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Rapha Women's 100
On the 20th July, there is the second running of the Rapha womens 100, a global event to encourage women to cycle 100km in a day. Seven of us cycled last year, both CCA members and guests, and I think we ought to do it again! Will post the route nearer the time, but for those who came last year, I was thinking of roughly the same, with lunch at Waresley. Well aim for 20 kph / 13 mph, leaving at 9.30am from the grass track in Ashwell.
Also please tell your friends who don't normally cycle with us, as Rapha are encouraging as many women to cycle that day as possible. 4000 women took part worldwide last year, this year Rapha are looking to double that. Seven of us rode last year, it would be nice to double our numbers too, but we have to remember that this is a fun, unmarshalled ride, and we ride at our own risk.
Thanks, Susan
Also please tell your friends who don't normally cycle with us, as Rapha are encouraging as many women to cycle that day as possible. 4000 women took part worldwide last year, this year Rapha are looking to double that. Seven of us rode last year, it would be nice to double our numbers too, but we have to remember that this is a fun, unmarshalled ride, and we ride at our own risk.
Thanks, Susan
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I would be interested but that date is also the Evans Cambridge sportive starting from Wimpole Hall. I know there are a few of us signed up for the 90 mile route that day.
Vicky
http://pages.rapha.cc/womens-100-rides/ashwell-womens-100
Susan
Thanks, Susan
"For all our female entrants, Ride It Cambridge coincides with the Rapha Women's 100 where they're challenging women across the world to ride 100km on the same day. Our medium course comes in at 101km so just enough to complete the challenge."
https://www.facebook.com/events/400448316754318/?fref=ts#
Selfishly I'm more than happy to do the route later in the year due to being injured at the moment and consequently not yet back on the road. I also have an entry available for the Evans ride on Sunday going free but would have to be taken by a lady as Evans don't allow transfers so would have to sign in under my name. I hope you get enough interest for your ride and wish I was there.
Vicky
Looking forward to this great ride again.See you in the morning.
Susan
Do post, and thanks again.
Susan
8,200 riders took part worldwide (of which 834 were men!)
The total distance ridden was equivalent to 10 circumnavigations of the Earth.
It was 400% increase of kilometres ridden compared to 2013.
58 countries were involved.
It was the subject of 1 honeymoon.
I'll post the date for 2015 as soon as I know it, but in the meantime does anyone feel like having a go at the Rapha Festive 500?
Susan
you attempting it Susan?
Details?
Thanks, everyone for your interest.
Susan
Perhaps I could start out with you & then turn back....
If not appropriate have a good one...
Susan
Susan
Gwen - sorry you can't make it but maybe see you at St Neots on 5th.
Louise & I joined for the first part Having time pressure we turned off at Harston.
We managed 31 miles (a good deal more than we usually do) & kept the pace steady.
We enjoyed being out again with a group and so have resolved to
1)aim do the whole ride next time
2) go out more regularly
With the 2nd aim in mind - should anyone (particularly ladies) want to join us - we will be going out next Sunday for a 30ish mile ride at a steady 14 -15 mph. - probably heading off at about 9.15 so we don't get caught up with the main club runs...