July 23 and 24
About the event
BikeNWA and NWA Trailblazers are pleased to announce the first-ever Critical Mass Summit, supported by the Walton Family Foundation. A two-day event designed to engage underrepresented populations including all women (cis and trans), women of color and the non-binary community in the cycling and active transportation movement. Critical Mass Summit will be held virtually on Friday, July 23 and in person on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
What to Expect
friday, july 23
Virtual Sessions!
saturday, july 24
Outdoors Adventuring Opportunities!
Both days will be jam packed with awesome speakers and events so we highly encourage you to sign up for both days of Critical Mass! However, we understand that times are busy and if you are only able to join us for 1 day, thats ok too! If you know of someone in need of support to attend the summit email us.
Is This Summit For Me?
This event is designed for women* (cis and trans), including women of color and the non-binary community. Intentionally built for women who normally don’t have the ability to participate in conversations and decision-making around these topics in events. Summit attendees are not required to have a cycling background, but are encouraged to have an interest in social change, active transportation, nonprofits, community groups or grassroot organizations that are making positive change within their community.
*The Critical Mass Summit team is conscious of the ever-evolving language around gender and identity. The Summit team uses woman/en to refer to anyone who identifies as female, regardless of sex assigned at birth, gender expression or gender identity. The goal is to create a space that is inclusive, respectful and welcoming of the trans, cis and non-binary communities.
Still Have Some Questions?
In Appreciation to the Support From
Our Speakers
BIKE NWA
BikeNWA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to create a more active transportation friendly community by advocating for safe, connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure;
Bike NWA
BikeNWA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to create a more active transportation friendly community by advocating for safe, connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; supporting programs and events that foster a thriving, fun cycling culture; and ensuring that diverse constituencies have a voice in the development of new policies and infrastructure.
NWA TRAILBLAZERS
NWA Trailblazers is a nonprofit organization that develops multi-use trails for cycling, running, walking and most importantly, discovering the beauty found across NW Arkansas.
NWA Trailblazers
NWA Trailblazers is a nonprofit organization that develops multi-use trails for cycling, running, walking and most importantly, discovering the beauty found across NW Arkansas. For two decades the NWA Trailblazers have been committed to building quality trails. Community driven with the main goal to help NW Arkansas step outside and discover more.
Bike.poc
Bike.POC was formed by Kim Seay and Bea Apple in early 2020 to diversify the cycling community in Northwest Arkansas. They launched a series of Black Lives Matter rides to show support for racial justice issues
Bike.poc
Bike.POC was formed by Kim Seay and Bea Apple in early 2020 to diversify the cycling community in Northwest Arkansas. They launched a series of Black Lives Matter rides to show support for racial justice issues and create a welcoming place for people of color to participate. BikeNWA supported this effort by providing bikes and logistical support. In 2021, BikeNWA and BIke.POC have joined forces and will continue to work together in furtherance of their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion in the cycling and active transportation community in Northwest Arkansas.
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We encourage people to attend both days, but if you can't, we understand. Choose which day works best for you!
*If you know of someone in need of support to attend this summit, email [email protected]