Here come the girls.. !

[classic33]

@Pat "5mph", this you & your lot?
http://www.ctc.org.uk/blog/suzanne-forup/here-come-girls-belles-are-on-their-bikes-in-glasgow

 

[classic33]

http://www.ctc.org.uk/blog/suzanne-forup/women-wanted-must-have-own-bike

 

[snorri]

Hmmmph! "raucous laughter" indeed, they are clearly not serious cyclists, and all the better for that.

A good news story from classic33.

 

[Spinney]

Surely there was cake laid on? I thought a liking for cake was the most important indicator of a serious cyclist?

And anyone who quotes their current average speed as part of their user name must surely be serious?

 

[Linford]

Firstly, the CTC Scotland chaps are a great bunch and I’m delighted that I work with them; they are clean, friendly and have a reasonable amount of teeth and hair between them. Some do have beards, but they may be willing to negotiate removal if this is a serious barrier for some women

Translates as beardy weirdy's get low takeup rates on dating sites, but dodgy teeth and haircuts are OK ?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@Pat "5mph", this you & your lot?
http://www.ctc.org.uk/blog/suzanne-forup/here-come-girls-belles-are-on-their-bikes-in-glasgow

Yes indeed, that's us 378 Belles to date, some have also joined CC, Belles have even gatecrashed a CC Ecosse ride without actually joining CC
You can find Belles at lots of cycling events in the Glasgow area: some race with the Sunday clubs others also ride with the road cycling meetup group. We have been joining the Forestry Commission for rides in the woods, on Sunday we will join with the Spokes group.
We are about encouraging absolute beginners or inexperienced riders to take to their bikes more often: as we acquire new skills we pass them on to others.

 

[fossyant]

Argh. I just clicked on a CTC site. Must wash my hands and bleach my eyes !

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Argh. I just clicked on a CTC site. Must wash my hands and bleach my eyes !

I think I'm gonna volunteer for Sustrans - next will be taking up knitting

 

[fossyant]

Anyway, well done Pat. I have an allergy to CTC !

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Anyway, well done Pat. I have an allergy to CTC !

Well done for what? Never went near a CTC meeting ... yet

 

[fossyant]

Well done for what? Never went near a CTC meeting ... yet

The 'Belle's stuff !

 

[fossyant]

Well done for what? Never went near a CTC meeting ... yet

The 'Belle's stuff !

 

[Pat "5mph"]

The 'Belle's stuff !

Ah, got it

 

[Crackle]

Is this a campaign for bells on bikes? You'd think they'd spell it right then.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yes indeed, that's us 378 Belles to date, some have also joined CC, Belles have even gatecrashed a CC Ecosse ride without actually joining CC
You can find Belles at lots of cycling events in the Glasgow area: some race with the Sunday clubs others also ride with the road cycling meetup group. We have been joining the Forestry Commission for rides in the woods, on Sunday we will join with the Spokes group.
We are about encouraging absolute beginners or inexperienced riders to take to their bikes more often: as we acquire new skills we pass them on to others.

Fab stuff, this is the way to nurture cycling, a step towards a better future!
Belle-issimo!