At Bicycle Network, we believe that 50% of all people who ride bikes should be women. Currently the stats tell us that only one in three __bike riders are women.
This year, we took a stand to address this imbalance. We launched The Ascent, our first women's-only riding program and event through Victoria’s stunning Yarra Ranges.
We know that great things take time and now, more than ever, we're passionate to see our dream of 50/50 become a reality – but we can’t do it alone.
As part of our journey, we're aiming to run another women's-only __bike ride through the Yarra Ranges. Held on closed roads, the fully supported event takes in some of Victoria’s favourite riding destinations, including the famous 1 in 20 climb. When it comes to the route selection, traffic management and on-route support, all elements of The Ascent have been planned with women in mind.
But as a non-profit, for-purpose organisation charged with the responsibility of turning Australia into a nation of bike riders, it’s financially irresponsible of us to run the event without more riders.
Through crowdfunding, we need to raise $195,000 or secure 2,000 event entries to cover the costs of running The Ascent ride on Sunday 23 April 2017. Anyone donating will only be charged IF and WHEN our target is reached. Sadly, if we don’t reach this target by Saturday 28 January, we’ll have to put the event on hold.
We need more than your verbal commitment – we need you to take a stand for all women who ride. Together, we can turn our 50/50 dream into a reality.
Buy an entry for yourself, your friends and family or donate any amount you can afford. Pledge your support for The Ascent and the future of women’s cycling today.
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Click here for community information about The Ascent ride.
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