1 cycling event in Tatum, Florida

12th Anniversary WOW (Women on Wheels) Ride

Stars, Stripes & Spokes

Join women from across the region for the 12th Anniversary WOW Ride, hosted by the Village Idiots Cycling Club of Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Sarasota.

Celebrating cycling, community, and America’s upcoming 250th birthday, WOW welcomes women of all abilities—from first-time event riders to experienced cyclists.

What’s New for 2026?

• New venue

• New routes

• Saturday Night Social at Big Top Brewing Co. Sarasota featuring Amanda Coker, Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance cycled in one year: 86,573 miles.

Multiple route options ensure there’s a ride for every goal and experience level.

Special Edition WOW Jersey

Register by July 31 to receive the exclusive Stars, Stripes & Spokes event jersey.

Supporting a Great Cause

Proceeds benefit Selah Freedom, helping survivors of sex trafficking through prevention, outreach, and restoration programs.

Gather your friends, add a little red, white, and blue to your bike, and celebrate women’s cycling with us.

Ride Strong. Ride Together. Ride WOW.

Location: We are at the Farm Bureau on Palmer Ave this year. There is a pavilion with picnic tables where we can eat lunch from Detwiler's afterwards & bathrooms available.

Closest hotels:

If you want to ride your bike to the event: Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge or Sun Outdoors Sarasota on Fruitville (also good for RVs)

If you want to be closest to the mall & Benderson Park look at hotels on University: The Hampton Inn & Courtyard are within walking distance of restaurants and stores. The east side of 75, you will be driving to stores, but it's a quick trip & there's a Publix right there.

Area highlights:

Celery Fields - great for birding & running or walking

Big Cat Habitat

Myakka State Park - great for a casual bike ride, a hike or to see birds & gators

Nathan Benderson Park - great for a pre-ride, walk, or run around the lake

Waterside - neighborhood with stores, restaurants, brewery, corn hole, volleyball and kids splash park

Lakewood Ranch Main Street - great restaurants & mini golf

UTC mall area - great restaurants, Mote Aquarium & PopStroke

Beaches: Lido Beach & Siesta Key are both ~30 minutes away