There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you take the pressure of “performance” away and replace it with the simple pursuit of delight. At Joyride, we aren’t just riding bikes; we’re building a culture where every body belongs, every mile is celebrated and the space between the rides is just as vital as the route itself.
This June, we’re heading to Pleasant Hill, Oregon for a weekend designed to nourish the soul, sharpen skills, and—most importantly—remind you why you fell in love with riding bikes in the first place.
Here’s a look at the rhythm of the weekend.
Friday: Meet Your People
The weekend kicks off with a new tradition: the Friday Evening Shakeout Ride. Rolling out at 5:00 pm, this 10-mile, easy-going loop is led by Marley Blonsky of All Bodies on Bikes. It’s the perfect way to spin out the travel legs, take in the first views of Pleasant Hill and start making friends before the first official meal.
While you’re out finding your rhythm, Trek Tech Support will be back at camp, ready to help fine-tune your bike so you’re dialed in for the weekend. Come early, ride easy, and meet your people.
Once back at camp, we transition into a somatic rhythm with hike.Nia.hike, a silent-disco guided dance through the trails, followed by a restorative Yoga for Joyriders session. We’ll cap the night with an All Things Gravel Q&A—the place to settle any “new terrain” nerves and get your questions answered by the pros.
Saturday: Skills, Soul and Shibori
Saturday is the heart of the Joyride experience; we start early with empowerment. For those looking to master the dirt, cycling coach Annick Chalier leads a Gravel Skills Clinic to build confidence in cornering and descending. Meanwhile, the founders of All Bodies on Bikes lead a no-drop group ride where the only goal is to stay together and enjoy the view.
After the morning’s dust has settled, the afternoon opens up into a festival of self-care and creativity:
Fueling for Joy: Shira Evans leads a workshop on Nutrition for Cyclists, stripping away diet culture to focus on how we can truly nourish ourselves for the miles ahead.
Creative Hands: Over at the DIY Bar, we’ll be getting hands-on with Indigo Dyeing, turning tea towels, and maybe your new Joyride t-shirt, into one-of-a-kind Shibori art.
The Deep Breath: For those seeking quiet, Heather Burns leads a Guided Forest Bathing Walk, an invitation to slow down and connect with the land in a deeply personal way.
The Saturday Night Celebration
When the sun goes down, the energy goes up. We’ll sit in for a Live Podcast Recording with Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser for a real-talk conversation about inclusion in cycling.
Then, we dance!
From the high-energy, “shake-what-your-mama-gave-you” vibes of an Eva Darling WERQ class to the immersive, neon-lit fun of our Prom-Themed Silent Disco, Saturday night is about main-character energy and radical self-expression.
But, what if I can’t dance? – Eva Darling’s WERQ dance class has you covered.
“This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to shake more ass and stop overthinking what they look like doing it. Eva brings high-energy hip hop, pop and twerk choreography, big beats, and pure release into a space that’s sweaty, freeing, and ridiculously fun. Come ready to hype other people up and discover muscles you forgot existed. All genders, all bodies, and all experience levels are welcome. If you can move, you can WERQ.”
Sunday: A Soft Landing
We wrap up the weekend the way we started: together. One last All Bodies on Bikes group ride ensures no one rolls alone, followed by a final restorative yoga session.
Throughout the entire weekend, you’ll find dedicated All Bodies on Bikes meal tables—safe, weight-neutral spaces where the conversation is about friendship, not calories. Whether you came with a squad or rolled in solo, you’ll leave with a community that sees you, supports you, and can’t wait to ride with you again.
A women-centric weekend of bikes, natural splendor and belonging.
Every Body. Every Bike. Every Joyride.
