Niagara's only all-female
cycling club since 2002
Come Ride With Us!
Rolling Since 2002
Sunflowers Cycling Club is a group of women from all over Niagara who love to ride bikes. From fun and social to fast and challenging, we have rides for everyone. Whether you're still figuring out your gears or working on your racing starts, there's a ride for you. We've been riding on Niagara's gorgeous trails and roads for more than 20 years and we'd love to share them with you.
Our Rides
We ride at least three times a week from May to September and have up to four different ride levels. All rides are led by an experienced rider and we have a no-drop policy at all times - so you never need to worry about getting lost or left behind. We pride ourselves on our supportive, encouraging atmosphere. We love to challenge each other to grow as riders and to reach our individual goals, but mainly we just love to ride!
Mountain Biking
Tuesday and Thursday evenings,
6-8:30ish.
We have four trail ride levels: Recreational 1 and 2 and Sport 1 and 2. The Recreational Rider is new to the sport and may be looking to build her skills and gain confidence on her bike, or she may be a rider with more experience who is content with a fun, leisurely ride - shorter and slower paced, with frequent stops. The Sport Rider is experienced and able to ride for a longer time, at a faster pace. She may be training for races or simply out for fitness and fun, fast rides.
Road Riding
Monday evenings
6-8:30ish.
We have three riding levels for road rides: Rec One, Rec Two and Sport. The Rec One Road Ride is a casual, beginner-friendly ride. The Rec Two Road Ride is a great place for riders who have gotten their road legs but are still working on their speed and distance. Mountain bikes, gravel bikes and hybrid bikes are welcome on the Rec Road Rides as well. The Sport Road Ride is an intermediate-fast level ride - a little faster and longer than the Rec Road Rides, but still with a no-drop policy. The Sport Ride requires a road bike.
Sunflower Seeds
Tuesday evenings
6-8ish.
Our Seeds program is for girls aged 11-14. Beginners are welcome. Girls learn mountain biking skills in a fun, non-competitive, encouraging atmosphere. All Seeds rides are led by experienced riders. As most Seeds are fairly new to the sport, the rides focus on skill development and are fairly short, less technical rides. Girls with more riding experience may be invited to join the adult rides on Thursdays to give them more ride time and a chance to further develop their riding skills.
Christine
"All around great club with great people."
Linda
"Best of all was the warm welcome and encouragement from all the Monday evening riders! Thank you!"
Michele
"I appreciated the great communication...and friendly atmosphere and support as a new mtb rider."
2024 Official First Ride
Thursday, May 2 @ 6 p.m. is our first official ride of the 2024 season. We'll also have a Basic Skills Session for new trail riders as part of the ride. Come ride with us!
Give it a Try!
So why should you ride with us? Our philosophy is simple: encourage women and girls of all ages and riding abilities to get on their bikes and discover what a thrill biking can be. So what you'll find with us is encouragement, support and camaraderie. You'll find a network of women to ride with. You'll find fun, fitness and friendship. Zero intimidation. Zero pressure. Still not sure? You're welcome to come out and try a ride with us before joining - meet the ride leaders and other members and see whether it's for you. What are you waiting for? Come ride with us!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors
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