Global Community Bike Ride: The Democracy Experiment

As part of the Civic Futures series on democracy and civic renewal, this community bike ride invites participants to consider democracy not as a fixed system, but as an ongoing practice shaped by participation, dialogue, and shared responsibility.

The Democracy Experiment is a no-drop community bike ride through Pittsburgh’s Northside exploring the foundations of democracy and how it operates as a living, unfinished process.

What to expect:

• Explore the idea of democracy as a practice that is shaped by participation and engagement
• Hear short “Global Stop Talks” from local leaders and practitioners working to strengthen civic life
• Engage in conversation about what democracy is, what it isn’t, and why it is never finished
• Connect with fellow riders and community members interested in civic engagement
• Enjoy a relaxed, no-drop ride suitable for all experience levels
• Stay afterwards for coffee and conversation

We'll meet at the PoGoh bike station near the corner of North Ave & Federal St on the Northside. Arrive at 12:30PM to check in and get ready to ride. The group will depart promptly at 11:00 AM.

Global Shop Talk Speakers

This ride will feature short remarks from local leaders and practitioners working at the intersection of civic engagement, public policy, and community organizing. A representative from Public Source will be a featured speaker. Additional speakers may include representatives from organizations such as the League of Women Voters, Common Cause Pennsylvania, the Women and Girls Foundation, Local Government Academy, CONNECT, and other regional partners.

Hosts

This event is co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in partnership with Public Source.

Sponsor

This event is sponsored, in part, by Remake Learning Days.