The annual Ladies Only Cycling Sportive, hosted jointly by the Foyle Hospice and Foyle Cycling Club, will take place on Sunday, 11 September, with the start and finish at the Foyle Hospice on Culmore Road.
Now in its second year, the sportive plans to become an established event on the North West sporting calendar, drawing participants from all across the North.
Last year, riders travelled from Antrim, Belfast, Inishowen, Limavady, Monaghan, Omagh, Randalstown and Sligo, raising almost £1,500 in support of the Hospice.
Evelyn Donnelly, sportive co-ordinator, said the event was not just for the seasoned cyclist.
She said: “We have two distances - 20 miles and a longer one of 50 miles.”
“The 20-mile route follows Derry's great off-road greenway paths, and is aimed at the casual rider, whereas the longer 50-mile route takes us into Donegal, passing through Carrigans, St Johnston and Raphoe, before returning back to Derry via St Johnston.”
With the organisers hoping for 200 ladies to participate, anyone seeking further information should contact the Foyle Hospice at (048) 71 35 1010 or email ciaran@foylehospice.com / enquiries@foylecycling.net.
Entry fee is £10.00 (plus £2 for those who do not possess a Cycling Ireland licence), with sign-on available on Sunday 11 September from 09.00 at the Foyle Hospice.
All riders will depart at 10.00 and light refreshments will be available on their return to Derry in the Hospice.
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