BWOW does Black Unity Bike Ride (Info only).

The route: Black Unity Bike Ride

Black Unity Bike ride is an annual 15-mile ride that celebrates Black Empowerment, Unity and Love. This year BWOW will be meeting and riding the route as a group. The event kicks off at Leyton Sports Ground in East London and concludes at our new BUBR Fest in Brockwell Park, South London via central London. The event is not a race, it is an inclusive community bike ride.

Meeting point:

We will be meeting at 9.15 am outside Bread & Oregano across from the Leyton Sports Ground. We will then head to the Leyton Sports Ground as a group.

Here is the exact location for Bread & Oregano: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bread+%26+Oregano/@51.5676158,-0.0107584,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48761d565b26e49b:0xc049803817ecedb1!8m2!3d51.5676158!4d-0.0085697

Tickets:

To join the event please book a ticket via the Black Unity Bike ride website: https://blackunitybikeride.com/bubr22/

Rental bikes:

Rental bikes, such as Santander Cycle bikes or Uber bikes can be used for this ride.

Can I come to Black Women On Wheels?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women of Black African and / or Caribbean. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

Other details

Punctures can happen on any ride so please come prepared with the kit to repair a puncture on your bike, such as a spare inner tube. Even if you're not sure how to repair one, someone in the group should be able to help.

We will be taking pictures and videos on the day and using them for our social media campaign. Please let us know if you would like to opt-out of a picture or video being taken of you and or it being posted on social media.

Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.

About the group

Welcome to the sisterhood! We are Black Women On Wheels (BWOW), a cycling group for Black women with a difference. Our focus is fun, laughter and joy, while riding our bikes.

The group started in April 2021 and we ride out 2 times a month, rotating between North, East, South and West London.

As a community of Black women, we empower each other to ride our bikes, while assisting with issues specific to Black women such as haircare while cycling.

It does not matter if you are a complete beginner, a cycle commuter or an advanced rider. Whatever your level, this is the group for you! Join our sisterhood so we can thrive together!

Be Bold, Be You, BWOW!

Ride Levels:

Brave ride (up to 10 miles). Braving your fears to embrace something new. A beginner friendly ride, casual off-road with very few hills.

Warmer ride (10+ to 22 miles). Intermediate riders and aspiring beginners. Looking to warm up their skills and amplify their cycling experience. Pace and hills may appear.

Olympic ride (22+ to 35 miles). Intermediate and experienced riders who aspire to hit their personal best and cross that finish line 🏁. More miles, speed and hills.

Willpower ride (35+ miles). Experienced riders looking to push beyond their limits. Longer distances, more speed and multiple hills. A ride requiring true grit and willpower to complete.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @bwow.cycling

Facebook Group: BWOW (Black Women On Wheels)

Strava: BWOW

(Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.)