RAR creates networks and programs to support FTWN-B* and BIPOC* folks in the cycling and outdoors scene.
*FTWN-B is shorthand for femme, transgender, women, and non-binary. BIPOC is shorthand for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We acknowledge that letters and labels only go so far and that, above all, we seek to respect whatever words people use to describe themselves. We hope to engage in a conversation where we can learn more about one another.
Current Programs
RAR Chapters
Established in 2021, the RAR Chapters program seeks to connect RAR communities at regional levels through hosting rides, events, and workshops for BIPOC and FTWN-B folks.
Past Programs
SJ Brooks Scholarship
The SJ Brooks Scholarship worked to increase access, break down barriers, and amplify the voices of BIPOC cyclists who are trans, women, intersex, and/or genderqueer (TWIG), creating opportunities for those who have been historically marginalized in cycling.
Get Rad Publication
Get Rad Be Radical created a dynamic platform that invites everyone to explore and experience what it truly means to be a radical adventure rider—celebrating bold journeys, diverse voices, and a spirit of getting rad and being radical.
Cycling Industry Pledge
CIP worked to hold companies accountable to advance DEI in the cycling community with signees making a commitment to actions outlined in the pledge.
Within & Without Podcast
Within & Without is a six-episode podcast sharing stories, interviews, and event highlights created by and for the radical adventure community.
MARCH 2020 – DECEMBER 2021
RAR Gravel Team
An amazing team of ambassadors proudly represented the RAR Gravel Program at top gravel events like Midsouth, SBT Gravel, and Grinduro California.
We supported them with monetary stipends and essential gear, including Specialized bikes, Velocio apparel, Swift Industries bags, and more, helping amplify our mission and inspire others in the gravel cycling community.
AUGUST 2019
Second WTF BX Summit
We hosted the WTF BX Summit in Vernonia, Oregon, bringing together over 200 attendees—and tickets sold out in under 2 hours!
Part skill-share, part retreat, and part ride, the summit created space for FTWN-B and BIPOC riders to connect, learn, and celebrate community. We kicked things off with a pre-summit campout and ride from the Chris King Farm outside Portland all the way to the summit in Vernonia.
MARCH 2019 – MARCH 2020
Grassroots Ride Series
We launched the Grassroots Ride Series with 20 bikepacking trips led by local organizers across the U.S. and beyond.
This series was more than just rides—it was a movement to strengthen the FTWN-B community through shared overnight and multi-day bikepacking adventures, building connection, confidence, and collective joy on and off the trail.
AUGUST 2018
Inaugural WTF BX Summit
We brought the WTF BX Summit to Whitefish, Montana, welcoming over 100 attendees for a weekend of connection and learning.
Workshops included everything from Route Making & Navigation to Anti-Oppression 101, A User’s Guide to Public Lands, DIY Bikepacking Hacks, and more. Each session created space for folks to learn, share experiences, and grow into more confident, resourceful, and compassionate cyclist
APRIL – AUGUST 2018
Ride Series
We hosted six free multi-day adventures across the country to bring FTWN-B cyclists together in the backcountry—on bikes, under the stars, and around the campfire.
Led by WTF BX co-founders, these unforgettable trips took place in California, Oregon, Montana, Vermont, and Arizona, creating space for connection, exploration, and joy on and off the trail.
