Black Spoke Society (BSS) is a Black and queer led biking community based in Durham, North Carolina, founded to create a welcoming, low-pressure space for Black and brown folks — especially beginners — to come together around cycling and build community. Through bi-weekly rides, learn-to-ride classes, and trips designed to meet people at every experience level, BSS centers collective joy, personal growth, and shared care that extends beyond the bike. In 2025 they hosted their first bikepacking trip and are building a gear library to make future adventures — including upcoming spring and fall trips — as accessible as possible for their growing community.
