The Spokes Ladies Day

Sunday 12th April

The Boat Shed, Platt Fields Park, Rusholme

This is a day dedicated to female cyclists....to celebrate our history, to love our bicycles and to skill ourselves up.

"The bicycle has been responsible for more movement in manners and morals than anything since Charles the Second. Under it's influence, wholly or in part, have wilted chaperons, long and narrow skirts, tight corsets, hair that would come down, black stockings, thick ankles large hats, prudery and fear of the dark; under its influence, wholly or in part, have bloomed weekends, strong nerves, strong legs, strong language, knickers, knowledge of make and shape, knowledge of woods and pastures, equality of sex, good digestion and professional occupation- in four words, the emancipation of women." (Galsworthy, 1890)

The workshops will start exactly on time, please don't be late!

11am: Cycle confidence tips from a qualified female cycling instructor.
How to ride assertively with Q and A

Noon: Bike Maintenance basics with a qualified female bike mechanic.
Bike Anatomy, How to check your bike is safe, How to fix a puncture

1pm: The Spokes bike dance troupe demo and have-a-go session. Learn some acrobalance and bike tricks

3pm:A lovely picnic in the park (bring vegan goodies to share). Time to meet other girrrl cyclists and hang out

4pm: Girls bike polo. Ladies learn how to play the sport.Mallets and balls provided, just bring a bike!

6pm: Ladies beer ride, short ride to visit a couple of pubs