Time is ticking for The Ascent

There’s just over a week until the end our crowdfunding campaign for The Ascent and we’re more than a quarter of the way towards our fundraising goal. If you’ve been in two minds about entering the ride or supporting the cause, now’s the time to get involved before it’s too late.

By now you should know the drill - if we don't reach more than 1,500 riders or $195K target for The Ascent ride by 27 January, we will not be able to run our women-only event in Victoria's Yarra Ranges on Sunday 23 April. 

We know it’s a big target, but it’s not impossible and it’s definitely worth fighting for. This is more than just a ride – it actually means something.

1. ENTER THE EVENT – Sign up now to the event or purchase a limited edition supporters’ jersey via our crowdsourcing page. You won’t be charged until we hit our target, but we still need your commitment.
   
   
   
   Plus, thanks to TFM, every entry to The Ascent ride goes into the running to win a new Trek Lexa 3 women’s road __bike valued at $1,199. Terms and Conditions apply. 
   

2. SHARE IT ON SOCIAL – Get the word out and share the page with your friends, colleagues and family. Even if they can’t ride, everyone (including businesses and sponsors) is invited to contribute to the cause. 
   
                

Currently, only one in three __bike riders are women. Women also make up less than a quarter of our event participants. That’s not good enough, and it’s why we need more than your verbal commitment to support The Ascent – we need you to take a stand for all women who ride. Help fight for the future of The Ascent and enter now.

Thousands of Australian women ride a bike each week and many more want to give it a go but tell us they simply don’t have the confidence, support networks or know where to start.

Through The Ascent women-only ride and free program, we’re able to bring women of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels together to create a supportive, fun and welcoming community of bike riders.

The pinnacle of The Ascent is an incredible women-only event in one of Victoria’s premier bike riding destinations – the Yarra Ranges – specifically tailored to meet the needs of the women who ride it.

See a map and profile of the route. 

The Ascent ride is your one chance to ride through this stunning region on closed roads with thousands of other women, supported by mechanics, medical staff and community volunteers. Starting and finishing at Cherry Hill Orchards, with a backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards, riders can choose their own bike riding adventure, tackling the 40km, 70km or 100km ride. 

It’s an unforgettable opportunity to stand together with thousands of other women to conquer your riding goals and celebrate Australia’s unique and diverse women’s riding community.