100/100 Glow

My aim is to get 100 women cycling the Manchester 100 cycle sportive event on 4th September 2011 and sharing that 100/100 glow and today, 1st August we have 98 women signed up and we still have 5 weeks to go. I believe it will be the first time 100+ women have gathered together with their bikes in South Manchester. I would like this to be an inspirational moment for women and girls with aspirations of being a bigger cyclist!  

You have to want it….

• That deep sense of satisfaction and slightly smug 'didn't I do well' attitude
  
• That glow from the inside outwards with one of those smiles that stretches your facial muscles
  
• The experience that has you on Twitter saying 'OMG just cycled 100miles or kilometres'
  
• The one where you ask how many calories was that and think now I can eat and drink whatever I fancy
• Add to the glow and raise £100 for Christies. 

For more information contact

Glynis Francis on 07780900811 or glynisjoyfrancis@gmail.com

www.glynisfrancis.co.uk and http://www.bike-events.com

Training Programme from now - September 2011

In support of the event I am running Sunday training sessions for women wanting to be fit and strong enough to ride the Manchester 100 miles or 100 kilometres charity sportive event through fabulous Cheshire lanes on 4th September 2011. I was planning to start in May with the better weather but there are some keen women out there and we had our first ride 30 mile ride on Sunday 27th February out to High Legh Garden centre for coffee and cakes. See the separate page for the most up to date training schedule. The distances and pace and will be reviewed depending on who is riding.

You can expect to: - be healthier and burn calories; feel confident to ride in a group; know how to deal with roadside bike repairs e.g. puncture, slipping gears, brake adjustments; build up your miles gradually over the next few months from 25 mile rides with café stops to the 100 mile event; hear about other training events and challenge opportunities and be introduced to some useful cycling contacts 

You need to: - have a roadworthy hybrid or road bike (not a mountain bike because they don’t have the right gearing for cycling on the road in a group) - we can even help you get your bike serviced; make a regular date with your inner cyclist; commit to the improving your fitness levels even if you can't make all the sessions; make a donation of approx £10 a session and still have enough money for cafe stops. (I am looking for sponsors)

Optional extras: - taster session at the velodrome - £12; cycle touring weekend - £100 (propose to do the Yorkshire Cycle Way 210 kms over 3days; health and fitness assessment - £80; personalised training programme - £60

For more information contact

Glynis Francis on 07780900811 or glynisjoyfrancis@gmail.com

www.glynisfrancis.co.uk and http://www.bike-events.com