Women’s Festival of Cycling
Updated: Jun 7
10-17 June
Southend Wheelers are holding a week-long series of free women friendly cycling events* starting on Saturday 10 June, culminating in a 7-mile women friendly time trial (Sat 17 June).
All rides are for mixed abilities, with most including a coffee stop. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or adult accompanying them, except on the time trial.
There’s something for everyone, so why not come along and join in.
Interested?
Email: membership@southendwheelers.org
for more details
or visit our website:
https://www.southendwheelers.org/womenfriendlyrides
10 June – 08:30
Meeting point: Chalkwell Shelter, SS0 8HW
The ride: A relaxed 25–30 miles ride along the seafront and Barling
11 June – 09:30
Meeting point: Canewdon village hall, SS4 3PG
The ride: A relaxed ride around the local roads, ideal for novice cyclists
12 June – 18:30
Meeting point: Chalkwell Park car park, SSO 8NL
The ride: A relaxed 15–20 miles ride along the seafront
13 June – 09:30
Meeting point: Rettendon village hall car park, CM3 8DP
The ride: A relaxed 15–20 miles ride around Hanningfield reservoir
13 June – 18:00
Meeting point: Rochford Square, SS4 1BW
The ride: A relaxed 15–20 miles ride around local roads
14 June – 10:00
Meeting point: Chalkwell Park car park, SSO 8NL
The ride: A relaxed 15–20 miles ride along the seafront and Barling
15 June – 10:00
Meeting point: Rochford Square, SS4 1BW
The ride: A relaxed 15–20 miles ride around local roads
15 June – 18:30 for MTB's and gravel bikes
Meeting point: Belfairs Woodland Centre, SS9 4LR
The ride: An off-road ride of a duration around 2hrs
17 June – 08:15 (event starts at 9am)
Meeting point: Shepherd and Dog public house, SS4 2DA
The event: A 7-mile time trial
Cost: £4.50 on the day
You must wear a helmet and have working front and rear lights for this event
We advise that you wear a helmet whilst on these rides, bring a drink with you and have a spare innertube.
*All events are free (except the time trial - £4.50), and specifically aimed at introducing women to cycling, male partners and sons are also welcomed to join in.