Bikes, Food, and Music This Thursday on the Camden Waterfront

Correction - DRPA has announced that only the north walkway will be open on Thursday, from 5AM to midnight. The south walkway will be closed all day.

The combination of bikes, trails, live music, food trucks, and site-specific art installations typically makes us think of Philadelphia (woot woot!). But now Camden is getting into the act, with the Camden Night Gardens this Thursday.

The Camden Night Gardens is a free night time art and bike festival on the Camden Waterfront that will take place on Thursday, April 17th from 7:00PM-11:00PM. It will feature local artist performances (music and dance), digital and physically produced projections, site-specific art installations, an illuminated BMX performance, a water-based light production, the presentation of historic record players and recordings, a bike tune-up station and a bike parade.

The Riverfront State Prison used to loom over the Camden neighborhood north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Now it's an empty lot and its perimeter road, known informally as the Jail Trail, offers unique views of the bridge and Philly skyline. This event is a community-oriented repurposing of that trail and land.

For the convenience of event goers both the north and south walkways of the Ben Franklin Bridge will be open until midnight.  For more information on the Camden Night Gardens visit the event's Facebook Page

Jacquie Phelan's Free Women's Mountain Biking Workshop Returns April 12th

Our Women Bike PHL program is bringing back one of our most popular events ever.

Mountain biking legend Jacquie Phelan returns to Philadelphia for the 2nd Annual Women's MTB Clinic, presented by Fuji Bikes.

Jacquie is an undaunted and tireless advocate for women, girls, and non-competitive riders in mountain biking. She is a charter member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, a member of the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame, and founded WOMBATS (Women's Mountain Bike & Tea Society). And she has her own Wikipedia page.

This 3-hour clinic is beginner-friendly, for women only, and is completely free. You do need to bring your own mountain bike and helmet. The group is limited to 35 people and this will sell out fast like whoa.

MTB Workshop, Presented by Women Bike PHL and Fuji Bikes
Saturday, April 12th (rain or shine)
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Pachella Pavillion, Wissahickon Park
Grab your spot here

A Smattering of October Philly Bike Events

Despite today's drizzly weather, October has been a great month for bicycling. Before the weather starts to get truly cold, enjoy those two wheels at some of the many bicycle-related events happening in and near Philly this month. For more listings, check out our events calendar.

10/12: Biking With Bobby: Philly Play! event with Councilman Bobby Henon

10/12: MuralArts Bike Tour of Philadelphia murals (Fairmount)

10/12: DesignPhilly - Philly Bike Shop Bike Tour

10/14: MOTU Turns 5 - First Person Arts StorySlam at World Cafe Live

10/19: Halloween Kidical Mass ride in Fitler Square

10/20: Covered Bridges Ride (Bucks County)

10/21: MOTU Turns 5 - 5-Year Report Release Party

10/26: MuralArts Bike Tour of Philadelphia murals (Manayunk)

10/26: Bike Temple costumed fun ride to Laurel Hill Cemetery

10/26: Ride for Philly Orchards

10/29: New Circuit Trail: Port Richmond Trail ribbon cutting

10/29: Women-only Urban Riding Basics Class at BCGP office

Join Us On Mother's Day For A Bike Ride For Everyone

Every Mother's Day, CycloFemme organizes bike rides around the world to celebrate women on bikes. This year, we are partnering with Sturdy Girl Cycling for an all-ages ride in Manayunk!

Date: Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day)

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Cadence Cycling & Multisport, Manayunk (4323 Main St)

Cost: free

To register: SIGN UP HERE

There will be two ride options:

• Beginner ride of 5-10 miles, staying mostly on the Schuylkill River Trail
• An intermediate ride of ~35 miles, mostly on-road (you can see the route here)

All ages, ability levels, and genders welcome! This is a great ride to do as a family, with your mother or daughter, or with a friend you've been trying to get out on a bike.

For both rides, please bring:

• Your bicycle
• A helmet! (You will not be allowed to ride without one)
• A water bottle, and snacks if you need them
• A spare tube in case of a flat

For more info on the international movement, check out www.cyclofemme.com. To learn more about our  efforts to get more women on bikes, visit www.womenbikephl.org. For info on Sturdy Girl Cycling's other upcoming rides, see www.sturdygirlcycling.com.