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Strongher Women’s Cycling Festival Takes Over Utrecht

An army of female riders took to the roads of Utrecht for the first annual Strongher Festival

Since the launch of the women’s cycling initiative, Strongher, we’ve been keenly following their progress to support and promote women in cycling from the grass-roots to the professionals.

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Armed with a global network of ambassadors, Strongher launched in October 2015 led by professional cyclist and inspiring athlete, Marianne Vos. Since then, the women’s platform has introduced their seal of approval for female friendly bike shops, organise global rides with athletes like Manon Carpenter, and they’ve even released their stunning road kit in partnership with Pearl Izumi.

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 Last weekend, Strongher invited women from around the world to attend their first annual cycling festival in Utrecht, Netherlands. Their aim was to bring like minded women together to socialise, talk bikes and clock up some serious miles on the roads of the cycling capital of the World.

Strongher Festival 2016

The first annual cycling festival took place on Sunday September 4th which saw keen female riders flood the small Dutch town. With big brand sponsors, organised rides, music and food, the event was a roaring success.

The three road rides all took place in the morning with cyclists choosing from 45 km, 85 km and 145 km distances each signposted and led by local experts. Challenging climbs, QoM’s and fun were guaranteed on these rides whilst taking in the stunning sights of the landscapes.

After the morning riding, the afternoon was full of expert workshops provided by sponsor brands, bike training, skills, yoga and even nutritional chats were held for all those who attended.

We’ve been catching up on the festival’s success via social media. Here’s some of our favourite rider snaps from the event…

We had a blast riding and partying with all the amazing Sheroes today during the Utrechtste Heuvelrug Womens Ride & the Strongher Festival ???? Thank you all so much for making this the best festival of the year ???? See you next year? ••• P.S. Don't forget to upload your pictures of the ride and Strongher Festival to make a chance winning the Strongher Kit! Use #StrongherFestival and #Strongher to participate!

A photo posted by Strongher (@stronghercc) on

Mooie afsluiting van een bijzondere en leuke dag en een hele mooie #Strongher ervaring ???????????????? #strongher #stronghercc #strongherfestival #mariannevos

A photo posted by Meike (@meike_5579) on

And here we go!! 85km LED ride!! Raim, sun, wind, and lots of girls, it was so much fun!! #strongher #strongherfestival #pedalamag #kaskcycling #livbenelux #rideleader #sheroes #womencycling #vrouwenwielrennen #cycling #pearlizumi #shimano Photo: @cyclerob

A photo posted by Loes (@loesi1985) on

 

Thanks for this amazing day @stronghercc and team Zijwielrent.nl! I had an great time riding with you guys! #strongher #zijwielrent #Vrouwenwielrennen #Womenscycling #strongherfestival #girlswhoridebikes #cyclelikeagirl #cyclingconnectspeople #love2cycle #Joyofcycling #wedontmindtherain

A photo posted by Janneke (@zijwielrent) on

With more cycling events scheduled with the Strongher women, be sure to check out their website for more information and events.

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