Curve x MAAP Womxn’s 200 weekend

We had so much fun on the Womxn’s 100 ride that we thought that a Womxn’s 200 could be twice as fun. In fact, let’s make a weekend of it!

Whether it’s your first 200km ride or your 50th, we encourage you to come along and have a go. Not a bunch ride, nor a race, just a fun weekend to celebrate this community and (hopefully) enjoy the summer sunshine. Simply ride your own pace through the course and Bec, Gemma & April will make sure that no one is left behind.

PLEASE NOTE: The routes provided below will likely be changed in response to the recent bushfires in the area. New routes will be of a similar level of difficulty with a bit less gravel. The finalised routes will be provided via email and the event WhatsApp group on 16 February.

The Details
Day 1. Sat 21st February: 201km/ 3000vm
Start: Alexandra Visitor Information Centre @6am
Finish: Corner Hotel, Alexandra to celebrate and wait for the lantern rouge riders to roll in.
Refueling opportunities:
24km Eildon (supermarket & more)
95km Jamieson Brewery & Grill (tap water is not potable- bottled water available)
124km Goughs Bay (tap water is not potable- bottled water available)
144km Mansfield (tap on rail trail, supermarket and more)
166km Bonnie Doon (pub)
Surface: Mostly sealed, with some road bike friendly gravel thrown in for fun.
What bike: Almost any road worthy bike will do the job. A road bike or gravel bike will be best for this ride.
Ride Difficulty: The only challenge is the distance. This is offset by the promise of glory & the beautiful scenery.
Ride file: HERE
Who can come: This ride is for all women/trans/non-gender conforming riders.
Cost: Free ticket required. You’ll need to arrange your own transport and accom.

Strava Event: HERE
FB Event: HERE

Day 2. Sun 22nd February: Optional 40km recovery ride.
Start: Alexandra Visitor Information Centre @8am coffee at the Molesworth General Store
Finish: Alexandra Visitor Information Centre.
Ride file:HERE

Weekend information:
Alexandra is about a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. Head up to Alexandra on Friday, ready for an early start on Saturday morning. Car pooling and accom sharing will be facilitated via a dedicated Whatsapp group created for this event. Please, download the route to your Garmin/ navigation device and have everything you need to be self-sufficient during the ride.

Join the Whatsapp HERE

ROUTE INFORMATION:
Day 1: A classic lap of the lake route, with some fun diversions to keep it interesting. The route is designed for first timers to achieve 200km ride victory; most of the climbing (and very motivational views) are in the first half, with plenty of ice cream stopportunities, a tour of Goat World and some rail trail in the second half. In the final 50 we will hit the bridge and cruise by Bonnie Doon to suffer in our knicks and enjoy the serenity.
Day 2: Rail Trail recovery ride for coffee. Need we say more? If this sounds good to you, book your (free) ticket on Eventbrite: And sign our waiver / disclaimer here: curvecycling.com/pages/ride-event-need-to-know