We’re celebrating our 5th birthday, and we’re inviting you to be part of it!

Join Girls in Gear for a community bike day celebrating five years of confidence-building, friendship, and joyful riding together - featuring 2, 5, and 7-mile marshaled routes.

We welcome riders of all ages, abilities, and wheel types - balance bikes, tricycles, two-wheels, and everything in between. Families are encouraged to join the celebration to ride or cheer everyone on!

Date: November 8

Location: Fairmount Park Tennis Courts, N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA

Event Schedule

12:00 PM – Arrival, check-in & bike decorating

Kick off the day with safety checks, music, and creative fun! Riders can decorate bikes and helmets, get face paint or temporary tattoos, and meet their Bike Buddy.

12:30 PM – 7-mile ride departs

For experienced riders ready for a longer group adventure. Includes rest and water stations.

12:45 PM – 5-mile ride departs

A social, all-levels route, perfect for building stamina and having fun along the way.

1:00 PM – 2-mile ride departs

A relaxed, family-friendly ride ideal for newer or younger riders.

Ride Details

Each ride will be marshalled by Girls in Gear Ride Leaders and move at a pace appropriate for all ages and abilities - no rider will be dropped or left behind. All rides will depart from and return to the Fairmount Park Tennis Courts and take place exclusively on the scenic trail. For all distances, riders must be comfortable riding on two wheels.

Every riding participant needs a Bike Buddy - an adult or experienced rider age 16+ who will complete the entire route alongside them. If your family needs a Bike Buddy, please email info@girlsingear.org and our program team will match you before your ride.

All-Day Activities

Face painting & temporary tattoos
Bike and helmet decorating stations
Balance bike course
Snacks & hydration stops
Raffle prizes with donations in support of our scholarship fund
Music, community booths, and fun surprises!

Who Can Join

We welcome riders of all ages, abilities, and wheel types - balance bikes, tricycles, two-wheels, and everything in between. Families are encouraged to join the celebration to ride and cheer riders on!

Pricing & Registration

At Girls in Gear, we believe every girl deserves the chance to ride - no matter her experience, background, or ability. Your registration fee helps us cover the cost of coaching, supplies, snacks, and program materials so we can keep our rides safe, fun, and accessible for all.

Ride Registration

$5 | Girls in Gear Participants

For current or past Girls in Gear riders and Girl Scouts - thank you for being part of our community!

$25 | Families, Friends & Community Members

Open to anyone joining the fun - whether you’re riding alongside a participant, cheering from the sidelines, or pedaling for the first time with us.

New to Girls in Gear? Not a past participant? No problem! Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just register at the Community Member rate, and we’ll see you at the start line! If cost is a barrier, please reach out to info@girlsingear.org - we never want finances to keep a girl from riding.

Bike Bash!