Join the Gravel Squad for two riding weekends to Bring On Spring! Now that Spring is here, the team would love to challenge Gravel Squad members to connect and ride together over two weekends: April 16-18th & April 23rd-25th. Riding solo or gathering a small group together. Enter to win raffle prizes by playing RAR… Continue reading Bring on Spring Ride Series
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Within & Without Launches
First episode of Within & Without Podcast is out now! Tune in for Radical Roots and Responsibilities! Listen to the stories behind RAR and RAHOK and meet your co-hosts Rio Oxas and Everett Ó Cillín. This episode highlights voices from past WTF BX summits and speakers as they share their experiences and insights in the light of our present… Continue reading Within & Without Launches
RAR Sticker Raffle
Get a limited edition RAR raffle sticker for a chance to win the original illustration of the History of WTFN-B Riders in Cycling by Tessa Hulls! These sticker sales will help with our fundraising efforts for RAR 2021 programs like our new Chapters Program launching in late spring. 🛒 How to participate: Purchase a RAR… Continue reading RAR Sticker Raffle
AAPI Solidarity
RAR stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community today and always. These are 10 organizations to follow, donate and support in Atlanta and across the U.S. Please do what you can to support the AAPI community by donating your time or money, offering allyship, and making sure that these stories are… Continue reading AAPI Solidarity
CIP Survey Key Findings
In December 2020, RAR conducted a 42 question survey with 123 responses from companies that signed the Cycling Industry Pledge. The CIP Survey Key Findings help us understand where the primary gaps are in the pledge’s actions and commitments. We recognize that those who filled out the survey are still on their journey towards change,… Continue reading CIP Survey Key Findings
New Year New Name
This past summer, we committed to change the name of our organization by the end of 2020. We acknowledge that both “WTF” and “Bikexplorers” are harmful, with ‘explorer’ using traumatic colonial language and ‘WTF’ centralizing cisgender women while being a recognizable acronym for ‘what the f*ck.” Asking for Name Suggestions On December 1st, our leadership team and… Continue reading New Year New Name
RAR Leadership 2021
We are thrilled to introduce three new organizers to the crew as we head into 2021. Please join us in welcoming Christina Grande , Renee Hutchens and Zahra Alabanza! We’re excited for their expertise and guidance as they join co-founders Mary Lytle and Molly Molly Sugar to shape the future of Radical Adventure Riders. Read more about each team member… Continue reading RAR Leadership 2021
BIPOC Cycling Grants
Even though the SJ Brooks Scholarship is closed for 2020, many grant opportunities are still available for the BIPOC cycling community. We’ve compiled a list for you to keep a reference and an eye on those approaching deadlines! 👀 Bikepacking Roots BIPOC Adventure Grant To support recipients by helping fund a fun and empowering bike… Continue reading BIPOC Cycling Grants
Fire Suppression
Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the fires burning in the Western U.S. 💜 We are in Oregon and can see the sky covered in smoke as we write this. As wildfires spread in California, Oregon, and Washington there are a lot of convos on the internet about climate change. Climate change… Continue reading Fire Suppression
8 Bikepacking Tips During COVID
While the coronavirus pandemic is escalating in the US, we wanted to share some tips and advice as folks get back out bikepacking again. We urge you to be responsible and acknowledge your impact while traveling. 1. Stay Close To Home Look up guidelines and phases of reopening for where you are traveling from and… Continue reading 8 Bikepacking Tips During COVID