Exeter women - Saddle up for Summer!

This summer, Cycle Exeter aims to get as many women as possible onto a bike and having fun. As part of the Freedom of Your City campaign, we want you tosaddle up and freewheel your way to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

To get things started, on Saturday 26 June, Cycle Exeter will be hosting a Bike Boutique in Princesshay (near Topshop and Fat Face) between 11am - 4pm, where our experts will also be offering advice on how to choose some wheels as well offering free mini hair styling sessions and giveaways.

The event will be a great opportunity to sign up to one of our bespoke cycle training sessions for women. Whether you're a bit rusty or have never really cycled before, our training programmes could be just what you need. And there's a chance to win some funky wrist cuffs by fashion cycling brandCyclodelic too!

We've produced a new magazine,Freedom which will be available at our event or to download from the new Saddle up for Summer section of our website next week. You'll also find the magazine being given out by a wide range of female-friendly businesses in Exeter - everyone from estate agents Fulfords to Erin Cox design, Otto Retro, and HQ Hair and Beauty.

So what are you waiting for? Check out our newSaddle up for Summer website page/section and come and see us on Saturday to find out more!

Highlights:

Exeter Tour Series thrills the crowds again!

On a lovely, sunny day in the city centre we had thousands of people taking part in our cycling try-out areas, activities and in the Ashford's Community Races. All of which helped build the excitement for the thrilling professional race in the evening, won again by Dean Downing. Thank you to everyone who came along on 3 June and helped to make the 2010 Tour Series such a success!

Listen to the official Tour Series Exeter podcast

Saddle up for Summer with FREE training

Now that summer is here it's a great time to get out on your bike! If you would like to brush up your skills or even learn to ride why not book one of our courses? We offer:

1. FREE Bikeability courses for children in the summer holidays,
2. FREE two hour one-to-one session for children or adults
3. Cycle to your Heart's Content - group adult cycling - only £20 for an eight week course

Schools: Have you booked your FREE Bikeability Level 2 courses for the next school year? Request places online!

You can get more information and request training places on ourtraining web page.

Pedal It Pink comes to Exeter!

So you've done your cycle training and are happily whizzing around the streets of Exeter, but now you want a challenge? Why not register for the Pedal It Pink charity bike ride?! Pedal It Pink is a women only cycle ride for Breast Cancer Campaign, taking place on Sunday 26 September on the Exe Cycleway at Exeter Quay. Entries for the Exeter Pedal It Pink are now open on the websitewww.breastcancercampaign.org.

We'll send you an e-newsletter every other month to tell you what Cycle Exeter is doing - whether we're launching new cycle paths or inspiring you with real life stories of people who love cycling. We're here to help you enjoy the freedom of your city.