Everyone here at BikeWalkKC is very excited for the very first KC Women’s Bike Summit. We are all hard at work finalizing everything to make sure this year’s event is a success. We invite women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to join us at the Kauffman Foundation on May 10 and empower more women to ride bikes!
Register and donate to get a free, custom Timbuk2 bag
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The first 200 individuals to register and donate at least $25 will receive a complimentary, custom Timbuk2 bag. The Kauffman Foundation has generously agreed to host the summit at its center at 48th and Rockhill Road. Although walk-up registrations are allowed, no money is allowed to exchange hands on the premises, due to the Kauffman’s policies. Therefore, if you wish to donate, you have to do so by May 9.
Register online here.
Timbuk2 bags have been graciously provided by the City of Kansas City, Mo. bicycle pedestrian program – Bike KC
Schedule announced!
8 – 8:30am
Registration and Breakfast
Wake up with Yoga for Cyclists: Led by Lululemon Ambassador Sharon Prothe
8:45 – 9:30am
Opening Session, Breakfast
Why the Summit: Our Stories
9:30 – 10:15am
Break-Out Sessions Choose 1 of 3
Workshop: Bike Fit
Panel: Why Women Don’t Ride
Discussion: Mountain Biking 101
10:30 – 11:15am
Break-Out Sessions Choose 1 of 3
Workshop: How to Carry Stuff/Bike Touring
Discussion: Biking with Kids: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Presented by Columbia, Mo. bike advocate Gina Overshiner
Presentation: Guaranteed Ride Home Sponsored by MARC
11:15 – 11:45am
Bike Pop-Up Shop: Meet the Sponsors and Vendors
12 – 1pm
Lunch, table discussion
Lunch session: Bike Evolution of a Female Engineer Presented by S
1:15 – 2:15pm
Break-Out Sessions Choose 1 of 3
Workshop: Creating Bike Culture
Workshop: Riding with Groups 101
Presentation: Single with Kids: Finding the Time
2:15 – 3pm
Break-Out Sessions Choose 1 of 3
Workshop: Mechanics 101: Hands on Session
Discussion: How to deal with crashes, road rash, and minor injuries
Presentation: STARS, Sisters That Are Riding Strong Presented by Denesha Snell
3 – 4pm
Closing session
4:30 pm
Bike ride to Happy Hour
Become a sponsor
We have a great group of businesses and organizations already lined up as sponsor’s for this year’s summit, including Timbuk2, Road Holland, US Bank, Velo +, Port Authority, and more. There’s still time to become a sponsor and help us get more women on bikes. Contact us if you would like to be a sponsor by e-mailing sarah.shipley@bikewalkkc.org or learn more by downloading our sponsorship brochure.
Meet the Women of Women Bike KC
Kansas City is filled with inspiring women who ride bikes, work with bikes, and love bikes. We spoke with twelve local women about their experience cyling, the unique challenges of riding in Kansas City, and how we can work together to get more women on bikes. We’ve released a new profile of a local female cyclist each week. No two women who bike are the same–we’ve talked to everyone from the car light mom to the teenage competive cyclist. Meet these women on our Women Bike KC Profiles page.