The INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY RIDE comes to Madison!

RESCHEDULED FROM MAR 12 TO MAR 19 DUE TO WEATHER

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TOGETHER WE RIDE 2023: A bike ride for equality, inclusion and positive social change.

Use YOUR VOICE with the bike as a medium for equity, unity and change.
Ride for INCLUSION and EQUALITY as we all pedal forward TOGETHER.

What:  To celebrate the achievements, persistence and future of women around the world by doing a bike ride in honor of International Women’s Day.  Let’s ride together as we strive to promote gender balance in the world, raise awareness against bias and spread the word about this impactful day.  International Women’s Day is every year on March 8th (BBC will be riding on Sunday, March 19th).  This is a FREE advocacy ride.

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Distance:  20 miles averaging 13-14 MPH (stopping to regroup), no drop.  This is a conversational advocacy ride, not a race.

Who:  EVERYONE is invited to the bike party!  All ages, all genders, LGBTQ+, non-binary, agender individuals, all religions, all worldviews, all political views, all cultures, all countries…EVERYONE!  

Where:  We will ride together 20 miles outdoors, but if you cannot make it, ride anywhere (Ride your stationary bike that is in your house, your Peloton, your spin classs, around your block!) Just Ride!

Type of bike:  Any bike works, e-bikes included!  We will average 13-14 MPH pace.

Details:  This is a FREE event.  Ride your bike, take some photos and share either via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and/or Strava your adventure to spread your sunshine.  #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #TogetherWeRide1

The following 3 sites have been set up to share your adventure, ride summaries and photos, you can also share via our email at iwdbike@gmail.com if you do not want to share via any of these. We would love to hear from you!


Facebook Public Group: International Women’s Day Together We Ride Bike Ride
Instagram #togetherweride1
Twitter @TogetherWeRide4

International Womens Day Ride RWGPS File

International Womens Day Ride Cue Sheet

Route Details:  Starts and ends at McDaniel Park in McFarland.  Route heads north along Lower Yahara River trail, connects to the Capital City State Trail, then circles Lake Monona on the Lake Loop, and returns to McDaniel Park again along the Capital City State Trail and Lower Yahara River trails.  This route traverses trails and neighborhood streets.  We will regroup at at several points so as to stay together as much as possible.

The RWGPS file shows bike shops along the route in case of mechanicals. Cue sheets are available (please print your own).



REGISTRATION & WAVIER:  Please register for this event so we know how many to expect!

OPTIONAL POST-RIDE GATHERING:  Green Lantern, right next to McDaniel Park

Here is the official commemorative 2023 International Women’s Day Together We Ride Persistence Patch of Honor

ALTERNATE DATE:  In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to the following Sunday, March 19th.