
GUIDE TO BOISE'S BIKE CULTURE
Boise's vibrant bicycle culture is supported by a variety of cycling organizations, bike-themed businesses, and local events to keep you engaged throughout the year. If you're looking for community, riding, advocacy, races, or youth activities, Boise has you covered. Explore our resources below for an overview of opportunities.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Boise is home numerous local bicycling organizations that promote and support bicycling of all types. Whether you're interested in a joining an advocacy organization, participating in local rides, joining a mountain bike club, commuting by bike, or participating in local community bike events, Boise has plenty of options for you to choose from!

Radical Adventure Riders (RAR)
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Boise is a local chapter of a national movement focused on gender inclusivity and racial equity in cycling and outdoor spaces, formed out of the Boise Bicycle Project’s Femme Empowerment Mechanics Night. The group organizes inclusive events like bikepacking trips and community rides, creating a welcoming environment for women, trans, and nonbinary cyclists in the Boise area.
SWIMBA
SWIMBA (Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing mountain biking opportunities in southwest Idaho. SWIMBA works to build, maintain, and advocate for trails, while also promoting the sport through community events, education, and volunteer efforts.
VRT City Go
City Go is a program managed by the local transit agency (VRT) focused on promoting transportation options for commuters. They offer benefit programs for employers and individuals to access local transportation services including the bus, secure bike parking, and carpool parking at reduced rates.
Safe Routes to School
Treasure Valley Safe Routes to School makes walking and biking to school safer and more accessible for children in the Treasure Valley. It works with schools, communities, and local governments to improve infrastructure, provide safety education, and encourage active transportation options for students.

BIKE EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
If you wanted to, you could participate in a bike-related event and activity in Boise every day! The list below is just a start of some of the events that take place in Boise in support of bicycling. Be sure to check out the local organization section and their respective webpages to learn about more opportunities!
BIKE-THEMED BUSINESSES
In addition to all the great cycling organizations, local bike shops, and bike-friendly businesses, we love finding businesses that have adopted a bicycle theme! One of our favorites in Boise is The Handlebar. In addition to being a great bar with numerous taps, they provide indoor bike parking, are designed completely around bicycles, and organize a variety of community bicycle events (e.g., indoor races) you won't want to miss!


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