June Women/Trans/Femme Bike Touring

1222 South Gilbert Court,Iowa City IA 52240

03 June, 2023

Description

The Iowa City Bike Library, Burr Oak Land Trust & Johnson County Conservation are teaming up to bring you a Women/Trans/Femme Bike Touring adventure. We will be biking from the Bike Library to Corriell Nature Preserve, kayak, and there will be plenty of conversation around conservation. Mark your calendars: June 3/4 This event is inspired by a larger movement towards gender inclusivity and racial equity in cycling and the outdoors. All you need to start bike touring overnight is three things: a bikea way to carry some gear (rack and pannier)and a love of adventureHere is a more extensive list of bike touring/packing gear, and if you only have a few things on this list–that’s OK! You gotta start somewhere and we are here to help. June Bike Tour to Corriell - 30 miles out, 30 miles back Tuesday, May 30th 6 - 8 PM: Optional pre-ride meet up at W/T/F Night-come with questions! We encourage you to come to at least one WTF Night (we are here every Tuesday 6 - 8) with questions. Saturday, June 3rd 11 AM: meet at the Bike Library for a 30-mile ride Sunday, June 4th 10 AM: pack up and return to Iowa City Timeline and activities: 3:00 - 5:00 Activity: Kayaking 5:00 - 6:00 Destination: Corriell Nature Preserve Check out these great video resource for all things bike touring and bike packing. You will be on your own to pack your meals and if you want help with that or to collaborate with other rides come to a WTF Night any Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM with questions.