Women's Specific Riding Groups Across New Zealand

Paige Wyatt | Fri 25th Mar 2022 15:04

It can be an overwhelming experience as a women riding in a group made up of mostly male riders. Luckily it doesn't have to be that way as there are plenty of other like minded ladies on bikes in groups across NZ. Whether you are new to cycling, new to an area, or just looking for new riding buddies, finding a women's only cycling group can help. Ride more, develop your skills and make lasting friendships in a non-intimidating environment. Read on to see some of the options for female riders in New Zealand.

Are you looking to explore mountain bike trails with some like minded women? Or wanting to hit the pavement and head out on the road? Or just want a social ride in a female friendly group setting? Find out our top womens riding groups across New Zealand here.

As women, we can often feel as if cycling can be an extremly male dominated sport, with plenty of group rides going on, but NONE for women. Well, I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of womens riding groups around NZ (if you know where to look).

Jumping on a bike and riding with friends opens up a whole new world! You go places you never thought you would go, meet people that share a common interest, sign up and go and do things that you would never have dreamed of, all because you have these crazy people around you that are getting out there too.

Why Ride With Other Women?

Learn in a positive & non judgemental enviroment

Have like minded people to brunch with

Form new friendships

Share your achievements with others (strava)

What Women's Specific Riding Groups are there?

We have collated some of our favourite womens riding groups and listed them below for you! If there is one you think we’ve left off the list feel free to get in contact with us at paige.wyatt@evocycles.co.nz. We’re always happy to add it on.

Revolve Cycling Club

Wellington & Rotorua

Revolve is a fun cycling club for women of all abilities and skill levels.

From first time riders to women racing every weekend, we all are stoked to ride our bikes! There’s heaps of fun to be had on the road and trails.

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Mud Maidens

Rotorua

The Mud Maidens Womens Mountain Bike Ride group in Rotorua New Zealand, offering group rides (gatherings), social events, skills sessions and pushing boundaries aiming for Grade 3+ trails.

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Mud Maidens

Rotorua

The Mud Maidens Womens Mountain Bike Ride group in Rotorua New Zealand, offering group rides (gatherings), social events, skills sessions and pushing boundaries aiming for Grade 3+ trails.

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Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club

East Auckland

The Pohutukawa coast bike ckub aim to get more girls/woman on bikes, meet other female riders, and to increase MTB skill and fitness. Rides are held for club members on on Friday evenings starting 5.30 pm until the end of daylight savings.

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Ladies Social Cycling Group

Hamilton

Hamilton’s Ladies Social Cycling Group is a NON-competitive, supportive, fun cycling group for like minded women of all ages, experience; clad in lycra or not, makes no difference! Just turn up and the group discusses what cafe to go to and the route to get there.

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Ladies Social Cycling Group

Hamilton

Hamilton’s Ladies Social Cycling Group is a NON-competitive, supportive, fun cycling group for like minded women of all ages, experience; clad in lycra or not, makes no difference! Just turn up and the group discusses what cafe to go to and the route to get there.

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BMshe Womens Cycling Club

Hawkesbay/Napier

BM She womens cycling club aim to provide an environment where women can learn, socialise, share, contribute, grow and get fit while having fun on bikes, with other likeminded women. Subscribe to their email list to get our newsletters on where our rides are happening.

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Manawatu Dirt Divas

Palmerston North

Getting women dirty on bikes since 2020. Their mission is to get more women and girls riding mountain bikes in the Manawatu. They strive to create an inclusive environment that is focused on meeting new friends and having fun.

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Manawatu Dirt Divas

Palmerston North

Getting women dirty on bikes since 2020. Their mission is to get more women and girls riding mountain bikes in the Manawatu. They strive to create an inclusive environment that is focused on meeting new friends and having fun.

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