Cycle and Style

It isn’t uncommon for the Little Red event organizers to receive a thank you notes after the race, but this one was from a man and was penned many months after the event.  He wrote to thank them and to tell them what the ride had meant to him and his wife. The husband said that [...]

Who’d have ever thought that falling down the basement stairs and breaking an ankle, would lead to becoming a cyclist and becoming a multi-state organizer of some great women’s rides? That unlikely start is exactly what set Dani Lassiter on her road. Her broken ankle had been ”destroyed” and required 3 plates and 15 screws to put it back together. Her physical therapist [...]

  Women’s rides are in a class of their own among cycling events. They are beginner friendly, supportive, and fun. Each ride has its own vibe, its own personality. Some offer perks like mini-spa stops, gourmet treats, volunteers that go above and beyond (guys in costume, or in drag), bands along the route and a [...]

Let’s Go to the Hop! The famous Little Red Riding Hood Ride is going retro this year. This year’s Little Red Riding Hood Ride will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011. It will be a trip back to the Happy Days of the fabulous 50’s!  So you’ll want to brush up on your 50’s slang terms [...]

Whatever one’s reason for getting into cycling, inarguably, there are fewer things more fun than joining together for an organized bike ride. The components of these rides–rest stops, checking out one another’s brightly-adorned jerseys, sharing road stories, experiencing firsts with veteran riders and with new-found friends, the shared excitement of crossing the finish line and [...]

Cycle and Style is recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Since the program began 25 years ago, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. The sheer number of pink ribbons, pink labels,and special commemorations for Breast Cancer Awareness really educates and increases public [...]