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Women’s Heritage Bike Ride
Saturday, 12th August, 2017, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Free
Whether you’re the next Katie Archibald or your bike hasn’t seen the light of day for several years, this ride is for you. Our volunteer tour guides will lead you at a leisurely pace along off road cycle paths (no hills, we promise), stopping along the way to share some key events in women’s cycling history.
Women’s Heritage Bike Ride, Saturday 12th August, 1pm to 3pm
Follow in the tracks of pioneering women athletes, militant suffragettes, and a vaudeville performer, and gain insight into why bicycling, “has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world” (Susan B. Anthony, American social reformer and women’s rights activist)
If you don’t have your own bicycle Next Bikes are available to hire from Bridgeton Cross for £1 per 30 minutes (£4 for the full ride). You can find out more about Next Bike hire here.
“The ride was brilliant fun! I enjoyed the knowledge shared and the chat.” – Previous participant
Booking
Tickets must be booked in advance. This event is free. Select the number of tickets you want to book below (no payment will be taken), or come in to the Library to book.
The bike ride will start at GWL, please meet the tour guides at the library 10 minutes before the bike ride begins. Contact us if you are unsure about anything, we are happy to answer any questions.
Find out about other similar events here.
Should you need to cancel a booking for any reason please see our Women’s Heritage Walks Cancellation Policy.
Check out our full programme of Women Make History events here, including more walks, a heritage bike ride, reading events and more.
