GEAR Up Girl, Bicycle NSW's female-only recreational ride will be held on Sunday, March 8, in celebration of International Women's Day.
To mark the event, which finishes at Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla, Sutherland Shire Council is fielding its own team of cyclists.
B Ward councillor Tracy Cook will join council employees in the challenge and is looking forward to the event.
"Gear Up Girl raises awareness of heart disease which is the biggest killer of women in Australia," Cr Cook said.
"By taking part in this event we can make a difference in making people more aware of this significant health issue."
Cr Cook encouraged females of all ages over 10 to take part in the event.
"I can't think of a better way for women to celebrate International Women's Day than getting outside to enjoy the friendship of other women while also improving our health," she said.
The Gear Up Girl event has three ride options catering for all levels of fitness.
The 60-kilometre Coast Ride is for cyclists wanting a challenge. The route starts in Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park and heads south along the Cooks River cycleway and on to Kurnell before returning to Cronulla to finish at Don Lucas Reserve.
The 40km Classic Ride is suitable for all abilities. Also starting at Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park, the route will take riders south along the Cooks River cycleway and on to the finish line at Cronulla.
A shorter ride is suitable for mums and young daughters. The 20km Beach Ride starts at Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla, and follows dedicated cycle lanes to Kurnell and then returns to the Cronulla finish line.
Participants can enter as an individual or can create or join a team when they register online.
Children taking part must be 10 years and over and ride with a paying adult.
A festival will be held in Don Lucas Reserve after the ride with live music, food stalls and more.
Details: gearupgirl.com.au
