Women on Wheels: Helping More Women Find Their People—and Their Pedals

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. What happens when someone believes in you before you believe in yourself? For the women finding their way into cycling through Women on Wheels, it can mean riding farther than they imagined, making lasting friendships, or simply rediscovering the joy of being on a bike. In this episode, Art sits down with Hunter Oworu, the energetic founder and president of this Connecticut nonprofit. A world championship competitor, cycling advocate, and new mom, Hunter brings enthusiasm and a thoughtful approach to helping women feel welcome—whether they’re nervous about their first group ride or ready for their next big adventure. One standout is Back on the Bike, a six-week program Hunter developed with Bike Walk Manchester. Combining practical bike education with gradually longer trail rides, it helped women return to cycling at their own pace. The best part? Participants exchanged numbers and started meeting up for rides themselves. We also hear about a rider who went from buying her first road bike to tackling Lake Placid’s challenging 56-mile loop just five weeks later, and a Spring Fling that brought roughly 60 women together across road, gravel, and mountain biking. Along the way, Hunter shares practical lessons for anyone who leads rides, works in a bike shop, or wants to make cycling more welcoming. She also reflects on motherhood, changing athletic priorities, and what adults can learn from kids having fun on bikes. An uplifting conversation about the possibilities that open up when people feel supported enough to try. Learn more: women-on-wheels.com Instagram: @women_on_wheels_ This podcast embarks on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.