Morgan Hill, CA - July 28th, 2025 – The 2025 Outride Research Summit will bring together educators, non-profits, researchers, and the public to explore the vital role of cycling in supporting our social, emotional, and cognitive health and the programs that put this work into action. You'll hear from a diverse group of presenters, including researchers, community organizations, practitioners, educators, cycling program providers, and beyond! The event takes place Monday, July 28, 2:00 – 6:30 PM, at the Specialized Bicycle Components Headquarters, 15155 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA.
Summit Highlights:
• Presentations by:
o Shelby Stanger, journalist, author, and host of the REI podcast, Wild Ideas Worth
Living
o Tanisha Bitsoi, Director of Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works
o Dr. Fiona Bull, Head of the Physical Activity Unit, World Health Organization
(virtual presentation)
o Dr. Esther Walker and Lauren Schuck, Outride
o Dr. Cynthia Hartung, University of Wyoming
• Poster Session featuring community-program leaders, educators, and researchers from
across the country
• Expo with organizations like PeopleForBikes, Walk Bike Roll California, Project Bike
Tech, Modo (powered by Ecology Action), and more
Why Attend?
• Engage with diverse voices shaping inclusive cycling research and programming.
• Explore evidence-based strategies demonstrating cycling's impact on mental health,
social connection, and learning.
• Network across sectors - from academic and nonprofit arenas to grassroots and policy-
oriented initiatives.
Registration & Virtual Access:
The event is free; participants are encouraged to register in advance (in-person and virtual options available for registration at this link). Donations are gratefully accepted.
About Outride:
Outride is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all people to experience the social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of cycling. Through community partnerships, school-based programs, and research, Outride works to increase access to cycling and better understand its impact on mental wellbeing. Since 2014, Outride has distributed over $10 million in funding, bikes, equipment, and programs to schools and nonprofits, helping more than 50,000 youth annually gain access to the power of bikes.
