacy alive. It ensures that every girl who wants to ride has the chance - with a bike, a helmet, and a team cheering her on. It means more first pedals, more finish-line smiles, more moments of bravery that ripple far beyond the handlebars. As always, we’ll be sharing stories from our riders, as they share all the ways biking makes them feel. Because when girls get in gear, they grow into their biggest, boldest, brightest selves - and that changes everything.
