A Sunshine West resident is hopeful a cruisy weekend bike ride could kickstart a regular cycling club for Brimbank women.
Two days ago, eight female cyclists set out on a 30-kilometre ride from Buckingham Reserve in Sunshine to Williamstown as part of ‘The Women’s Ride’.
The ride, a Cycling Victoria initiative, was the first mass participation riding event in Victoria just for women.
The Brimbank leg, which took about three hours, was one of more than 50 rides taking place across the state.
Event organiser and Sunshine West mother Marina Bear said the ride had a social focus, with the cyclists stopping off for a coffee on the way.
Ms Bear hopes to establish a weekly or fortnightly cycling group.
“I try to ride regularly, but I’ve struggled to find a group to go with,” she said. “I’m not thrilled to ride on my own. It’s always safer to go with a friend.”
To join the new cyclists’ group, email: coffee4bear@gmail.com.
