Providing community and education, women's bike clubs are a powerful way to create those connections and empower more women to take that first pedal stroke and discover the many benefits of riding. On this webinar, we heard from WE Bike (Women's Empowerment) NYC, Black Women Bike DC and Girl Bike Love. Watch the recording or click here for the webinar Tip Sheet (slides and notes). (January 23, 2013)

Though underrepresented in many aspects of the bicycle movement, there's growing evidence that women hold the purse strings when it comes to the future success of the bike industry. In preparation for the Women Mean Business theme for the National Women's Bicycling Forum, we explored the results of the American Bicyclist Study with authors Elliot Gluskin and Jay Townley to better understand the tremendous economic impact of women on the current, and more importantly, the future of the bicycle movement. Click here for the presentation slides or watch the full recording. (February 27, 2013)

Research consistently shows that women shoulder more of the household responsibilities, including childcare and transportation. Whether running errands or shuttling kids, women often face additional considerations when it comes to getting around by bike. In this webinar, we'll explore how individual, advocacy and retailer leaders are addressing these unique but widespread considerations and helping to get more moms and families out riding. For this conversation we were joined by Megan Odett, founder of Kidical Mass DC and creator of the National Family Biking Survey; Kit Hodge, Deputy Director for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and the creator of the organization's "Family Biking Guide"; and Martina Fahrner, co-founder of Clever Cycles in Portland, Ore., which was among the first bike shops in the U.S. to carry bikes specifically geared toward family transportation needs. (April 11, 2013) Click here to watch the recording or download resources discussed on the webinar:

• Click here to download the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Family Biking Guide — in English, Spanish or Chinese.
• Click here for for the presentation from Megan Odett, of Kidical Mass DC, including steps to hosting an ABCs of Family Biking event in your community
• Download the results from the National Family Biking Survey
  
  • Part I: Overview
  • Part II: Destinations and Motivations
  • Take the survey!
• Click here for the presentation from Martina Fahrner, co-founder of Clever Cycles in Portland

What's the first step to encouraging more women to ride? Starting the conversation! In a growing number of communities, organizations are using Women's Forums to kick off the discussion — and start building campaigns. On this webinar, we explored successful models, strategies and take-home tips for effective women's panels with the organizers behind the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's Women & Bicycles Program and the Ohio Women's Bicycling Summit. (July 23, 2013) 

• Click here to download the slides 
• Click here for 10 Tips for Successful Women's Forums