Rolling Together: Why You Should Host Your Next Ride at Dear Diary Coffee

Austin is, without a doubt, one of the best cities in the country to ride a bike. Our local cycling culture is vast and wonderfully diverse—you’ll find everyone from pro road racers and daily commuters to BMX riders, mountain bike enthusiasts, and casual social cruise groups taking over the streets every day of the week.

What makes Austin’s scene extra special, though, is how strongly represented women are across the athletic community.

Whether you’re looking to shred dirt, grind gravel, or cruise through town with a supportive crew, Austin has incredible dedicated women’s cycling groups leading the way:

• Team Snacks Cycling: Multi-terrain, community-focused, and centered on fun.

• Violet Crown Women's Team: Pushing boundaries on the road.

• Radical Adventure Riders (RAR ATX): Welcoming gravel and bikepacking adventurers.

• RLAG (Ride Like a Girl): Getting women confident and connected on the mountain bike trails.

Best of all? The vast majority of women's cycling groups across Austin are intentionally inclusive and warmly welcoming to trans-women, creating genuine community spaces where everyone belongs.

Fuel Your Group with 10% Off

At Dear Diary Coffee, we love supporting local athletes and the groups that keep Austin moving.

We offer 10% off all food and drinks to any athletic group of 6 or more people who use Dear Diary as their start location, finish line, or midpoint snack stop. Swing by for a pre-ride espresso, refuel with a mid-ride bite, or celebrate a great workout together on our patio.

Looking for a Casual Ride? Join "Slow Your Roll" Every Sunday!

If you’ve been wanting to try group riding without the stress of high speeds or tricky traffic, we have the perfect entry point.

Every Sunday, Dear Diary owner A. Litsa leads "Slow Your Roll" on behalf of Team Snacks Cycling:

• The Route: A smooth 14-mile loop built entirely on bike lanes and dedicated paths.

• The Pace: A casual 10–12 mph designed specifically so riders can chat, laugh, and make friends along the way.

• Who It's For: Ideal for women building up cardio fitness, or athletic women who need a low-intensity recovery ride.

Host Your Next Group Event or Fundraiser at Dear Diary

Dear Diary isn't just a pit stop for coffee—we’re a full-fledged community space ready to support your group's ideas.

Over the years, local athletic teams and clubs have used Dear Diary to host informational talks, gear and clothing swaps, and vegan bake sale fundraisers.

Whether you need a meeting space, a venue for a team event, or a cozy spot for a fundraiser, we’d love to host you. Just give Dear Diary Coffee a call and ask to speak with the owner or a manager to get your next event on the calendar!