Fancy Women Bike Ride

Welcome to Fancy Women Bike Ride

What started as a grassroots initiative has grown into an annual event, where women of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life gather to ride together, celebrate their freedom, and raise awareness for sustainable urban mobility.

In 2013, one woman’s learning to ride a bicycle at a relatively late age and another woman’s commitment to get women on bikes sparked the fancy women bike ride in Izmir, Türkiye. Shortly after, the annual women-only bike ride spread in other cities first in Türkiye and then abroad. Over time, a manifesto was written, rules were consolidated and the common message was defined.

Together with the mission “Encouraging women to cycling so that more women can ride bicycles” the global movement claimed the right to public space and asked for more visibility in the society.

The goals of the global movement are achieved and the mission completed.

2013 - 2023

Eleven Editions & Eleven Key Achievements

The Fancy Women Bike Ride is more than just a cycling event; it is a celebration of women’s empowerment, solidarity, and a testament to the determination of volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy to make a difference. The ride encourages women from all walks of life to reclaim public spaces, promote sustainable transportation, and challenge societal norms.

Over the past eleven years, FWBR has transcended borders, inspiring women in thirty countries to join the movement. From bustling metropolises to rural communities, the Fancy Women Bike Ride has left an indelible mark, fostering a sense of community and empowerment among women.

City. Woman. Bicycle