Potential women-only ride in/near Seattle - help wanted!

[Dianyla]

Name it the Rapunzel Ride and I am so there.

[Eden]

If he wants to get together with some folks who have a lot of experience organizing big rides in the area I would suggest contacting the Cascade Cycling Club (www.cascade.org). They do a number (at least 5 a year I think) of organized rides in Seattle and the surrounding area so they would know the ins and outs and what types of permitting, insurance etc that you would need - and could probably suggest good routes.

I'd be happy to pass the word around to the women's racing teams too to see if any of them would be interested in helping out.

[nicole309]

Although I am a bit too far from Seattle to help organize, I would definately be interested in attending.
The only comment I have is that it would be really unique to have an all women/girls ride that is not decked out in Pink!!

[mimitabby]

I'd sure try to make this ride!

[El Hombre]

Ok, I'm the guy who has been tasked with trying to get this off the ground. As BikeMomma noted, I'm familiar with the Cinderella ride. At this point the name is going to be the Rapunzel Classic and a target of July/August of next year is set. Anyone who would be willing to help volunteer to organize this thing would be much appreciated. PM me for contact details and we'll see what we can do to launch this.

[Susan126]

I think an all women's ride would be awesome! I would definitely ride it! I think I will email Cascade and let them know about this posting.

[BikeMomma]

Hi El Hombre! Lots of interest, as you can see.

Come on grrrlz --- let's make this happen!
~k

[Trek420]

Name it the Rapunzel Ride and I am so there.

subtitled "let down your hair"?

registration could benefit this group

www.locksoflove.org

[KnottedYet]

Oooh, Trek, you are SO AWESOME!!!!!

If Locks of Love were a beneficiary, it might be a good idea to get a hold of Team Survivor Northwest (which has a very strong biking contingent) to help. Children's Hospital could benefit, and maybe haul out some of their huge volunteer base. (and Fred Hutchison, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance)

[Trek420]

Thank you

"Bring minimum 6" of hair, registration is free"

[KnottedYet]

They can't use hair that is 6-10 inches, they sell it to help pay for their work.

For Locks of Love to use the hair, it must be 10 inches minimum.

Free registration with 10 inches of hair would be pretty cool.

[Trek420]

OK then , "bring 6" of hair and get a free banana keeper"

[El Hombre]

Thanks for the ideas ladies, keep them coming. Locks of Love will be contacted.

Dan

[BikeMomma]

subtitled "let down your hair"?

registration could benefit this group

www.locksoflove.org

Trek -

Have to tell ya....this is an awesome idea. My best friend's ten-year-old daughter donates her hair to this organization. When it's long and ready to cut, it's gorgeous, but she selflessly gives it all to this great cause, and I'm SO proud of her for it. I'm not sure I could do the same, plus I look DORKY with short hair (no comments, El Hombre!!).

So, your idea has some personal appreciation from my end, and I just wanted to say thanks for your contribution.

~BikeMomma