Femmes & Friends partnered with The Bicycle Mayor of Toronto and the Friends for Life Bike Rally to celebrate International Women’s Day by advancing gender equality in the cycling community. Biking was a form of radical resistance early feminists (the Suffragettes) used to advance their right to vote and own property.

When: Sunday, March 8th, 2025, between 3 p.m and 6 p.m

Where: 163 Queen St E (corner of Queen St and George St)

What: A joyous (FREE) community event where women and their friends can learn everything they need to try biking this spring in Toronto and connect with the support and encouragement they need.   

• Learn how to ride a bike 
• Route planning and safety tips
• Basic bike maintenance
• Test ride a range of bikes
• Indoor bike rides and cycling skill building activities
• Arts and crafts for kids
• Refreshments

-> To support local women in need, please bring clean socks (not white), menstrual products (ideally individually wrapped) and toileteries.

You don’t have to identify as a woman to participate. Our friends and allies are welcome!

For more information contact bicyclemayortoronto@gmail.com or femmesandfriendsbike@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram or Facebook. 

Co-creators and sponsors: 

The Toronto Bicycle Mayor network is a global initiative coordinated by BYCS to accelerate the changes municipalities need to build livable and sustainable cities under the simple premise that bicycles transform cities, and cities transform the world.

Friends for Life Bike Rally (#F4LBR) is the only volunteer-led bike ride that brings people together for an inclusive, supportive, and life-changing challenge that inspires much-needed help for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto, Kingston and Montréal.

8 80 Cities is an organization dedicated to creating healthy, happy, and sustainable cities that are designed for active mobility for people for people of all ages and abilities. Guided by the simple premise that if our urban spaces are accessible and inclusive for 8 year olds and 80 year olds, everyone benefits.

Cycle Solutions is a local bike shop situated in Cabbagetown since 2000.  All new bikes come with two years of free tune ups and they give 10% discount off bikes and up to 15% off on parts and accessories to participants of the Friends for Life Bike Rally.

Pedaal is a vibrant bike shop and cafe in Harbord Village specializing in Bromptons, cargo bikes and exceptional coffee since 2024. It has fast become a community gathering place.

Saddle Sisters is a network of women who organize bike rides with speeds ranging between 20-30 km/h and aim to be inclusive for Women, Trans, Femme, and Non-Binary cyclists.

Bike Brigade is a group of 1000+ volunteer cyclists delivering food and other essentials by bike across Tkaronto (Toronto). 

bikeSauce is a volunteer run DIY bike repair space and community hub located in Chinatown East.