This year’s Women on Wheels event will be be bigger and better. A series of workshops and rides will take place over the weekend of June 13 and 14 and on June 21, 2015, as part of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. After the success of last year’s Women on Wheels, it has expanded for 2015 to include five events.
Sally Hinchcliffe, co-organiser of Women on Wheels, says: “Edinburgh women have been behind some of the most interesting developments in cycling in recent years, from cycle campaigns to sport.
“Whether your interest is campaigning, racing, family riding, cycle chic or just getting on your bike, come along to meet the women who are already making things happen. The chances are you will come away with new ideas and inspiration.”
Thanks to Skinny Tyres of Perthshire for the pic.
Women on Wheels events
Saturday 13th June
The Women’s Cycle Forum – Find out how to “build a better world”.
7-9:30 pm, Teviot Row House, Edinburgh. Tickets £5 (includes refreshments)
Bike Curious family workshop – Do you know your trailer from your tagalong and your bike seat from your bakfiets? Would you like to transport your family by bike but just don’t know where to start.
Come along and meet experienced cycling families to try out various solutions and get the real low down on cycling with kids.
10-12am at Sciennes Primary school, followed by a “kiddical mass” family ride around the Meadows
Sunday 14th June
Belles on Bikes ride – Join other women for a ride, cake and a chat. This is a led cycle ride along low-traffic and off-road routes of either 15 or 30 miles.
Meet at the Royal Commonwealth Pool at 10:30am.
Sunday 21st June:
Learn then Ride – Whether you’ve never ridden a bike, or just need to brush up your skills, come along to Sciennes Primary School for a friendly and supportive workshop. 10am-noon.
Women Read and Ride tour – A literary tour of Edinburgh by bike celebrating cycling writing by women. This is n easy 5-6 miles with stops, and a distinct possibility of cake.
Meet at the top of Middle Meadow Walk at 2:30pm.