What’s cycletta, you may ask? Well, it’s a dual venue cycling event and describes itself as the “UK’s best women only bike rides on traffic free roads”.
Victoria Pendleton is one of Cycletta’s cycling ambassadors. Apparently, she will be at both venues, giving tips on, amongst other things, the thing that women cyclists fear most. Helmet hair.
I’m not sure it is the best way to get more women on their bikes. But then I guess I’m not the kind of woman it’s aimed at. I have never needed persuading that my bike is the best way to get me from A to B as well as being enormous fun. But obviously, some people think that women need special events to get them involved. I’d be interested to know what some of you out there think, be you a woman or a man.
One thing that made me think twice was the entry fee. 45 quid! Just remember, Lewisham Cyclists and the hundreds of other local groups out there offer free rides every week, and here at Lewisham you’ll definitely find other women on the rides, if that is indeed an issue for you. But I’m prepared to be persuaded. Have a look at the Cycletta site and tell me what you think! www.cycletta.com