Sisterhood and community whilst we cycle! We meet twice a month and explore different parts of London!

The route: Liverpool Street to Epping Forest

We will be cycling from Liverpool street, through Hackney, Walthamstow and Chingford to visit Epping Forest. The plan is to park our bikes and go for a short walk in the forest before cycling back to Liverpool street. Please note this is a one way route. You can return to the start by cycling or taking the train back from Chingford station instead.

Difficulty: Warmer ride (10+ to 22 miles). Intermediate riders and aspiring beginners. Looking to warm up their skills and amplify their cycling experience. Pace and hills may appear.

Meeting point:

We will meet outside Liverpool Street station, opposite McDonalds.

Rental bikes:

Rental bikes such as Santander Cycle bikes are not suitable for this route.

Lunch:

We will stop in the Chingford area for lunch. Please note that we will not be providing food and drink.

Return route:

You can cycle or take public transport back to Central London from Chingford (Epping Forest). If you decide to take the train, the nearest station is Chingford.

Can I come to Black Women On Wheels?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women of Black African and / or Caribbean. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

Other details

Punctures can happen on any ride so please come prepared with the kit to repair a puncture on your bike, such as a spare inner tube. Even if you're not sure how to repair one, someone in the group should be able to help.

We will be taking pictures and videos on the day and using them for our social media campaign. Please let us know if you would like to opt-out of a picture or video being taken of you and or it being posted on social media.

Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.

About the group

Welcome to the sisterhood! We are Black Women On Wheels (BWOW), a cycling group for Black women with a difference. Our focus is fun, laughter and joy, while riding our bikes.

The group started in April 2021 and we ride out 2 times a month, rotating between North, East, South and West London.

As a community of Black women, we empower each other to ride our bikes, while assisting with issues specific to Black women such as haircare while cycling.

It does not matter if you are a complete beginner, a cycle commuter or an advanced rider. Whatever your level, this is the group for you! Join our sisterhood so we can thrive together!

Be Bold, Be You, BWOW!

Ride Levels:

Brave ride (up to 10 miles). Braving your fears to embrace something new. A beginner friendly ride, casual off-road with very few hills.

Warmer ride (10+ to 22 miles). Intermediate riders and aspiring beginners. Looking to warm up their skills and amplify their cycling experience. Pace and hills may appear.

Olympic ride (22+ to 35 miles). Intermediate and experienced riders who aspire to hit their personal best and cross that finish line 🏁. More miles, speed and hills.

Willpower ride (35+ miles). Experienced riders looking to push beyond their limits. Longer distances, more speed and multiple hills. A ride requiring true grit and willpower to complete.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @bwow.cycling

Facebook Group: BWOW (Black Women On Wheels)

Strava: BWOW

(Participation in rides is voluntary and up to the discretion of the individual. Please ride safely and obey traffic laws. Black Women On Wheels is not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of joining a group ride.)

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