Women in Cycling
Offical Woman’s Club Velo-One
June 20th-22nd, A Weekend for all Women
Feel nervous about the racing aspect? or even trying the Rist Canyon Ride? No worries the Women of Velo-One will be holding a series of riding clinics for the Women interested in trying cycling for the first time or wanting to bring your performance to the next level. Comfort with friends! We would like to invite you to spend the weekend with us, our choice hotel will serve breakfast and accommodations all for only $109.00 up to four people per room.
Meredith Miller
Meredith Miller
Meredith “I think this is great … I wish there was more racing like this around Fort Collins. What an opportunity for so many women to be involved in a great race, in a great location. The word is getting out “about the Fort Collins Cycling Festival”
Georgia Gould
Georgia Gould
Georgia “The Fort Collins Cycling Festival is a great way to showcase all of things that make Fort Collins a premier cycling destination. With events ranging from fun family-oriented activities to competitive races, the Fort Collins Cycling Festival will offer something for everyone. Now everyone will discover why so many active people call Fort Collins home!”
Offical FCCF Women’s Coach Missy Thompson
Missy raced at the elite national and international level for over 10 years and was a member of the US National Team and the T-Mobile Professional Women’s Cycling Team. Missy has attended races including World Cups, World Championships, Pan American Championships and the Tour de France Feminine. See Missy at Gemini Training Click Here
Women’s King of Rist Canyon
Don’t miss the action as the best Women racers in the midwest take on the Rist Canyon Mountain in the inagural King of Rist Canyon. Only one will be crowned weekend Champion. you can join in on the fun as your citizens ride will be timed! Checkout how you stackup with the best!
Road Race Saturday June 21st.
On Saturday, June 21, the Rist Canyon Road Race, will feature the best women’s road racers from around Colorado and beyond. Competing handlebar to handlebar through some of the most rugged passes in the Rockies, with 62.72 miles and over 7000 feet of climbing.
Hill Climb Race Sunday June 22nd.
Racers will combat 18.5 miles to be the first to hit the top of the Rist Canyon Hill Climb finish! Citizen riders leave the starting line first, with the racers to follow. Then the final racing begins with all ACA categories to follow with the Pro 1-2’s finishing the 18.5 mile climb to victory for the King of Rist Canyon title. Spectators and previous rider/racers line the canyon to watch the pro’s battle it out on the mountain. .
Peloton Cycles Woman’s Cycling Line
Woman’s Specific Bikes and Gear
“Women’s,” or “women’s-specific” are terms being attached to just about any product marketed to women. Yet, it’s surprising how often these items aren’t any different than men’s. That’s why we’re careful to carry only women’s bicycles, clothing and accessories proven to deliver the fit, comfort, function and value you expect and deserve.
