Girls That Ride Bikes
Contact details
- Roanna Warren
Our activities
About us
We organise fun social rides across Dorset, designed to bring together women who share a love of bikes, fresh air, and laughter.
Evening Socials: Two relaxed evening rides each month, perfect for unwinding after work, meeting new faces, and discovering local trails.
Big Monthly Ride: Once a month, we plan a longer weekend adventure, a chance to explore further, push a little harder, and end the day with a well-earned coffee (or pint!).
Girls That Ride Bikes is a welcoming space for all FLINTA riders (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-binary, Trans, Agender), including bisexual and queer women.
Follow us on Instagram for the latest ride information or contact us via our contact page.
Summer Festival - The Wild Weekend
Our summer cycling festival is all about celebrating the joy of riding in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. Whether you’re part of a mountain bike club or cycling group, a solo adventurer, or brand new to cycling, this weekend is for you. Ride at your own pace, connect with like-minded people, and build confidence on two wheels.
What to expect:
The Wild Weekender is all about bringing people together to explore, connect, and enjoy nature. Across three days, you can expect:
- Group Rides – for riders of all abilities and disciplines, from mountain bikes to road bikes and everything in between.
- Adaptive Cycling
- Showers on site
- Wood Fired Sauna Sessions
- Organised Rider Food Stop – the chance to have food delivered or order a delicious meal deal
- Hands-On Bike Workshop (Friday) – Off Camber, our local bike shop will be running a hands-on bike maintenance workshop
- Camping/ Van or Motorhome – the choice is yours
- River Dips & SUP – the island is a special spot surrounded by the river Stour.
- Workshops & Talks
- FREE Sports Physio & Massage
- Local Food & Drink – fuelling your weekend with the best the region has to offer
- Independent Stalls – discover local businesses, cycling brands, and wellness products
- Yoga & Stretch – unwind and connect next to the river’s edge
- Evening Activities – live music, and more to round off each day.
- Festival Village – Browse cycling kit from top industry brands
Information about the group rides
GTRB social monthly rides are organised and supported by volunteers and are completely free to join. Our rides are group rides, not guided or coached sessions, and everyone takes part at their own risk. Riders are responsible for their own safety, their bike handling, and following the Highway Code at all times. We ride considerately, communicate hazards, and follow shared group riding guidance to help keep everyone safe.
Please arrive with your bike in good working order (including brakes and tyres), wear a helmet, and bring the essentials: a spare inner tube or tubless plug kit, basic tools, snacks, enough water for the route, and front and rear lights (especially in low light or winter months).
We look out for each other as a group. We stick to a no-drop policy, which means we do our best to ensure no rider is left on their own.
Bike Hire Available in the New Forest
We are teaming up with The Woods Cyclery, who have offered GTRB an exclusive discount for bike hire to encourage more people to get involved and reduce barriers at affordable prices- without a bike at the moment, want to try something new or even fancy hiring an ebike for the day. Contact us for more info.