A question for forum ride organisers ...

Aargh, Dorset's nothing but hills! Lukesdad just wants to show off

They have some nice beaches too TMN

See, showing off again - will you be bringing your Speedos?

Only if Rich will bring his Mankini

I'm going to have to get organised before the list of requirements gets any longer...... Dorset....no hills.......beaches.....

The route's going to be a challenge to put together!

As I am the 'which one has been female' of Jim's post, I feel I can comment here! I was worried that i would be too slow for the gents - I was a bit, but they were great and waited if i got too far behind. And yes, it was a wee bit intimidating as a lone female going and meeting three chaps who i only 'knew' via here. But again, they were all lovely! Maybe that's just me, cos i'm not the most outgoing person anyway, and a more gregarious woman wouldn't mind so much. I think once you take the plunge and meet people for the first time it becomes easier to go again. That, and doing a bit more training so i'm not quite so slow next time!

my bike club organises women-only rides to try and get around the problem. Hopefully it'll lead to more people on the regular club runs. I realise this doesn't help the OP though

Does anyone know if the CTC still run the '5 miles to fabulous' ladies rides ?

There were none in 2010, so perhaps the answer is no?