Sporting clubs are the heart and soul of a local community, but sadly, many LGBTIQ+ folk don’t feel welcome or safe in sport.
Dirt Maidens aims to provide a safe space for women, non-binary and gender diverse people. We have teamed up with Pride Cup, an organisation that supports clubs and leagues, from community to elite, to create more inclusive environments through education and iconic rainbow-themed game day activations.
The Dirt Maidens Pride Ride is a celebration of the diversity within our community. 80% of Australians have witnessed or experienced homophobia while participating in or watching sport. This event aims to showcase that mountain biking is for everyone, making it more welcoming for LGBTQIA+ riders. Together we hope to encourage more people to feel as though mountain biking is a place that they belong, and build a community that welcomes, respects and values the diversity that the LGBTIQ+ community brings.
*****PLEASE WEAR RAINBOW COLOURS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!****
When: Friday 6th November 5:30-7pm, followed by drinks and nibbles and MTB Trivia at the grassy field next to the carpark
Where: Stromlo, meet at the Pavilion
Cost: $20pp. This event is subsidised by Dirt Maidens and Pride Cup to make it more accessible. We want everyone to be able to attend. If the regular ticket price is a barrier for you, please use the code COMMUNITYACCESS at checkout for a free ticket.
What: A social, no drop guided ride on green mtb trails and fire trails. If you haven’t done any mountain biking, this is not a coaching course and it’s recommended that you jump on the fire trail cruise. You will need to have some basic off-road bike handling skills.
If you’re a beginner-intermediate rider and/or need some extra breaks, jump on the chill green ride.
If you’re up for a little bit more and fitness is not an issue (or you’re on an e-bike) then jump on the extra spice ride. All loops will aim to join together to finish the ride.
FAQ
1. Do I need to register?
A) Yes! Registering for this event is essential. This allows us to have enough staff to guide the ride and provide first aid and mechanical assistance and we follow strict ride guide:participant ratios to adhere to our risk management plan. It also shows your support for the initiative and the LGBTQIA+ community and will allow you to join in the post-ride celebrations.
2. I’m not an experienced rider, is that ok?
A) We have a few different loops that we will offer, ranging from slow fire trail loops, to green mtb singletrack. The aim of this ride is to build community and include as many people as possible, so keeping the loops accessible to as many people as possible is the goal. You will need to have some basic bike handling skills for off road riding to join this ride.
3. I’m an ally, can I join the ride? Absolutely!!! This ride is for both the LGBTIQA+ community and their allies.
4. I’m under 18, can I join this ride?Yes, but if you’re under 18yrs, you’ll need to have a registered adult accompanying you.
Sporting clubs are the heart and soul of a local community, but sadly, many LGBTIQ+ folk don’t feel welcome or safe in sport.
Dirt Maidens aims to provide a safe space for women, non-binary and gender diverse people. We have teamed up with Pride Cup, an organisation that supports clubs and leagues, from community to elite, to create more inclusive environments through education and iconic rainbow-themed game day activations.
The Dirt Maidens Pride Ride is a celebration of the diversity within our community. 80% of Australians have witnessed or experienced homophobia while participating in or watching sport. This event aims to showcase that mountain biking is for everyone, making it more welcoming for LGBTQIA+ riders. Together we hope to encourage more people to feel as though mountain biking is a place that they belong, and build a community that welcomes, respects and values the diversity that the LGBTIQ+ community brings.
*****PLEASE WEAR RAINBOW COLOURS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!****
When: Friday 6th November 5:30-7pm, followed by drinks and nibbles and MTB Trivia at the grassy field next to the carpark
Where: Stromlo, meet at the Pavilion
Cost: $20pp. This event is subsidised by Dirt Maidens and Pride Cup to make it more accessible. We want everyone to be able to attend. If the regular ticket price is a barrier for you, please use the code COMMUNITYACCESS at checkout for a free ticket.
What: A social, no drop guided ride on green mtb trails and fire trails. If you haven’t done any mountain biking, this is not a coaching course and it’s recommended that you jump on the fire trail cruise. You will need to have some basic off-road bike handling skills.
If you’re a beginner-intermediate rider and/or need some extra breaks, jump on the chill green ride.
If you’re up for a little bit more and fitness is not an issue (or you’re on an e-bike) then jump on the extra spice ride. All loops will aim to join together to finish the ride.
FAQ
1. Do I need to register?
A) Yes! Registering for this event is essential. This allows us to have enough staff to guide the ride and provide first aid and mechanical assistance and we follow strict ride guide:participant ratios to adhere to our risk management plan. It also shows your support for the initiative and the LGBTQIA+ community and will allow you to join in the post-ride celebrations.
2. I’m not an experienced rider, is that ok?
A) We have a few different loops that we will offer, ranging from slow fire trail loops, to green mtb singletrack. The aim of this ride is to build community and include as many people as possible, so keeping the loops accessible to as many people as possible is the goal. You will need to have some basic bike handling skills for off road riding to join this ride.
3. I’m an ally, can I join the ride? Absolutely!!! This ride is for both the LGBTIQA+ community and their allies.
4. I’m under 18, can I join this ride?Yes, but if you’re under 18yrs, you’ll need to have a registered adult accompanying you.
