Beckie with the Good Bikes

In 2019, I co-founded All Bikes Welcome with a dream: to help more people access the joy of mountain biking—especially those who’ve never been told, “you belong here.”

What started as a scrappy little effort to share the sport has grown into something more beautiful than I ever imagined.

Today, All Bikes Welcome uses mountain biking to foster connection, health, and belonging for people with historically excluded identities. We teach folks—even those who’ve never ridden a bike—how to ride trails, build confidence, and find community in a space that affirms every part of who they are.

Because the truth is: social connection saves lives.

People with strong community ties are 2.6x more likely to report good health. Outdoor activity reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. And programs like ours don’t just teach people to ride—we help them thrive.

This work matters right now. Queer, trans, BIPOC, low-income, and disabled communities—especially here in Arkansas—are facing increasing hostility and isolation. But ABW is showing up with love, joy, and trail snacks.

We’re building the world we want to live in—one ride at a time.

If you believe in community, courage, and radically inclusive adventure, I hope you’ll give what you can today. Every dollar helps us grow this movement and make sure all bikes are truly welcome.