Grease Rag is for FTW (Femme/Trans/Women, Non-binary, Two-spirit) on bikes to connect in a collaborative and fun learning environment through rides, discussions, shop nights and educational seminars in a safer space. Riding bikes together is a big part of what we do. Creating a safer and supportive environment with clear Continue Reading →
On November 10, 2019, dozens of participants of all skill levels attended and participated in Grease Rag’s 11th Annual Winter Skill Share! At the Winter Skill Share, we tapped into the deep wisdom of our Twin Cities FTW biking community — and shared resources for riding through the Gear Swap Continue Reading →
An Introduction to Cyclocross for Femme/Trans/Women Hosted by Atsuko Fukushi of TacoCat Racing Cyclocross racing is a fun type of off-road bike race, typically happening in the autumn months. There are official and underground races, but figuring out how to get into the sport can be confusing. This skillshare covered Continue Reading →
Grease Rag friend Lauren Haun wrote this guide to leading group rides! Thank you for the knowledge, Lauren! Ever been sitting on a patio, sipping an icy beverage and then all of a sudden a noisy, joyful herd of bicyclists whiz by, bells ringing and smiles flashing? Or scroll through Continue Reading →
At Grease Rag, we know about WTF-only spaces, and about working towards safer spaces. We acknowledge that no space is completely safe for any of us, but that safer spaces are places where we can be our whole selves because we agree to work together to fight the oppression and violence Continue Reading →
By : Emily Wade Powderhorn 24 is an annual 24 hour community ride that celebrates the Powderhorn neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Riders participate solo or in teams to complete laps around four check points at any pace they please. Bonus stops earn riders extra lap points while engaging local businesses Continue Reading →
By Emily Wade Going to your first group ride can be intimidating. Getting in the saddle with a bunch of strangers takes trust, courage, and sometimes a friend to tag along. Whether you’re new to cycling or you usually hit the road alone, here’s a few reasons to give a Continue Reading →
By Alisa As winter in Minnesota is quickly drawing to a close (although I know Minnesota well enough to not put the winter bike away quite yet), I thought this would be a good time to share some random thoughts on my first winter bike commuting. I’ve been a bike Continue Reading →
By Jacqueline “The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it.” – Doug Bradbury The Corner It is a corner I have ridden often. It has a 90 degree turn to the left with a bit of outward slope. Continue Reading →
By Lowrah April showers bring May flowers, but jeepers creepers, where are my street sweepers? During Grease Rag recently our go around topic was “favorite songs about rain,” because of the constant drizzle to downpour rain over the past two weeks. Two weeks! What do you do when it rains, Continue Reading →
