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Black Girls Do Bike: Raleigh-Durham empowers women of color to embrace cycling through community-building, education, and support. They promote biking as a sustainable transportation option while fostering connections among diverse cyclists.

Young Black Kids Do Bike &ndash; Bike Skills &amp; Safety Clinic 🚴🏾&zwj;♀️Come join us at&nbsp;Glenn Elementary School for a fun-filled morning of learning and riding. This in-person event is perfect for youth who want to improve their bike skills, learn important safety tips, and have fun on a bicycle. Our Black Girls Do Bike: Raleigh Durham members, Bike Durham, and community volunteers will guide riders through fun drills and real-world safety tips. Youth rider attendees will:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn how to properly wear a helmet when riding</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn how to perform an A-B-C Quick Check</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Complete bike courses to practice bike skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ride in a group around the loop trail</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If bringing their bike, receive a free bike inspection by our Trek technician</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enter raffle to win a bike</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Light refreshments</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Make new friends</li></ul>This event is specifically designed for community youth between the ages of 6 and 16 who ride bicycles. If a rider is without a bike, we may be able to secure a bike for them to borrow, courtesy of Bike Durham. Parents/Guardians, register your child/ren. Volunteers and Community Partners must register also.&nbsp;Don&#39;t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with other young riders and become a safer, more skilled cyclist. Don&#39;t miss out on your chance to win a gently used and maintained bike, courtesy of Trek Bikes Chapel Hill and other donors. &nbsp;See you there! Consider making a donation!&nbsp; Black Girls Do Bike, Inc. d/b/a Black Girls Do Bike: Raleigh-Durham is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: (27-6601178, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ppf.org/pp" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ppf.org/pp</a>).

Young Black Kids Do Bike - Bike Skills & Safety Clinic

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Black Girls Do Bike: Raleigh Durham&#39;s Smart Cycling Class Smart Cycling is the League of American Bicyclists&rsquo; national bicycle‑education program. It&rsquo;s designed to help cyclists ride safer, more confidently, and more effectively.&nbsp;Smart Cycling covers:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Essential bike‑handling skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rules of the road and traffic principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to ride a bike as a vehicle</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to share the road safely</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">On‑bike drills in a parking lot</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Real‑world road‑riding practice</li></ul>The full Smart Cycling Complete class includes classroom instruction, parking‑lot skills drills, and an on‑road session. It&rsquo;s also the required prerequisite for becoming a League Certified Instructor (LCI). Who It&rsquo;s For:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Riders who want to feel more comfortable and confident</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community members who want to teach others (future LCIs)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Youth (typically 16+) and adults</li></ul>Why It Matters:The program empowers riders by:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Building confidence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Improving safety</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Teaching predictable, responsible riding</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Preparing future cycling educators</li></ul>

Smart Cycling Class

2026 Season Kickoff EventJoin Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh&ndash;Durham as we kick off the 2026 season with a relaxed, welcoming Meet &amp; Greet. This is a social gathering focused on connection, community, and conversation&mdash;this is not a ride. &nbsp; Come meet our 2026 Ride Leaders, Sheros, and fellow women who are part of our vibrant cycling community. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new, returning, or just curious, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the chapter, ask questions, and build relationships before the season gets rolling.&nbsp; This gathering also serves as an early opportunity to connect as we prepare to host the upcoming Black Girls Do Bike National Meetup here in the Raleigh&ndash;Durham area. More details to come.&nbsp; ✨ Refreshments will be served. &nbsp; We&rsquo;ll also have a cycling shoe sale:&nbsp;&bull; $45 per pair &bull; Many sizes available&nbsp;&bull; Credit cards only&nbsp;&bull; Proceeds benefit the Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh&ndash;Durham chapter and support efforts that encourage biking as an everyday transportation option. &nbsp; 📍John Chavis Community Center&nbsp;Multipurpose Room #2&nbsp;505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd&nbsp;Raleigh, NC 27602 &nbsp; All are welcome. Bring a friend and come connect.

2026 Season Kickoff Meet & Greet

Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh-Durham is more than a cycling group&mdash;we&#39;re a community dedicated to empowering women through cycling, wellness, education, and sisterhood. Your support helps us provide:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🚴🏾 Free and inclusive community rides</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💜 Smart Cycling classes and rider education</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">👧🏾 Youth cycling initiatives</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🛡️ Ride safety education and support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🌟 Leadership development and volunteer training</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🤝 Community outreach and special events</li></ul>Every dollar makes a difference and helps ensure that women of all ages and abilities have a welcoming place to ride, grow, and thrive. Thank you for helping us keep BGDB Raleigh-Durham rolling!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1766974183/wysiwyg/bltwy7f4kaswfyohlgzw.jpg" style="width: 272px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 272px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782837673/wysiwyg/pgzepalz4ihq4chs0ltm.jpg" style="width: 273px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 273px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;Spokes &amp; Sass 2026 National Meetup Raleigh Durham Chapter

Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh-Durham is more than a cycling group—we're a community dedicated to empowering women through cycling, wellness, education, and sisterhood.Your support helps us provide:🚴🏾 Free and inclusive community rides💜 Smart Cycling classes and rider education👧🏾 Youth cycling initiatives🛡️ Ride safety education and support🌟 Leadership development and volunteer training🤝 Community outreach and special eventsEvery dollar makes a difference and helps ensure that women of all ages and abilities have a welcoming place to ride, grow, and thrive.Thank you for helping us keep BGDB Raleigh-Durham rolling! Spokes & Sass 2026 National Meetup Raleigh Durham Chapter

🚴🏾 Smart Cycling ClassPresented by Black Girls Do Bike: Raleigh-Durham Whether you&#39;re new to cycling or have been riding for years, every cyclist can benefit from building stronger skills and greater confidence. Join Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh-Durham for the League of American Bicyclists&#39; Smart Cycling Class&mdash;a comprehensive course designed to help you ride safely, confidently, and predictably on today&#39;s roads. Through classroom instruction, hands-on skills practice, and real-world riding, you&#39;ll gain practical knowledge that you can use on every ride. During this class, you&#39;ll learn:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Essential bike handling skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Road positioning and traffic skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rules of the road and cyclist responsibilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to ride confidently as part of traffic</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to share the road safely with motorists and pedestrians</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parking lot skills drills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Real-world road riding techniques</li></ul>Who Should Attend?This class is ideal for:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">New cyclists looking to build confidence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Experienced riders who want to strengthen their skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Riders preparing for group rides or longer distances</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Adults and youth ages 16 and older</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anyone interested in becoming a League Certified Instructor (LCI)</li></ul>Why Take Smart Cycling?Knowledge builds confidence.By the end of this class, you&#39;ll better understand how to:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ride safely and confidently in traffic</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Position yourself correctly on the road</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anticipate common traffic situations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ride predictably and responsibly</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Make every ride safer and more enjoyable</li></ul>Our goal is simple: to help every participant become a stronger, safer, and more confident cyclist. What to Bring<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A bicycle in good working condition</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A properly fitted helmet (required)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Water and snacks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A positive attitude and a willingness to learn</li></ul>Registration Information Registration is required, and space is limited. Please note: Your spot is not confirmed until you have completed registration and submitted payment through Zeffy. We look forward to riding with you! Ride Smart. Ride Safe. Ride Together. Black Girls Do Bike Raleigh-Durham

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