Women Ride Bikes Too ! Campaign

Welcome to the Woolwich Cycling Club Ladies' Area, and the Women Ride Bikes Too ! Campaign

Cycling has traditionally been a male-orientated pastime - in fact, the Woolwich CC was a men-only club until as recently as 2006, when a 121-year tradition was ended. However, in recent years we have seen more and more ladies taking part in cycling. So much so, that in this country we now have some great female cyclists and successful champions in :

• Victoria Pendleton (track)
• Nicole Cooke (road)
• Rebecca Romero (track)
• Wendy Houvenaghel (track)
• Emma Pooley (Road, TT)
• Shanaze Reade (BMX)

On top of that, cycle equipment and clothing manufacturers are now producing women-specific items in abundance, such is the interest being generated by the popularity of cycling and the success of our GB cycling athletes.

In 2008, the Woolwich CC started its Ladies Day rides once a month. Ladies were thin on the ground at first, but interest is slowly growing and for 2009 we hope to offer a range of scheduled rides and days out for all abilities, based on different themes and places. We will be running an Instructor-led beginners' ride once a month to give a taste of cycling with a group and on the road and to provide information and support for anyone new to cycling, male or female.

Members of the club are always happy to give advice on all aspects of cycling from clothing and accessories, to bikes and riding positions and places to ride. All activities are free and there are no obligations. So for what ever reason you want to access cycling, the Woolwich CC has something to offer, be it sport, fitness, leisure, commuting, fun, or just to keep up with the grandchildren.

Go on, give it a go. Join the Campaign!

To find out more or to join a ride contact Ollie on 07984 200566 or email to olliegolding@tiscali.co.uk .

Watch this space for the 2009 ride schedule, coming in the next few weeks!

Check out the new cycling website for Ladies : Belle Bikes