It's a women-only, traffic-free bike event backed by an Olympic gold medallist – what's not to like?
Sign up for the Cycletta challenge
If you like cycling but are a bit nervous about road racing, Cycletta could be the event for you. It is a dual-location (London and Manchester), mass participation, traffic-free, all-female 40k bike race designed for cyclists of all abilities.
Sponsored by Sky Ride and supported by British Cycling, Cycletta was launched by Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton.
She says, 'Cycling has been my passion since I was a child. Through the Cycletta series, I want to inspire women to join me and cycle - as a hobby, a sport, a way to get fit and healthy.
'Whatever the reasoning, cycling can improve your life. I hope Cycletta will bring women together as they take on their own cycling challenge.'
Sounds good? You have until August 31, 2011, to sign up. Choose from Cycletta South on September 11, 2011 at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo near London, and Cycletta North on October 2, 2011, at Tatton Park near Manchester. Each event costs £45 to enter, or £80 if you sign up for both events.
WIN a pair of tickets for Cycletta - or claim your 10% discount on entry here.
Organisers expect thousands of entries from female cyclists of all abilities. The 40k course was chosen as a distance that provides a challenge, while remaining accessible and achievable for all levels of fitness.
Sign up for the Cycletta challenge
