4th Annual Pittsburgh Women & Biking Forum Tickets

On Saturday, August 28th, 2021, Pittsburgh hosted its fourth annual Women & Biking Forum, an event focused on encouraging more women to take up biking as a sport and means of transportation. The event took place at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty and involved a series of workshops, panel discussions, and a group ride to promote bikes in the city.

Sport plays a significant role in this year's event, as many attendees saw biking as a form of exercise and adventure that requires physical effort and skill. For example, one of the workshops titled "Bike Skills 101" was particularly geared towards beginners who wanted to learn how to control their bike, cross intersections, and navigate through major obstacles while also exercising.

The forum featured different speakers who shared their experiences with sports and travel as time permitted. Speakers included Kate Bennett from PeopleForBikes- Active Transportation Leadership Institute, Stacy Albin of Thick Bikes, and Chelsea Guglielmo, an urban designer and community planner.

In addition, the forum recognized the issue of gender disparities in the bicycling sphere. Studies have shown that women are less likely to bike than men, which is why forums such as this are essential in promoting cycling as a friendly space. This year, the forum placed particular emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and making biking accessible to everyone regardless of background. Participants discussed integration and strategies for advocating biking to marginalized groups, including women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities.

Furthermore, Pittsburgh (as an emerging bike-friendly city) saw an upward trend in the number of women participating in cycling, hence calling it "Pittsburgh Women & Biking Forum." While advocating for educational and policy changes, topics also revolved around providing support services for prospective female bikers such as creating safe spaces for locking up bikes, accommodating diverse needs, and handling street harassment and safety concerns.

In conclusion, the Women & Biking Forum has become an integral part of the sports landscape in Pittsburgh and the wider cycling community. Through conversations around skill-building, inclusivity, advocacy, and creating safe spaces, women are finding their place in biking and becoming more visible in all facets—including power teams such as Trek-Segafredo Women's team. Shining a light on women's underrepresentation in sports such as biking is crucial for encouraging diversity and promoting healthy lifestyles for all.