Black JoyRide on pg 3 of the Chicago Reader (click image for more)
The Black JoyRide is a yearly mass bike ride organized to celebrate Juneteenth holiday.
Taking place on the South Side of Chicago, the BJR is a direct response to the violence and segregation experienced by Black communities, focused on amplifying the visibility of Black joy.
Our Vision
While we invite all people to join, we specifically intend to get as many Black folks as possible on bikes, promoting the physical and mental health benefits of biking, while also advocating for social and environmental justice in Black and brown neighborhoods.
Historically, Black folks have been left out of the decision-making processes when it comes to creating a more walkable and bikable neighborhood, yet the fastest growth in bicycling is among the Latinx, Black and Asian American populations.
This Years Juneteenth Black JoyRide
SAVE THE DATE
Chicago, IL
Sunday, June 19, 2022
