San Jose Bike Party holds a women's ride
The San Jose Bike Party, in California, is another example of a social ride with the mission of using cycling to build community. The aim is to demonstrate the bicycle as a sustainable transport mode very suitable for local transportation, the emancipatory function of the bicycle, and its inclusiveness. The San Jose Bike Party holds a monthly bike ride open to the public, and often attracts thousands of riders with different bikes and skill levels. A specific ladies’ ride is hosted, to reveal and reduce the gender gap in cycling.