#weridetogether: CycloFemme Chicago
I awoke early last Sunday to check the weather. It was to be a perfect day — in more ways than one.
Sunday marked the second time I planned a CycloFemme ride for Chicago, and I was looking forward to it. After the weather, I checked Twitter. What I found was extraordinary.
Women around the world were already posting pictures and tweets of their rides. Germany, Australia, the UK, Japan — all taking part in what I believe to be a movement for women’s cycling and the men who support it.
Founded by Sarai Snyder, CycloFemme has brought together all types of riders: road, commuter, mountain, and everything in between. This year, there were more than 300 rides scheduled in 25 different countries. Women (and some awesome men) of all abilities rode together with a unified purpose: to further the bond that cycling provides and to be part of a community unlike any other.
Our ride was small, but one of the most enjoyable I’ve had in a very long time. Our planned 18 miler turned into more than 35, with a coffee stop midway. Great company. Moderate pace. Fantastic weather. Who could ask for more?
#weridetogether indeed.
@baughblabs leading. I’m in the back. Some awesome new friends in between.
– Suzanne
Looks and sounds like it was a great event an awesome day. Thanks for sharing.
it was! small and fun group. one of the best ways to ride.
Id love to do something like that. Always seem to hear about events after the fact….
Glad you had such a magnificent day.
thanks Daniel. I really like this event. you need to join Twitter (if you’re not already). lots of good stuff there.