Latinas en Bici

Latinas en Bici Impact on Health & Community

Many of our participants face serious health challenges, including diabetes, hypertension, depression, and anxiety. Through cycling, LEB provides a holistic solution—not just a means of transportation and recreation, but an avenue for physical health improvement, stress reduction, and mental well-being.

Who We Serve

💰 Participants are of Modest Means – 68% single mothers with low incomeome🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Intergenerational Riders – 64% are between 25-44 years old, 31% are over 45, and 5% are under 25🚲 Empowering Women through Cycling – By the end of our programs, 100% of participants have access to a bike, know how to care for it, and can ride comfortably.

🚴‍♀️💛 Donate and be part of our movement! Your contribution helps women in our community improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through cycling. Together, we can create a healthier, stronger, and more connected NWA.

In 2019, Latinas en Bici (LEB) was created by and for Latina women of all skill levels to feel safe in a non-intimidating environment while gaining the confidence to navigate Northwest Arkansas’ deeply ingrained cycling culture. What began with just 10 members has grown into a powerful community movement. This past season, LEB hosted 95 free or nearly-free community events, reaching over 1,000 NWA residents—many of whom face barriers to cycling access.

Our Programs & Impact

🚴‍♀️ Weekly Rides – Connecting participants to nature, improving cycling skills, and fostering a strong community. These rides are complemented by cultural events like Tour de Fridas and Día de Muertos on Bikes, celebrating Latino heritage on two wheels.

🎓 Biciescuela (Bike School) – A structured, monthly curriculum designed to help adults build fundamental cycling skills and confidence.

👩‍🔧 Mechanic Workshops – Equipping participants with hands-on knowledge of bike maintenance, ensuring they can repair and care for their bicycles, fostering independence.

👨‍👩‍👧 Latinitas Programming – Familia en Bici offers a four-day workshop to help families ride together safely, while Latinitas en Bici teaches young Latinas (ages 7-13) the basics of cycling in a fun, supportive setting.

🚲 Access to Bicycles – Financial barriers shouldn’t prevent women from riding. Only 33% of LEB members own a bike when they join, and half don’t know how to ride. To bridge this gap, we provide a fleet of bicycles that can be reserved for a $10 donation (or waived if needed) and donate bikes to participants in need.

📢 Give today and help us keep rolling forward! 

Muchas Gracias!